"Wow." North gives a tip of his head, stepping aside so York can lead the way. Better if he follows behind and puts more of his focus on thermals than the dozens of other considerations of taking point. "Look at you. Finally one of the good guys, huh."

If there's a hint of teasing, at least it smooths over his incredulity at York making that kind of turnaround. After what they'd been up to in Project Freelancer, something as simple as an oath not to kill is practically Boy Scout territory.