"Aw c'mon now. I've been cooped in the office all day. I have no time to wreck anything outside." Nate protested laughingly. x.com/TenaciousElena…

"'Course I know. Just gotta finish up some work." He defended but with a smile. "Aren't we all?" x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Now you're just being mean." x.com/TenaciousElena…

@TenaciousElena "Me?" He thumbed himself and raised a questioning brow. "Oh no no no. Never have been and never will be. Sam's the one."

"Been a journey, huh? I remember when we first came here and Cassie wasn't even around. A year can change so much." x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Well, you don't know for sure if I still do..." He murmured to himself and smiled knowingly. x.com/TenaciousElena…

@TenaciousElena "I'm that 2% exception then. Sam's the pirate expert, not me." Nate explained, unfazed.

"If you can stop making fun of my surname, that'd be great." Nate shook his head, chuckling. "Anyhow, missed you too, love." x.com/TenaciousElena…

"I still do...but not as often and for different reasons." He planted a peck on her forehead. "Nothing related to treasure hunting, though." x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Didn't claim to be one," He wiggled his brow and released a chuckle. "Again, Sam's clinched that title. That cheeky bastard." x.com/TenaciousElena…

@TenaciousElena "Doubt so. She likes her uncle a lot. I'm sure Sam will be a bad influence to her. Besides, he said he needed some...crew."

"Up to you, really. A break from work's good enough for me." He said with a small smile. "Although you might wanna check with Cass first." x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Ah. Same old, same old. Just gotta act cool and pretend he isn't that much of a jackass." He rolled his shoulders in a shrug. x.com/TenaciousElena…

@TenaciousElena "Yeah. Better keep track on both of them. You don't wanna find out that Cass is on a ship with her uncle one day."

"Not anymore. I've matured and become a truly responsible adult." The treasure hunter stood a bit taller with pride. x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Can't you find a substitute? I'm sure everyone'll be eager to fill in your seat and find the next hot scoop." He snickered. x.com/TenaciousElena…

"Hmm. Must be a pain, huh? Remind me why I hate office work. You can't run away from those people who bug you." x.com/TenaciousElena…

@TenaciousElena Nate actually laughed at her description, which wasn't too far from the truth. "She'll be fine, I'm sure. Physically at —

@TenaciousElena — least. What I'm more worried about is how she conducts herself afterward. Sam's our favourite baddie after all."

"A valuable asset still deserves some rest. You're not a machine." Nate urged her and tossed her the phone. "Call them and ask for a leave." x.com/TenaciousElena…