[ There are so many things he could say to that. That he was being selfish really, he only wanted to keep an eye on Salvatore. That putting d'Artagnan in danger too is the opposite of what he wants. That he has no idea why he does so many things lately. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
I needed you to stay in the camp. We have to protect it.
[ Athos has never been the most demonstrative of men. He isn't very good with the kind of words that might soothe over wounds. But there is one. He is not so blind as to think that there isn't. And even though part of him wants to leave this alone he knows it will fester.
He finds the thought of losing d'Artagnan entirely is a little too painful to bear. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
I want to apologise about my mood recently. I did not mean you any insult.
[ Of course he can just skirt around the issue too. ]
[ He doesn't reply for a moment. He's angry, in part, but it's more than that. He hates what's happening here, and he's not even sure what is happening here. ]
FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
It's not your mood that bothers me, and I don't want an apology. I want you to trust me. If you don't, there isn't anything more to say.
You think I am judging your character? That I have found it lacking and therefore do not tell you things? D'Artagnan, that is furthest from the truth.
[ His friend is the best of them all, the one with the most honour and nobility inside of him. If Athos is keeping secrets it's so as not to jeopardise him. ]
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I mean in time for me to go with you.
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FROM: athos@cdc.org
I needed you to stay in the camp. We have to protect it.
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Consider it protected. Nothing happened while you were gone.
FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
I'm glad you're safe.
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Thank you.
[ Athos has never been the most demonstrative of men. He isn't very good with the kind of words that might soothe over wounds. But there is one. He is not so blind as to think that there isn't. And even though part of him wants to leave this alone he knows it will fester.
He finds the thought of losing d'Artagnan entirely is a little too painful to bear. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
I want to apologise about my mood recently. I did not mean you any insult.
[ Of course he can just skirt around the issue too. ]
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FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
It's not your mood that bothers me, and I don't want an apology. I want you to trust me. If you don't, there isn't anything more to say.
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FROM: athos@cdc.org
Of course I trust you. I would you with my life, d'Artagnan.
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But not to tell me what's actually happening with you. Not until it no longer matters, and sometimes, not even then.
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You think I am judging your character? That I have found it lacking and therefore do not tell you things? D'Artagnan, that is furthest from the truth.
[ His friend is the best of them all, the one with the most honour and nobility inside of him. If Athos is keeping secrets it's so as not to jeopardise him. ]
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Then what is it you aren't telling me?
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May we meet?
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Huffing won't help. ]
FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
If you want.
FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
Where?
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By the bonfire.
[ It seems fairest, and the most mutual ground. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
I'll try to get a hold of Aramis first. He should be there.
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Fine. Let me know when.
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At the top of the hour.
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I'll be there.