Not really. If he got his way, I think he'd shout it from the rooftops. Take out an ad on TV. Rent one of those planes that pull the banners around.

He doesn't trust me enough for bribery. But I did threaten to go to the authorities if he tried to go all preemptive vigilante justice on anyone. Who'd expect a rogue to call the cops on a superhero, right?

[ So curious. ]

Distracted how?

I'd ask something like "are you sure that's a good idea," but, well, it's you, so I figure you already assume it is.

Right. Hate to see him head down that slippery slope, huh?

[ You're an interesting one, Cold. ]

If I didn't know better I'd think you were concerned.

[ And yet he brought up Mick not needing stressful accusations. He doesn't have the whole picture, not even half of it, but it's an interesting thread to tug. ]

Well, hey, I am. Consider it a "Groundhog Day" kind of scenario, maybe. If I know things they don't, it's almost like getting a do-over.

And now you're in on the secret too, so they'll feel twice as betrayed!

Well now that's just not true. I actually kind of like you.

What would you do if you were in my pointy shoes? Just curious.

Figured.

There's just too many variables I can't control here. Guess I'll make the best of it somehow, though.

Hey, people are pretty much never grateful to me, period.