[there's a little hum of agreement from his end. he could add something about how that sort of desperation is what makes humans so fascinating BUT... well, there's a time and place for every conversation, and it's probably not in the middle of digging through a hygiene bundle for detergent.]

I haven't participated in any since that arcade game challenge, actually. I don't mind having to take loans out. [his motivations are a little skewed, after all. taking a back seat suits him completely fine right now.] I can at least promise that I won't be leaving you with any other orange clothing.