[thank GOD]

[his words are initially muffled by his shirt being pulled over his head. but then the garment is gone, leaving tousled and disheveled curls framing a red face, alongside a bared chest with far more muscle definition than his lanky form might suggest. he has abs!! surprise!!]

Are you insinuating I can't keep up?

[said with faux offense as he buries his fingers into Ruggie's hair, toying with blonde locks]

And you're one to talk.

[he heard all those lewd noises!!!]