[That was definitely one of his saying from youth, picked up from his uncles when he was trying for too elaborate of a lie. But hey, he had learned to lie well because of that!
He returned with the bricks in question, noting Gabe and not seeing any signs of a struggle or tomfoolery as he approached. He moved around the the older man's side of the greenhouse wall and noted the hole. It definitely would only need one brick.]
That's not too bad. I'll fix it in the morning, alright?
[Bending, he set the brick so that it blocked the draft, using a foot to press it more firmly into place. At least none of the plants would freeze overnight.]
That should do it. I checked the other walls and nothing there, but we should probably keep an eye out in case our critter appears and makes another mess of a wall.
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Date: 2019-12-14 12:08 am (UTC)He returned with the bricks in question, noting Gabe and not seeing any signs of a struggle or tomfoolery as he approached. He moved around the the older man's side of the greenhouse wall and noted the hole. It definitely would only need one brick.]
That's not too bad. I'll fix it in the morning, alright?
[Bending, he set the brick so that it blocked the draft, using a foot to press it more firmly into place. At least none of the plants would freeze overnight.]
That should do it. I checked the other walls and nothing there, but we should probably keep an eye out in case our critter appears and makes another mess of a wall.