[Castle was a little surprised that Genius' answer came so easily- then realized he probably shouldn't be, since Genius knew what kind of fate awaited him back home. If he had the chance to just- disappear, why not?]
It's settled, then. If... if we really have been gone for two years, it's going to take some explaining, but... I have connections. You'd be surprised the kind of contacts I've picked up over the years. ... There's also the teensy-weensy fact that I don't know who my father is, so there you go! Built-in long-lost half-sibling excuse.
[He put an arm around his brother, giving him another hug.]
And no, I don't mind. I couldn't live with myself if I abandoned you to that kind of fate.
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[Castle was a little surprised that Genius' answer came so easily- then realized he probably shouldn't be, since Genius knew what kind of fate awaited him back home. If he had the chance to just- disappear, why not?]
It's settled, then. If... if we really have been gone for two years, it's going to take some explaining, but... I have connections. You'd be surprised the kind of contacts I've picked up over the years. ... There's also the teensy-weensy fact that I don't know who my father is, so there you go! Built-in long-lost half-sibling excuse.
[He put an arm around his brother, giving him another hug.]
And no, I don't mind. I couldn't live with myself if I abandoned you to that kind of fate.