“Who’s gonna keep your ego in check if not me, huh?” I quip back, hands going playfully on my hips. The real answer is a lot of people, and one in particular seems to have gotten to him. The Arbiter’s handler… that must be Nate, his boyfriend or somethin’ like that. At least it wasn’t on the Gov’ner’s orders. Though their work is, by way of association and place on the council, sanctified by him. If Jack wants to sort it himself, that’s fine by me, but the knowledge of such an act will stay in the back’a my head.
“I don’t think he’s as focused on Torchline as ‘e says ‘e is.” Which should surprise no one. It’s a shit job if you’re trying to play both sides. He seemed tired. Moved by things larger than our little beach-side home. I lower my voice, putting into the air some thoughts that have only newly sprung up. “If things went sideways while you were gone, who should I head to for help?” It’s a big if, but I meet his gaze with a kind of frankness that says a lot can happen in a season but also I'm just covering my ass.
“I don’t think he’s as focused on Torchline as ‘e says ‘e is.” Which should surprise no one. It’s a shit job if you’re trying to play both sides. He seemed tired. Moved by things larger than our little beach-side home. I lower my voice, putting into the air some thoughts that have only newly sprung up. “If things went sideways while you were gone, who should I head to for help?” It’s a big if, but I meet his gaze with a kind of frankness that says a lot can happen in a season but also I'm just covering my ass.
quid pro quo
ain't nothin in this life for free
RAZA
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