[Right, right, he was getting ahead of himself. The deck was still going to be there in a few minutes, it wasn't like it was going anywhere. He ground to a halt, looking at his friend in concern.] Erik, stop.
Food first. We're not far. [He carefully offered the way there up to the other boy, not forcing it into his mind, letting him decide to take it and lead the way or not.]
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Food first. We're not far. [He carefully offered the way there up to the other boy, not forcing it into his mind, letting him decide to take it and lead the way or not.]