[ being selective with friends probably wasn't a bad idea, especially if the said "friend" was likely to drown you at any second. except, perhaps, mort could think of a friend who may have easily done something similar. (fact: she definitely does not consider him a friend.)

still, it seems this sudden companion of theirs had no intentions of dispersing entirely, which is evident in the way the way, the water bubbles at the surface, almost as if someone was directly below it— breathing and laying in wait. ]

Would you consider it characteristic of you to forget? [ because he would find it extremely difficult to forget something like this. granted, despite his longevity, he did have a fairly accurate memory. but, this statement is a clear judgement of itto more than it is for himself. ]

Rather than idea. [ a pause. ] Would you label yourself a good distraction? [ mort didn't particularly like the idea of dipping his toes in this water, but he presumes if it was just a matter of emptying the bath, he could permit that much involvement.

besides, he was curious to see what these hands were capable of. but, just as well, he was also, undeniably, curious about this man as well. why not kill two birds with one stone as the saying goes... ]