[b]Wire[/b]

For a moment, he stood still. Listening. The breaths were erratic, as if they came from a wounded animal. And they were close. He scanned the area in a split second: he couldn't see him in the gloom, but there weren't any signs of activity. He didn't think he'd be with any outcasts.

"Howard? Is that you?" He called into the gloom.

The breathing came to a sudden stop. Wire gave a short exhale, followed by a slight twitch of his head.

[i]Ah, thats a good sign. From what I know, he isn't the type for sneak attacks.
He's going to listen to what I have to say.
Alright, whats the best thing to say in this situation.. We don't know his current mental state. We don't know if he's scared his boss is going to be gunning for him, or he's scared that I'm from the league here to bring him down. Either way, we need to find some common ground. He's not insane if he's willing to listen.
He could just be trying to see what I am before he attacks, but I see your point. I'll ask him why he chose a sewer; I'll say what he's not expecting me to say, maybe lessen his fear slightly.
Go for it[/i]

He realised he just referred to himself as "we". He gave the twitch as if that would shake it off.

"Why'd you choose a sewer man? This place is filthy. You'll catch something."

He waited and listened with a relaxed posture. But his world was spinning at 75% speed. And he was listening intently.