[the question has him hesitating, his body tensing for a brief moment. it isn't that he wants to hide what he's here for now. instead, it's simply because he knows that some of the people here who it affects won't be happy with him for the change. (there's nothing else he wants though. their happiness is enough for him.)
another moment, another careful breath, and he leans back just enough that he can see mick's face as he speaks. he doesn't want the man to be one of that number, so he needs to see his reaction.]
Don't be mad? [a faint, uncomfortable smile, and he finally adds--] Anything I earn here gets split five ways. You, Len, Lisa, Cisco, and Caitlin.
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another moment, another careful breath, and he leans back just enough that he can see mick's face as he speaks. he doesn't want the man to be one of that number, so he needs to see his reaction.]
Don't be mad? [a faint, uncomfortable smile, and he finally adds--] Anything I earn here gets split five ways. You, Len, Lisa, Cisco, and Caitlin.