[He gives a small laugh at that last comment, pulling himself together a bit more, and casts a small grin in Nate's direction.]
I appreciate the offer--both of them--but I think I'll be okay. You've already helped out more than enough; go home and spend some time with your wife.
[And tell her what's going on, and unwind a bit from everything.]
I'll let you know if anything significant happens.
[It's a somewhat noncommittal shrug, but Nate understands the need to decompress even if he can't really relate. He is a little surprised that spend time comes across as inform her, because for a good while there Nate wasn't certain if this was something Lance would want him to keep completely quiet.
He isn't complaining, mind - Nate has harbored enough secrets from his wife - but he's grateful for the chance to share something and have Lance's blessing.
Particularly since they're all trying to shove this as far under the proverbial rug as possible.]
[Lance is not at all concerned about Elena knowing; she's not stupid, and he can't imagine her either telling the gods or trying to destroy Name herself. Besides, she and Nate have had enough problems that he knows about and surely more than he doesn't, and he's not about to add to that with more secrets. Especially not when things are--as far as he knows--getting better.
So he offers Nate another smile, nodding before turning to head back inside.]
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I appreciate the offer--both of them--but I think I'll be okay. You've already helped out more than enough; go home and spend some time with your wife.
[And tell her what's going on, and unwind a bit from everything.]
I'll let you know if anything significant happens.
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[It's a somewhat noncommittal shrug, but Nate understands the need to decompress even if he can't really relate. He is a little surprised that spend time comes across as inform her, because for a good while there Nate wasn't certain if this was something Lance would want him to keep completely quiet.
He isn't complaining, mind - Nate has harbored enough secrets from his wife - but he's grateful for the chance to share something and have Lance's blessing.
Particularly since they're all trying to shove this as far under the proverbial rug as possible.]
Thanks. See you around.
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So he offers Nate another smile, nodding before turning to head back inside.]