His voice took on a lecturing tone, then. "Oh, Damon, there's always a choice."

Again, he glanced at their hosts, only for a moment.

"And, as you say, I won't truly be losing a life. I may gain more insight into the Machine, as well." The idea of being tied more closely to anything didn't suit well with him, but it was something he could live with.

There were so many things he could live with.

"And really, Damon, how much success do you think I would have?"