[ For the record Jim's all for classic fashion, so by all means. The beard would be kind of weird, though. Still, since shaving isn't exactly easy around here... ]

How so? [ A pause, and he feigns a worried tone. ] Oh God, don't tell me I lose my dashing good looks when I'm older.

[ Now, that would be a real tragedy. Jim lets Bones pull away, albeit reluctantly, staring right back into Bones's eyes with nothing but deep affection and admiration. Kind of like a puppy, really. ]

Yeah, you keep saying that. [ He chuckles. ] Even when you were younger. It's so cute.