Title: not the time or place

Disclaimer: not my characters

Warnings: spoilers for both series

Pairings: none stated

Rating: PG

Wordcount: 85

Point of view: third

Prompt: Leverage/White Collar, Neal/Nate, back corner booth


"What've you been up to?" Neal asks, sipping the wine.

Nate raises an eyebrow. "You think I didn't notice you checking up on me, kid?"

Neal shrugs. "It's called small-talk, Nathan. You used to be good at it."

"Well, it hasn't been quite as high-profile as joining the FBI," Nate says, "but I've been keepin' busy."

"Good," Neal says quietly. "You've always needed something to do."

Nate smiles. "Stay on the straight and narrow, Neal. I'd hate to have to break you out of jail."