[Because it keeps people safe. It keeps them out of everything bouncing around in his brain. But... that's not an explanation he wants to give anyone newly arrived right now. Or anyone who hasn't already heard.]
[Meanwhile, he's focusing on his job. Peeling away the severed panels as the heat from his hand turns them into useless scrap. He should be more concerned about those flying sparks, but, as usual, his own safety doesn't quite cross his mind like it should.]
[His shoulders stiffen at the shouted question. Face tightening. The sensation of stars in his head flickering wildly for a moment before he reins it back in. Voice terse and short:]
I don't remember.
[About as close to a lie as he'll get. And even then, it's a half-truth at worst.]
no subject
[Meanwhile, he's focusing on his job. Peeling away the severed panels as the heat from his hand turns them into useless scrap. He should be more concerned about those flying sparks, but, as usual, his own safety doesn't quite cross his mind like it should.]
[His shoulders stiffen at the shouted question. Face tightening. The sensation of stars in his head flickering wildly for a moment before he reins it back in. Voice terse and short:]
I don't remember.
[About as close to a lie as he'll get. And even then, it's a half-truth at worst.]