[ Jack's quick to look chastised, even though nothing in Qilby's words or tone could have been taken as admonition. ]

Sorry, I'm sure it's not the same at all; I shouldn't have brought it up.

[ He does laugh at the remark about stairs. ]

I hear that! That's why most of the time I just use the window in my room, it seems silly to walk down two flights just to take off from the ground.