[ How close that rooster came to despair...! also let's politely not overthink how Claude managed to hear that muttered behind Felix's hand
Having been out here for roughly forty minutes, Claude had gotten accustomed to the hush of the roof, the trilling of the birds among the background of rustling leaves, the water lapping of the fishing pond lapping against dock and shore below. Once roused from his head, his ears immediately trace the new sound: voice, yawn, footsteps. The wry humor crooked in Felix's response.
By now, Claude can picture his smirk with near-disconcerting clarity. His smile broadens. ]
Yet, here you are, getting closer. Have you considered that you might be a masochist?
[ Now opening his eyes, he leans a supportive hand against the roof behind him, then twisting back to look for Felix. ]
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How close that rooster came to despair...! also let's politely not overthink how Claude managed to hear that muttered behind Felix's handHaving been out here for roughly forty minutes, Claude had gotten accustomed to the hush of the roof, the trilling of the birds among the background of rustling leaves, the water lapping of the fishing pond lapping against dock and shore below. Once roused from his head, his ears immediately trace the new sound: voice, yawn, footsteps. The wry humor crooked in Felix's response.
By now, Claude can picture his smirk with near-disconcerting clarity. His smile broadens. ]
Yet, here you are, getting closer. Have you considered that you might be a masochist?
[ Now opening his eyes, he leans a supportive hand against the roof behind him, then twisting back to look for Felix. ]