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"Gone fishing."

[ so don't leave messages to ruin the after fishing glow !!!

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I was at home.

[Truth and a lie, though there comes a point where they blend so perfectly it's difficult to tell a difference. Career-wise? Yes, he's very much only on the front line when he's under Jack Crawford. But when it comes to his personal life, when it comes to those he cares about being in any sense of danger, Will is very much ready to put himself out in front. For things he can handle, sometimes for things he might not be able to handle...but that's part of having a family. That's part of being the guy who collects strays. He can't just let them sit in the cold, he has to protect that which is his. Adapting to dangerous situations is part and parcel of it, and one day he may very well come up against something he can't handle.

If he does, he'll go down fighting. Biting, even.]

Footing's different here. So are the politics. Makes taking a backseat sensible.

[What he means is there's a lot of bullshit going around, in Will's opinion, so Wells' choice to sit it out is one he's perfectly okay with. He'll drink to it, even, and there goes another swig of that mixed whiskey because why not? Why not. He's an adult, he can drink if he wants to. He can also toss out a subtle little compliment at the same time, layers underneath. That is, of course, if Wells finds being considered sensible a compliment.]

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Being "at home" is better than anything else.

[Wherever and whatever 'home' may be, he thinks it's important to have one. A place of comfort, where you feel safest and at peace. Sanctuary from the world, whatever world it may be, that can be so suffocating on the worst of days. He can tell Will holds great value in home - it makes it easier to talk to him.]

I don't know if taking a backseat is the best idea, depends on who you are, but it is sensible yes. [He tenderly bites his lower lip and picks up a couple fries, starting to grow cold.] Although if everyone took that seat, then progress wouldn't be made either. It's a fine line to balance.

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[Is there anything worse than cold fries? Other than what's apparently happening in De Chima, of course, that's worse by far. But cold fries are a more constant state of awful and should never be encouraged, and like hell is Will going to find it odd for anyone to eat in the midst of a crisis. Perhaps plenty of others in the bar have abandoned their peanuts and nachos and fries, oh well. Food is a part of home, too. The face he pulls is not at their continued consumption in such trying times, not at all.]

This is true. [Another point well made, points awarded to Dr. Wells for being rational.] But...you can take a backseat when you realize that's the best spot for you and be ready to go out on the front line when it's needed. When you'd actually do some good that way. Like you said, about how there was a time or two where you could be more proactive, more upfront. We all have talents, same as we all have things we're not the best at. Taking the backseat doesn't mean taking the backseat forever, just...as long as you work best there.

[He swirls his glass a moment.]

It doesn't have to be stagnant. People can be just as fluid as any running body of water.

[Stagnant. Stagnant. Haha.]