PC CATCHALL FOR BERTIE

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Aren't you?

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[He's a bit surprised by the question, but his expression eases into a smile.]

Everyone is, but...I fear for other's lives before my own. I'm a great detective. I may not fight in a war like you, but the role comes with its own dangers.

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--You are great.

I'm scared too. I only joined because of my friends.

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...You are very kind. Mr. Hoover.

[And a shake of the head.]

And...you did this murder for them, didn't you? A kindness for the people who accompanied you in your dangerous missions.

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I would do anything for them, really.

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Spoken like a true friend.

...What will happen now? Does your bargain fall through?

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I suppose it does.

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And you're...not heartbroken over that? Your friends will likely die.

[he's assuming he made some bargain to save them.]

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[ he freezes at that. he thinks about where things were left when he got here. reiner with ymir and annie--

he raises his hands to the sides of his head as he starts to think about this more. ]

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...

[He tips his hat over his eyes, casting them in shadow.]

My sincere apologies, my dear fellow. I did go too far with that remark.

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I need to get back to them.

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...Maybe there's a chance for that. I don't exactly believe in this ghost business, but that message from Qi Rong was...quite surprising.

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I'll write, if I can.

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Hm.

What if we agreed on a phrase? If indeed it is true, and the dead are somewhere that can reach us...you can write it, so I know for a fact it's you, and not someone posing as you.

[He feels silly saying this because...IF THE DUDE DIES HE DIES. But he won't discount the letter thing if it might be true.]

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--What should the phrase be?

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Hmm.

[HMMMMMMMMM.]

Here. "For Iris, Reiner, and Annie." A combination of names. Two from you. One from mine. If it was an imposter, they would not include mine.

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I'll do that then.

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[A bow of the head.]

Very good.

[And a pause.]

And...I am sorry. I must ask another thing of you before I leave you be, my dear boy.

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Go ahead, it's fine.

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...What is your team?

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Temporals.

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[He nods.]

I do thank you. [And he bows his head, grateful.] Tell me. Is there anything I could do for you in return for your help?

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--Keep being yourself. I think... I think you'll do good here.

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...

[He is...again, surprised.]

[But he smiles, warmly.]

A simple wish, but...I will do my best, Mr. Hoover.

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[ nods

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