Prepare for odd compliments, they're part of life with this guy.

"Despite residing on the other coast, I don't mind the pacific northwest weather. It's good hiking country and I'm washable." There is no universe in which Gansey looks like he enjoys the outdoors for more than maintaining his admittedly excellent tan. But he doesn't have the lily-soft hands or perfect fingernails of someone who objects to dirt, and his stupid boat shoes sure aren't just scuffed by carpet and polished floors.