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[matadorable]

If you're hearing this message, I am probably not here. Or I am furiously pressing every button I can because I forgot how this thing works. One of the two! Either way, I will get back to you...eventually.

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[medalsome]

[Now it was Joaquin's moment to cringe. He wondered if he should use the word 'date' but decided against it.]

I was on a walk with Hermann and I showed it to him. He got mad, said I was wasting him time and he use his power to take himself back home. Or I think he did; he hasn't responded to any of my texts since then.

[But hearing that Manolo would help him did lift Joaquin's spirits.]

Thanks, Manolo. I appreciate it.

... I think I am going to send that video to Newt, though. And maybe a picture I took of Hermann for him when he was being held by the Soviets.

[matadorable]

Of course. I guess it's hard to make them dislike each other more than the already do, anyway, so it's probably okay. [That makes him feel a little better about meddling in other people's relationship problems, at least.]

Yes, that's a good idea! Newt should know that Hermann was really worried about him when he got kidnapped.

[medalsome]

Yeah, that's true.

[Hearing Manolo gain a little more confidence in his voice, Joaquin managed a smile.]

I'm hoping it helps, even just a tiny bit. Better than letting them think they have nothing to salvage.

[matadorable]

Yes, you're right. If it were me, I would definitely want to know.

[He finds the communicator tucked inside the jacket that's hanging off his chair.]

[medalsome]

Thanks for your help, Manolo. Really... Thank you. And, sorry if I woke you up.

[matadorable]

It's okay. Sorry if I was annoyed earlier. I took something to help me go to bed, so I guess I'm still sleepy, hah. [He didn't expect to be up for another couple of hours...]

[medalsome]

[Nap on your own time, Manolo!]

Whatever you took, I might need some of it tonight if you don't mind sharing.

[Four hours of restless sleep isn't hardly enough for Joaquin, but he's got work so he can't dally much longer.]

[matadorable]

Alright, I can do that. Just let me know before you go to bed?

[Truth be told, he still like sleeping in the same room, but he knows better than to ask at this point.]

[medalsome]

Sure. And you let me know if any attempt to soften up Hermann and Newt goes better on your end.

[matadorable]

I will do my best?

[medalsome]

Hey, that's all we can do at this point. [And Joaquin reaches out to give Manolo's shoulder a squeeze.]

And what we're trying... it's better than nothing.

[matadorable]

[He places a hand over Joaquin's, offering a soft smile.]

...On that we can agree, my friend.