[ Leon snorts, surprised by the tonal whiplash despite knowing for a fact he shouldn't be. ]

Don't push it. [ It's not like he likes you or anything. Really, though - his expression softens again after the initial scoff as something occurs to him. ] Look, I... Thanks. For saving me and Ashley. Whatever else happened leading up to all that, we wouldn't have gotten out without you putting us first.

[ He sighs, shaking his head and uncrossing his arms to lean back against the kitchen table, looking away. ]

I didn't think I'd get the chance to tell you, so. I won't waste it now.