Okay. Rule number one: Let's not tell them we died. They don't need to know that.


[ that comes out immediately because no. he is not sharing his fucking undignified death with anyone. also, will (fake) was traumatized by it enough. though, hulkenberg's point gets him to think on something, and strohl pauses. clears his throat. looks away. ]

... I... probably should have run this by you first. But. Ah. I do have something to tell you.