[ As good as he can be at managing his own emotions, the last five minutes has been heavy duty. His gratitude towards Palamedes knows no limits, and he's especially thankful for the agreement to take him out if necessary. It wouldn't be all too hard to read how much he hopes that never comes to pass from his expression.

Being out of control like that without anybody else steering...

He shifts on his feet, fidgets against the uncomfortable thought worms he's got to contend with now that he's cracked that lid open. It was bound to happen sooner rather than later, it's just harder to deal with so far removed from his usual support network.

Still, he's grateful that whatever forces at play deemed it possible for his path to cross with Palamedes. A solidly good choom, in V's opinion. ]

I'll try. [ To keep out of trouble, he means, but it seems a lot like trouble follows him around... ] If ya find anyone, tell 'em I'll work to pay 'em back if I need any kinda tune up.

And uh... thanks, Pal. 's good to know there's good people here.