[He had been quite prepared to go in to rescue Clara in a much more complicated way, on the premise that she would probably be immensely useful in further rescues, both in strategic terms and in terms of her on-the-ground knowledge of the situation. But when she'd contacted him, she had already escaped, and it had turned into a retrieval mission that was significantly less complicated than he'd anticipated.
He doesn't know why he didn't expect it: every iteration he's known of Clara has been intrepid. He'd sent back a quick message -- Yes. Tea. -- something that he didn't think anyone who might be holding her would understand. If the messages were intercepted, it would be because the MIDs were used at all, and that couldn't really be helped.
They'd found her in one piece, although not necessarily in the best condition, and he'd shot her an uncharacteristically concerned frown. They hadn't spoken until later.]
I really can't say. Have you heard of any? [He keeps his tone light, but allows it to drop to a more serious register.] It won't be long. What happened?
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He doesn't know why he didn't expect it: every iteration he's known of Clara has been intrepid. He'd sent back a quick message -- Yes. Tea. -- something that he didn't think anyone who might be holding her would understand. If the messages were intercepted, it would be because the MIDs were used at all, and that couldn't really be helped.
They'd found her in one piece, although not necessarily in the best condition, and he'd shot her an uncharacteristically concerned frown. They hadn't spoken until later.]
I really can't say. Have you heard of any? [He keeps his tone light, but allows it to drop to a more serious register.] It won't be long. What happened?
[She looks like she got in a fight.]