That what you think? That I'm angry 'cause I settled? I didn't. I've never settled, not ever. And that was fine, only I used t' think it meant something.

[ this sort of thing was never going to be able to come out without a certain degree of splashback. he hates himself for it more than anything because who else is there to blame? humanity? the counterforce? the world? the only person to blame is himself. that's just taking responsibility. ]

I made a deal. "Guardian", is what I'm supposed to be, only I don't save anything or anyone. I've been doin' this for a very long time without a thing to show for it. Know what that makes me? A liar. Best ya quit wastin' your time.