“And loosen that tie, will ya?” he added, giving his best friend a final once-over. “You’re heading into a classroom, Gibs, not a courtroom.” “Anything for you, bestie,” Gibsie replied, quickly falling into step with him. “If you call me that again, I’ll throttle ya,” Kav grumbled, while planting a hand on Gibsie’s shoulder and steering him away from a puddle of rainwater. “Aye-aye, Captain.”