Hartley looked incredibly confused. “Why would you flirt with me, Cisco? You have no incentive to.” Hartley ignored the earthquake confession, it was obvious to him that Cisco was the source as soon as Cisco first sent the ground rumbling. He looked around the room, looking remarkably like a lost puppy, completely out of his element. Everything felt suspended and in slow motion. “You’ve never flirted with me before. You’re a scientist. You should know that outliers are never counted.”
“There is no need for an incentive, Hartley. You see, I’m merely being friendlier than I was earlier. What a terrible host I’ve been.” Cisco paused, tilting his head from side to side. “Sure, I’m a scientist. Outliers are rarely counted. That’s why I’ve come out of the shadows when I did. Nobody expected this. Not even my closest allies. Especially not you.” He said, leaning in close to Hartley’s ear. “That’s the best part.” He whispered with a wicked grin. Hartley’s expression said it all. Such confusion for the way Cisco was acting, and it brought the man joy, even just for a minute or two.
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