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[howmuchtrouble]

I'd say that's a step in the right direction.

[Not wanting to murder someone is only a few short steps from being besties.]

Chloe and Nadine seemed to get along well though. Not sure if I should be pleased or worried.

[duderaider]

[Nathan lets out a bark of a laugh, at that]

Probably worried.

[a beat]

At least they're usually on our side?

[kind of. sort of. some of the time]

[howmuchtrouble]

There is that. Nadine's really become much more level headed now that she doesn't have to deal with Adler anymore.

[She's still got friend potential, Elena thinks.]

[duderaider]

[Nathan's a little more wary -- probably because she beat his ass multiple times. still, though]

Yeah, Rafe was kind of ... [fucking nuts] It's weird, though. Like, I'm not sure he was always like that? [or was he? Nate can't really remember]

[howmuchtrouble]

[She gives a small shrug.]

Obsession can really mess with a person. By the time you ran into him again, he probably had lost a lot more credibility and standing than he had when you started. That can take a toll on a person.

[duderaider]

Yeah, I guess so.

[that sounds reasonable, but at the same time, Nathan also recognizes the fact that he sometimes puts his trust in some really questionable people. and that he only really realizes that they're questionable after the fact]

[for living the life he's lived, your husband can be pretty naïve, sometimes, Elena]

If I ever start getting all kill-crazy or whatever, you'll let me know, right?

[howmuchtrouble]

[She nods, because yes, that is a thing she can do.]

I'll be sure to make sure you don't spend all our live savings going on a treasure hunting murder spree. Promise.

[duderaider]

[and since things have suddenly gotten Too Serious, he takes this time to pause for effect, before making a joke]

.... we have a savings?

[howmuchtrouble]

[She laughs.]

If we ever have a savings.

[duderaider]

[and at the sound of her laughter, he can't help but break, smiling, pleased. he nudges her with his shoulder, just on general principle]

Okay, yeah, that sounds better.

[howmuchtrouble]

[She grins before her phone starts to buzz. She sighs.]

Duty calls. Let go me see what they want us to dig up now.

[duderaider]

[Nathan gestures towards the door]

Be my guest. I'll be right here, with the fruit baskets.

[or probably standing by the door eavesdropping more realistically.]

[howmuchtrouble]

[Yep, she's sure eavesdropping is on the agenda. But she will lean in to give him a quick kiss, and head off to get back to business.]