Higgs mulls that over for a few long, long moments. There's something he could say, but is that-- well. You know what, the facts of the matter have been laid bare between them, and they both know it. Sam knows the truth.

"Done a lotta bad shit, Sam." He lets out a breath. He isn't making excuses, just stating a simple fact. Higgs shifts, propping one leg up. His arm dangles off of it, and he levels him with a piercing look. "But one thing I've never done? Is lie to you."