And if he ever did tell him that to his face, at least right now, it's going to leave him expecting the worst. Maybe it might seem fine later, after they've had some time. If Vasquez said it now, Joshua would probably walk out, laughing. Nothing they're sharing now would make him think Vasquez truly believed that.

"How are we ancient when it's right in the middle of our lives?" Or the very last day of his, but same thing right?