[Oh, that thought got heard didn't it. Blush of embarrassment spreads across the bridge of his nose. He definitely hadn't meant for Clay to hear it. He knew about Clay's crew, that he couldn't just drop everything and move over to the blue fish. It's why Allen hadn't brought it up before.]
[But Clay's answer...even if it wasn't a direct yes, it was still more positive than he was expecting. There was a small swell of happiness, to accompany that warmth.]
action;
[But Clay's answer...even if it wasn't a direct yes, it was still more positive than he was expecting. There was a small swell of happiness, to accompany that warmth.]
I know. Your crew's important.
["Someday".]
...Promise?