[Again, Zack is being weird. Zell isn’t sure if it’s because he’s mad or if he’s going through the pain effect. It doesn’t seem to be pain, but he couldn’t really tell. Just something was wrong and it’s becoming more clear as the night progresses. It could be he’s mad at Jim and Zell, so every time they touch him he doesn’t respond with the usual enthusiasm.

He takes in a deep breath himself as he shifts his hand holding the key around to Zack’s back. Pressing it against there for a moment as he squeezes his friend in turn. They all feel the same way about each other. All will make sure to protect everyone’s happiness.] You should have seen him. He rigged a tablet to the hockey stick to make sure there were no traps or anything under the chair. [His voice is still cracks with emotion, but there is definitely pride mixed in.]

I’m not going to let him do anything reckless without me at his side watching his back. We kept each other safe, Zack. [It’s important that Zack understands that they can be depended on to be there for each other. That they were smart about the whole thing and tackled it with care]