Well. Better than expected. John wonders if the lightness in the wizard is artifice or genuine relief. He hasn't made many connections on the island yet. And John is not being self-deprecating when he notes that it is sad that he's made more acquaintances than Harry has.
John picks up his jacket off the table by the door. On it is a surprising array of hats, from ball caps to pretentious fedoras to a motorcycle helmet. John picks a pageboy cap. Somehow, once it's on, it's like he's faded into the background more.
"He had a bear masquerading as a pet dog back home," John explains to Ella sotte voce. Then, at normal volume. "I have a lot of errand without a lot of time to do them in, so excuse my haste. If Dresden gets shirty with anyone on the network, take his NV away. He needs another dose of," totally not illegally gotten, "pain pills in about forty-five minutes." It sounds very much like giving a babysitter the run-down, actually.
"And... thank you. I appreciate this." More than he can say. John couldn't leave Dresden alone, not after what landed him in this state in the first place.
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John picks up his jacket off the table by the door. On it is a surprising array of hats, from ball caps to pretentious fedoras to a motorcycle helmet. John picks a pageboy cap. Somehow, once it's on, it's like he's faded into the background more.
"He had a bear masquerading as a pet dog back home," John explains to Ella sotte voce. Then, at normal volume. "I have a lot of errand without a lot of time to do them in, so excuse my haste. If Dresden gets shirty with anyone on the network, take his NV away. He needs another dose of," totally not illegally gotten, "pain pills in about forty-five minutes." It sounds very much like giving a babysitter the run-down, actually.
"And... thank you. I appreciate this." More than he can say. John couldn't leave Dresden alone, not after what landed him in this state in the first place.