Content/Ep5Epilogue

"Well, what do you think, Ted? Is it worth it?"

Ted looked at him for a moment before nodding, silently. After all, he was hardly going to talk when doing so would mean his associate would be instantly killed, whether he trusted him or not.

"But, they're..." He paused for a moment, trying to think of the right phrase. "Freakishly weird, for one thing."

Ted just stared at him, a look that James knew meant "Get on with it!"

James sighed and reached for the phone. "I'm warning you, Ted, this is you vouching for them, not me. I have misgivings..."

The look again.

James picked up the phone, dialed a number Ted couldn't see and waited.

"Hi, Sharon. I need to speak with Peter. Tell him it's James."

The fluffy blonde receptionist giggled quietly in reaction - she had an obvious crush on him, and she was probably sitting with Peter's PA talking about it, judging by her reaction.

"Yes, sir, of course... one moment, please."

James stole another glance at Ted, but his face was unmoving as he started back.

Before long, another voice, deep and booming, sounded over the phone.

"Little brother! How can I help you today?"

"Hi Pete. I had a visit from that group of Empowered you've been keeping an eye on. They'd apparently like to join us..."