Though he may be whining about this entire trip back to Earth, he's still there, allowing himself to be dragged along when he just as easily could have stayed on the ship. It's not as though he hasn't the strength to pull himself free of Janus, but... the fact is he hasn't enjoyed something in ages. Somehow, spending time with Janus and his exuberant lust for life makes him remember a very little what that used to feel like...

Laurent gives him such a look, but makes no effort to protest. "If that's the memory you wish to make."