[ Aware of how the boot still rested on House, Will moved cautiously and paused at Squalo's question.

He weighed his answers. It would be easy to say that House was a friend, but that was likely to earn more self destructive behavior from House and Will didn't expect it to carry much weight with Squalo. Not given the way the other man had spoken so far.

So he went with the other truth. ]

Because, despite his faults, I respect him. I respect what he's done here and what he's already suffered in this place and that he keeps putting up ideas to help all of us get out of here.

You arrived here about the same time I did, yes? I expect you might be pretty tired of all this [ Will motioned towards the pit ] bullshit. I know I am, it's exhausting.

Which makes me ask you, is this really how you want to spend your energy? Giving him exactly what he wants?