[being talked to like an adult does wonders, unsurprisingly, even if he remains a little unsure about this guy being here. it's probably better not to poke his nose where it doesn't belong, even if curiosity is a hard thing to curb. if this guy is sick maybe he doesn't want to say it.
he would rather nod quickly, one moment of hesitation before he carefully moves across the little creek. he wobbles a little on a slippery stone and rio skitters over, helps him catch his balance before he's approaching pal. again, one moment of keeping a little distance before he gives in and shuffles closer, bold with rio at his side.
he offers the boat and the little crank that can be slotted in.] You um, you put that in the slot there and turn it. There's a torsion spring that holds the energy until the crank is pulled out and then moves the gears.
You can try it, but don't keep turning it if it gets hard to, okay? [he is very Serious about this. rio watches with clear interest in the boat itself, ready to be a menace about it the second it hits the water.]
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he would rather nod quickly, one moment of hesitation before he carefully moves across the little creek. he wobbles a little on a slippery stone and rio skitters over, helps him catch his balance before he's approaching pal. again, one moment of keeping a little distance before he gives in and shuffles closer, bold with rio at his side.
he offers the boat and the little crank that can be slotted in.] You um, you put that in the slot there and turn it. There's a torsion spring that holds the energy until the crank is pulled out and then moves the gears.
You can try it, but don't keep turning it if it gets hard to, okay? [he is very Serious about this. rio watches with clear interest in the boat itself, ready to be a menace about it the second it hits the water.]