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[tolaywaste]

for ben

[His posture says it all: concerned, tense, but not afraid for his own safety. Not afraid at all. He's leaning towards the camera, though, like he can express worry just by being closer.]

Hey, Ben? I'm worried about you. Can you check in with me?

filter: bruce + rorschach + barbara

I'd like to help with Ben. I'm not as good at this as you all are, but point me where you need me and I'm there.

just bruce

Which means you're helping. He's my friend.

for oliver

I need your help with something, if you're willing to give it.

for charles

Check in. Did you hear about Ben?

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Private

[tolaywaste]

Thank you.

Have you ever met Ben?

Private

[greenarrowed]

No I haven't.

Private

[tolaywaste]

He's my friend. He's - or he was - a killer. A soldier. Beyond that, I don't think he'd want me to share. He tells stories on the network sometimes. You might have heard them.

People think he killed someone, but I know he didn't. I'm going to be guarding him, to keep him safe. Will you help?

Private

[greenarrowed]

[Knew you just wanted him for his arrows]

What makes you so sure he didn't?

Private

[tolaywaste]

[shut up oliver B(]

Because Charles read his mind.

[He waits, lets that hang in the air. His next words are forceful.]

And because he doesn't lie to me. Not when I ask him a straight question. I knew before I spoke to Charles.

Private

[greenarrowed]

[And yet Charles still had to check.]

I'll help with guard duty.

Private

[tolaywaste]

[Information Alex knew before Charles told him; information he didn't need to make a decision. Also information he knows other people will need before they believe in Ben's innocence.]

[He nods.]

Thank you.