Hehe, that figures. I sure do try an' keep up with 'im but he drinks me under the table every time. Jus' don't tell 'im I said so...

[ not that he cares one way or another, but that's the childish sort of relationship they have when you take away all the complicated feelings. ]

But yeah, we sure do! Known 'im since we were kids! I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him.

[ which is a statement that could be taken two ways, considering they're in hell, but ryouma says it with such genuine fondness that there's no mistake that he means it in the best possible way. ryouma is incapable of discussing izō without radiating his feelings, but he somehow still manages to believe he's subtle. ]