"They will when you get a boyfriend." He snorts just before going after the rest of his water. Like if he drinks enough it'll wash the salt off his skin.

The bottle's empty on the counter before he moves over to give her a jab with his elbow, nudging her off towards the stairs. Slips in a sincere answer while he's busy teasing at her. "I'm good, Ellie. Ain't like I fell on it again"