[And that's when everything clicks. First comes clarity, the moment where his mind goes blank as the pieces fall into place. That's why Ludgate acted as if he was some kind of foreign invader, why she demanded proof of identity, and why she's now foisting her calls onto him - whatever his previous self's role in this strange new world was, he had something to do with this charity. And Mandrake...
He grips his hand around the phone, while a quiet fury bubbles underneath his skin, evaporating his previous calm. The next time he sees that brat, he's going to wring him by his scrawny little neck.]
Don't.
[He stops, realizing his anger is seeping into his voice, and takes a deep breath. When he speaks again, his voice is calmer, smoother, and quieter.]
Why don't you fill me in on what I missed, instead? It, ah, seems like I have much to catch up on on around here.
[ Having no idea the conclusions, he's reached or the anger he's feeling, April can only slide deeper into her seat and, in the same dry voice, carry on. ]
You were a DA like person. I was your assistant. We had a torrid affair and I don't know what to name the baby. Is that enough?
The government. The one that pays me. You need to start tossing people in jail for having bad taste in tattoos or whatever. The DAing thing. The charity is number 2.
[Okay, he. Might have misunderstood a few things, or jumped to some hasty conclusions. Maybe he shouldn't have gotten so angry with Mandrake, after all. But he's not ready to admit he's wrong, even to himself, so it's time for a topic change]
Wait a moment - shouldn't you have been assigned to a different prosecutor?
[He's not ready to admit to his demotion, either. It's humiliating enough to go from high profile murders to traffic cases and the most banal misdemeanors the state of Florida can throw at him. The last thing he needs is for her to find out about it, too]
[Perhaps, earlier in the conversation, he would have asked more about that. Pressed her about her relationship with the other version of himself, if she was as much a nuisance to him as she is right now. But he no longer has the energy to even think of that. He sighs, obviously worn out. Congratulations, April, you've defeated him.]
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Date: 2014-12-26 02:30 am (UTC)[What on earth is going on here?]
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Date: 2014-12-26 02:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 02:56 am (UTC)He grips his hand around the phone, while a quiet fury bubbles underneath his skin, evaporating his previous calm. The next time he sees that brat, he's going to wring him by his scrawny little neck.]
Don't.
[He stops, realizing his anger is seeping into his voice, and takes a deep breath. When he speaks again, his voice is calmer, smoother, and quieter.]
Why don't you fill me in on what I missed, instead? It, ah, seems like I have much to catch up on on around here.
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Date: 2014-12-26 03:08 am (UTC)You were a DA like person. I was your assistant. We had a torrid affair and I don't know what to name the baby. Is that enough?
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Date: 2014-12-26 03:29 am (UTC)[Okay, she's obviously not serious. But that's nothing to joke about!]
I'd like to think I have enough sense - and enough taste! - not to do anything so...so... so monumentally stupid!
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Date: 2014-12-26 03:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 03:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 03:52 am (UTC)But, seriously. Are you going to start layering at people or what?
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Date: 2014-12-26 03:57 am (UTC)[Throws his free hand up in exasperation]
I don't even know what my job at the charity is supposed to be - you are referring to my duties at the charity, correct?
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Date: 2014-12-26 04:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 04:12 am (UTC)Wait a moment - shouldn't you have been assigned to a different prosecutor?
[He's not ready to admit to his demotion, either. It's humiliating enough to go from high profile murders to traffic cases and the most banal misdemeanors the state of Florida can throw at him. The last thing he needs is for her to find out about it, too]
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Date: 2014-12-26 04:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 04:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 04:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-26 04:29 am (UTC)Just send them over - I'll check with my superiors if there's an issue. Do you need my contact information?
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Date: 2015-01-01 06:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-02 05:52 am (UTC)Now why would I need something like that?!
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Date: 2015-01-02 10:40 pm (UTC)[ The sarcasm. It is so strong. ]
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Date: 2015-01-04 02:50 am (UTC)[Okay, she can't let him get under his skin. He grips his phone and does his best to compose himself]
Hilarious. I'll have you know, though, that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my temper. Now, are you going to send those cases or not?
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Date: 2015-01-12 02:08 am (UTC)[ Though take it easy. They're coming whether he says it or not. ]
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Date: 2015-01-12 03:34 am (UTC)Please.
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Date: 2015-01-13 01:31 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-18 07:53 am (UTC)Just send them over.