[He rests his arms on the edge of the pool, hoping the cool tile might do something to balance out the heat of the water. If he were on his own he’d just bail right now, but since it’s Maruki…he ought to stick it out. Who knows. Maybe he’ll get used to it.]

When hasn’t beer ever helped?

[Multiple occasions in his life, but anyway.]

Don’t wanna leave it too long, or they’ll get warm. How long do you think it’ll take to get used to being boiled alive?