[It's at once a relief and a misery compounded that Josh either didn't get the implication or chose to overlook it. A relief because the blood on his hands - because even Josh wouldn't be able to accept his crime...Misery, though, because he feels strangely, inexplicably horrible knowing Josh's secrets but holding onto his own.
Stupid. It's not like every criminal gets to know what he's done. Why should Josh?]
Okay.
[He shoves his hands miserably in his pockets. Quietly:]
I - do not assess you to be a threat to others on-board.
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Stupid. It's not like every criminal gets to know what he's done. Why should Josh?]
Okay.
[He shoves his hands miserably in his pockets. Quietly:]
I - do not assess you to be a threat to others on-board.
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[ it's dry, and it's mildly offended, but there's some humor in it. ]
Was there anything else?
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[ a pause, tired and unsure. ]
I should get some rest before my shift.
[ it's a less hostile attempt to kick him out this time, and that's intentional; it's taking effort to show some sympathy. ]
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[And he still doesn't look at Josh as he slumps his way to the door and out.]