[ It's not the answer that Angelo expected and his confusion is plain in the crease of his brows for a moment. It's news to him that Hickey had already been condemned to death once, but it's difficult to be wholly surprised by the revelation. If it happened on this expedition, he'd have to have been guilty then as well. 'Earning the coat' must mean having gotten away with the killing that caused those holes in the first place. ]
... and that's why you were so calm.
[ Even though it didn't do anything for you. Even though it just watched your demise so dispassionately. (In the back of his head, a memory of a familiar red robot plays, barely in the periphery of his vision. He won't think of that.
He'll think instead of how it feels to be saved by something much larger than yourself or your tormentors. He remembers it.) ]
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... and that's why you were so calm.
[ Even though it didn't do anything for you. Even though it just watched your demise so dispassionately. (In the back of his head, a memory of a familiar red robot plays, barely in the periphery of his vision. He won't think of that.
He'll think instead of how it feels to be saved by something much larger than yourself or your tormentors. He remembers it.) ]
What did it feel like? That first time.