[It's only a gentle joke, at least. From their hearts. ]
No, really, you'll get it, I'm sure you're a fast learner.
[Ah, and there's that awkward question. He returns Fern's glance, concern bleeding into his features- he knows how touchy about the whole octopus thing Fern is and he doesn't want to press him too hard on this. He knows that's a particular subject only Fern has the right to talk about.]
Hah- yeah. I mean you're pretty dang good with the flute now I'd say.
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No, really, you'll get it, I'm sure you're a fast learner.
[Ah, and there's that awkward question. He returns Fern's glance, concern bleeding into his features- he knows how touchy about the whole octopus thing Fern is and he doesn't want to press him too hard on this. He knows that's a particular subject only Fern has the right to talk about.]
Hah- yeah. I mean you're pretty dang good with the flute now I'd say.