yes, forgot. not everyone reads things very carefully, harry.
i don't see the harm in it. buys you some goodwill, and it's not like there's anything in the data we've collected that could be turned into a threat. probably.
True. If they're on the level, it shouldn't be difficult to tell. And another concern we need to consider is Thawne stepping in and pulling his stunts on unsuspecting people. We can't necessarily warn people away from him, but we could fill that void before he does. Good will, as you said.
i don't see how they could. we were pretty careful.
did he have any insights or just more puns?
that's a good plan. they're less likely to turn to him if there's someone else they already know. we'll have to be smooth about it, make it seem like we're just being friendly, not like we're recruiting people.
[ A few seconds later, in another text: ]
i hate not warning people. like, i know. we can't. but i hate it.
well how about this: warn me when you're gonna have this meet up and if things start to go sideways you can text me and i can 'accidentally' run into you?
[ It's not much of a suggestion, but it's the best he can think of. He knows that it's probably less a question of Harry being worried this stranger is going to have bad intentions, and more that, well. Diplomacy isn't exactly Harry's strongest suit.
(And Harry admitting that something would be difficult for him... that's new) ]
[ It's absolutely a diplomacy thing. He's already pulled his suit from New Years out and is currently dead-eying it at his loft, nudging Pythagoras away from it with his foot occasionally. ]
Because that wouldn't be suspicious.
We won't have to say anything. I'd imagine that our actions alone when it comes to him would clue people in. Anyone with half a brain, anyway. I don't want anything to do with anyone otherwise.
okay who am i kidding, i'm a terrible liar, it'd probably look way sketch.
this is one of those cases where you're expecting too much of people. everyone probably just assumes you're acting distant to him because the doppleganger thing weirds you out. and they might extend that to me and barry if they assume we're your crew and he's just some guy that looks exactly like our friend but isn't.
besides. even if someone picked up on a bad vibe, one conversation with him would probably be enough to change their mind. i don't think he ever bothered trying to win you over. he can be very convincing.
[ More convincing and charismatic than Harry, by miles. Harry is a better man, but Eobard seems like a better man. And sure, people tend to trust Cisco, because he gives off an air of being harmless, but they don't look at him as an authority the same way they do Eobard, and they never will. Cisco can get people to like him alright, but getting them to respect him is another matter. ]
[ He eyes the message flatly, annoyed. Cisco isn't wrong, which is the worst part about it all. It really is like before he crossed over to Earth-1 all over again. ]
He impersonated your Earth's Harrison Wells for over a decade. I don't doubt that he can be very convincing.
I'll get cleaned up.
[ It's not that he cares about impressing people. He doesn't. First impressions are essential though and if he wants people to listen to him over Eobard Thawne— well. Wearing the same hoodie for days on end probably isn't the best plan. ]
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i did see that post - asking people to list their species is a new one.
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They want to meet up with me.
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do you want backup?
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I wanted to know what you thought.
[ yes. hell has frozen over. harrison wells has asked cisco ramon for his opinion. ]
They're not the first person to ask. Gathering and sharing information could be beneficial. But we don't know them.
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yes, forgot. not everyone reads things very carefully, harry.
i don't see the harm in it. buys you some goodwill, and it's not like there's anything in the data we've collected that could be turned into a threat. probably.
innocent until proven shady, right?
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And Sans.
Maybe. But you're not wrong, either.
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you told sans?
plus, if you agree to help out, it gives you a chance to see if you can figure out what they want the information for.
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I had a hunch. So yes, I did.
True. If they're on the level, it shouldn't be difficult to tell. And another concern we need to consider is Thawne stepping in and pulling his stunts on unsuspecting people. We can't necessarily warn people away from him, but we could fill that void before he does. Good will, as you said.
I haven't done that in awhile.
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did he have any insights or just more puns?
that's a good plan. they're less likely to turn to him if there's someone else they already know. we'll have to be smooth about it, make it seem like we're just being friendly, not like we're recruiting people.
[ A few seconds later, in another text: ]
i hate not warning people. like, i know. we can't. but i hate it.
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Yes. That we're helpful, reliable people. Which is true.
[ He's about to type something else when he receives Cisco's latest message. There's a pause before he replies. ]
You know why we can't.
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do you want me to come with you to meet this person, or would that look suspicious?
i know. i said that i know. it just... feels wrong.
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I do. But it would look suspicious, potentially.
[ He nearly deletes the message before huffing and sending it off, following up with: ]
It would be easier is all.
I know you know. Which is why I said you know why. Him murdering you and everyone else here also feels wrong.
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[ It's not much of a suggestion, but it's the best he can think of. He knows that it's probably less a question of Harry being worried this stranger is going to have bad intentions, and more that, well. Diplomacy isn't exactly Harry's strongest suit.
(And Harry admitting that something would be difficult for him... that's new) ]
damn well when you put it like that.
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Because that wouldn't be suspicious.
We won't have to say anything. I'd imagine that our actions alone when it comes to him would clue people in. Anyone with half a brain, anyway. I don't want anything to do with anyone otherwise.
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[ After a moment, grudgingly ]
okay who am i kidding, i'm a terrible liar, it'd probably look way sketch.
this is one of those cases where you're expecting too much of people. everyone probably just assumes you're acting distant to him because the doppleganger thing weirds you out. and they might extend that to me and barry if they assume we're your crew and he's just some guy that looks exactly like our friend but isn't.
besides. even if someone picked up on a bad vibe, one conversation with him would probably be enough to change their mind. i don't think he ever bothered trying to win you over. he can be very convincing.
[ More convincing and charismatic than Harry, by miles. Harry is a better man, but Eobard seems like a better man. And sure, people tend to trust Cisco, because he gives off an air of being harmless, but they don't look at him as an authority the same way they do Eobard, and they never will. Cisco can get people to like him alright, but getting them to respect him is another matter. ]
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He impersonated your Earth's Harrison Wells for over a decade. I don't doubt that he can be very convincing.
I'll get cleaned up.
[ It's not that he cares about impressing people. He doesn't. First impressions are essential though and if he wants people to listen to him over Eobard Thawne— well. Wearing the same hoodie for days on end probably isn't the best plan. ]
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which they probably won't. you'll be fine.
lemme know what you find out, even if it's not much.
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Of course I'll be fine
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that's the spirit.
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[ Cisco found a great room with a pond with copious mud that Pythagoras can play in. And Harry didn't say not to let her play in the mud, so.... ]