[This is (partly) why he’s not one to make jokes outside of those who he knows fairly well (few as they are).]

[He’s said his apologies, so there’s only moving forward from here.]

[The cogs in Joshua’s mind turn as he continues to help move debris around. Ferran’s response provides much-needed context, but just a bit more will help him be of true service.]

Are you looking for practical or sentimental evidence? ‘Both’ is also a viable answer.

Just so I know what to keep watch for.