章 1993: Principles, Revival, Petty

After the ankle monitor was in place, Scott took Luke out of the isolation room and to the base's common area.

Scott raised his hand and gestured. "This is Zone D. You can do whatever you want here. It's best that you don't go near Zones A, B and C over there, or… you know." He pointed at the ankle monitor.

Luke didn't think much of it. "Got it. You know that I'm a man of principles."

Scott's smile froze, and he nodded with difficulty. "Why don't you consider this… a vacation?"

Luke patted his shoulder. "Scott, you think too much sometimes. I'm a friend of the Avengers over there."

Unfortunately, Scott still had a hard time smiling. After briefly explaining that Luke could look for Friday. the base A.I., if he needed something, he quickly left.

Boss, did you do that on purpose? Why are you talking about rules? he mumbled inwardly.