[He does indeed notice that noise, and it's enough to make him scratch at his ears before the voice speaks again. And when it does, he completely freezes at the answer.]
I...I guess that's true, but...
[He's shaking a little bit again as he speaks now.]
1/2
I...I guess that's true, but...
[He's shaking a little bit again as he speaks now.]
That still means...