[Sousuke falls silent for a while. He’s not sure what to say since it doesn’t appear Archie has ever moved Goten towards that shinki role. Yes, he’s glad that Archie doesn’t treat Goten like some kind of tool, but there is something to be said about when giving someone the freedom to do what they want crosses the line of not caring what they do at all. And Archie’s not here to say why that is, since Sousuke highly doubts Goten knows the reason. It’s strange. Kind, but strange.]

If you get the chance, ask him. Tell him you want to be trained as a shinki. [Because unfortunately, no one else but Goten’s god can call Goten to his shinki form. (And he’s going to ignore the possibility of another god naming Goten for that exercise.) Neither of them can do anything about it, though, unless Archie agrees. Which is frustrating for both of them for similar and different reasons.]

If you ever want to train with borderlines or your other skills, let me know and I’ll practice with you. [It’s not a swimming race, but it’s something just as useful.]