“Just like that,” Jouno replies simply, following Tetchou’s voice until he finds where the other is seated. He raises a foot and presses it on Tetchou’s chest, pushing him backwards with the wood of his sandal.

“At least take a dip in the river.” Tetchou is right that Jouno will continue to complain regardless, but it’s better than nothing. “I’ll go with you. I could use a bath as well.”