[ tony somehow isn’t satisfied, though. with amos’ description, it sounds like terra wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but then what does that leave them with? even if tony were to return, what would be the point when the planet that jomy has sacrificed everything for is some “slum” where people don’t have enough to eat? in that case, isn’t it better to find somewhere else to go?

there doesn’t seem to be an easy answer, and tony’s inability to just leave it at that rumbles low in the connection of their communion. at least he knows it’s not something amos can fix. ]

Torture works if you can read minds.

[ getting that out there, even if he sounds distracted. his heart isn’t in the indignant defense. ]

Ugh… I guess it’s not like it matters anymore. When Grandpa wakes up, I’ll just tell him there’s no reason to keep looking for Terra.