Bond

[lepidopterologist]

The doors on the ship were automated, so they didn't slam. But if the doors to Harry's office could have slammed, they would have.

"What the fuck was that?" snapped Harry, standing very close to Bond and glaring at him. "How dare you question my orders in front of the entire bridge crew."

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[0_0_7]

"Harry, I have absolute faith that if it ever comes to it, you will be true to the ship. I expect nothing less," Bond told him plainly. He knew where he stood. Harry's devotion to London was one of his most alluring characteristics.

[lepidopterologist]

"Yes," Harry said. "And this is precisely why I am glad that you and Q also have each other."

[0_0_7]

That gave Bond pause. He looked at Harry for a long moment.

"Harry, why does it feel like you're trying to back away?" he asked.