[He gave a slow nod at that, understanding. They'd been a little scattered.]

Yeah, it'd be good to have... some warning ahead of time. That way we can be on call. Ready for anything. That way, even if I can't come along, I can be ready to spring in quickly if need be.

[He didn't want to feel useless again, but here he was. He shook his head a little, trying to shake the feeling off. It was fine, he was fine.]

Got to keep each other on speed dial or something.