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Post by skybright on Oct 30, 2007 22:59:14 GMT -5
"He's crazy." Daws said flatly. She crossed her arms and leaned back in her seat, scowling. "I've got half a mind to trek up to that estate of theirs and let his sister know just what lengths he's going to to keep her in that ivory tower. If I were her, I wouldn't want anyone sheltering me that much -- not if it meant a lot of other people got put in danger for it."
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Post by Jordanna on Oct 30, 2007 23:12:17 GMT -5
"There might be something in that idea," Vance admitted. "If you ever decide to make that expedition, let me know. I'll leave it up to your judgment--you're the one who's done the most digging into the family skeletons."
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Post by skybright on Oct 30, 2007 23:20:30 GMT -5
"And Cole's done a neat job of burying them as deep as they'll go. For all I or anyone else knows about that sister, she's quite happy having the whole world run her risks for her." Daws answered with a sigh. "Anyway, I'll keep it in mind -- and I'll let you know."
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Post by Jordanna on Oct 31, 2007 21:57:57 GMT -5
"I'm still not above using that sister for a bargaining chip as a last resort," Vance murmured. "Not exactly sure how I'd go about it, since I could never do anything to physically hurt her, and Cole knows it--but one way or another, it's an option on the table."
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Post by skybright on Oct 31, 2007 22:01:11 GMT -5
"I don't think he'd be level-headed enough to realize we wouldn't do anything to her." Daws mused quietly. "From what I can tell his critical-thinking skills sort of flatline when she's involved."
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Post by Jordanna on Oct 31, 2007 22:18:39 GMT -5
"I'll flatline him if he tries to put anyone of mine in the same danger he's so keen on protecting her from," Vance muttered.
When they neared Daws' office, he pulled the car up to the curb to let her out.
"Well, our evening wasn't exactly a triumph, but at least nothing exploded yet--literally or otherwise. I guess I'll see you at Sid's employee screening."
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Post by skybright on Oct 31, 2007 22:23:11 GMT -5
"Sure thing." Daws squeezed his shoulder affectionately and grinned at Nate and Handy. "Keep this big lug in line, guys."
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Post by Jordanna on Oct 31, 2007 22:31:06 GMT -5
Nate and Handy responded with matching devious grins, and the Major grunted. "There goes my reputation... So long, Regina."
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