I do, technically. I just let my buddies taking over my work take the paycheck. It's not like they're my coworkers covering my shift; they have to sacrifice time at their own jobs to come do mine.

I think it's fair that way.

[He shrugs.]

Appreciate the concern, Nariko, but I've been navigating contracts all my life. I made sure that my current one allows me to do this.

[He hasn't taken a vacation this long before, but the wording of the contract allows it!]