[that doesn't mean he's done with the questions -- but it does mean that he'll need to take a minute to mull it over, first. something that Friday knows but the Captain doesn't. something Fio would be at least tangentially involved with...]
Can I trust that you have everyone's best interests in mind with all this secrecy?
Something Fio and you had a falling out about that you can't tell me about. Because, I assume, if you tell me, I'll wind up telling the Captain, who can't know because it would cause this entire realm to collapse. Great. Love that. [some might say he's being sarcastic, due to the tone of his voice. they'd be right.]
For your sake, Friday, I hope you can figure out a way to communicate the issue, because Ava is going to come with questions, and eventually I'm going to have to come back with more myself.
[he has little doubt that others will put that to the test, but at the end of the day, Friday is designed to keep things running smoothly. he assumes she'll do whatever she can to ensure their reality doesn't crumble around them.]
I believe you when you say that. Although -- why can't you tell me, as opposed to the others? Is it because of my relationship with the Captain?
[wow, there's the family resemblance right there.]
Ah. I see. I take it that there are more things he's unaware of than just this one incident... [interesting. very interesting. super duper unhelpful right now but! still good to know.]
Can you at least tell me if there's anything I can do to ensure Fio stays out of danger?
[aaaaand there's the other bit of familial resemblance.]
It's alright. I don't blame you for thinking as much; it is her power, after all. [...] You could always block the ability, though, couldn't you? The way you did with Undine?
[nevermind that Undine disappeared afterwards, he's positive that Friday wasn't the reason for that. probably. most likely...]
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I see. [that is a massive complication. if the Captain finds out there's something Friday knows that he doesn't...] Should he know?
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[that doesn't mean he's done with the questions -- but it does mean that he'll need to take a minute to mull it over, first. something that Friday knows but the Captain doesn't. something Fio would be at least tangentially involved with...]
Can I trust that you have everyone's best interests in mind with all this secrecy?
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No.
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For your sake, Friday, I hope you can figure out a way to communicate the issue, because Ava is going to come with questions, and eventually I'm going to have to come back with more myself.
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[lifts her chin]
Anyone else, I won't.
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I believe you when you say that. Although -- why can't you tell me, as opposed to the others? Is it because of my relationship with the Captain?
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Ah. I see. I take it that there are more things he's unaware of than just this one incident... [interesting. very interesting. super duper unhelpful right now but! still good to know.]
Can you at least tell me if there's anything I can do to ensure Fio stays out of danger?
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Would that I could, given how often her nightmares bother her. I believe she started having the more prescient ones due to a gift from sundries...
[just saying, maybe don't give children psychic dream powers because they come in a neat looking box, Friday.]
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["dreams are the load-bearing wall of this reality but this is probably fine."]
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It's alright. I don't blame you for thinking as much; it is her power, after all. [...] You could always block the ability, though, couldn't you? The way you did with Undine?
[nevermind that Undine disappeared afterwards, he's positive that Friday wasn't the reason for that. probably. most likely...]
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[nervous hand wringing...]
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Alright. I'll get back to you on that option once I... well. Navigate a tricky conversation with Fio. Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be fine.
[famous last words...]