It's a guy thing

The other man would hold a serious nature, something that Hakku had felt was more tiring than anything. He would listen to the other man as he spoke, and the young man would give a firm, steady nod. “Sure sounds like you’re describing the rank of a soldier to me!” The fox-like male would sit down, tail curling around his body as he looked up at the other.

“Perhaps we could train together sometime. I hear that training in pairs can be beneficial.” On top of that Hakku definitely wanted to try his best for Sonticus as well. To become an asset rather than a burden. His gaze would brighten at the very thought of the idea. Perhaps Xy would be up for it?