[That when no one else can stir up his fire, he has Moran. To Albert, even if that fire is antagonism, it's a compliment. Moran is a safe place, an outlet he doesn't take for granted. He's a valued ally.
But now that the idea is out, he has to figure out how to implement it all. Money, a reputation... he'll have to work hard and he knows it. But it's what William would expect. Not demand, of course, but expect, because Albert is impossible to hold back. Impossible to dissuade. He'll do this.
Looking back to Moran after a brief silence, he smiles faintly.]
He's not even here. Right.
[That thought might cause Albert anxiety and relief in equal measures, but all he does is nod.]
Then that's what we'll do. Help me because you want to, because you think it's the right thing to do. Or... a reasonable path, at least.
[He puts out a hand and rests it on Moran's knee, fingertips curved. Sync is important, after all.]
Stay here until you feel better. I fear you'll take your mood out on someone less steady than myself.
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[That when no one else can stir up his fire, he has Moran. To Albert, even if that fire is antagonism, it's a compliment. Moran is a safe place, an outlet he doesn't take for granted. He's a valued ally.
But now that the idea is out, he has to figure out how to implement it all. Money, a reputation... he'll have to work hard and he knows it. But it's what William would expect. Not demand, of course, but expect, because Albert is impossible to hold back. Impossible to dissuade. He'll do this.
Looking back to Moran after a brief silence, he smiles faintly.]
He's not even here. Right.
[That thought might cause Albert anxiety and relief in equal measures, but all he does is nod.]
Then that's what we'll do. Help me because you want to, because you think it's the right thing to do. Or... a reasonable path, at least.
[He puts out a hand and rests it on Moran's knee, fingertips curved. Sync is important, after all.]
Stay here until you feel better. I fear you'll take your mood out on someone less steady than myself.