I, er. Apologies for the delay on contacting you earlier. [His voice is still hoarse from misuse, but he's sounding slightly more alive than John's post makes him seem.] I just wanted to offer my congratulations on being paired with John, and- while I can't imagine he'll be particularly inclined to anything but blunt candour, if there's ever anything you'd like to ask otherwise do let me know. I often assisted in the wardening of his previous inmate, as well.
Of course. Which is why on rare occasions I will also have to borrow John to assist with Mandrake in some manner as well. Less so recently, but occasionally the use of both hands is required.
It's hardly a matter of handling. But we find that in emergency situations that we are more efficient as a team, and that means you and Mandrake will be prioritised and protected to the best of our abilities.
[Sir you don't think he recognises your flirty doublespeak? He's playing it safe!]
Should circumstances demand, and should it not encroach on your already existent boundaries. I'm hardly looking to deny you what independence you have here on some self-serving heroic crusade.
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After John messages him per the Strange drama
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Not to challenge your talents for multitasking, darling, but don't you have your own inmate?
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I see.
I shall endeavour to need a little less handling than that, then.
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It's hardly a matter of handling. But we find that in emergency situations that we are more efficient as a team, and that means you and Mandrake will be prioritised and protected to the best of our abilities.
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[you were just talking about hands!! it's literally about that!!]
Ah. So the situation is less 'I could assist in your wardening' and more 'I will assist in your wardening, should the circumstances demand'.
Understood.
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Should circumstances demand, and should it not encroach on your already existent boundaries. I'm hardly looking to deny you what independence you have here on some self-serving heroic crusade.
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[he wasn't flirting!! it's rare but it happens!!]
Delighted to hear it. I'll be seeing you around, I'm sure.