Well... Phoenix had to admit that Connor made a good point. He really didn't want to go through that horrid trip again at all, even though he knew some of the drugs were different. Some were similar to steroids, some were aphrodisiacs, tranquilizers, and the like. But he didn't want any of them, unless it would help others.

"I... I don't want you to have to go through with this, but..." He was tense, gripping the fabric of his pants. "But if you insist, then... I suppose I can't stop you." He loosened his grip, exhaling the rest of his breath. A hard thing for him to say.