Maybe it's better than not sayin' a thing at all.

[Another slip-side to avoid the blow, but the impact of the balloon still catches the heels of his slippers, and the wet slap of paint against his bones ain't enjoyable for anyone. Wet socks are a fate worse than anything.]

Seems more and more common with kids these days. Seem to think it's better to be seen, and not heard.

[That...human saying that still rattles in his skull with an uncomfortable brightness.]