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I am not going to apologize for the dirty Soviet trick of shoving you in an empty room and leaving. Communists play dirty, after all.

[ Hilbert's tone is as dry as the Sahara. ]

Likewise, will not press on the matters of Teddy and Rachel unless you feel the need to explain yourself. However, I do have a question you need to answer.

...I...didn't realize that had actually happened. You did the right thing, regardless.

What's your question?

Is this going to be a problem? I have already dealt with wardens on this ship giving me wide berth because I am Russian. It is very irritating. If Red Scare nonsense is going to color all of our interactions, then tell me now so I can avoid you for the rest of my time here.

No. What you heard were the ramblings of a man in a play of his own creation. That has never been me.

It won't be a problem.

Good.

[ There's a moment's pause before Hilbert, still audibly irritated about all this, grants Sheehan something that he has rarely granted to anyone: a bitch sesh. ]

Technically speaking, I defected to United States. But no, that does not matter. He is doctor with heavy Russian accent, he must be bad guy in James Bond film or children's cartoon. If you are going to judge me, judge me on my actions, not blind patriotism or prejudice.

I understand.

I haven't judged you, Doctor Hilbert, one way or another. What I do know of you is that you helped my friend. You made some poor choices, but - you helped him for a moment.

[ he has to ask, ]

Which friend?

Crozier.

[ Hilbert lets out a small 'heh' before, ]

Of course I would help Crozier. He is my friend as well.

Is he still upset with you?

Not at the moment.

Good.

And, for what it's worth, I really am sorry for how I treated you. Even if I wasn't in my right mind, you deserve better.

Apologies are worthless. [ Nice, but worthless. ] The only thing that matters is you do not repeat mistakes when in your right mind.

To you, perhaps. I'll keep that in mind.

I won't repeat it. I haven't shown you any indication that those beliefs are mine, have I?

You haven't. But my point still stands.

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