best to take a moment present

[maleficum]

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[tearhiseyesout]

I think he's more pliable than his sister. And if I promise to set aside my irritation at his sister in exchange for his help ...

[She thinks he's persuadable.]

And honestly, I could have done much worse to him and I didn't. I think that should get me some points.

[maxxx]

And it's not like alliances are born and broken out of necessity. I agree.

Where are we meeting when we're back in the states?

[tearhiseyesout]

Wherever you want? I assume David has a plan for him and Sierra to meet up.

[She's not sure if she likes the fact that Sierra is putting herself on the map so that the Gauntlet can be called in for real, but they need the cover of the bloodshed. It's a necessary evil.

She just hopes that by the time they're done in Mexico, Sierra will still be in one piece.]

Are you going to be able to handle Mr. Blinders?

[maxxx]

Should the question on the table, can he handle me?

He's not a hard nut to crack. Find a body and point him in that direction. Rinse, wash, repeat.

( but he knows what she means. )

I also grow on people not immediately inclined.

[tearhiseyesout]

Then we'll see how it goes. But if he becomes a problem, don't let him get the better of you.

[She's not sure she trusts Rusty yet. But she can agree that they're on the same side.

For now.]

[maxxx]

Unless our wants diverge, but I won't underestimate him. I know the stakes.

[tearhiseyesout]

Good. See you when you get state side.

[And with that, she will go back to sleep.]