[Vinnie could see Bulba react in the periphery of his vision, but didn't look over. If he did, it felt like he would've lost his words all over again. He knew it'd be a shock for anyone on any of the teams to hear, but...

It was fitting, he supposed, that he broke the news to Bulba first. It was Bulba that he first divulged the possibility of doubt.]

It's funny... I went t'talk to Red about it. He kicked me off the team instead. On account've being basically worthless.

[There was a hollow, dry laugh.] Which is bullshit an' I know it, but... ha. That's ironic, right?