[ Bucciarati's inclination to take Abbacchio as he is, without holding him to the standard of what he used to be, it's something he appreciates even if he thinks it's to the detriment of his superior. How many people might think less of him for recruiting a former officer of the law? Of course, he doesn't think Bucciarati would pay much mind to such shallow opinions in the first place.
The jab at Mista's expense has Abbacchio grinning, lopsided and with the tiniest hint of teeth, head dipping with the action. Without their gunslinger here to defend himself, it would be all too easy to come up with outrageous scenarios he might get into. He doesn't, though, instead focuses on that latter statement, shaking his head in disagreement. ]
No, no— I think you're giving me far too much credit there. I just got good at pretending.
[ Functioning in society is not something Abbacchio would claim he knows how to do. Years spent mimicking the adults he looked up to that surrounded him as a child, doing as he was told and keeping his head down. ]
Sounds miserable. [ And in contrast to Bucciarati's thoughts: ] Bringing along someone from your team probably looks good for you, no? Reminds people you have a team, one you can trust, one at your beck and call. You're climbing the ladder.
no subject
The jab at Mista's expense has Abbacchio grinning, lopsided and with the tiniest hint of teeth, head dipping with the action. Without their gunslinger here to defend himself, it would be all too easy to come up with outrageous scenarios he might get into. He doesn't, though, instead focuses on that latter statement, shaking his head in disagreement. ]
No, no— I think you're giving me far too much credit there. I just got good at pretending.
[ Functioning in society is not something Abbacchio would claim he knows how to do. Years spent mimicking the adults he looked up to that surrounded him as a child, doing as he was told and keeping his head down. ]
Sounds miserable. [ And in contrast to Bucciarati's thoughts: ] Bringing along someone from your team probably looks good for you, no? Reminds people you have a team, one you can trust, one at your beck and call. You're climbing the ladder.