It feels like he's on the precipice of something, the way Deadlock's face moves with uncertainty. That the right or wrong move could tip this in the jet's favor or against. It makes Wing uncertain, his usual confidence in these matters out of reach. Deadlock had that effect on him: he's different, unexpected, upseting the calm balance of things in Wing's life.

And that's what thrills him. 'Something else' it was indeed.

"Of course it matters," The words are soft but still bear the weight of conviction. Gently he offers, "I...won't return the favor, if you didn't."