[ Yeah, he's not doing super well, is he? That abrupt veer into deflection is about as familiar to Nate as breathing, an easy decision to make when at a loss or lacking the ability to put something into more effective words. Ian had gone through a lot before New Amsterdam, more than anyone had a right to, and is already a person more deserving of a little peace.

It's selfish of Nate to be happy he's here, but he's only human. ]

You should probably learn what the tear drop tattoo means first.

[ Nate informs him sagely, not especially inclined to go into intense detail about the various meanings attributed to prison tats, seeing as he himself is familiar with most of those in Nuestra Familia's aesthetic collection. ]

But you should know you look better without.