[Clearly Bell was not sidetracked enough.] There are things around the house that I can do that would not be overly strenuous. I am sure of it.

That is not true! I take care to make sense! It is not my fault if people are easily confused. [Pot calling kettle. But oh well. Youth held himself very still as Bell sat down, aware that he might wind up being jostled. But Bell had been careful. He was thankful for that, even if it meant that Bell might have a better idea of how much pain Youth had been dealing with than Youth wanted.

He'd been about to give permission when Bell took his hand anyway and licked it. Youth shook his head.] It is still apples. And they are not good, here!

Hm. [Now there was a predicament. Remaining tied was no fun.] How do we break the tie? I will beat you!