And much more stupid. I agree. [still, the idea of learning parkour is pretty appealing. note to self: look into classes.]

…Yeah, there is. Like I said, I’ve stopped keeping track. [and although he doesn’t want to admit it, he can’t help but feel a surge of pride –real pride, tinged not with arrogance but honest-to-god enthusiasm – at the way Jaime says that: us. even if it’s not quite what the kid has in mind, Eddie likes the implication it’s bringing all the same, the sense of belonging.] Don’t worry about it. You’re not the first person who’s had a hard time believing it, and I’m positive you won’t be the last.

[but he doesn’t sound at all bent out of shape about it. he shrugs, raising his palms.]

Doesn’t matter. The only thing better than having all the answers is defying expectations.