[It's impossible to really control the look of surprise that flashes across his face, though after a few moments he manages to dial back the deer-in-the-headlights expression to speak. He doesn't want to be rude, really, but it's just...unpleasant, considering the last conversation he had about Jojo.]
I do, yes! I do--
[He pauses, delicately rearranging his hands in a way that indicates nothing but empty space.]
no subject
I do, yes! I do--
[He pauses, delicately rearranging his hands in a way that indicates nothing but empty space.]
...I did; I knew him well.