[Some deals work out better than others, in the end, trading one cage for another. He remembers the thought process and saying something like it out loud. Even though it's not been very long it feels like a lifetime ago. The Us Cracks stuff put aside for some real development that he'd left waiting in the wings for too long.]

Too rich? What about a few shots of good old-fashioned tequila?

[Did it really matter what they were or weren't meant to do here? They didn't have much of a choice, and bucking the system wouldn't do shit for any of them lightyears away from home now. Kerry can almost imagine Johnny tearing this place apart for a quick fix and something to slow down his mind. That was predictable, almost comfortable back when Samurai was still in its stride.]

Last time we talked? Your memory chip worse than usual? It was after the Us Cracks show. We were supposed to meet for a quick meal.