Who knows what the Hampton Roads friend's motivations are. Like you said, him not knowing about what is going on and also the possibilty of a little truth twisting from your favorite little mlc'er is cause for you to have your guard up a bit, but you already know this.
I think his motivations are genuine, now that he has realized (thanks to yours truly) that his failed Ms weren't so much his fault as they were MLCs. He has told me that he IS curious about what is happening between W and I, and has told both of us that he would NOT be a "go-between" for us, helping us spy on each other. I have no problem with this and will respect my friend's wishes. I'm no longer pursuing and it's not an issue for me anyway.
We'll see if W will respect my friend's wishes, and not try to pump him for info. Somehow, I doubt it. My guard is still up.
"Shields are still holding, Captain..."
PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE CONQUER ALL THINGS. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
DBing and MLC take their toll....Please provide exact CHANGE. -Jimbo