#the following dialogue didn't even help bc nemo resting his head on pierre's shoulder then infodumping would be a surefire seduction tactic

[vickyvicarious]

I stared at the last rays wreathing this peak, while shadows were gradually climbing its gradients.

Just then, resting his hand on my shoulder, Captain Nemo said to me:

...I misread that as "resting his head on my shoulder" for a hot sec. Was just nodding along, South Pole date's heating up I see, etc.

And then I said. Wait.