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Probably.

[ Which is not a great response, he knows, but— it's Wilbur. The man is like a walking natural disaster sometimes. ]

I know, at the very least, that Adrien did not want Hunter to feel bad. It was . . . how did he put it? He would be "annoyed" if he was fine, but he would feel terrible if he was awful. But . . .

[ ughh. He pinches at the bridge of his nose. ]

Wilbur will get loud. It is a matter of redirecting that somewhere, I think. Somewhere productive.

[Probably is not ideal, but somehow, Sholmes thinks this is the best they will get for now.]

He may direct his loudness at me if he likes. I have nerves of steel, you know.

[Said with a quirk of his lips, but it is true. His performative nature is a wonderful sort of distraction, or armor, or both.]

Or better yet, the Warden herself. If he sees himself as an organizer behind future retaliation, then logically, would he not prefer cooperation instead of strife between us?

I think he would, once he gets his upset out of his system.

[ Emmet taps his fingers against his side idly, thinking. Thinking. It could work. ]

But— that could work. I think. If you could warn Mr. Inui and whoever else comes in advance that Wilbur has a rather— vibrant personality and to let you handle him, I think that could work. [ a beat. ] He has retaliated in the past against her. I heard he bombed the clock tower once. And he was organizing something a few days ago, I believe. I was not paying attention.

[Bombed? Good lord.]

He must be a very ambitious fellow. And with ambition comes pinpoint focus, which is easy to redirect with a bit of nudging.

[Once Wilbur gets it out of his system, as Emmet suggests. Sholmes’ teeth clack against his pipe.]

Mm, very well. I will speak with Phoenix, as there is only so much I am willing to speak for them — but we may as well go ahead and arrange this meeting. I know for a fact that they will wish to participate in discussion.

For what it is worth, Lotor seemed interested. Adrien is understandably wary, but he is a good sort. Percival should be fine. He seemed okay. [ that thread is still pending, but. details. ] And Ashley does not remember anything from the task which, to be frank, is probably for the best.

[ He heaves a sigh. ]

It is Wilbur who will be a challenge. But I think— I think this can work.

[He nods.]

And I do not think anyone on my team will prove to be an issue. Mr Inui is merely protective. [Sholmes makes a mental note to not let him take the brunt of all the anger, either; thus why he offered himself up!] And Stoat… well. Stoat speaks its mind, and very bluntly, but I believe it also has the best interests of the team at heart.

[EVEN IF STOAT WOULD ARGUE OTHERWISE. MAYBE.]

So. Nothing more to do than crack on and hope it goes well, hm?

Yes. Stoat will be manageable. Wilbur may rile him up, but that is fine. That may also help, quite frankly.

[ Emmet's shoulders slump a bit as he nods. ]

But yes. Please let me know once Phoenix is ready and we can arrange a time for everyone to meet.

And bodily put ourselves between our teams if necessary.

[He laughs, loudly and obnoxiously, holding his pipe so that it doesn’t go tumbling out of his mouth.]

Let us hope not! My nerves may be made of steel, but my body is not!

[Yeah, let them hope for a good outcome and not... that.]

Very well. I will be in touch with you soon. Thank you again for arranging all of this, Mr Emmet. I know it can be tiring. I see it on your face.

It is the least I can do.

Yes, but do not forget to treat yourself well, too, once this is all sorted.

I will. I promise.

Good.

Well! Then I shall be out of your hair. Hopefully, the next time we meet that isn’t a precarious team meeting I will have a cake in-hand to present to you, as well.

Aha. Well, take your time with that, of course.

[He nods, then affects a shrug.]

I suppose I will return, now, to relay this information to my team.

Be in touch!

Yes, of course. You do the same!

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