[And that only makes him chuckle more. Ridiculous, isn't it? He had been so afraid back then, so confused. And now, after everything they had been through... Those were the days he cherished, the days he looked back at. The beginning had been easy-- So easy. It was one of the only things he had that he could laugh about. When everyone had still been alive and happy (to an extent), even if they were trapped, used as lab rats against their own will (unknown to them at the time).

He doesn't regret having done what he did. Yet it was ironic, that the thing that he was glad they had escaped from was the thing he had the best memories from, too.

It's what she says next, though, that surprises him. His eyebrows rise a little and he turns his attention to her again. Soon enough, there's a smile on his face.

Huh.]

I did that, too. [And a snort, head shaking as he remembers it.] I started running as fast as I could. Until I-- [And he laughs a little, at the thought, looking down again as Newt's voice echoed in his mind.] Faceplanted.

[And then a nod.] I had the same problem. Mainly since I eventually did manage to become a runner. You know... A maze explorer. [He wasn't sure if the other mazes used the same terms, after all.

And heh. His time to grin a little.]

Maybe? I got my ass kicked. Hit my head on the floor... And there was light.