Eighth: Took me long enough

[breakmy_stride]

[Voice post - there's pretty deep exhaustion audible in her voice, and it's much weaker than normal, but she's pretty determined to get back on track. At least she's not sick anymore~]

Hey...been too long since I've done this. [weak laugh]

I know it's been a while...October, right? What did I miss?

And Sora...thank you. I really owe you one.

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[Voice]

[freudenstachel]

...I have been meaning to apologize to you.

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[breakmy_stride]

About wh-

...oh.

...don't worry about it. That was a while ago.

[Voice]

[freudenstachel]

Be that as it may, the way I acted was indefensible. [a long pause, like she's debating saying it] And if you are thanking Sora for what I suspect, I feel we may have more in common than I once thought.

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[breakmy_stride]

I'm telling you, don't worry about it.

[A pause - she's not quite sure how to make sure you're on the same page without giving away Sora's secret]

...I think I might be. Happened to you too, huh?

[Voice]

[freudenstachel]

Indeed. [an awkward pause] Layton has... gone missing. But he and I were working together on analyzing the parasites. [hopefully that would sound unrelated to anyone listening] If you are still skilled with your weapon, would you be willing to shoot one of them instead?

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[breakmy_stride]

[Epic shock]

He what?! W- When did that happen? Has anyone been looking for him? Has...

[Long pause as this sinks in]

...well damn.

...yeah, I can still shoot. Let me know when you need one and I'll get you one.

[Voice]

[freudenstachel]

Recently. Trust me, I am just as distraught. I hope he is safe. I have looked for him in many of the places he would be, but... [a sigh] I have had no luck.

Thank you.

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[breakmy_stride]

...with any luck, he got the hell out of here. [optimism whut]

[Voice]

[freudenstachel]

I can only hope. [pause] I will miss him, truth be told.