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[outofplace]

[listen. alvin doesn't believe any of that. the heck is that, he's not even interesting. he's not a lot of things, if you ask him. it's better you don't ask him, really.]

Since the bath house is back in working order, it seems like a great time to enjoy a nice long soak and wash those cares away.

[yeah, if only that actually worked. well-- at least it might for jude and that's what matters. this is who the trip is for after all.]

[talim]

[ jude would argue that no, this is for both of them, but sadly, he can't read the inner workings of alvin's mind. all he can do is nod in response. ]

Hmm... I've never used it before. Sure. Why not?

[ it sounds nice. ]

[outofplace]

Well then. Even more reason to go give it a try.

[and hey. there's even a nice little walk to enjoy along the way.]

[talim]

[ jude nudges him in the shoulder with a smile. ]

I admit I could stand to relax a bit...

[outofplace]

[alvin feigns surprise and then grins.]

Well don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

[as if there's anyone who doesn't know jude works himself way too hard.]

[talim]

[ jude can't help but giggle, bumping him lightly again in a playful gesture. ]

So, since I'm just a little less than a whole year older since you last saw me back home, how long do you think it'll take me to grow taller than you?

[outofplace]

Woah now. Dreaming big, are we?

[Now that's a strange thing to imagine. A Jude that's taller than him... heh.]

Too bad. Not happening.

[talim]

It can most certainly happen! There might not be much of a scientific probability, but...

[ he deflates a little... ]

[outofplace]

I would have thought you'd place a little more faith in science and all that.

[He doesn't have any reason for denying it other than Pride.]

I'm all for beating the odds-- except when your opponent is me.

[Shh it's okay. Lighten up a little.]

[talim]

[ jude elbows him. not too hard. ]

Someone's as cocky as ever.

[outofplace]

I'm almost wounded that you sound so surprised. A guy is nothing without confidence.

[Translation: Why are you even remotely surprised, Jude? This is normal.]

[talim]

[ hey, who said that he's surprised? ]

All right, all right. Look, we're almost there.