"There's a difference between volunteering and being forced into something. I can't criticize anyone for volunteering, but I can sure as hell fight anyone who'd take advantage of their good faith."

He laughs, although he's heard that before, plenty often. "Thanks, pal. Seventy years of cryotherapy'll really do it for you. But sure, we'll have cream some time. I can always use a friend."

((ooc: since we have the newer thread, should we call this end scene?))