"It isn't," Chuck agrees, scowling faintly and pulling his teabag out of his mug.

"But you're here now. And you want to help me." Unless it's with the hope that Chuck will be his afterwards.

....No, Raleigh wouldn't keep the skin for himself. Chuck's not sure he would want to be with Raleigh, even considering the last time they saw each other. Even considering lingering feelings.

He just wants his freedom back. He misses the sea.