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I think it depends on the situation.

Having to make an incredibly difficult decision that I know is going to hurt someone close to me, and thinking it'd be a lot easier if I wasn't so close.

Oh those situations are the worse. I just faced a situation similar. I don't have any sage advice except if you think it is for the best then you have to take that risk.

Oh, I know what's going to happen. It's not official yet, but it's almost a done deal. And then she's going to hit me or cry and I can't say I blame her for either one.

She might do both you think? I don't know all the details but I assume it involves some sort of change?

[Nods.] She might. We're breaking up the team. One of our crew members has a promotion opportunity elsewhere, and he's leaning toward taking it.

Ah yeah sadly that happens. I can't say much because I just recently did the same thing, took a job elsewhere. It's hard for everyone involved. I left a good team behind myself.

I know what the right decision is. It's just knowing what it will do to Shelby that I can't stop thinking about. And then I get frustrated with myself for being that hung up on it.

Never get frustrated for caring. It's the caring that makes a stronger team in the end. even if people leave, it is still good to care.

I suppose that's true. [He extends a hand to her.] Shane Worthington.

[She smiled and took his hand.] Erin Lindsay. Nice to meet you.

Likewise. What brings you out this late on a Sunday evening?

Just needing a little decompression after work.

I'm going to assume you just needed a breather and time to think?

I did. I have the week off so it's a good time to clear out the baggage.

Would a drink help? Its on me.

I'd like that. Just another beer is fine. [A soft chuckle.] I should've taken her idea and flown off to Hawaii.

Hawaii does sound nice.

[She motions for two beers before turning back to him.]

The idea of sun and lounging in a bikini sounds really appealing.

[ A furrowed brow lifts along with the hunter's shaggy head, deer~~moose~~ in the headlights ( complete with a reflexive, wide-eyed scan of the environment ) until settling upon a comically transparent polite, uh, perplexity. The laptop, his knuckles nudge low enough to offset the screen's contents which happen to be rather questionable. ]

Sir? [ Shifting to face the perfect stranger, his brows jump lightly, and he waves off a hand gently. ] Oh-- no, uh. You're, actually... You're fine. I'm almost done here, as it is. --Do you need the outlet?

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The rumors that would fly if I was seen with her in a bikini don't though.

You're fine. I wasn't talking about you. Just thinking out loud.

Okay fair point on that one. Maybe go to a different area? Hawaii is huge and does not lack for beaches.

We'd probably find our way back to each other anyway. There aren't a lot of people I can tolerate. [He grins just slightly at that.]

Well lucky for me so far. [She did give a little laugh at that grin as their beers were brought to the table.] I mean I'd hate to buy you a beer just to have you not tolerate me right away. [She was very clearly teasing.]

You haven't done something stupid so. [He smirked but he was only half joking there. Shane was notorious for having a short fuse with people.] What is it you do?

I work in law enforcement.

[She laughed though.]

I'm hoping my doing stupid shit days are long gone.

[Chuckles.]

I never had them. What keeps me interested is my job and being the best at it. Not to say I haven't seen other people do more than a few stupid things over the years. Mostly young kids with too much money.

Don't get me started on those kids. Too spoiled for their own good sometimes, and they feel like that money entitles them to get away with everything.

It's a problem in Formula 1. These young kids get moved up the ranks and get signed to contracts, and suddenly think they're stars. It's one of the things I admire about my driver. I know I can trust her judgment.

When you get shot by them.