[Somehow he managed to stay pretty much put and completely silent the whole time Bell had the book up. Perhaps that was just another form of training, only this time he had been working on patience instead of a muscle! It wasn't going to be his favorite form of training, by any means, but he could call it that.]

[When the book went down, he stopped doing his seated push-ups and raised an eyebrow at Bell. The book stayed down. Hm. And it looked like Bell had read a good deal. Perhaps... Youth rubbed his chin, considering. He decided Bell must have finished.]

Excellent! So now we can enjoy a manly hug for the sake of freedom! And then you will be free to be aloof if you choose to be, and I will be able to go order clothing! Better clothing.