[ Jim is extremely grateful for that fact. He's not sure he can handle many more of those with grace before he just turns and walks the other way, honestly. It's a little weird. Scratch that, it's a lot weird. ]

Well, I'd hope so. Hate to think I'm forgettable, but I promise I wouldn't hold it against you. [ He chuckles softly at the mention of the typical welcome, and ignores the itch that starts up at the mention of said feeling from the other man. ] I'm not sure mine is going away as easy as just giving it time. I have an unfortunate predilection for being allergic to most of the known universe, according to my best friend.