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[eyeknowyou]

Then only if the situation calls for it.

[But who would determine that was still left in the air; if it was Elias, the restrictions would be far more relaxed.

Of course, these were nitpicky things, regulations and rules to come across in later discussions and negotiations; for right now, he wanted to at least settle in the idea that they could work together again. Just like the old days of scheduling and tea.]

Remember, we both want to get back to Jon, don't we?

[lonelynotforsaken]

[Martin scoffs quietly, glancing off to the side. His hand strays to his chest, playing with the Boatswain's Whistle hidden beneath his shirt. It would be so easy to walk away from all of this, to just go an hide, lose himself in the Lonely again and just ignore everyone around him.

But Martin is here and Jon isn't anymore. He can't rely on Jon and the others to solve this anymore.]

I want to get back to Jon. You want to end the world. [A deep sigh.] But fine. While we're going in the same direction, we might as well pull together.

[eyeknowyou]

[Gray eyes followed the hand as it played with the whistle. Elias felt the need for it still, but it was a selfish and pointlessly human desire, so he simply let it go. The Lonely could remain with the Lonely; it would rather prefer Martin, anyway.

Especially now that he was alone.]

Perfect. I assume we can work on weekly meetings? While I prefer in person debriefings, I assume we can do ones over the Fluid if we are either too busy or the world is too dangerous to adventure outside. [He smiled, not once denying the need for a return to the apocalypse. Why bother fighting the truth?]

Would you like to add anything?

[lonelynotforsaken]

[He should probably have thought a little more about this, demands he wants to add. Martin mulls it over quietly.]

Banish Tim's ghost. It's creepy having it around.

[eyeknowyou]

[Of course. It was always about the ghost.

He sighed, but nodded.]

I will work on that. Anything else?

[lonelynotforsaken]

Not for now. But I want to be able to re-negotiate if things change.

[eyeknowyou]

I will make sure a "Suggestions Box" is available, Martin.

[lonelynotforsaken]

[Martin sighs, knowing already that he's going to regret this.]

Fine. I'll meet with you next Saturday with notes. Is that all?

[eyeknowyou]

[Doesn't he always?]

I believe so. As always, it's a pleasure doing business with you, Martin.

[lonelynotforsaken]

Sure. [Martin stands up.] Whatever... I can find my way out.

[Unless Elias stops him, he'll head off, giving Tim's ghost another glance on the way.]