[ Reno groans, an exaggerated expression of displeasure. ] Don't say that kinda shit out loud, they'll start dropping missiles on us or somethin'.

[ in truth, he gets it. for Reno at least, it would almost be preferable to have a threat of real physical danger; that's soemthing he could fight against, unlike all the psychological bullshit.

the ferris wheel creaks a little higher. Reno stretches out, draping one arm over the back of the empty seat next to him. ]

Nah. There's two pools in the university. One of 'em messes with your emotions, the other one's got a [ he wiggles his fingers ] deep-sea creature livin' in it. Or a deep-pool creature.