[he blinks at that... pauses as if considering something... then breathes out a sigh that almost sounds like a laugh.]
Well. You got ahead of me, anyway.
[but, business-]
The thing is, I can't do something for you that someone else has the capability to do. He can already be protected... but you've only found one way he can be. [a soft hum, and:] I can give you a hint in exchange, too. Keep looking, but don't bother searching in the kitchen.
[....and then he wrinkles his nose, slightly.]
I know it's not as much as you wanted, but-- this is how I can help you help him.
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[he blinks at that... pauses as if considering something... then breathes out a sigh that almost sounds like a laugh.]
Well. You got ahead of me, anyway.
[but, business-]
The thing is, I can't do something for you that someone else has the capability to do. He can already be protected... but you've only found one way he can be. [a soft hum, and:] I can give you a hint in exchange, too. Keep looking, but don't bother searching in the kitchen.
[....and then he wrinkles his nose, slightly.]
I know it's not as much as you wanted, but-- this is how I can help you help him.