Because having to explain to people that I'm not dating my basically-a-brother is weird and gross?

Fair enough. How'd you pull it off?

Not getting asked? No idea.

Glad it's working, whatever you're doing.

For now. It could just be that no one's brought it up yet.

Doesn't Curvo read their minds?

If anyone's thinking it he hasn't mentioned it to me but it's not like I've asked.

He probably wouldn't think it worth mentioning, either.

And if I go around correcting people before they bring it up I just look suspiciously defensive anyway.

Highly recommend not giving a fuck about what people say or think.

I sorta had to get in the habit because that only works when you either don't care about socializing at all or have people you're close to nearby.

Right. Sorry.

Don't worry about it.

We can visit more often.

I'd like that.

Should figure out cheaper travel.

Well, there's buses.

Kinda take forever, but yeah.

They're faster than horses, she snorts.

But with horses you were outside, you could sleep under the stars...

Well, I didn't actually consider the lack of mattress and blankets and things like that a plus, but it doesn't surprise me that you did.

In the modern world maybe it's a weak plus. The plants have gotten less edible and fluffy.

True, she agrees wistfully.

Only thing I miss about Valinor.

Really?