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Impressed

Ian followed Don's black SUV in his pickup to the FBI building. The traffic was beginning to clog the roads as the average citizens made their way to work. The sniper parked beside Don, but it wasn't until they were waiting for the elevator that Don started a conversation.

"Thanks," Don said.

Ian turned to the agent. "For showing up?"

"For Hoyle. Taking your shot."

Ian snorted, but it grew into a chuckle at Don's serious expression.

"She kidnapped one of your agents and nearly killed her. I understand why you did it," The elevator arriving interrupted Ian, so he waited till he and Don were heading up to the office to continue, "If I'd thought differently, the review board would have known about it."

Don nodded in remembrance.

"Besides, it was a decent enough shot."

"Decent?" Don crossed his arms.

"Clean, controlled and quick. Hitting a moving target is never easy."

"Just decent?"

"I concede. I was impressed. Apology accepted by the way." The elevator doors opened.

"Means a lot coming from, what, the country's fourth best shot."

"Third," Ian corrected, following Don as he snaked through the maze of desks. "And Don?"

"Yeah?"

"Don't take my shot again."

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Just a small thank you to everyone who's left a review, especially PhantomHellsShadow. What is it now, only just over a month till Numb3rs season 5 premiers? Oh, and for those who don't know Ian's back in the season premier! squee I missed him in season 4.

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