[ When she scoots, he bows his head to her a little bit in a silent acknowledgement of the consideration. He starts to take a seat, but after taking a look at the water line and the waves, he reconsiders slightly… But it just means he starts to take off his boots. He’s not much taller than her, but he is particular when it comes to fashion and doesn’t want them to get wet. ]

You’re welcome. Was surprised she asked me for help, honestly. Not just ‘cuz we’ve got beef, but because I didn’t know the guy.

[ With his shoes and socks removed, he does take that seat, but he’ll also definitely flinch at the cold water when it does crest high enough to touch him. He can’t win, but it’s fine. ]

—But can tell he was important to people. You, of course, but everyone else that showed too. It’s a damn shame to lose people that bring out that kinda warmth.

[ He doesn’t have to know him to notice that. Tezcatlipoca nods and slips into a bit of a silence, but it’s because he has to consider where to steer the conversation. There’s a lot he could say, certainly. Explaining the afterlife of the Aztecs, explaining the meaning of the stone in her hand, but ultimately, he goes with something gentler. ]

Ain’t easy, all of this. But hope it sets your heart a little more at ease.