That's what I figure. Better coverage, better alibi. But our plans should go perfectly fine. We've talked everything through as much as possible. [ which means less chances of slipping up. sure, yes, some things will go awry as they find out later, but for now a little optimism is okay.

he finds himself letting his face rest in their hand, eyes on them for a moment longer. ]

Alex and I were talking...a team trip to the hot springs maybe. When we get away with this and live past Saturday. Just to take time together and experience new stuff. There's...a lot all of us can learn from each other. I want to do that for as long as possible. [ he closes his eyes briefly. ] We'll be fine. I feel like...even if I can't believe in promises like that, coming from you it's a little easier.