[42] - [Voice, so painfully public]

[doctor_j_crane]

I would like to apologize- [He stops, because he sounds sarcastic. It's like a natural reflex. He continues on more normally.] I would sincerely like to apologize to Hayley Stark for dosing her with a highly unpleasant fear toxin last July, according to the calendar that the Admiral has inflicted on us. It was unwarranted in her case

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[stopthat_destro]

But it was warranted in everybody else's case? My. How difficult it must have been for you to man up to the one, tiny error of your ways.

[doctor_j_crane]

[Crane is not amused, because Rex is so very right.]

It's none of your business, Rex. Were you even affected by it?

[stopthat_destro]

I was murdered during your little tantrum, so yes. [And lol Rex wouldn't even care if that didn't happen.]

[doctor_j_crane]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that I'd hurt your precious feelings. Do you want a personalized apology too? [Feel the sarcasm.]

[stopthat_destro]

An apology from you would be about as worthless as anything else you do.

[victimofnoone]

Please stop. Both of you, I mean.

[Private - Hayley]

[doctor_j_crane]

In my defense, it's clearly Rex who has the problem.

private;

[victimofnoone]

You killed him. Indirectly, sure, but still your problem.

Apologize to him.

private;

[doctor_j_crane]

He's included in the general apology.

No. We agreed not to get into specifics. I didn't take you for a liar, Hayley.

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[victimofnoone]

I meant for being a total jerk, actually, but I guess he wouldn't accept it anyway.

Then you obviously don't know me at all. [Pause, sigh.] I told you I wouldn't lie to you as long as you don't lie to me, but just.. try to stop being so mean to him. Please.

private;

[doctor_j_crane]

Right. [Crane honestly hadn't thought of that.] No, he wouldn't.

Saying that to you was inconsiderate. [Pause.] It may be better if I settle for ignoring him. I imagine doing the same won't exactly be a chore for him.

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[victimofnoone]

If you really want to just ignore him? I guess that's okay.

[LONG PAUSE.]

Can I bring coffee to your room later? We should catch up.

private;

[doctor_j_crane]

Better than being civil and insincere.

[Pause.]

That sounds like an excellent idea.

private;

[victimofnoone]

True.

Thanks. I'll.. see you tonight.

private - Spam? : D

[doctor_j_crane]

See you then, Hayley.

Super Spam

[victimofnoone]

[Late in the evening, when many would be going to bed, Hayley showed up at Crane's door with two cups of coffee. She gave a quiet knock, glancing unpleasantly down to Franklin's room and genuinely fearing he might appear. Everything that had happened had only made her want to avoid him more.]