Orson wasn't so foolish as to show his back to Galen; they walked alongside each other as they headed to Galen's new quarters in the engineering facility. Orson also wasn't so foolish as to think they would ever be side by side again. But better to lead than to fall behind, as Galen had done. What a waste. Orson would try his utmost to make use of him.
"Do me a favor," Galen said, "and don't visit."
Orson smiled. It made no difference. Galen was his now, no matter the distance between them. "I'd do anything for an old friend."