sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood

[madskilled]

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[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. )

[notwitty]

You can refuse it.

[He's not going to force you to take it, or be here if you don't want to be here.]

But it's a pretty decent salary, and you get benefits, plus access to all of the Argent network's resources. No more quid pro quo - you'll actually be part of the team.

[slavophile]

( Isaac. The Godfather. Come on. The salary's also not what he'd do it for, he's a billionaire and set to split any family money with his sister should something happen. )

What kind of benefits?

[notwitty]

Healthcare. Dental. Also, if you ask Allison for something and can justify it, she will try and make sure you get it with minimal questions asked.

[She trusts her team and Isaac trusts him, so that all works out in their favor.]

[slavophile]

Should she not be able to, Mia and I have our own wealth of resources. And skills.

( But. )

I want to help, Isaac.

[notwitty]

Good. I'm glad. Because we could really use it. And your sister's welcome to come with you if she wants. The more the merrier.

[They need all the muscle they can get.]

[slavophile]

She wants to stay with me. Since we've been apart and since she's gotten a handle on her slaying. She'll help, too. She's good.

( They both are. They make great team. )