finally saw Into Darkness, spoilers likely in comments

[makeitmine]

Well, that sure was a... thing.

[... Jim are you serious is that all you're actually going to say about this

Jim]

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my fault for being so slow!

[original_fine]

That's... a long story. Which part did you want to know?

nah more like mine for not keeping notes like I should /headinhands

[makeitmine]

[Jim chews over options for a minute before answering.] How did you handle him?

[original_fine]

Well... Given the amount of respect I had for him, and the circumstances surrounding his... historical context, I gave him a chance. To start a new life. It was a mistake.

[makeitmine]

[... well, that. does make him feel better a little bit. a little.]

How bad did of one?

[original_fine]

Bad. He blamed me for everything that happened after that, and looking back, I'm not sure he was wrong to.

I lost the only thing that had any remaining value to me.

[makeitmine]

[Jim's mouth sets into a line for a moment before rubbing a hand over his face. He exhales quietly and shakes his head.]

If it's any consolation, on this side, I didn't -- I lost someone. And a lot of people died. But it didn't... turn out like that.

... followed a little too closely in Dad's footsteps, though.

[original_fine]

Believe me.

I'd much rather it had been me.

[makeitmine]

Of everything that happened, that is the one thing I don't regret. Not even a little.

[As... terrifying as it was. As much as he wanted... well. None of that matters right now.]

[original_fine]

We weren't as lucky as you were. With the... coming back whole, and all.

[makeitmine]

[He's surprised that they were that lucky to begin with. That he was that lucky. But that's not the kind of thing you say to that.]

I'm sorry.