Plausible Goggles

Gaius is finishing his sandwich, when Denis and Ageless come back.

I see you found a sunglasses strap, says Gaius.

I bought two, says Denis. 

A bargain, says Ageless.

A good bargain, says Denis. One strap for ten, two for fifteen.

So there'll be a spare if I lose one, says Ageless.

It's not for you, says Denis. I thought I could use it.

My mistake, says Ageless. But we'll look like we're twins.

I doubt that, says Denis. So Gaius, you owe me five dollars, for half Ageless's strap.

Three dollars seventy-five, I should have thought, says Gaius. Half of seven fifty.

You're good at adding, says Terence.

That was dividing, says Gaius. But yes, I am. Especially when it comes to spending money.

Ageless's strap cost ten dollars, says Denis. Mine cost five dollars extra. That was my thinking.

Denis is REALLY good at adding, says Terence.

And taking advantage, says Gaius.

Come on Gaius, says Denis. What say we go halves in the lot?

What? says Gaius. Then I'd owe you seven dollars fifty!

But the second strap would be half yours, says Denis.

Who says I want it? asks Gaius. Oh all right. 

He takes a ten dollar note out of his wallet.

Thanks, says Denis. But I don't have any change.

Owe me a coffee, says Gaius. 

A coffee! says Denis. Now you're the one taking advantage.....

Beep-beep!

Stanley is beeping the horn of the Stateliner.

Time to get back on the bus.

They exit the Reddy Express, and climb back on board.

Even Ageless, who can now keep his sunglasses in place with the strap, should not have a problem.

But he does.

Let me help you, says Gaius. It's quite a big step.

Thank you, says Ageless. 

Are you planning to wear the sunglasses underwater? asks Gaius. 

Yes, says Ageless. And if a cuttlefish makes a commernt I'll say that they're my goggles.

What a plausible answer, says Gaius.