I’m not expecting you to work a miracle and get me back up there in a day.

[He’s angry, but he’s not stupid. He knows the system, and how difficult it is for those stuck on the lower rung of the social ladder to claw their way back up. Most don’t make it out — was never really a concern of his until now, until he found himself in a situation where he couldn’t be where he wanted.

A man tries to hawk something edible their way — Best buns in town! — but Rufus acts like he isn’t there, passing by with a chilled expression.]

But if you’re going to tell me that you can’t the make process any easier for me, I’m going to have to call you a liar, Brennan.