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Turn Wounds into Wisdom 3d/?
Date: 2014-08-27 10:18 am (UTC)“Yes?”, Arcade finally asked.
“I was wondering about how good you are at keeping a secret.”
Arcade gave him a thin smile. “I know I tend to ramble a lot, and yes, I have been known to blab about my personal affairs, but in general... I mean, I’m a doctor, and keeping things to myself is part of my job.”
Vincent was still measuring him up, but after another moment of silence, he nodded. “Very well. Because I need someone trustworthy, honourable, honest and intelligent to keep something safe while I am away.”
Arcade blinked a few times, then he took a deep breath while narrowing his brow. “What... exactly are we talking about?”
Vincent reached into his pocket and held out his hand, fist still closed. After a moment’s hesitation, and with his face locked in an expression of deep suspicion, Arcade held out his hand. Without taking his eyes of Arcade’s face, Vincent dropped the platinum chip into Arcade’s open palm.
Arcade slowly lowered his eyes to his hand and swallowed. “Where...”
“I found it close to the spot where Cobra died.”
The heavy silence was punctuated by a barking dog somewhere in the distance.
Arcade closed his trembling fingers around the chip. “I’m not sure I feel qualified.”
“I am sure you are.”
“You mentioned as much.” Arcade looked up at Vincent again. “But this... if I’m being honest, this thing terrifies me by its sheer presence.”
“There is no need to be terrified.” Vincent crossed his arms. “But a certain respect is surely in order. Just bear in mind that the best measure of safety you have is secrecy. I would not like to give this to one of the Families, and the King is too obvious a choice. So I give it to the Followers, because I am sure that is what Tara would have wanted. If I fail, and we do not return, you, that is, you and the Followers, will be able to act in her stead and find a worthy successor.”
Arcade swallowed, but with a slow nod, closed his fingers around the chip. “I understand.” He drew a deep breath, and then took the chip and slipped it around his neck, making sure it was well hidden under his clothes. When he looked at Vincent again, the latter gave him a nod.
“If anyone wonders what I have been doing alone here with you, you tell them I was here to inform you about an illness that has befallen the courier, a serious illness that binds her to the bed. Come into the Lucky38 in a bit, and make sure to bring medical equipment with you. As long as you don’t breathe a word about the chip, everything should be all right.”
Arcade simply nodded again. “And now?”
“Now I will prepare myself and hope that no one realises what happened in the small hours of last night. And although haste is required, I do have some planning to do.”
Arcade nodded again and watched Vincent head for the gates towards the Strip. When he had vanished through the gate the doctor slowly walked over to his office and sank down into a chair. He stared at the wall for a moment longer and, with a violent shudder, silently buried his face in his hands.
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Re: Turn Wounds into Wisdom 3d/?
Date: 2014-08-27 11:04 am (UTC)And poor Arcade. I know he must hate having that kind of responsibility thrust upon him, especially when he can't even share the load with anybody.
It's good's getting even better! Can't wait for the next update.
~BA!Anon
Re: Turn Wounds into Wisdom 3d/?
Date: 2014-08-27 03:47 pm (UTC)I loved the first fic so much, and I'm so happy that wasn't the last of Tara and Vincent. I am also very worried for her. I'm really invested in this pairing lol. And Arcade! You can do it bro!
Re: Turn Wounds into Wisdom 3d/?
Date: 2014-08-28 06:15 pm (UTC)