[Seat cleared off, he stands back up with his hand on the door before moving himself out of the way to let her get in. Maybe it's habit, maybe it's stupid of him, but he waits to close the door for her afterward - like a good ol' driver - before moving around to the driver's seat. He's more or less on auto pilot until he's in said seat, keys in the ignition, swallowing hard before shooting her a sidelong glance.]
We don't have to get into it, but - I needed a job, and an income back home. This was the... best way to go about it.
[The dash lights up with his ID; reading James Howlett next to his photo.]
no subject
[Seat cleared off, he stands back up with his hand on the door before moving himself out of the way to let her get in. Maybe it's habit, maybe it's stupid of him, but he waits to close the door for her afterward - like a good ol' driver - before moving around to the driver's seat. He's more or less on auto pilot until he's in said seat, keys in the ignition, swallowing hard before shooting her a sidelong glance.]
We don't have to get into it, but - I needed a job, and an income back home. This was the... best way to go about it.
[The dash lights up with his ID; reading James Howlett next to his photo.]
Would still prefer the bike, for what it matters.