[ kalim just picks himself back up once the conversation continues, his posture relaxing like they hadn't just had-- he doesn't even know what to call it. Maybe it really was just normal.

But it didn't feel normal.

Still, he wasn't going to dwell on it, or it would ruin the rest of the conversation with Jamil most likely. ]

What do you mean? It's been great!

[ he answers, impossibly chipper. ]

I get to work at a potion shop. Ruby and Lilia are a ton of fun to hang out with! Oh, and since Cater's here, we've been able to do Pop Music Club shows too! I really like it!