{ Looky here, another monkey. I think that one's putting a liiiittle too much effort into the whole 'calm and soothing' routine, so if you wanna make a run for it, I won't blame you! }
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Philip. Philip LaFresque.
[ He walks towards Pendergast, one slow step at a time, but his initial expression of relief falters with Clarence's words, replaced with hesitation. That thought was admittedly at the back of his mind, but it was buried deep and never would have surfaced on its own. ]
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Philip. Philip LaFresque.
[ He walks towards Pendergast, one slow step at a time, but his initial expression of relief falters with Clarence's words, replaced with hesitation. That thought was admittedly at the back of his mind, but it was buried deep and never would have surfaced on its own. ]