I know, but you're so young. Not to say you can't do it, but I am pretty sure most young people are thinking about... a lot simpler things. In other universes.

[and it's not like he-- well, there was a lot on his plate at that age too. it's just harder to hear when it happens to someone else. john smiles sideways with a half laugh.]

I'm really grateful to hear that. I'm glad you can look on the brights ide, and I swear... I don't drink. Ever. Except... now. [and now just happened to be when the ship decided to take him again.]