Emails to Haroun, Cain, Madelyn, Anika, Tim, Nathan.

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To: Haroun
From: Alison
Subject: Books...

Have a few books that just arrived - some of them you'd like I think. I'm thinking of indulging in some serious reading catching up this evening, in the rec room. Care to join me?

Alison

To: Cain
From: Alison
Subject: Gah...

Sorry for falling asleep like that yesterday. Make up for it today? I have time this afternoon...

Alison

PS. So, did you like the fudge?

To: lifesaver
From: firefly
Subject: Done.

Well, sorta. I got a bit elaborate, but I think there might be something happening, regarding what you emailed me about. I'll keep an eye on Samson's schedule in the coming days and keep you updated.

Alison

To: Anika@encryptedaddress
From: Encrypted Address
Subject: Men. :p

Anika,

You know, sometimes I hate admitting that maybe something I think is horrendously stupid maybe isn't even if I think it is? You get the idea.

If Mick were to do something like that, best situation involves it being with Tim around. Optimal for both of them. They'll back each other up, command and second. And probably swipe the entire lot of operatives MacInnis has right from under his nose. I kinda like that notion. Rat Bastard deserves it - his methods stink.

Doesn't mean howling in protest isn't warranted. And... I guess I'm saying I hate the idea and wish you'd both stay away and safe, but if wishes were horses... and I figure if Mick's going, someone has to go along and ride herd on both he and Tim so they don't do something (else) that's abysmally stupid.

I'm going to go grumble at Tim now. Sorta. At least I'm going to see about the pick-up being nearby. I'd like to see you all.

Alison

PS - Also? How long has it been since we got him out that he's done that? Not backed down?

To: Tim@encryptedaddress
From: Encrypted Address
Subject: Update...

So when you lot meet-up for you to pick up your new second, mind doing that in NY? I'd like to check up on you myself, for one thing. For I am a suspicious sort and do not trust MacInnis as far as I can get, oh, say, Colossus to throw him. In a nice tornado like day. With lots of lightning added to the mix and stuff to.

I could go on.

Alison

To: Nathan
From: Alison
Subject: Mick

You okay?

Alison

Comments

Reply from Anika

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That's what he tells me. That he needs to back Tim up, and that between the two of them they can keep MacInnis in line. I think he feels guilty for not going back with him right away... I could tell he was worrying about it, as soon as we got on the plane to come back to Berlin.

I think this is probably happening, Alison, whether I like it or not. So I just have to go along and make sure I keep an eye on both of them. And maybe stick pins into MacInnis. I think that would be fun.

Ani

Reply to Anika

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Of course he would feel guilty. It's Mick. He's been feeling guilty about a lot of stuf- but you know this. You going to be okay with going along? I figured you would, if Mick was, but still. Worth asking. Though someone has to go and ride herd on them. Men.

I agree. I will send you pins. Nice pretty shiny pins. Stick a few extra ones in for me?

Alison

PS. I asking Tim for a meet-up, when you guys hooked up. Will let you know what he says. MacInnis? Who needs to ask him about it? :p

Reply to Alison

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I go where he goes. Honestly, I'm not going to mind too much being with Tim again, either. At least this gives me the chance to keep an eye on him, too.

I'm liking the idea of pins more and more.

Ani

Reply from Morgan

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Look, it was not my idea, okay? He emailed me out of the blue and said he'd had second thoughts about not coming with me in the first place. I wasn't about to badger him about it.

That being said, I'm also not going to turn him down. There are too many reasons why it's a good idea, so long as he's sure he can handle it. And trust me, if the old rat bastard takes any pokes at him I'm going to pop his head like a grape when he's least expecting it.

We can do the meet in New York. I suspect Nate'd insist on that anyway.

Tim

Reply

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Did I say it was your idea? Noooo. Mick's perfectly capable of deciding to do that kind of thing on his own. (Note how I'm not saying stupid? I'm being good here. :p)

How're the people you're working with reacting to your presence, btw? Things settling down all right? MacInnis taking any potshots or is he doing the aloof mysterious watcher thing?

Oh, Nathan would insist just a little. He'd not be the only one.

Alison

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I wish he wasn't coming out of guilt, but... okay, so I'll take him anyway I can get him. I don't think I want to get into trying to explain just how bad it was, since November, without him. The crazier second-gens thought that meant I was vulnerable and tried to take advantage. Nash and Piers and Matsuda started bunking in my room out of some misplaced protective impulse.

The ex-operatives here are settling down just fine. It's going very well. MacInnis is a bastard and I suppose I should be glad that he's at least letting me do my job with them and only taking shots when it's just the two of us.

Tim

Reply

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Whether he's decided to join you out of guilt or not, don't think you could stop him, really. At that point, he'd just find a way to opt-in on his own anyway.

Tim? You just explained, really.

Hrm. Tell you what. Let MacInnis think it's his idea to supervise your coming down to NY to pick up Mick and Anika.

And then when we all meet in town, I can punch him.

And now, each time he takes a shot at you, remember that's going to happen.

Happy thoughts!

Alison

Reply to Alison

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No.

I think it's a very good thing Jack's coming today. I'm... struggling a little more than I was letting on, about a number of things. This isn't helping.

Nathan

Reply

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I didn't think it would.

Too much all at the same time is a world of lousy and I... didn't want this on top of other things, too. Gyeh.

When's Jack coming 'round?

Alison

Reply

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Later this afternoon. I'm just going to stay here in my office until then, I think.

Nathan

Reply from Cain

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Wasn't about to wake you up, you looked exhausted. I think this afternoon I may be able to fit you in between my marathon practice and the Nobel committee. Sure, stop on by.

Oh, I took the liberty of borrowing your CD player that you had while you were sleeping, since I can't find mine. Is that new music something you've been working on?

~Cain

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Insomnia, I have discovered, is a vile thing. I'm getting rid of it asap. Watch me. I'm perfectly happy with the notion of being able to sleep whenever I want, tyvm.

Oooh. Sure the Nobel committee won't go in overtime? You know what committees are like. (Shall wander over then. Want me to nab anything in the kitchen while I'm at it?)

Found that, did you? Eh - it is. Hasn't been the easiest bit of work I've done. Fits and starts and pauses and it's been taking longer than I'd like. I think it's solid though. When the whole thing finally deigns to let itself be known so I can write it down entirely, I may consider locking myself away from the world for 24 hours or so just to do it justice.

There is a note on my computer that informs me I should empty your fridge of beer and place apple juice there instead. Hrm. I'll have to think about that.

Alison

Re: Reply

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Your son has already been hiding my beer and replacing it with YooHoo. I wonder who taught who the sneaky tricks there.

As stupid as it may sound, I used to actually tell distance by your third album back when I was tromping all over the Rockies. Start-to-finish was about fifty miles if I rewound "Starlight" to listen to twice. This new stuff sounds a lot better, though.

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Who do you think left me the note about the apple juice anyway? And we learn from each other. S'been working pretty well so far. Heh.

You're telling the singer/songwriter that and putting "as stupid as it may sound" at the start of it? Silly man. Not stupid at all. I do that for stuff myself.

You think? Sometimes I get so buried in it (or frustrated by it) I can't even begin to make any difference at all. I know my style has changed but... hrm.

Subject: *bows before your sneakiness*

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To: [firefly]
From: [lifesaver]

Thank you.

Should have some more news on the implant front soon. Looks like we're ready to go hands-on.

Maddie.

Subject: *is not as sneaky as would like*

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Well. We'll see if it works. Sometimes I outsubtle myself. Heh.

Implant news. Good. Hands-on?

I just had to censor myself six ways from Sunday. Still haven't managed to reply to an email from Haroun, because I swear to go every single turn of phrase is just bad bad bad. BAD.

Gah. And we're talking about going to read books in the rec room of all things!

Alison

Subject: Sneaky is as sneaky does

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With Paige, subtle is good. I've already stomped in with my size eights, so let's hope you have more luck.

Hands-on as we're looking to do some tweaking to try and reduce the flow as much as we can without hurting him. No guarantees, but Forge is pretty convinced this will work, and I'm willing to trust his judgement.

*hugs* I know, hon. And I still feel awful for having to tell you to back off in the first place. Let alone the way I did it.

Maddie.

Subject: The power of gossip...

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...is also a wonderful thing. Stomped in? What the when how? And we'll see. Crossing my fingers and all...

I would be willing to trust Forge's judgement in his field of speciality as well, really. And the alternate field is yours, so I'm trusting that too. (You'll let me go wah at you anyway?)

Well... I don't think there'd have been any good way to say it. And you knew about Hank already then, didn't you?

...why can I not find a single way to answer my boyfriend which does not include extremely lewd undertones? Huh?

*beats head on desk*

Alison

Subject: No gossip here...

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That would be the part on the announcement about Hank's condition where I smacked down the obviously not-dealing girl pretty hard. We've cleared it up since, mostly, but I have the feeling if I suggested anything along those lines, she wouldn't take it from me. And it runs in the family. *sighs* Never mind, not a problem.

Wah if you need to, hon, although I'm doing all I can. Paige and Forge have been invaluable. I really don't know what I would have done without them.

And I didn't know, but I suspected something was up. After I talked to you I ran the tests on him. So yeah, bad news twice in one day.

Because you're thinking constantly about sex because it's like trying not to think about the elephant?

Maddie.

Subject: Gossip everywhere!

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Or at least I'm hoping Marie-Ange will. Though it's more like trainee information she can get from Paige, rather than gossip. So it's all legit. And Madelyn? Paige wouldn't take that from anyone. Not unless it were done very carefully and over time and well - when not having time, one resorts to other measures. Though Scott and I did, I think, start helping to ease some stuff lately. (Btw. Jono's good to go out, right? Tinkerbell status and all? I'd go for a walk outside and invite him along, if so...)

I know. I just didn't want to put more pressure on you, which is why I asked? It's scary how much I owe those two. For the help end of last year and now and... yeah. They do good.

So yeah. I'm just going to hug you silly soon as I see you. Warned and all.

Grnrnr. You know how the water in the medlab can get colder than anywhere in the mansion? I think I'm going to see you sooner, and take advantage of the arctic cold thing in the process.

Me and cold showers are getting to be very good friends lately.

Alison

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From: Haroun
To: Alison
Subject: Books.

Sounds perfectly delightful to me. I've been spending a lot of time with my other girlfriend - she's a patient sort, but she gets upset if I don't pay her some attention from time to time. But now she's satisfied, so as soon as I get cleaned up and wipe the grease off I'll be over.

Salaam,
Haroun

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To: Haroun
From: Alison
Subejct: Re: Books.

I and the books shall be waiting for you, along with some munchies I think. See you soon!

Alison