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It's been more than long enough, and I've installed a precation or two on Maine's armor in case things go wrong. I'm giving him the armor back as he has proven to my satisfaction that we aren't dealing with the Meta.

Armor lock being ready to activate on command doesn't hurt either. The Brute Shot stays on lockdown though. Come to me if you feel you need the codes and we can talk. And if you know any outsiders that should have this, let me know. Not spreading this widely, as I'd prefer preventing abuse.

Maine, stop by my rooms when you are ready.

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Agent Maine is getting his armor returned, with certain safeguards in place. It's been long enough, he has proven to my satisfaction that the Meta has officially left the castle.

Any objections, I'll hear them out, but I doubt they'll change a thing.

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I'm not really up on what's been going on with this, but if you need my help with anything, you've got it.

Locked in for the night.

[There's a little bit of reservation to his tone. He knew Wash had had his armor over this time, and he wasn't at all surprised about the additions, but after the bit he'd overheard on the journal not long ago he wasn't sure he was quite ready to talk to the other Freelancer.]

Happened before you arrived. Why Maine is such a touchy subject with York.

I'm giving you the lockdown codes. Pass them to the other Spartan. I trust you two to not abuse them.

Understood. What time do you get off lockdown? I can be ready then.

Think we need a long talk as well as you getting your armor back, Maine.

0400.

[He's quiet at that for several long moments. He wasn't sure just what details he wanted to know, but he didn't see how he could avoid it.] About ... ?

Report here when you get out then. Got it?

You heard what I said to York. Right? I owe you some honesty. And an explanation.

Got it.

[To this he just offers a low rumble. It was probably something they should have talked about a while ago.]

Roger that, I'll make sure Six gets them.

Thanks for the trust. I'll keep an eye on him.

I don't think you'll need them, but it'll make York feel better most likely.

If anything does.

I know. Long overdue. I should have said something before. The loss didn't help though...

Hey, glad to help.

He tried to kill York, didn't he?

The Meta did.

Maine is the man the Meta was before the AIs wrecked his mind. He did nothing wrong other than being very unlucky.

What happened.

[Sharp, interrupting. He's getting irritated that Washington brought this up and then continues to drag it out. Either spit it out or get off the journal. In the background, there's a sudden deep BARK as his new pet picks up on the tension.]

AIs, huh?

Mm... Sounds very unlucky. Still, if it wasn't Maine's fault, why is York still scared of him?

... Things went wrong with the Project horribly wrong. The next phase of the project drove a lot of the agents involved insane.

Being on the top of the board was as good as painting a bullseye on your head.

I don't think Carolina even knows all of it yet. York didn't want her to know.

He doesn't believe the change. Or he thinks it won't last. I know he's going to be furious with me for this, but enough is enough. You don't leave your teammate unarmed and unarmored because someone is being stubborn.

And you? [Was that why he hadn't brought it up sooner?]

...

I was certified article twelve after they removed what was left of my AI from my head.

[Needless to say, York's less than thrilled with this. It's bad enough that Maine actually gets to be free half the day, but now he has his armor, too?

Fine. Whatever. He'll just change the teleporter codes to the Danger Room and spend time away from the castle. Not like anybody gives a shit what he thinks, is it? When he speaks, it's in a flat voice.]

I'm going to need those codes.

I take it you Freelancers are chosen for similar qualities, too, huh?

[There are so many things that could be in his voice right now. Instead, it's cold. Empty. He knows nothing can fix what he's doing.] You didn't expect me to just keep his armor forever, did you? To leave a teammate unprotected because you will not let go of your fear when I have just as much reason to be afraid of him. This isn't the Meta. The nameplate is changed.

I already know you won't change your mind no matter what anyone argues. No matter what proof gets brought out. I'm not going to waste my breath. You can have the codes.

I just wish this wouldn't mean destroying the only thing that's still here that's helped me keep my sanity.

...

We were a competitive group... But at the same time... Carolina's been trying to remind me that we were a team. I guess it's finally sinking in again.

And someone needs to drill it into York's head?

[Because if you can't trust your team...]

Voicing an objection, right here.

Think that job can be safely left to Carolina.

I'm not going to be welcome around him anymore after this.

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