[It is creepy. Even creepier now, the longer he stays here, especially after all that happened.

He pauses just as abruptly when Parker turns and faces him, and he should have expected this. It's just so very Parker, he should have known she was going to ask.

And help him, he honestly doesn't know the answer to that.]

It was just a cover, Parker.

[His tone is soft, kind. Honest. Tones he uses when things get real, when he lets his guard down.

He has to be honest with her.]

Past that? I can't say for sure.

[It's...troubled.]

But if this is some kinda limbo, I'm gettin' you out. You and Hardison. I promise you that.