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[lightconductor]

If you have a message for me, Dr. John Watson, please leave it here. I shall certainly get back to you as soon as I can.
- JW

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[pineapplesalmon]

A rumbling chuckle of a laugh, despite tired. "His are more intense than mine. But... it is one of the ways we're alike, yes."

He's pinged by a thought, and César looks a bit more vulnerable than he did before.

"... we're alike enough that, if he did show up here, things might be okay. You and Johnny would see him just as well as you see me."

César pauses, then lets his shoulder sag, looking a bit relieved. "What a strange thought after all of... that."

[lightconductor]

He's not quite sure what to say to that. As much as he would love to be witness to a reunion and reconciliation between them... Rex being here, anyone new being here, is something of a tragedy.

"Simply because the pair of you were surrounded by fools who don't know to look beyond their own thoughts doesn't mean that's the only sort of person in the world," Watson scoffs.

[pineapplesalmon]

A rumbling chuckle at the statement. "We lacked time and people telling us we were idiots."

He leans against Watson again, boneless, and sighs as his smile fades. "... I mean, I wouldn't want him to be here. He's not emotionally indestructible. If he experiences anything traumatic enough, without emotional support... his nanites 'protect' him by wiping his memories. His carers called it 'rebooting'. Wiping the slate clean."

Slowly, he shakes his head. "An unfortunate side-effect we couldn't have predicted, as they were only supposed to heal physical wounds. But psychological trauma leaves its mark on you, physiologically...."

César gained access to the files. Experienced a close call almost caused by himself. Something he would've avoided had people told him what was up with his brother.

"He's used to fighting way worse than what we've experienced so far, but... he'd be a ticking timebomb unless he bonded with me or someone else." César's brows are furrowed with worry now. "I-I honestly wouldn't care who, as long as he had anyone. It's best if he never shows up."