[Junior considers him carefully for a long few seconds...but then nods and accepts the handshake. His hand is small in Hickey's, but he still holds on fiercely.]
[ Excellent. A hearty shake, and the pact is sealed. ]
Allies.
[ With that settled, he purses his lips. There's not much of a plan to share yet, but... ]
I won't move this week, though. Best to wait and use the time to strategize. In the meantime, let's keep our distance, yeah? We don't want to draw attention to ourselves.
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I'll leave them be. You have my word.
[ He holds out a hand. Shake on it? ]
I'll do the same for you, should you decide to get your hands dirty as well.
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All right. Allies, then.
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Allies.
[ With that settled, he purses his lips. There's not much of a plan to share yet, but... ]
I won't move this week, though. Best to wait and use the time to strategize. In the meantime, let's keep our distance, yeah? We don't want to draw attention to ourselves.