[i'm throwing this friendship in the trash]

[he nods, dusting himself off a bit.] Alright, give me a few moments.

[couldn't leave Jake without his stuff long, though he probably had a few adventures on his way. eventually he'll be back, making his footsteps purposely loud as he did and calling as he approached.] Here we are, sorry for the delay, everyone's mulling about and all. Looks like no one got it worst than you did, at least.

[and have all your stuff placed safely beside wherever you are right now, buddy]