He nodded along absentmindedly as you continued with your ramblings about your most recently finished mission. He was taking apart and putting back together a rifle as he mumbled the occasional "uh-huh" or "yeah" as you continued speaking, wide sweeping gestures with your hands to emphasize points. Abruptly you quieted and sat down next to him, he glanced at you and seemed to mistake this as you believing him to not be paying attention. Attempting to reassure you with an: "I'm listening."