"I do surprise myself sometimes," he grinned. "And you should, yes. And Iwill go for that walk so that I don't accidentally," or on purpose, "hear what it is that the two of you say." He stopped and looked at his friend when he put a hand on his shoulder.
"Yes," Much agreed, a hint of teasing in his tone. "Far far better. Luckily for you, I consider myself very lucky to have someone like you as a friend. So we're even."