[ the conditions (i.e. her heels and this appearing to be her first time operating the vehicle) aren’t ideal, but he’s also not exactly questioning it, either. instead, he settles well into the passenger seat with a certain nonchalance; as if their lives weren’t mutually being put to risk here. ]

Unfortunately, I can’t say I have any luck with “joyous.”

[ at least it seems like she probably understands the principles of driving? she got the key in at least. in theory, they’re making great headway. but, that doesn’t stop him from leaning over slightly from the seat, just enough to point at the where the rusted buckle of seatbelt is. ]

But, you should put that on first. [ a pause. ]

Sylus. [ a tilt of his head as if to ask the same question back. ]