"Chorus," he echoes, glad to have her attention where it ought to be. And sure, a little information for a little information seems fair, doesn't it? "Me and him, we got a job to head to this backwater planet where the population was busily decimating itself in a civil war. Just to make sure they didn't find a reason to stop. And you know how many noble hero types wars like that tend to inspire."

He snorts softly. "Washington, for example. Real pain in the ass, that guy. But such a fascinating backstory. You ever wonder how they churned out that many broken people in one go? Locus used to idolize the guy, never could shut up about 'Agent Washington'."

Here, his voice drops to a mocking imitation of Locus's low pitched rumble, before shaking his head. "Big idiot doesn't realize the bullet he dodged. As per fucking usual."