[ Nothing in his tone says he believes what Peter is saying, but they appear to be at an impasse, both carrying knowledge about he other they'd rather not get out. ]
And how long would it take for your contacts to get back to me?
[ Yeah, right. He could have those papers back to Galeni within fifteen minutes. But the man's been decent enough that he wants to get the papers back to him - but like hell he's going to admit to having been the one who stunned him. The clone doesn't trust the temper of someone from the Galen family. ]
[ The catch. He has no doubt Peter will keep a copy of his papers for himself, but if he could at least have the originals he could get a better feel for his powers.
No. I'm referring precisely to your silence. I want that to be our - our Deal. I get you those papers, I never talk about anything I've seen in them, you never talk about me.
If it comes up then I met a business-minded man named Peter Kane. [ Who happens to share an appearance with Miles, but he leaves that part unsaid. It's not needed. ]
[ That's...not a surprise, he guesses. The Komarrans' base of operations had been on Earth, after all; if David - Duv - was stationed there, their paths would cross eventually. Probably. ]
Did you... [ No; stupid question. He edits it: ] I'm guessing you didn't join him like he thought you would.
[ He lifts his eyes to David's face, a faintly horrified - and fascinated - expression on his. The implication of those words...He asks, a bit hesitantly - ]
[ Just as awkwardly he replies, ] I thought so myself.
[ He reaches for his bag and slides it over his shoulders. Peter had the table first and he has his coffee, he can find another place to work. ] I look forward to hearing from your contacts.
[ He stands and adjusts his bag a brief moment more to cover his awkward pausing than anything else. Another long second passes before he finally finds the words, ] I hope I'll see you around, Peter.
[ Because besides the stunner fire he took upon arrival, he owes Peter a great debt. He gives the other man a small nod in parting before taking his coffee and leaving. ]
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 16:40 (UTC)Yes. The ones I was carrying that vanished after I was stunned.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 16:47 (UTC)[ Possibly even more difficult than Miles. Possibly. ]
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 16:54 (UTC)You've already shredded them, haven't you?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 16:58 (UTC)You're saying you lost your papers, then. When did this happen? And where?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:01 (UTC)Dryly, ] Why yes, I was. It happened right when I arrived by the government housing in De Chima. Perhaps you're familiar with it.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:05 (UTC)[ He smiles. It feels awkward. ]
I have contacts in De Chima, actually. I could probably talk to some people to see if it's possible to get those papers back.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:13 (UTC)[ Nothing in his tone says he believes what Peter is saying, but they appear to be at an impasse, both carrying knowledge about he other they'd rather not get out. ]
And how long would it take for your contacts to get back to me?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:16 (UTC)[ Yeah, right. He could have those papers back to Galeni within fifteen minutes. But the man's been decent enough that he wants to get the papers back to him - but like hell he's going to admit to having been the one who stunned him. The clone doesn't trust the temper of someone from the Galen family. ]
I'd want something in return, though.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:24 (UTC)Mildly, ] You mean besides my silence?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:31 (UTC)No. I'm referring precisely to your silence. I want that to be our - our Deal. I get you those papers, I never talk about anything I've seen in them, you never talk about me.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:36 (UTC)Does that include yourself as Peter?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:39 (UTC)[ Oh. ]
No. That's all right. It would be...weird if you just pretended I didn't exist.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:42 (UTC)Nothing more.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 17:46 (UTC)That'd work.
[ A hesitation. ]
How do you know about me, anyway?
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 18:07 (UTC)I ran into you and my father when I was stationed on Earth. At present, I am the only one who remembers to.
[ Cordelia's memory had been short lived it seemed, once everything went back to normal. ]
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 18:21 (UTC)Did you... [ No; stupid question. He edits it: ] I'm guessing you didn't join him like he thought you would.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 18:35 (UTC)And go back to his absurd plans and control? No, I had no interest in joining and he made it clear how he felt about my decision.
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 23:05 (UTC)[ Duv is, after all, still alive. ]
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Date: 6 Apr 2016 23:32 (UTC)[ He lifts his eyes to David's face, a faintly horrified - and fascinated - expression on his. The implication of those words...He asks, a bit hesitantly - ]
Does that mean that you...?
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Date: 7 Apr 2016 00:02 (UTC)No. I didn't.
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Date: 7 Apr 2016 00:08 (UTC)I guess that's...good.
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Date: 7 Apr 2016 01:11 (UTC)[ He reaches for his bag and slides it over his shoulders. Peter had the table first and he has his coffee, he can find another place to work. ] I look forward to hearing from your contacts.
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Date: 7 Apr 2016 15:03 (UTC)[ He clears his throat. ]
Should be just a couple days.
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Date: 7 Apr 2016 19:21 (UTC)[ He stands and adjusts his bag a brief moment more to cover his awkward pausing than anything else. Another long second passes before he finally finds the words, ] I hope I'll see you around, Peter.
[ Because besides the stunner fire he took upon arrival, he owes Peter a great debt. He gives the other man a small nod in parting before taking his coffee and leaving. ]