So it's... it's definitely gone now, yeah? For good? Jesus, like just the real thing wasn't bad enough already.

[...He realizes the irony in him saying that, but let's not even go there.]

Ha ha, right... That sounds like you.

[...]

Yeah, well... We're not on Elpis. But sure... I'll work something out. Somehow. I really do wanna help out, y'know? I'm just-- [...Is there a good way of saying he's too scared? No. No, not really.] Nevermind.