[He's been meaning to ask. Really, he's been meaning to check up on the man in person, but obviously that won't do much good now. He's heard a bit from Kieren, and he knows -- now, if he didn't before -- that Gene is his friend, but not much else. He needs to know who it is Kieren's gotten himself wrapped up with; how good or bad it could potentially be.
Belatedly, he realizes this might not necessarily be the best time to get what he wants.]
[Private]
[He's been meaning to ask. Really, he's been meaning to check up on the man in person, but obviously that won't do much good now. He's heard a bit from Kieren, and he knows -- now, if he didn't before -- that Gene is his friend, but not much else. He needs to know who it is Kieren's gotten himself wrapped up with; how good or bad it could potentially be.
Belatedly, he realizes this might not necessarily be the best time to get what he wants.]
If you don't mind my asking.