[Shit. Shit and fuck. How could this happen to me, I've made my mistakes, etc

He could shoot Miguel down. Go for one last petty lash to try and soothe himself. But that poisonous little thought didn't have the appeal it used to. And besides, if he turned him down - Miguel was just gonna throw his damn life away on a plan that had no way of working.

After what feels like an eternity, Kaine relents.

Well you'll obviously need the help.

He still wasn't going to be nice though.]