( it's a stupid line--it sounds right out of a book, or some sort of stage play, something drawling and pretentious and complicated only enough to encourage conversations about nonsense. he's smiling, though, unable to help it; what sort of guy just spouts all that out in the middle of all this? and with that serious, to-the-point fighting?

his brows lift, as though he's thoroughly impressed. a low little whistle. )

So, you're out of your cage now, little canary, and... this is how you show you're unimpeded by anything?

( not that he can't relate. he can't really declare himself as sticking to morals, either, but emotions are another thing entirely. it makes him grin a little more, almost rueful. )

Shouldn't your freedom take you somewhere fun?