It's not a name I would have chosen for myself, given the choice. Cornelius. Ugh.
[ He finds that name more disagreeable than Hickey, but it's a stiff competition now that he's been enlightened on modern slang.
But he looks pleased that Angelo's tune has changed. It's odd to call anyone here a friend after such a short time together, but... whatever their relationship may be, he does not relish the thought of Angelo returning home only to die—and a sorry death, at that. He deserves a more fitting end to his story. ]
The two of us... I'm sure you'll understand when I say that I'm the only person in my corner. I can't give up on myself; the moment I do, I'm dead. I'd wager the same is true for you. We're all we've got.
[ He flashes a smile that's more hopeful than any man on death row has the right to be. ]
This will work out in my favor. I'll do what I can to make it work out in yours, as well.
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It's not a name I would have chosen for myself, given the choice. Cornelius. Ugh.
[ He finds that name more disagreeable than Hickey, but it's a stiff competition now that he's been enlightened on modern slang.
But he looks pleased that Angelo's tune has changed. It's odd to call anyone here a friend after such a short time together, but... whatever their relationship may be, he does not relish the thought of Angelo returning home only to die—and a sorry death, at that. He deserves a more fitting end to his story. ]
The two of us... I'm sure you'll understand when I say that I'm the only person in my corner. I can't give up on myself; the moment I do, I'm dead. I'd wager the same is true for you. We're all we've got.
[ He flashes a smile that's more hopeful than any man on death row has the right to be. ]
This will work out in my favor. I'll do what I can to make it work out in yours, as well.