I'll Do What You Do

They have almost reached Victor Harbor.

Shall we stop at the supermarket? asks Gaius.

What for? asks Kant.

Something for dinner, says Gaius. Then we can spend the night where we choose.

You mean camping? asks Kant. But we don't have a tent.

It's not winter, says Gaius. We can sleep on the beach if necessary.

I do like my comforts, says Kant.

Then we could hire a cabin says Gaius. 

No, no, says Kant. I'll do what you do.

They have arrived at the supermarket carpark.

You stay out here with Terence and the bikes, says Gaius. I'll go in.

Could you pick up some underpants? asks Kant. I'll reimburse you.

Certainly, says Gaius. What about socks?

Socks too, says Kant.

Gaius goes in to the Woolies.

I don't wear underpants, says Terence.

But you do have nice shorts, says Kant. What are those? Lizards?

Geckoes, says Terence.

May I ask you a question? asks Kant.

Yes, says Terence. 

What would you do with a horse? asks Kant.

That's a good question, says Terence. Can I ask you a question?

I suppose so, says Kant.

What would you do with a camel? asks Terence.

Dear me, says Kant. I shouldn't know what to do with a camel. 

Lead it, says Terence.

Is that what you'd do with a horse? asks Kant.

No, says Terence. 

Gaius comes out.

I've bought grapes and bananas, says Gaius. And a large block of cheese. And I hope these underpants will be acceptable.

Kant looks at the underpants, which are black.

Perfectly acceptable, says Kant. 

I bought size M, says Gaius. 

I usually buy a size S, says Kant. But I'm sure M will be fine.

And here are the socks, says Gaius. I bought cotton in case you have a dislike of synthetics.

Very thoughtful, says Kant. How much do I owe you?

Gaius gives him the receipt for the underpants and socks.

Pay me later, says Gaius. 

He drops the bananas, grapes and cheese into the basket, with Terence.

Phew! says Terence. 

What was that for? asks Gaius.

He's probably glad he doesn't have to sit with my underpants, says Kant. 

You show a great deal of empathy, says Gaius.

And he asks really good questions, says Terence.

Does he indeed? says Gaius. 

I asked him what he would do with a horse, says Kant.

And what did he answer? asks Gaius.

He asked me what I would do wth a camel, says Kant.

No doubt you were taken aback, says Gaius.