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[ After another brief hesitation-- ]

Maxwell. Charlie Maxwell.

[ -- and he goes for Timothy Dalton as James Bond. ]

But I'll answer to Charwin.

[animated]

Charwin is not even a name.

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[ He doesn't drop the accent. ]

I assume you don't approve, then.

[animated]

Not in the slightest, Mr. Bond.

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[ Peter smirks and goes back to his normal speaking voice. ]

What is your full name, anyway? Do you have a girly middle name? Is it Mariah?

[animated]

Pfft, no. It's Oliver.

[ He inclines his head slightly- the best he can do for a bow ] Charles Oliver Maxwell the Third, at your service.

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[ He mimics the movement. ]

Yeah. I'm still gonna call you Charwin.

[animated]

I'm still gonna protest against it for the rest of forever.

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Hey, that's fine. I can't be stopped, though.

[animated]

Well okay. So long as we know where we stand.

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[ He laughs quietly, resting his head on his arm again. ]

I thought I told you to go to sleep, Merlin?

[animated]

Cool your jets. I'm getting there.

[ He falls quiet for a moment, and it seems at first like he's drifted off, until he quietly says, ] I'm glad you're here, Peter.

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[ He was part of the way there, himself, and he gives Charlie a sleep sort of smile. ]

Good luck gettin' rid of me, Maxwell.

[animated]

Wouldn't dream of it.

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Good.

[ He gives his arm a gentle squeeze, then, ]

Now be quiet. Tryin' to sleep.