[Nick has to admit that he hadn't expected Ephemera to come back so readily; the guy doesn't seem like the type who enjoys taking orders, much like most of the mercenaries floating around town. He does, however, have close ties with Drake, and that clearly counts for something.]
I'm not about to turn down help we desperately need. Anything I should know about what happened while you were gone?
[Not to pry into Ephemera's life or anything, but a. he's curious as to what the answer will be, and b. sometimes, folks come back missing things (like an entire arm, in one case), and it never hurts to be prepared to accommodate.]
[ Which sounds formal and snotty as all fuck. Ephemera winces. Takes a breath. ]
Shit went down, back home. Got bad. Think being here is - I dunno, something like a second chance. I don't wanna fuck that up. And you and Drake, you need more fighters.
[And that gets more of a genuine smile out of Nick.]
It means a lot to all of us who are just trying to make this city a better place. Drake's done a lot of good, more than most folks will ever know. Heck, I'm not sure even he knows it.
[Which makes Nick think maybe he should say it more. He continues after only the slightest pause.]
He was a mess when you left, but he's held it together.
[His voice darkens just a bit, hardens with an edge that betrays his protective nature.]
Don't let him down if you can help it, understood?
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Date: 2018-11-20 09:33 am (UTC)I'm not about to turn down help we desperately need. Anything I should know about what happened while you were gone?
[Not to pry into Ephemera's life or anything, but a. he's curious as to what the answer will be, and b. sometimes, folks come back missing things (like an entire arm, in one case), and it never hurts to be prepared to accommodate.]
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Date: 2018-11-22 03:15 pm (UTC)[ Which sounds formal and snotty as all fuck. Ephemera winces. Takes a breath. ]
Shit went down, back home. Got bad. Think being here is - I dunno, something like a second chance. I don't wanna fuck that up. And you and Drake, you need more fighters.
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Date: 2018-11-23 09:00 am (UTC)You wouldn't be the first one getting a second chance here. Let's hope you make the best of it.
[Better than some people, at least.]
Glad to have you back, Ephemera.
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Date: 2018-11-25 02:29 am (UTC)I'm not the best with orders, but I'm solid. Whatever you and Drake need, I'm your guy.
[ A pause. ]
Drake's important to me. And this shit means a lot to him. So it means a lot to me, now.
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Date: 2018-12-08 08:38 am (UTC)It means a lot to all of us who are just trying to make this city a better place. Drake's done a lot of good, more than most folks will ever know. Heck, I'm not sure even he knows it.
[Which makes Nick think maybe he should say it more. He continues after only the slightest pause.]
He was a mess when you left, but he's held it together.
[His voice darkens just a bit, hardens with an edge that betrays his protective nature.]
Don't let him down if you can help it, understood?
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Date: 2018-12-08 05:55 pm (UTC)I won't. You can count on that.