"I eat more than pudding," Matt laughs as he moves to Kurt's side. Another time, another situation leading up to the tension, he might have indulged in a hug. A brief one. An arm wrapped around a shoulder. That much he had gotten somewhat okay with, given the behavior of some of the other Freelancers.

Truth be told, though, all he manages is a pat on Kurt's back. "Let Mendez work. After all he put me through, I'd like to see him shout at someone else before I step in to help."

Tomorrow is soon enough to meet the new Spartans, to introduce himself. To let them know that it gets real from now on.