He wasn't a person- or he was, but the version in me was a program of a them....it's a long story ok?

[ He understands how he probably sounds, even if Volk came from a place of higher technological means it'd seem far fetched.

Bracing with his knees Rhys lifts and stands, helping Volk reach whatever purchase he can hold onto and hopefully get a proper look inside. ]

Hff-- I'm gonna [ strained grunt as he adjusts ] let you in on a little secret, dude. It's called "washing your clothes once a week" and it's really effective at making you smell halfway decent.

[ Because boy, does Volk reek of old cigarettes and coffee. Has he ever washed that jacket? It looks worn to shit. ]