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”Ah, I see. Well, then, perhaps we will either see some crepuscular animals who are staying up too late, or just some diurnal ones out for a stroll.” Taking a few deep lungfuls of air after his drink and using some of the water to splash his face, Mateo rolls his shoulders and steps back to stand with Ever. Operational is good enough for him - and the botanist has managed many a day of work under such an adjective - and so he nods and gestures for the other man to set off again whenever he is ready.
”Running releases endorphins, and is known to be good for the cardiovascular system,” he reminds him with a crooked smile. ”I will be fine, I promise. We can walk the route back around the Plaza as a warm-down though, if you like.” Because let’s all be honest, Mateo will likely need it at that point. ”And I think as long as you are relieving some physical stress, the requirements of my quest will be met.”
”Running releases endorphins, and is known to be good for the cardiovascular system,” he reminds him with a crooked smile. ”I will be fine, I promise. We can walk the route back around the Plaza as a warm-down though, if you like.” Because let’s all be honest, Mateo will likely need it at that point. ”And I think as long as you are relieving some physical stress, the requirements of my quest will be met.”
