Eyes don't do this. Hands speak as loudly as any words. Be mindful of what a character's hands are doing. Characters can emphasize with them, they can threaten, they can plead. Characters interrupting and overriding each other in a scene give the narrative more punch and realism.
Opposition is key to maintaining the energy of the scene.
Consider two men, friends for years. Let us look for hidden agendas, guessing at hidden meanings and intent. Less is more. You've heard it before, and it's still true. Paint your scene, satisfy your agenda, and move on.