"Wow, rude." Even if he's trying to make a point that's nice- he'd clung so hard to Carolina, been so good about seeing her during the drift and right after this is- a little unexpected. Then again Mal's got his own brain. Maybe it is too much. Still York's taking a half step back, Carolina following after.

"What makes people drift compatible, in theory? Brain chemistry. Mine is kinda fucked up. Maybe they're trying to salvage it, I dunno. I don't care. THey aren't sticking needles into my spine so it's no skin off my back if I just have to talk to someone every day."