[42] - [Voice, so painfully public]

[doctor_j_crane]

I would like to apologize- [He stops, because he sounds sarcastic. It's like a natural reflex. He continues on more normally.] I would sincerely like to apologize to Hayley Stark for dosing her with a highly unpleasant fear toxin last July, according to the calendar that the Admiral has inflicted on us. It was unwarranted in her case.

[Added later: Crane sounds exasperated.] And in the case of anyone else who was affected at the time.

[Added even later: Crane's getting used to it.] Including people who were directly killed as a result of it, otherwise indirectly impacted or generally traumatized by the experience. At the time I clearly needed to work out who was deserving of what.

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[aforger]

A drinking contest, unless you have a better idea.

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[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

You are challenging a Japanese businessman to a drinking contest, Mr. Eames. [Lol, your funeral.]

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[aforger]

To prove us gents can hold our spirits. [He doesn't need to win, just get you too drunk and slip a poker chip in your wallet in place of your money or something.

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[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

Would it not be unprofessional for us to do so?

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[aforger]

My inmate can keep for an evening; I'll have Arthur keep an eye on him if needed. Can yours?

It's no less professional than any of the others here.

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[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

I'm sure mine could stay out of trouble for one night. I have homework for him at any rate.

This is not just a ruse to get me inebriated, I hope?

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[aforger]

Glad to hear it.

And if it is a ruse? [A pause.] What benefit could I have to getting you wasted?

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[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

Amusement?

[private] Oh hey Jack? Sorry for spamming your inbox.

[aforger]

Wouldn't that be mutually beneficial?

[private] oh yeah, lmfao sorry xD

[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

Mm. I shall just be sure to win.

[private] ..I'm not ACTUALLY sorry. It just seemed polite to say. <3

[aforger]

We'll see about that.

[private] betch <3

[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

Ready yourself, Mr. Eames.

[private] I LOVE YOU, JACK.

[aforger]

No need. You take all the time you desire.

[private] We all do.

[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

In that case, the sooner the better. Name your time and place. I will be there.

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[aforger]

I'll get hold of my inmate and give you a shout then.

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[boughtitall.livejournal.com]

I await your reply. Until then, Mr. Eames.