[So that's out. Lying was the plan, and he's the worst person to try and do it, but it's all that's coming to mind for him, too.
But saying Jinx handed it back over is the only option that sounded believable enough. Next problem would be playing keep-away from Damian with it- which he wouldn't have to do, if it's not actually in his position. Maybe that could work.]
If I lie about it, I need Jinx to actually answer my calls. Coordinating this sort of thing needs open lines of communication.
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[So that's out. Lying was the plan, and he's the worst person to try and do it, but it's all that's coming to mind for him, too.
But saying Jinx handed it back over is the only option that sounded believable enough. Next problem would be playing keep-away from Damian with it- which he wouldn't have to do, if it's not actually in his position. Maybe that could work.]
If I lie about it, I need Jinx to actually answer my calls. Coordinating this sort of thing needs open lines of communication.
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Jinx can be convinced, but suit yourself.
[ Silco is her dad and thinks she's Eternally Reasonable. ]
I will tell her you are willing to parlay.
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Thank you.
[It feels like poison on his tongue to actually thank Silco for anything.]
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[ It feels good only because he knows the man hates it. ]