[ so ruby doesn't know, either. he sounds a little disappointed and troubled by that, but does his best to squelch any trace of it on his expression as quickly as possible. ]
-- um, I mean -- of course, I was joking about it being in exchange. The cardigan's yours while we're here, I couldn't possibly take it away from you. [ a watery laugh as he rubs at the back of his neck. ] Especially if we're ... lost. I guess it might be a while before we can get you back somewhere warm.
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[ so ruby doesn't know, either. he sounds a little disappointed and troubled by that, but does his best to squelch any trace of it on his expression as quickly as possible. ]
-- um, I mean -- of course, I was joking about it being in exchange. The cardigan's yours while we're here, I couldn't possibly take it away from you. [ a watery laugh as he rubs at the back of his neck. ] Especially if we're ... lost. I guess it might be a while before we can get you back somewhere warm.