[ Maybe Nico will ask about why Palamedes has this thing with the ocean, though it won't be until after they no longer want to dive into it. For now, it's clear enough that there is an issue so Nico will just stick close by.
His gaze is on the man's face while he gets swept up. Figuratively, in this case. ]
No, I've been swimming for over ninety years.
[ It's said lightly, clearly a joke but with an undertone of seriousness to it. ]
Honestly, when we're ready to go, I could always just shadow travel us back to your office even when we're down there. Fair warning, it's a wild ride and letting go of each other would be dangerous to you.
[ So whether that would just give Palamedes even more to hate or not will probably up in the air. ]
Will that also shadow travel a mess of water with us? I don't think my office would ever forgive me.
[Real concerns he has. And he's not that keen on encouraging shadow travel, regardless of how intense and horrible it might be for himself; but they'll have to deal with that when they get to it.
He sighs, and moves to hold onto Nico's shoulder. Alright, he's squaring up to fight the sea. Mentally.]
I'd prefer a swimming buddy with a full century of experience, [old teen] but ninety years will have to do.
Probably not? It would have to stay connected to me somehow. Like when I took a statue through it. So it'd just be whatever water is on us.
[ This is why he's informing, because not everyone is a fan of shadow travel. He's also more careful about using it these days, instead of pushing himself too hard.
A small laugh at that. ]
Damn, a few years short of your preference. That's a shame.
no subject
His gaze is on the man's face while he gets swept up. Figuratively, in this case. ]
No, I've been swimming for over ninety years.
[ It's said lightly, clearly a joke but with an undertone of seriousness to it. ]
Honestly, when we're ready to go, I could always just shadow travel us back to your office even when we're down there. Fair warning, it's a wild ride and letting go of each other would be dangerous to you.
[ So whether that would just give Palamedes even more to hate or not will probably up in the air. ]
no subject
[Real concerns he has. And he's not that keen on encouraging shadow travel, regardless of how intense and horrible it might be for himself; but they'll have to deal with that when they get to it.
He sighs, and moves to hold onto Nico's shoulder. Alright, he's squaring up to fight the sea. Mentally.]
I'd prefer a swimming buddy with a full century of experience, [old teen] but ninety years will have to do.
no subject
[ This is why he's informing, because not everyone is a fan of shadow travel. He's also more careful about using it these days, instead of pushing himself too hard.
A small laugh at that. ]
Damn, a few years short of your preference. That's a shame.