Originally Posted by BSLeVan

Now we're coming to a section with a pretty steep climb, and I'm concerned his mood will slip back toward the dark grumbling he was doing earlier. To my surprise I hear his chain drop down a cog as he shouts, "I'll race you to the top." Off we go with me watching his backside the entire climb. Once at the top I see that he has a big smirk on his face, and I bite my tongue and just keep quiet as he savors the victory.