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

You upset Lisbeth. I let you off the hook if you apologize to her and let me hold your hand.

What do you mean, I upset her?

[Go to space, become a therapist for people with the emotive capacity of bricks. Jane doesn't even know.]

I don't know what you talked about and it's none of my business, but she came back upset.

I just pointed out what she already knew.

I'm sure you did.

[She really doesn't know what to make of this nascent protectiveness for both of them. She's a sucker, she guesses. They're prickly and closed off, and it's almost painful how brittle they are.

Why not care? It's not going to hurt her any.]

But you still upset her, and Lisbeth is my girl. So do we have a deal?

...What is that supposed to mean? "Let me off the hook." You've no power to deliver punishment.

[She laughs, low and throaty.]

Hey, ask Jesse what happened to the last guy who crossed me. Come on. Forget punishment anyway. Do you want to do right by her or not?

[He frowns.]

"Hand-holding" isn't necessary for that.

You're giving her--us--something we want.

She wants you to hold my hand.

You got it.

I don't believe that.

Not my problem if you don't believe the facts.

Then...she should say it.

Sometimes it's hard for people to say what they want. You can trust me. I like waking up in the morning, I wouldn't mistranslate her.

I doubt she would murder you in your sleep, if that is what you are implying.

I'm not convinced. And you're ducking me.

I am not. I'm merely addressing your complaint.

You're stalling. Yes or no?

...Fine.

Great. Let's set a time. I'm unemployed, so I'm always free. If I were you I'd write out the apology instead of trying to say it.

[Her grin is practically audible.]

I request, first, that you not sound so smug.

Is this better?

...Somewhat.

[Considering that she's ahead, Jane doesn't tell him his bitchy voice is adorable.]

So back to the time question?

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