[That kind of emotion would get him stabbed in the back (in Firo's mind), and as Hank speaks he tenses, ready to burst in and say so. He relaxes only slightly at Hank's admission that it may be true.

As for a "merry-go-round of suck"... It's not quite Don Molsa's example of an eternal descent down a staircase, but Firo supposes it might be similar enough.

But it's worth it. He frowns.]

Everybody who gets into this kinda life knows what he's doing. If you make the choice, you gotta be prepared for what comes with it. If not, you're just an idiot.