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[...Something is not right. Seriously not right. And the fact that he doesn't know what's going on freaks him out way more than he'd like to admit. He's not entirely sure how to deal with it. It's way more than just a moment of doubt or being distant - those he knows how to handle.

This? Whatever this is? It's new.]

I didn't say I got myself killed.

[I mean it's kind of a logical consequence from having your heart ripped out, but...]

What, you seriously think I'd die that easily? I'm almost insulted!

[If only you knew, Felix...]

[Wrong. Answer.]

You shouldn't.

[The tone is sharp. Hard. Even with the admission that he survived, Locus latches onto the one thing he doesn't say - their name.]

Edited 2015-10-08 02:17 (UTC)

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[He knows it's the wrong answer.

He just doesn't really want to give you the right one at the moment.]

You're really not letting this go, are you?

[Oh. You have no idea.]

They're a problem.

[Which in usual Locus terms means they need to die, except he's trying to stop that whole murder thing.]

A problem that's planning on paying me.

[It's clear that this isn't really enough to make him happy about this. Felix loves money, but uh, he does love keeping his internal organs internal a hell of a lot more.

And he's not sure what his chances are on that if Locus fucks this up right now. Later maybe, but not yet.]

I know how you deal with problems.

[Felix, Honey. He's already making plans on how to find this unknown problem. But don't worry, as soon as he's dealt with them, he's coming for you. He's been here less than a month and already you're keeping things from him. This whole partnership was your sham all along, but now that he knows what to look for he's beginning to pick at the loose threads. Partners don't lie to each other. They don't manipulate. And yet, that's exactly what you did to him, what he's doing to you now. What a mess.]

Then know this. After your payment is complete, your dealings with them end.

Edited 2015-10-11 01:51 (UTC)

Oh, you've got this all figured out already, don't you?

[Yeah, he knows that not telling Locus anything isn't going to make this stop. But he can delay him, for now.]

Because I'm absolutely just hanging around for the paycheck and nothing else! [So much sarcasm.] Come on, seriously? I know you're not a fucking moron.

Fe-LIX

[You are trying his patience.]

Edited 2015-10-11 02:25 (UTC)

Oh, don't you fucking Felix me!

Usually I'd be all for sharing info with you, but I'd really like to avoid getting killed, thanks!

[A momentary pause before a lighter tone filters through.]

You're... afraid of them.

[That shuts Felix right up.

That reaction is honestly as good as outright admitting it, because it means he knows he can't talk his way around it. And it's the one thing he really doesn't want to admit.

It's very possible he hasn't been admitting it to himself either. Because Felix likes to act as if nothing scares him. And let's be real, 90% of the time, nothing does. But that remaining 10%...]

Fuck.

[That's his "I've just been busted and I know it" voice. Just way less flippant than usual.]

I don't understand.

[Why do you keep partnering up with people you're afraid of?! That makes no sense!]

Why are you still working with them?

[Why did you work with him? If you were afraid of him then why? He wants to know why you stayed by your own words not through some alien AI.]

Holy shit. You're really not getting this, are you?

[He's actually not so much exasperated at Locus right now, so much as his shitty luck. Because fuck his life.]

You seriously think I got a choice in this.

.......

[You have his attention.]

Explain.

I tried to get the hell out of there like ten seconds after meeting the guy. Wasn't my type of deal.

[And Felix has notoriously low standards when it comes to what kind of deals he accepts.]

But he decided not to let me leave. Literally fucking paralyzed me right there to make sure of it. That's the part where he ripped my heart out of my chest. Somehow without killing me or even really damaging anything, I don't know, don't ask me how the hell that works.

[He just knows it's not something he cares to repeat. Not a lot can get to him anymore, but that... that was something.]

Look. He made it very clear that he wants someone working for him and he wasn't gonna take no for an answer. Fuck, I was probably stuck with this shit the second he first messaged me.

Do you really think that's someone you do one job for and then cut ties with?

[Locus listens to his explanation and with every word his initial reaction further cements itself. They are a problem. One that needs to be dealt with sooner rather than later.]

No.

[A looks down at the camera, his stance casual under the weighted armor. He's made up his mind.]

Keep following their orders. For now, do your job.

I'll take care of them.

Edited 2015-10-11 15:11 (UTC)

Fine.

[And then, effortlessly, Felix switches back to his light, casual tone. It's almost amazing how smoothly he does it.]

Just try not to fuck it up, huh? 'Cause I really like my heart where it is right now.

I'll see.

[A vague response before he shuts off the device, effectively hanging up on him.]

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