...I know you're probably right, but I'm not there anymore. And I'm not going back. I'm here, so I have to keep going and stop chasing my past. That's what the problem was last time.
[...he shakes his head.] Don't worry about it. It's a nice thought to have though. My job right now is to take care of you guys and secure what's best for this world.
...thanks. [He's busy looking at his hands instead.]
...you've grown a lot since we started, too, you know. I've told you this before, but I'm proud of you. Even with the screw-ups. [That they both caused.]
Yeah. A real tragedy. [But...Jack also knows that as much as he wants Taka to stay with him, he'd let him go if it meant making sure he got his wish. So. That's just how it is.]
And since I'm stuck with you and it's just you and me today...what do you want to do? It can be anything you want. [Games to ignore everything, talking some more, whatever.]
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I don't know them or anything, but... from what you've said, especially North, they seem like the kind of people who would give you another chance.
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[...he shakes his head.] Don't worry about it. It's a nice thought to have though. My job right now is to take care of you guys and secure what's best for this world.
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You're doing a pretty good job of that.
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...you've grown a lot since we started, too, you know. I've told you this before, but I'm proud of you. Even with the screw-ups. [That they both caused.]
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... but it also doesn't feel that bad, the praise but the acknowledgment that he's made mistakes. it feels more real, that way. ]
... thanks.
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Stick with me and we'll get through the rest.
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[ trying to decide what to do for the final tally is gonna be rough ]
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And since I'm stuck with you and it's just you and me today...what do you want to do? It can be anything you want. [Games to ignore everything, talking some more, whatever.]
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[ he's pulling out his ipod. ]
Listen with me?
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he looks pleased ]
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And so they listen to music.]