"I agree with you, grudges are pointless. There is such a thing as looking out for your best interests, but...I think Malcolm realizes he has nothing to fear from you. At least he's starting to." Malcolm had been a bit mystified at the fact that North had made her pie, but maybe it was an example he needed. "I think you're right about that. During the whole virus thing, I was a huge asshole to a lot of people and I look back at that and I don't like remembering it at all. I alienated a lot of friends before we sorted out the fact that we'd all been under the influence of something terrible. There's still some tension between me and Delta."

He smiles gently. "Not everyone likes people, actually. But I'm glad you do. We wouldn't have hit it off if you didn't, right? And I really enjoy getting to talk to you. And to be able to help you get through being here."

Living fast. That reminded him of South. His smile turns a bit wry. "Yeah, I've always been the patient one. I needed to be, growing up. I suppose it's probably innate in some way, but I learned not to rush things."