[ Jess nods, then digs up some irritation to feel about it. she's not comfortable around him, necessarily, but she's comfortable enough with how they work. just because something functions doesn't mean it's worthwhile.
Jess eyes up the size of his bag, guessing at what it contains. a tent, hopefully. or maybe he knows how to make a shelter, build a fire, tie knots good, all the various badge-earning skills and activities. she wonders if he'll call the day's journey once night falls or keep trudging forward until one of them collapses instead of admitting they're ready to submit to the rest they each sorely need. ]
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Jess eyes up the size of his bag, guessing at what it contains. a tent, hopefully. or maybe he knows how to make a shelter, build a fire, tie knots good, all the various badge-earning skills and activities. she wonders if he'll call the day's journey once night falls or keep trudging forward until one of them collapses instead of admitting they're ready to submit to the rest they each sorely need. ]