Firefly Glen Over everything

Charles realised his own mistake, but he didn't want to get back on his words now. Draper asked if he genuinely thought they'd let him stay. Honestly? No. But what was he to do? Charles hesitated for a moment while he contemplated what to do, shifting his weight from paw to paw while he thought.

In the end he decided that he might as well try. What did he have to lose? Getting chewed out again by Osiris? Who cared. Leta's presence here would keep him in the ranks, dangling at the bottom or no. I dunno, but we can ask. He glanced at Draper to see if he was up for it. For him the stakes might be higher. If he was rejected he might not be a welcome guest later.