[MuseSick]

Jude blinked, he hadn't teased her much from what he thought, maybe she took some of his thoughts, or some of the things he said as a joke, he hadn't been joking, but maybe he'd said it oddly. He glanced over at her and nodded. "Well- they don't tease so friendly. Sometimes- they don't realize the things they say hurt. Besides- it's not about how well I know you, it's about how well THEY know you." he noted as he glanced around the road. He looked over at her, pouting playfully, "Mmm.. Well.. What would my job be then? If that coats keeping you warm, what could I do for you?" he asked gently, rubbing his hands up and down along her arms softly. He went back to holding her hand, nodding as he pulled her towards the shop. He let her hand go allowing her to go free to look at what she wanted. He wandered around himself, smiling as he approached the counter. "Oh hey Lia!" he said as he leaned over, conversing with her. He leaned over and pecked her on both cheeks. It was a sign of respect in Lia's old village. "Yeah no- your Husband is probably on his way home to see the kids now. When I came up everyone had disappeared, so I wouldn't be surprised if he'd gone to pick you up some flowers and gone to buy the kids a toy." he said chuckling. "Yeah- when are you ever going to tell him that you HATE, Tulips?" he asked shaking his head softly. He listened to the woman talk, she asked about the girl he'd brought and he blushed.

"To me- I don't know what she is.. I haven't asked her to be my woman, or anything like that- You know I'm not the type to just pick a girl up for the fun of it though. Between you and the other men's wives, I've never actually TALKED to a girl aside from you guys. Be proud of me Lia, I've finally got someone." he said softly as he glanced over at Lucy. "Her name is Lucinda, but everyone calls her Lucy, she's actually the newest member of the crew, and the guys all like having her around, she reminds them of their wives, so they feel warmer being around her. John was telling her about all 7 of your kids, and you, she lit up his face, because she reminded him of you." he said elbowing her softly as he waited for Lucy at the counter.