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_“ Hey, it's me. Wait for the thing. _”

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[jurisimpudent]

But...May I ask why not?

[hostage]

I just don't. I don't like being, like, held down. I don't know.

[jurisimpudent]

[A hesitation - and then he nods, accepting that. He does understand phobias.]

That means, though, that if you end up falling, I'll have to hurl myself bodily after you, of course.

[He's not altogether certain whether or not he's joking.]

[hostage]

Don't get all gay about it.

1/3

[jurisimpudent]

[For a second, Edgeworth doesn't quite catch the meaning - and then - ]

[jurisimpudent]

[jurisimpudent]

I didn't...what....No.

[hostage]

I'm just messing with you.

[jurisimpudent]

[What's that Jesse is that the sound of his outrage and embarrassment]

I wasn't - It wasn't - "making a pass" at you - I don't!

[hostage]

Wow, denial much.

[jurisimpudent]

[He raises a hand as though to push away that...accusation.]

It - what - No! Stop it!

[hostage]

Stop what?

[jurisimpudent]

Implying!

[hostage]

Man, that is all you.

[jurisimpudent]

You just - said - No, it was you!

[hostage]

Hey, I never said I'd hurl myself on you.

[jurisimpudent]

Only to save your life!

[hostage]

You are so easy.

[jurisimpudent]

I - what the hell is that supposed to mean, "easy"!

[hostage]

To play with.

[jurisimpudent]

I -

[He feels, stupidly, heat rising up in his face and neck; he turns his head away to hide that flush.]

I most certainly am not. Indeed, I'm the opposite, because I do not - do not brook any nonsense such as this.

[hostage]

Right.

You need any more help with the TK thing?

[jurisimpudent]

[He quite nearly lets out a breath of relief at the change in topic, then looks back to Jesse.]

I...don't believe so. Truly, though, I should like to do something to repay you in some way.

[hostage]

[Jesse gets to his feet with a careless shrug.]

Maybe just remember you said that if anybody ever tries to throw me in the brig or out an airlock.

[jurisimpudent]

[He frowns - but however unsettled he is by Jesse feeling making that request is necessary, he's not going to say no. He nods.]

You would have my support regardless, if it came to that. But yes; very well.