Mulder's sense of the borders between Do This and Don't Do That is well-developed, if something he ignores frequently. More and more, it might end up feeling like the opposite, though: a desire to keep those lines intact with no idea where they've gone.

For the moment, at least, he's blissfully unaware of just how complicated life is going to get.

"At least a lab tech can borrow the equipment after-hours." He's more amused than annoyed. Scully having an in at the labs benefits them both, and the fact that she's found something worthy of her time is a good thing. If anything, he's jealous. "If the options are police dispatch or beat cop, I might as well pick up juggling and join the circus."