sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood

[madskilled]

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[slavophile]

And why you called, and dad didn't. I went looking for her first. Her trail went cold in Paris, and then, I was -- I'm fine, but I was attacked and someone saved me.

( Always make it clear, everything is fine! )

[razes]

Was it a cute someone?

[What? She's married but she's not dead. Also, a lighter question will hopefully make it feel less like a parent grilling their child and more of a conversation of what they're up to.]

[slavophile]

Yeah, but, straight. And, I wasn't what he was after. My skills, on the other hand... I made him a deal, to help him and who he was working for if he'd help me find Mia. And, without trying to, he did.

( She ended up being there after all. )

I did meet a cute someone.

[razes]

Ooooh do tell.

[Then, she pauses as she realizes she needs to be a responsible parent.]

Wait. Give me more details about this deal you made first. Then we'll talk about the cute someone.

[slavophile]

Well, for one, the supernatural world is a lot bigger than we thought. Slayers, vampires, demons... witches. Name it, it probably exists. Isaac's a werewolf and he works for a network of other supernaturals.

( Not as large a one as he thought. )

[razes]

Huh.

[Well it makes sense that they would be working together.]

So are you now a werewolf IT specialist?

[slavophile]

I think we both know I'm a little more than that.

( But, kind of also, yes, he is. Sort of his handler when he's in the field. But, he also takes his orders from her. )

But, he did recruit me after ... saving my life. There was going to be quid pro quo, help them, they'd help me find Mia.

[razes]

Let me guess.

[Because she can hazard a guess at where this might be going.]

Now that you've found Mia, you're not sure you want to walk away?

[slavophile]

Something big is happening. Supernaturals, they're being hunted. And with Mia now magic...

( He does worry. )

[razes]

[She takes a deep breath.]

Look, your father is going to disagree with me, mostly because he wants you both home so he can see with his own two eyes that you're safe.

But you guys are all grown up and doing your own hero thing now. If that's where you think you need to be, then that's where you should stay. Just don't be afraid to reach out if you think you might need help.

[slavophile]

Isaac's got a big network and Mia can more than hold her own now. Nyssa Al-Gul meets super strength and coordination.

( So. Get that. )

[razes]

Yeah, but still. If you need help, call. We'll grab one of Cisco's breach devices and pop on over.

[She shifts to lean back more on the couch.]

This isn't us trying to be overbearing. This is you having a safety net if you need it.

[slavophile]

It doesn't feel overbearing. Should I break the news to dad that we're not coming home any time soon?

( Because, he's not afraid of his dad. Not really. But, he also... doesn't want to disappoint him. This won't be falling off the face of the Earth. )

[razes]

No, I've got it. You go do what you need to do.

[Oliver will be unhappy, but he'll understand.]

[slavophile]

You too. We do what we have to in this family. Dad knows that. Love you.

( And with that, he'll end the call and sit with it. )

[notwitty]

[Isaac returns from the visit with Bonnie and knocks on William's door on the way back to his room. He doesn't intend to stay long but there's one last order of business before they move on.]

William? You have a minute?

[slavophile]

Yeah, one second.

( He's dressed, luckily, his shirt the only thing unbuttoned as he opens the door. )

Isaac, come on in.

[notwitty]

So. I heard you had a busy night.

[He's referring to his sister, but William's free to interpret that however he needs to.]

[slavophile]

Uh - ( He holds the open door open, trying to connect how Isaac would know anything about his night or morning, but, night could also be the early morning. ) What did Mia say?

[notwitty]

[His brow furrows in confusion.]

Nothing. We haven't met yet. I was referring to the fact that you found her.

[slavophile]

Right. Yeah. Well, she found me and dug me out of the rubble. She's here in this same hotel. Hell of a coincidence.

( Better he was referring to Mia. He visibly relaxes and closes the door, finally. )

[notwitty]

Yeah, it is.

[But certainly a convenient one.]

So. Goal one achieved? Sister found? What's next?

[slavophile]

( Get laid. )

I was going to ask you. I don't know if Mia is going back - to slay, or if she's sticking with me. And I don't know if you needed me. Anymore.

[notwitty]

Funny you should mention that.

[He smirks as he moves to lean against the balcony door, keeping his eyes on the street below.]

I spoke with Allison after everything went down. She was very disappointed when she heard you found your sister, because she wants me to make you an offer.

[Not disappointed that he found his sister, obviously, but disappointed that he might be leaving.]

[slavophile]

Is it an offer I can't refuse?

( But, seriously, he takes a few steps forward, closer, looking out the balcony doors, too, curious to hear the offer. )