[Fussy and a bit of a prude! He's an odd one, this Sherwood.]

Why, you can't build a ladder without a foundation to rest it upon. [he laughs lightly, bouncing his thumb playfully back against Charlies. The easing in to physical touch is usually his move, so he has the all together fun realization of the same card being pulled on him]

I see, I see. Motivation and humor are similar qualities when you think about it. They have the same flaw when forced. [He lifts his drink to sip it, giving some nice breathing room between set up and punchline,]

Nobody likes a try-hard.