silence isn't necessarily a bad thing, you know. Especially if it's companionable. That said, Geddoe can't help sighing a little at Zack's obvious awkwardness.

"If you want to talk that much, you can just talk," he points out. "Just asking questions is for when you want someone else to do the talking."

Geddoe may be perfectly fine with the quiet, but he's also quite used to listening as others ramble, too. Beats having to say a lot himself, especially if he's not in the mood.