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[cloud9]

it's abby!
LEAVE A MESSAGE, OKAY?

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[cloud9]

No. I don't think so. I-I mean, I don't even think he really knows who I am. We don't talk much.

[waiting]

[ Just great. He scuffs a hand through his hair, sighing. Feels like he's got more and more secrets to keep track of, these days. ]

He's worked with Osborn on a project for City Hall, but I don't know how well he actually knows the guy. [ He pauses. ] I don't trust anyone who'd do that to couple of kids.

[ Sure, she said she was a spy at the time, but she's still a kid. ]

[cloud9]

[ he can't see it, but she's fidgeting. ]

I-I don't want to make trouble for you and Mr. Mayor. I'll-- just let him look at my rifle, okay?

[waiting]

Not gonna happen. [ He pauses. ] He said he didn't have access to the adamantium anyway.

[ More seriously: ] How big of a security risk is this guy? You think he's someone I gotta watch out for?

[ Fuck, Mitch, why are all the people you work with supervillains. ]

[cloud9]

[ another hesitation. ]

Yeah. Probably.

[waiting]

Then I'll be more careful about what I trust him with in the future.

Thanks. For telling me.

[cloud9]

[ a pause. ]

I didn't-- mess things up, did I?

[waiting]

Honestly? I just wish I knew before I contracted the guy to make weapons for City Hall. [ But Mitch had recommended him. Though Mitch, he's starting to realize, isn't the most reliable of guys himself, most days. ]

[cloud9]

I-I'm sorry. I should've said something-- sooner, I mean. I just...

[waiting]

Hey, don't sweat it. That kinda stuff's supposed to be my outlook, you know?

But if you know any other guys with a bad record-- give me a heads up, all right? [ More seriously: ] You're a member of X-Factor, so let's just call it part of the job. Makes it easier for me to stay on top of shit. So you tell me when someone's bad news and I'll try to make sure they don't get a chance to pull anything. Deal?

[cloud9]

Part of the job. Right. I-- I can do that, Mr. B. I won't let you down.

[waiting]

Thanks, Boylen. [ Not that he means to add to the pressure or anything. ] Don't get in trouble over it. Just keep an eye out.

[cloud9]

Okay. I will-- I'll do my best. I promise.