As you linger over the picture, you suddenly understand something:
You don't think of them as friends, necessarily, but they are trusted colleagues to you. To run an operation like this requires a lot of trust and cooperation, and they're up to the task when it comes time to get to work. You like being a boss and mentor, too... You hope they like serving under you in the same way.
[oh... yeah, that's something a little familiar, too. there's definitely an initial moment of surprise, at the sudden understanding, that shifts to a little smile.]
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You don't think of them as friends, necessarily, but they are trusted colleagues to you. To run an operation like this requires a lot of trust and cooperation, and they're up to the task when it comes time to get to work. You like being a boss and mentor, too... You hope they like serving under you in the same way.
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Wouldn't be surprised if they do.