[ That's actually surprisingly generous coming from JJ, enough to cause Fred to blink in surprise, momentarily stunned. They're certainly an eclectic cluster of people, with varying strengths and weaknesses, and Frederick would certainly lay down his life for any of them, he never quite expects the same in return. ]

That's kind of you to say, JJ. [ Heartwarming even, and he saves the comment away for later, for a particularly rainy day. ] If there is anything you ever wish to share, I promise to listen.

[ Which JJ already does on a daily basis and in fact is doing right now. Not that his words are making all that much sense at the moment. ]

On hold? [ Frederick frowns. ] There is no other life but this one, unless you possess powers I cannot even imagine. Do you truly expect everything to change as soon as your family wakes?