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     “ I’m sorry, but I find it difficult to trust so easily. Can you say that      again...? ” Of course she was skeptical of the other. They claim      that they were here to help and yet...

‘   the herd marches to work, dressed for their funeral                  ---9 to 5 viewing and burial.   ’ 

an impatient look graces her features as if she’s explaining something so obvious. she’d never been one for that kind of life, the nine to five, the corporate zombies that went to their offices or whatever and did the same thing day in and day out. emma swan had been made for more than that ( or her attention span just had never tolerated it ). 

“ --- You here for a job? ” Heartbeat’s steady even when artificial intelligence speaks of an intruder. It’s one part been there, done that; and another part curiosity. He’s fine, he knows --- that much is obvious. There is already the wake of metal, too ready to fly to his aid; and security with keenly designed optics to beat reaction boosted just above human. Best thing money can buy; add a little experience and you’re sweet. Overkill? Well, maybe for those that haven’t been around as long as him. “ Something tells me you’re more than you let on. ” 

    ❛   ——————  YOU’LL  SEE  THE   worst if you stick around.   ❜

           “ should anyone learn where i am because of you, i will kill you. “

     “you know, that’s an awfully bold thing to say.”