[ A lot of people seem to take the blame for what he essentially did to himself, knowing fully well what he was risking. On one hand it's nice and makes it easier not to destroy himself with regret, but on the other hand that also feels a bit like he's not adult enough to make his own terrible decisions. ]
Chekov. [ Reid looks him over, suppresses a shiver at his tone of voice. That's how he used to sound, talking to his mom. ] Can't I just go outside? Is that not allowed anymore?