Jake was simultaneously ecstatic and nervous as hell. Jade was chill as fuck as far as guardians went, and she'd told Jake of her reservations regarding Jake seeing someone with a lifestyle like Dirk's, but that she trusted his judgement. So he just... Had to get it over and done with.

He showed up at the library in another hoodie and pair of shorts, hands jammed in his pockets. One of his boots was partially untied.

"Ready, then, chap?"