"Me cooling down a volcano isn't part of the contract, either," Sotero says. "You left my part blank, but your part just said answering questions honestly, and I'm doing that. "

His hands stay on his hips, but he's scrutinizing Ebisu's face carefully.

"I don't really have a place to stay. It's okay up here, but if I cool it down, it'll get even more crowded, I bet."