Lex was quick to take Forest's hand into his own, let the farmer pull him up into a standing position. He smiled as Forest's hand hovered at his arm, not so quick to pull away. He liked that about Forest. Never afraid of a little closeness. "Right now?" he asked, laughing. His grin was wide and toothy, but charming. Happy. Forest had a way about him, and Lex was easily distracted. "Well, all right, mate. If you insist. I wrestle up some goodies and meet you in the barn, right?"<br/><br/>Reluctant to leave, he ran his hand down along Forest's arm as a quick goodbye, a promise for an expedient return. He jogged back toward the house, back to Wallis who was standing there like a sentinel, waiting. "Move, love," Lex called as he passed, waving Wallis toward him. "Don't just stand there all day like some kind of golem. Get out of this sun for a minute." Lex didn't know where Mason had stomped off to, but he was happy to see it wasn't the kitchen. At least for now. Being quick in his assigned tasks meant at least he would have less of a chance of encountering him again so soon. Mason's face wasn't one Lex wanted to see right then.<br/><br/>The collection of fruits and vegetables the two had collected were sitting in a basket on the kitchen counter. He sifted through it, grabbing a couple tomatoes, some sweet peppers, and a couple peaches. Foods that could easily be eaten raw. Looking through the cupboards, he found a stash of old paper lunch bags. Things Forest's family must have used once upon a time when sending the men out for spell. Lex snatched up a bag and smacked away the layer of dust that had collected on one side, placing the raw foods inside. More searching revealed an old thermos, up high on a top shelf. Perfect for water.<br/><br/>"Forest is gonna take me out a ways," he said as he passed Wallis again, heading toward the well to pump fresh water into the thermos. "May be gone for a bit. Not sure how long. If Mason asks, you don't have to tell him the truth. I don't want you to get your sweet self all wrapped up in that boy's nonsense. You're too good for that, big boy. Don't wait up for me, all right?"