connmandershepard:

 [ MSG : Hackett ]: Yeah, don’t worry. I’ll stick to the “distracted” cover story when I re-tell it to my crew. Don’t want them to think you were caught off guard by a child - and me, at that.

[ MSG : Hackett ]: Now, you just sound like a villain. Mark my words. That day is coming. You will fall. I just spat my drink.

[ MSG : Hackett ]: Emphasis on the if, old man. You’re not dying anytime soon. If I ever end up having kids I want them to meet you. And scare the shit out of you too.

[MSG; A. Shepard] I think you’;ll find that the crew will be more likely to believe my distracted excuse rather than whatever story you have. Mine actually sounds plausible.
[MSG; A. Shepard] I’m not exactly a hero, Shepard. I leave that to you.
[MSG; A. Shepard] After watching you grow up, I think I know every trick in the book, I doubt whatever children you have will manage to case even half the mischief you did. I have scars from chasing after you. My entire left knee cap is covered in scars after tripping over you. Speaking of which, bring me some arthritis pills.