140 Near Disasters

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Voice Post (Accidental)

[One very tired little boy rolls out of bed and stumbles into the hall, fisted hands rubbing at his eyes. His footsteps are barely audible over the network, but a few of his words have better luck being transmitted.]

... ticking ... Can't find the ... Mom home early? ... [Something falls over in another room, the dull

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... oh, no. I definitely remember you. But not like this.

-Niko?

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[He jumps! What was that?]

Mom ... ?

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No, I'm not your mother. I'm Holly.

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If you want a reading, you'll have to try later.

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[Playing along.] I suppose I will.

Are you alright, Niko?

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Where is this?

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Your apartment. Look, I-

[Sigh. How to do this. She hasn't had to deal with children since... Debating on whether to go down the hall or not.]

Is anyone there with you? Not just Sophia, anyone else?

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Cats.

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Cats... d'Arvit, what were their names aga-oh.

Hal and... another H name. It was-Hotspur. They're very friendly. You can play with them if you like.

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Are you sure?

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I'm positive.

Is anyone coming to see you? Because if you need anything, I'm in the apartment a little bit down the hall.

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I think so. Do you know the people here? Are they safe?

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It's a city. You can't trust everyone. It's a pretty safe bet that the people talking to you right now are very trustworthy.

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And you would know because you're a police officer.

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[RELIEF. But she's keeping her tone even.] Yes. That's right.

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All right.