"Doubt we'd be where we were if we weren't persistent," he responded with a rueful smirk.

Eames wasn't the only one. Arthur doubted anything would ever change between them when it came to work and how they knew how to push one another. In fact, it was something he nearly relied on.

Arthur nodded and picked up a plate then took a seat at the table with him. "I'd like to get a better idea of our surroundings," he admitted with a nod. "Get a good look at what we're faced with in case we need to make a hasty getaway."

It wasn't so much of a 'in case' as it was 'when' because although it may not happen right away, the fact was there that it could happen in the future. No matter who was staying there.