*knowingly* Probably do the opposite, actually. *explaining* I've got enough little cousins to fill one of your offices and then some. *a bit shyly (aware he's giving himself away here)* Babysitting makes me want to take a couple home for good. Especially now that I remember my own.
*grins* Speaking of balloons, I think I still owe you a trip up. We get a greatview of Gondolin on one of the routes. *finds he really does look forward to taking you up—getting to know you (and Gondolin, in general) feels like learning more about his boyfriend, and he's always keen on that*
What does Jackie say?
*is a little startled to hear you drop that name (he's only ever been Erestor to you, just like with Glorfindel)* *is also surprised that you're asking him, when surely you should already know (or do you doubt him, now?)*
*lets the moment pass without comment as Marigold returns with her stick, and doesn't answer until she's happily bounding off after it once more* *in a seeming non sequitur* Did Jackie ever tell you how we met?