[ the woman assumes elysium's talking about thorns, and he has to laugh into his hand—it's painfully obvious what's going on here.

but while thorns is off talking to the capybara, the woman's already demanding compensation… which, okay, is far less funny. this is where he steps in. ]

Neither of them meant it, ma'am. You look as fine as ever; no harm done. [ POT, KETTLE ] But if you ever need any work done, you can find us at the inn, alright? We'll take on any job within reason for you. Just let us know.

[ sparkles

he's mister tall dark and handsome now ]