[He laughs a little, sympathizing. He's given his share of piggyback rides in his life, but not everyone is so willing.]
Onward, then. No rides.
[And unless something happens along the way, he's likely to stay quiet for the rest of the swim. He's already done more talking than he usually would with someone he doesn't know well, adopting that cheery, outgoing persona that usually helps him get a sense for his other teammates. Itachi is the sort to keep to himself, though, and that's fine with him.]
no subject
[He laughs a little, sympathizing. He's given his share of piggyback rides in his life, but not everyone is so willing.]
Onward, then. No rides.
[And unless something happens along the way, he's likely to stay quiet for the rest of the swim. He's already done more talking than he usually would with someone he doesn't know well, adopting that cheery, outgoing persona that usually helps him get a sense for his other teammates. Itachi is the sort to keep to himself, though, and that's fine with him.]