Krem gave Thomas a slightly teasing look, but didn't argue his decision to keep his clothes on. He kicked back gently, then stepped back from the surf for a moment so he could strip off his jeans as well. Now, all the tattoos were visible, including the ones on his legs.

"Someone draw on me," Krem muttered softly. He folded his jeans and stacked them on his shoes, then returned to the surf, going a little deeper this time. "Yes, I got more tattoos. Did I not--I swore I said I got them done, a couple weeks back? It was a few days after the Fourth."