Well, I'd care. I'd miss you, [ he protests, rather defiantly. Their being wishy-washy about these things is nothing new - although they do seem more blase than usual about it all. He doesn't quite take note of it, in his current state. ]

You're right about the boat, though. We'll probably have to build it ourselves - or overhaul one of those old houseboats, at least. [ which had been his original plan before today, anyway... he sighs. ] Back to the drawing board.