As long as you try for him, he’ll appreciate it. It’s when you stop trying that you’ll disappoint him.

[So says the professional little brother.]

And I asked because you know so much about me, so I thought it fair if I knew something about you.

[Already practicing being a negotiator.]

[After Joshua finishes speaking, the jar sitting in the box Jote was putting together begins to glow. She carries it over dutifully.]

“I think it’s ready.”