[ He shrugs, not at all apologetic. ]

I was kind of a dick about a lot of things, back then.

[ Most things, really. And most people. He was only ever nice when he wanted to get lucky— and even then. ]

Oh, I was cocky and full of myself. Still comes out on occasion, can't help it. I just didn't really give a fuck about being part of something meaningful or bigger than myself.