[If he wasn't going to get a lecture about rules and the... other thing... wasn't going to be addressed, then he had nothing else to say.]

Seems it might be sticking around longer than the other time, though, so you may be in trouble if you insist on going outside in those sandals of yours.

........

That being said, I'm happy to see you've gotten a decent opportunity for a creative outlet. That's really the only reason I stopped by to chat.