Re: Island: Janus/Atticus
"Everyone lets him get off so easily. Why? Do I become particularly pathetic in my old age? Guess I should be glad people like me enough to let me get away with being an ass, but don't get it." Shook his head. "Don't think trading memories is a good idea. Already told Billy that. Billy won't listen, since he's Billy, and he never listens. But think our memories make us who we are. Shouldn't give them away."
Took the cigarette back, and tucked it between his lips. "The one I had the hots for? A roofer. Got shot by his wife's lover. They called it suicide. Was one of these guys who trusted his wife completely, loved her. Was physical in a way I'll never be. Could see the veins standing up against the skin of his hands, even dead. Wasn't a reader. Wasn't particularly intelligent, but was charistmatic. Was really charismatic."