He sounds like a dying man, but from the way he does not let it stop him in his movements, he may sound worse than he actually feels. The sound is precisely what will keep him off the streets for a proper recovery time, at least. It may be a blessing in disguise.
The Shadow hesitates, papers in each hand. "Burbanks." He frowns in thought. On the one hand, it might be awkward to introduce her as a young Myra from another world and give the lengthy explanation he's already gone over with Harry. on the other hand, Harry and Burbank are the only agents left around who would know she's supposed to be a dead woman. "He-They're already set up for PINpoint communication, but..." The wheezing sigh has a gravelly sound to it, half a growl of frustration. "I suppose I'll have to make an explanation. If you'd prefer to go by another name, I'd understand, but Vincent already knows, and no one else is likely to think there's anything out of the ordinary about you."
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Date: 2009-07-09 01:03 am (UTC)The Shadow hesitates, papers in each hand. "Burbanks." He frowns in thought. On the one hand, it might be awkward to introduce her as a young Myra from another world and give the lengthy explanation he's already gone over with Harry. on the other hand, Harry and Burbank are the only agents left around who would know she's supposed to be a dead woman. "He-They're already set up for PINpoint communication, but..." The wheezing sigh has a gravelly sound to it, half a growl of frustration. "I suppose I'll have to make an explanation. If you'd prefer to go by another name, I'd understand, but Vincent already knows, and no one else is likely to think there's anything out of the ordinary about you."