Blood is thicker than water, but guilt overrides everything

[loadedparadox]

Who: Neal Caffrey/defineguilty
Verse: Apple doesn't fall far
What: A call for help
Warnings: None


Arthur wasn't sure why he had dropped everything to come see Neal. Maybe because the man hadn't asked for help in over ten years. Maybe because Arthur knew it was the right thing to do. Maybe... In the end he knew the answer.

It was what their father would have wanted.

Getting his bags from the claim area, he headed for the lounge, knowing he would need a drink before he met with his brother. Ordering a double scotch, he sent out another text.

I'm here. How far does that leash let you go?

Comments

[defineguilty.livejournal.com]

"No," Neal is very quick to shake his head, a definitive answer, "I don't agree with violence. I just - I needed someone I actually knew who would be able to help me, who could think outside the box."

[loadedparadox.livejournal.com]

Arthur nearly smiled at that. " We don't always have to agree with what has to be done," he pointed out. It was the truth of his life. "Okay. I'll start looking into this guy, and the boat. I have some contacts back in Germany and ... I can get started on this."

[defineguilty.livejournal.com]

"You know I appreciate it, Arthur. I just needed someone who knew what they were doing, wouldn't be tied down by certain things. I'll meet with my associate tonight and see what else we can dig up."

[loadedparadox.livejournal.com]

"What happens if this guy finds out you're looking into this," he asked, already looking to cover bases.

[defineguilty.livejournal.com]

"Then he'll come after me, but he won't. Mozzie can be incognito when he has to be."