Ties That Bind : arkhams_dr gothams_dent

[questionorigin]

She had to wonder if Crane would actually bring him. Mom believed Crane, of course, but she'd believe anything he said. Duela was skeptical. It sounded like the kind of thing Crane would say to pacify her, to keep her compliant

Comments

[arkhams_dr]

Crane stepped inside, speaking to someone following him. "Duela first, then? She should be upstairs."

[questionorigin]

"Actually, I'm in here," Duela said, standing in the sitting room doorway, watching the hall, her eyes focused on Crane.

[gothams_dent]

Harvey followed behind Crane. He swallowed at hearing Duela's voice, suddenly a bit nervous. This was unanticipated.

[arkhams_dr]

"Well, then, here we all are." Crane stepped to the side so that Duela could see Harvey. "Shall we sit down and talk?"