Gumshoe rubs at his cheek vacantly, likely a spot where a whip has struck in the past, and he smiles warmly. "Huh, what do you know. That explains a lot!" He did often still mess up anyway after being attacked. "And you put it so perfectly. It's like you just became even more perfect, sir! Thanks... This has gotta be one of the nicest things someone's said to me!"