[ sorry this is the best day of his entire life (afterlife)

with just utter, complete genuineness, almost a little breathlessly joyful: ]

I would love to, Jiaoqiu. [ like. wow.

he stops writing, sticks the pen behind his ear, shuts his book, and then tucks it into his holster again, readjusting the straps. give him a second. ]

Though... I didn't think that Vlderians were especially different in lifespan - surely, you cannot be that much older than I am...?