explaining his absence

[carbonite]

Look, I usually have no problem with what goes on in the City. Frankly, the fact that I live with already sketchy people makes it seem more homey. But the fact of the matter is that if I'm going to be stuck on some backwater planet and freshly thawed out - which you so lovingly call it - at least make it seem a little plausible.

Since when have I ever done anything legitimate and gotten something as ridiculous as a pilot's license. Go ahead, see if I actually get a real job with it. I probably made the guy administering the test cr-

Oh, now I get it. Good job, I guess?

Comments

[carbonite]

Why don't I add you to the list of people who have tried to tell me that?

[ignitethestars]

I'm sure if there is a whole list, you can't be that bad. I've seen darkness before and I'm not exactly picking that up from you. Though, I would not doubt that you don't exactly place nice with order, right?

[carbonite]

Gee, thanks kid. [a beat.]

No, me? I am happy with the status quo.

[ignitethestars]

But don't you ever feel the need to do the right thing?

[carbonite]

Yeah, sure, if I have the right reasons.