[Oscar heaved a deep sigh, shoulders sagging under the weight of these questions and suppositions. There were so many variables in play that it was hard to tell where the paths diverged-- but, he needed to get this settled.]

You could ask the same about Ruby.

[He explained candidly, blunt and yet not harsh. It was a simple truth that he had already comes to terms with. Shifting uncomfortably, to get some weight off of the prosthesis he did his best to not make a big deal about, he elaborated.]

I've nearly met my end five times over since meeting her. I've been shot, tortured, lost a leg-- all in no small part because I admire her will to do the right thing no matter the personal cost to her.

...It's just how life is on Remnant-- so, until you willingly aim a gun at me, I say it's worth the risk.

[It was a bold declaration of just the way he thought and they way he had learned how to live. Culture shock could be applied to anyone interacting with someone from Remnant.

This was also why Oscar found it funny when people suggested that he kept Dipper in line. The truth was the opposite: Dipper kept Oscar in line.]

You tell me, Paul. Are we friends?