[Is there anything worse than cold fries? Other than what's apparently happening in De Chima, of course, that's worse by far. But cold fries are a more constant state of awful and should never be encouraged, and like hell is Will going to find it odd for anyone to eat in the midst of a crisis. Perhaps plenty of others in the bar have abandoned their peanuts and nachos and fries, oh well. Food is a part of home, too. The face he pulls is not at their continued consumption in such trying times, not at all.]

This is true. [Another point well made, points awarded to Dr. Wells for being rational.] But...you can take a backseat when you realize that's the best spot for you and be ready to go out on the front line when it's needed. When you'd actually do some good that way. Like you said, about how there was a time or two where you could be more proactive, more upfront. We all have talents, same as we all have things we're not the best at. Taking the backseat doesn't mean taking the backseat forever, just...as long as you work best there.

[He swirls his glass a moment.]

It doesn't have to be stagnant. People can be just as fluid as any running body of water.

[Stagnant. Stagnant. Haha.]