[Hank nods, taking that in. It's a little weird, but he's not going to give Izuku shit for that just now. Later, maybe, once they're not talking about his friend anymore.]

Wanna tell me about it? All the stuff you're writing about him? Or is that private?

And, uh- [He grimaces, not thrilled about the answer to the kid's question, and shrugs a shoulder, trying to hide whatever hints of real emotion might be visible in that answer behind the casual gesture.] I ought to be thanking you because you're giving me something to do other than sit there and think. Sumo's great but he's not real big on making conversation, you know?