[He was expecting a reaction of some kind, but the one he gets is too short and too meaningless to clue him in on how Neil is really taking it. And with Lyle already on the other line, he can't afford to call the other man just yet, despite how worried he's getting.]
[ It takes a long while for Neil to respond. He's busy toggling between disbelief, horror, and anger. As is his wont, that last one burns a little longer than the rest. ]
The Twelve decided to abduct my only family and keep him in this godforsaken place.
[Every dragging second only troubles him further, and he has to hold himself back from calling the other man right then.]
Go home and wait for me. I'm debriefing him right now, so I'll take care of it.
[It's not much, but it's the best he can do without abandoning Lyle, as tempting as it is. It makes him feel guilty, like he has to choose one of the other.]
[ Tieria can't see it, but Lockon's giving the phone a very odd look. He's wondering what this "go home" business is about. Does Tieria expect him to just run off and do something stupid? ]
What if I'm in the middle of something?
[ More contrary than his usual answer, but he's riled up. Not at Tieria by any means, but by the situation. There is one thing he can agree with, though. ]
You are the best one to get him up to date, considering you know more about his situation than I would. Let me know how that goes, okay.
[Because Neil didn't have a history of doing that or anything. It makes him nervous, not knowing where Neil is at that very moment; why can't he just listen to Tieria this time and hole up in a secure location until backup arrives?]
Your health takes priority. [And if anyone wants to argue that, Neil included, may the Gods have mercy on them.]
Of course, I will update you when I get home. [To where Neil will obviously be.]
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I meant your brother. He's here.
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Which, now that it's registered, is a pretty hard pill to swallow. ]
WHAT?
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Are you OK?
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The Twelve decided to abduct my only family and keep him in this godforsaken place.
So no, I don't think OK really covers it.
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Go home and wait for me. I'm debriefing him right now, so I'll take care of it.
[It's not much, but it's the best he can do without abandoning Lyle, as tempting as it is. It makes him feel guilty, like he has to choose one of the other.]
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What if I'm in the middle of something?
[ More contrary than his usual answer, but he's riled up. Not at Tieria by any means, but by the situation. There is one thing he can agree with, though. ]
You are the best one to get him up to date, considering you know more about his situation than I would. Let me know how that goes, okay.
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Your health takes priority. [And if anyone wants to argue that, Neil included, may the Gods have mercy on them.]
Of course, I will update you when I get home. [To where Neil will obviously be.]