[ Sinbad remains quiet as Jun spills out all of that information, assessing what he says - and what he doesn't. There's so much layered in there - some of which he's certain Jun probably didn't intend to share, but Sinbad's always been good at reading between the lines. And even more, at reading people.

When he finishes, he still sits there quietly for a moment before speaking in reply. ]

First of all, Aspen is the only one who decides what he deserves and what he needs - and what's more, what he wants. You carry a great deal of guilt for the mistakes you've made and the deeds you've carried out, but all of us do. Who do you think we are, Jun? All three of us have pasts that are dark and troubled. Hell, Ja'far was an assassin, and I.... [ He pauses before giving a quiet sigh. ] My ambitions might be the most dangerous threat my world has ever faced.

What makes someone a 'good' person? That you try to be kind and considerate speaks well for you in itself, Jun, but I can't say the rest of us are any different. I have put people at risk just by being me as well - and I'd wager far more than you can claim. Being near me is no safe bet, either.

So far, none of this discourages me from wanting to have you near, as one of us.