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[powerhungry]

I can't help but notice that one of them is presently voting for you. At your request?

[transponders]

Jackie died on the first day of the first winter. She's innocent, unlike the rest of us. She doesn't understand why I did what I did, and that's alright. I hope she never has to understand.

If her being mad at me is the price for that, fine.

[powerhungry]

[ After an uncharacteristic pause: ]

I understand.

If your second lead is different from mine, a third name will be coming down the pike — this one supported, I think, by Strange. You'll have options.

[transponders]

It was Yelena. Looks like it's being handled.

I assume you have a preference.

[powerhungry]

My preference is for a wolf to be caught, and the case August presents is a compelling one. I assume you've already come to this conclusion, but given the accusations currently on the table, for you, I imagine rallying your girls — and whoever else you can — behind Yelena to be the best option.

[ The second, he thinks, is for Misty to do for Shauna what he said he'd do for Jinx, but that seems like a bold suggestion to make to a woman he's known for a week and change. ]

I'll let you know if I hear anything more.

[transponders]

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing.

Thanks. I know I'm not popular right now, but the consideration is nice. Even if I have a feeling I won't like whatever the favor is when you call it in.

[powerhungry]

Who knows, maybe I never will.

For what it's worth, I understand why you do what you do, as much as I understand the reasoning of those who mislike you, now. And I know what I'd do, in your position.

[transponders]

I think we're of a similar mind.

Is that enough to get your vote on Yelena?

[powerhungry]

It seems we are.

I'm sorry, Miss Quigley. I lost too much of the trust of my colleagues by working directly in alignment with you last time. But I won't cast my vote for Shauna.

[transponders]

Did you? I guess some people's loyalties are pretty weak.
Couldn't be me, but

I'll see you around.

[powerhungry]

[ That gets a huff of breath — as close to a laugh as he's managed since this all began. ]

Until next time.