"All in all, I'd have to say the 'computer stuff' guy does seem like the safer prospect," Jono agreed with a little nod. In the background, Ella sang on. "Hardison sounds like the more passive member of your team, I'd say. It might help Eliot somewhat if he knows that keeping him safe isn't his sole responsibility."

Somewhat. The same way that having Morton with him while patrolling Glacia had made Jono pace himself a little more than he otherwise might.

Yes, essentially reducing his own brain to mush had been his idea of taking it easy, up until Emma had showed him a somewhat less stupid way of going about it.