[ Bradbury's voice sounds tired, but the background is quiet; wherever this was recorded, it was somewhere private. ]
If you're getting this, it means something happened to me. Whatever it was, it doesn't matter now. All I know is, I've got my guys keeping an eye on Mitch, but nobody to keep an eye on the deputy.
[ The way he says the words implies the kind of watching he's implying is far from the concern that comes with the job; if anything, it's far from friendly. ]
I dunno how long I'll be gone - nothing's sure with this shit, right? - but do me a favor and... [ He trails off, not sure how he wants to finish that sentence. 'Make sure the ex-supervillain doesn't talk the guy who used to be my best friend into anything stupid' is... stupid, considering how much influence Eddie already holds over Mitch anyway. He huffs a breath of frustration. ]
You know what I mean. Thanks. I owe you one - again.
[It's not something Bond's entirely surprised about, but something he doesn't want to hear at any rate. His jaw sets through the brief message, grunting out a light noise of confirmation to himself before deleting it and hanging up. No point leaving any evidence on his phone.
One things for sure; he'll be watching the Deputy like a fucking hawk.]
[ his voice is neutral, or maybe that's just the bad reception making his end of the the connection crackle and whine. this isn't a dying man's message, this time. ]
How much free time you got this week?
[ he pauses. ]
Might need to skip out of town for a few days. Take a vacation. City Hall's covered, but never hurts to have a little extra help.
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