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audio; after Sonya's post & after Saul's talked with Jesse

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[An audio message.

That's how you know this is Srs Bsns.

Saul's voice sounds a little shaky, but he's trying his damnedest to keep calm.]

Steph, it's me. I need you to listen — and I mean really listen. Okay? You ready?

Stay away from Jesse. Mike's with him, so he's safe for the moment. I don't want you teleporting in there, I don't want you going through the proper channels for a visit, I don't even want you contacting him through the network. We need to talk, you and I.

Got it?

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[She's quiet for a moment after that, and she wants to argue it, because she needs to make sure Jesse doesn't hurt himself or anyone else.

But she can't, not when Saul sounds like that.]

I've got it, I'll stay away.

[As much as it grates, as much as she's worried.

As much as she doesn't like the way he says we need to talk.]

I'm guessing you're busy right now?

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Yeah. I need to talk to Roslyn and make sure security's as tight as possible. I'll come find you later, okay?

[And he means that literally. In the meantime, cautiously:] What did you and Sonya talk about?

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Good luck.

[With Rosyln. With Jesse.

As for the question:]

I tried to explain why this is a bad idea, but she thinks he's faking the whole fucking insane act. So.

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Of course she does.

[That's why Saul needs to talk to Steph.]

Wherever the conversation ended, leave it there. Unless it's still ongoing, in which case — don't waste your breath. We'll figure something out later.

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We're arguing about the fact she didn't actually think to ask for Tempest's opinion before going to the network about this.

[She sounds so annoyed, but it's not at Saul, so she takes a breath and tries to calm down.]

We better.

[She doesn't want to have to kill Jesse.]

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Let it go, Steph. For now. Please.

[There's a pause as he runs a hand over his face, sighing quietly.]

Love you. I'll see you later.

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[There's a pause on her end, too, but it sounds like something is wrong, so:]

Okay, I love you, too. Stay safe.