[ he gives him a long, sober stare through the tinted lenses of his glasses, expression unreadable. ]

We have.. an agreement.

[ his glance flicks away, and he reaches for the bottle again, sipping it to give himself a few moments.

.. that makes sense enough. foley's powers are useful, vital even, just like the rest of the five. they're basically worshiped on krakoa for what they're capable of, but how much of it's what they are? quentin, at least, is aware of what it's like to be valued solely for one's abilities. the difference being that josh is actually likable, so it's kind of fucked up. ]

I don't know what made you decide to stick around. Hope, maybe. Most people are pretty sure you're all involved in some kinda poly thing. All your friends are there. [ he shrugs. ] I assume it had to be pretty compelling, considering.