[he hesitates in answering for a long time. archie's never missed red and blue more than this moment-- he doesn't doubt blue would've even enjoyed crushing archer in a battle. his voice wavers a little when he continues.]
Makes sense for a criminal enterprise. Don't worry, if Gio shows his face you certainly won't be alone in poundin' him into dust.
Voice
[He could have helped, but it was moot at this point.]
I can’t really blame you, but not the best way to handle it obviously. Especially now we know he’s armed.
Re: Voice
Fuck! I shoulda even warned ya he's found firearms! [YOU REALLY SCREWED THE POOCHEYNA ON THIS ONE, ARCHIE]
Voice
That would have been good, yeah. I haven’t crossed paths with him though. Yet, anyway. But now I know.
Re: Voice
[a pause, then:] Did you know he's a lawyer?
Voice
And yeah I did. It’s why he’s so good with words.
Re: Voice
Makes sense for a criminal enterprise. Don't worry, if Gio shows his face you certainly won't be alone in poundin' him into dust.
Voice
[Lance didn’t miss that pause or wavering voice.]
Re: Voice
Voice
[He doesn’t sound at all convinced.]
Anyway, I’ll let you be. Thanks for understanding about leaving Aegis.
Re: Voice
Let me know how your Pokémon get on, eh? I'm always happy to give 'em a heal or battle with ya for exercise.
Voice
[Maybe. He doesn’t sound entirely confident of the idea, but it wasn’t a no. Still he was sounding a bit withdrawn.]
See you around, Archie.
[And with that he ends the connection.]