[Bones stays quiet for all that- it was what he was expecting, what he technically wanted. It would have made him feel better if he weren't busy scowling, arms crossed as he waited for the tirade to end.]

[When it did he moved forward, pointing at Jim as he did so.] Now you listen here Jim, I don't give a damned what those idiots say, we are not some "shitty version" of a life. It's our god damned lives and we're doing a hell of a lot better than those other fools did. We- you - cleaned up their mess in less than two days and with a hell of a lot less opportunity getting there. We've all done more than those high and mighty counterparts of ours have done in three years time, just like you said you would.

[The mini rant slowed and he sighed, drawing his hand back and tone not quite as driving.] It was not for nothing Jim, and you damned well know that. You can't keep begrudging a man for a life you didn't get to live. Nero's dead, his stubborn idiocy killed him, and here we are. You have your ship, you sure as hell have your father's respect and you have the lot of us to keep your fool ass alive. It may not seem like enough right now but you'll come around.