[ He shakes his head. ]

Y'know, seemed like it ultimately didn't have a whole lot to do with me. I reckon we'll be fine goin' forward. Good thing, given that contract we all signed on to.

[ He leans forward a bit at the mention of a good fight--at the suggestion of a story. ]

Yeah? Tell me 'bout it, partner. All the best tales got somethin' ridiculous in'em.