As another round came along, the former guard realized that just maybe he and his Mentor were not on the same channel when it came to the ultimate pleasure. For Linden, it may have been Morphling, for Phil, it was the comfort of being with someone.

"I uh..." he forewent the correction and instead, smiled brightly even with the alcohol in his system. "That's great, Linden sir." It's progress onward and for Phil, that was merit enough to politely refuse. "Uh, sorry for bringing up the past like that."