On the street, outside Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:
Nathaniel (to Lily): C'mon, Lil' Bit. We should head back. Mrs. E'll be looking for us.
Lily (to Nathaniel): Oh, alright… When are you and Daddy going to be back from Nice? How long do people have honeymoons?
Nathaniel (to Lily): Not this long, usually, but Hari is about to have TWO babies, so they might be a little longer than usual. We'll be back as soon as we can. Heh. Dad misses you. He'd have come if both of us could've left the casino.
Lily (to Nathaniel): Okay. Tell Daddy that I miss our book reading at bedtime. Hug time! I'm glad you came to visit, daddy.
Nathaniel (to Lily): Heh. I am too... Lilian, get in the house right now. Tell Mrs. Esterly we've got a pest outside.
Lily (to Nathaniel): … Yes, sir.
A moment later, in the kitchen, at Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:
Lily (to Mrs. Esterly): Mrs. Esterly? Daddy says there's a pest outside. Do I need to go hide in the closet again?
Mrs. Esterly (to Lily): Yes, sweetie. You know the drill.
Lily (to Mrs. Esterly): Yes, ma'am.
On the street, outside Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:
Nathaniel (to Starling): What do you want?
Starling (to Nathaniel): … You. (to Carver) Isn't that right, Mister Carver?
Carver (to Starling & Nathaniel): Sssss...
Nathaniel (to Starling & Carver): Me. What do you and --uh-- Mr. Carver want?
Starling (to Nathaniel): Just you. The Professor would like a word.
Nathaniel (to Starling & Carver): Yeah? Tell her to send a letter then. Get lost.
Carver (to Starling & Nathaniel): <hiss>
Nathaniel (to Starling): What? She couldn't get her hands on Zoe, she couldn't get Lucas, so now she's goin' after the second stringers?Besides, this big ol' gun pointed at your little Mr. Carver, and the one pointed at you, says I'm staying here.
Starling (to Nathaniel): I think my little knife and Mister Carver would have to disagree with you, sir… I don't believe you will shoot before I stab you, sir… I am very fast.
Nathaniel (to Starling): I'm not gonna be the one who shoots you. My partner'll be the one who does it. She's faster than you. Besides, I doubt the Professor wants the merchandise damaged. One more step, Starling...
Persephone (to Starling): Eat an electro-magnetic pulse, you little terror… (to Nathaniel) Grab the bunny, Nate! We can have it for dinner. ;-D
Nathaniel (to Persephone & Carver): ... I got him! Jesus titty-fuckin' Christ! Dammit! ...Shit. Shit! God DAMN SHIT!
Persephone (to Carver): I'd run & run fast, if I were you, Mister Carver. There's a lot of cats & dogs in these alleys.
Nathaniel (to Persephone): ... Apparently, I'm a crap hunter. Shit. He opened my arm right the fuck up.
Persephone (to Nathaniel): Well, thank goodness for Mars' contraption… Go get Mrs. Esterly to fix up your arm. I'll get Joseph to help drag Starling into the carriage house. Maybe, we can use her for a doorstop.
Nathaniel (to Persephone): Heh. I could use a new ashtray. Hold up. Come on you sonova... There! Those are her main power relays. I think. We don't want her coming back online. Just in case...
Mrs. Esterly (to Nathaniel & Persephone): Ooo! That ruddy rabbit! I couldn't get a clean shot. Good heavens, Nathaniel! Let's get you stitched up.
Nathaniel (to Mrs. Esterly): Yeah. Fucker got me good...
Persephone (to Mrs. Esterly & Nathaniel): Heehee… I guess those drills you made us do came in handy, Mrs. Esterly. I'll never complain about them again.
Mrs. Esterly (to Persephone): I live in hope, dear. You did very well. (to Nathaniel) Let me tie off your arm. We need to get that bleeding stopped.
Persephone (to Mrs. Esterly & Nathaniel): Heehee. I should go help my man get that monstrosity out of the street. Take care of yourself, Nate.
Mrs. Esterly (to Persephone): Thank you, dear. (to Nathaniel) Can you walk, dear? We're going to the kitchen.
Nathaniel (to Mrs. Esterly & Persephone): Yeah... Thanks. I'll be alright...
