Cement Fingers Bad

The plane lands in Melbourne.

That was short, says Terence.

That's because you had something constructive to do, says Surfing-with-Whales. But now I'd like my phone back.

Terence hands it back.

The screen's scratched, says Surfing-with-Whales.

That will be Terence's cement fingers, says Gaius. I don't let him use my phone.

You did once, says Terence.

But not thereafter, says Gaius.

Okay, says Surfing-with-Whales. I can live with a few scratches. 

Me too, says Terence.

So now we head for the ferry? asks Surfing-with-Whales. 

We'll catch the Skybus to Geelong, says Gaius. The ferry leaves from there.

I always wanted to go on a skybus, says Terence.

It's simply a bus, says Gaius. I wonder what it costs these days?

Turns out it costs 39 dollars per adult one way, and 26 dollars for a child, aged 3-17.

You paying? asks Surfing-with-Whales.

Only for the ferry, says Gaius. Unless ...?

Yeah well, says Surfing with Whales. I am a bit cash strapped....

You can reimburse me, says Gaius, but I'll try to get Terence on for nothing. That will save me 26 dollars and you'll only owe me the difference.

You're a legend, says Surfing-with-Whales. 

They make their way to the Skybus.

Gaius pays for two adults and carries Terence on.

In this way Terence appears to be a statue. 

As long as he remains stiff.

And doesn't say anything.

Gaius has done nothing wrong.