[Luke doesn't look surprised at all that Wedge would have liquor hiding somewhere on his person. It's yet more evidence to the fact that he's still the same Wedge that Luke's always known. The corner of his mouth quirks up as he takes the offered bottle.]
Nothing is Whyren's but Whyren's. [Even if it isn't, Luke's grateful for merely the mention. Wedge loved that stuff so much that Luke's wondered if he might not attempt to brew a reproduction at some point in the far future when there's time and leisure for such things.
As he takes a sip, Luke ponders on how such an act might be viewed by others. Likely it would be seen as an attempt to hold onto some shred of their former, 'fake' lives. And they'd be right. The only thing is that Luke doesn't see the problem with that. That world may not be real but their memories are, and before they woke up that's all they had.
Sure, none of it actually happened, but that doesn't mean they can't reminisce, treasure what they remember and experienced. It made them who they are right now, and evidently Luke and Wedge have managed to salvage at least one relationship from their former lives. It was treated as some sort of taboo, something harmful that should be avoided but Luke simply can't understand it. It was claimed that since it was a product of the machines that it should be viewed as an abomination, but many of these people who have been unplugged have never seen war before. Maybe Luke is just too desensitized to the concept of horrors bestowed upon him by an enemy that he has no trouble reclaiming them as his own.
Wedge was his friend. Still is. They're both here, so why shouldn't they lean on each other for support? Luke's mused on the thought that if Wedge hadn't been there to ease him into reality, he might not have handled it as well.
Perhaps the real reason why he and Wedge have been discouraged from interacting is because everyone else is envious, and they feel that if they have to start from scratch, so should everyone else. Few others have been so lucky to have someone here that they already know, let alone a close friend. Luke feels pity for them but it's annoying all the same. He'll continue to roll his eyes and ignore their warnings as he's done since he woke up.]
Not bad. But not Whyren's. [He takes one more swig before handing the bottle back to Wedge.]
I don't think they're going to like us fraternizing. [Luke repeats the term that's already been used. He doesn't sound remorseful at all that he and Wedge are blatantly ignoring the unspoken "rules". In fact, it's been one of the few joys he's had since being unplugged.]
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Nothing is Whyren's but Whyren's. [Even if it isn't, Luke's grateful for merely the mention. Wedge loved that stuff so much that Luke's wondered if he might not attempt to brew a reproduction at some point in the far future when there's time and leisure for such things.
As he takes a sip, Luke ponders on how such an act might be viewed by others. Likely it would be seen as an attempt to hold onto some shred of their former, 'fake' lives. And they'd be right. The only thing is that Luke doesn't see the problem with that. That world may not be real but their memories are, and before they woke up that's all they had.
Sure, none of it actually happened, but that doesn't mean they can't reminisce, treasure what they remember and experienced. It made them who they are right now, and evidently Luke and Wedge have managed to salvage at least one relationship from their former lives. It was treated as some sort of taboo, something harmful that should be avoided but Luke simply can't understand it. It was claimed that since it was a product of the machines that it should be viewed as an abomination, but many of these people who have been unplugged have never seen war before. Maybe Luke is just too desensitized to the concept of horrors bestowed upon him by an enemy that he has no trouble reclaiming them as his own.
Wedge was his friend. Still is. They're both here, so why shouldn't they lean on each other for support? Luke's mused on the thought that if Wedge hadn't been there to ease him into reality, he might not have handled it as well.
Perhaps the real reason why he and Wedge have been discouraged from interacting is because everyone else is envious, and they feel that if they have to start from scratch, so should everyone else. Few others have been so lucky to have someone here that they already know, let alone a close friend. Luke feels pity for them but it's annoying all the same. He'll continue to roll his eyes and ignore their warnings as he's done since he woke up.]
Not bad. But not Whyren's. [He takes one more swig before handing the bottle back to Wedge.]
I don't think they're going to like us fraternizing. [Luke repeats the term that's already been used. He doesn't sound remorseful at all that he and Wedge are blatantly ignoring the unspoken "rules". In fact, it's been one of the few joys he's had since being unplugged.]