[North sighs. He had a feeling this talk was coming, and he wasn't quite that ready to dive right in. Still, Wash gets a look though. Even though the answer to that question is yes.

Theta dims considerably. He knows this is his fault.]

Not really, but you're gonna badger me till I do, aren't you?

It's the dreams...Theta hasn't been doing that well with them. It hits a little too close to home I guess.