[ he keeps laughing as well, putting a hand out to slide across her shoulder. just the two of them here, laughing their asses off about... asses. ]

What?! I'm not wrong!

[it's the second time this week where he almost feels like a person again. like something peeking out from his old self.]

Nah, he was more into the ice bath route which, to be honest, would feel pretty fucking good right now. I guess you've gotten a fancy massage before?