166 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

[Niko's first duty after midnight is to move the body. The woman goes somewhere she'll be safe when she revives, somewhere far from the apartment. His second duty is to ruthlessly scrub the area clean. Better for Cal to smell the stink of chemicals than a death that he caused while in the mindset of the Auphe. The third task Niko performs is to

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[captainshort]

Are you both alright?

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[cal_sitter]

We can manage this.

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[captainshort]

Niko, if you need anything.

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[cal_sitter]

I know, but right now what I need most is to speak to my brother.

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[captainshort]

I understand.

... How is he?

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[cal_sitter]

How do you think he is?

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[captainshort]

I won't oblige his "Caliban" requests, if it's come to that.

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[cal_sitter]

It's good to know that you understand.

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[captainshort]

I remember the first time. It would be stupid of me not to.

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[cal_sitter]

Thank you, Holly.

private; brb sleepin

[captainshort]

Not a problem.

... Welcome back to the City, huh?

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[cal_sitter]

The City could have waited a little longer to throw the party.

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[captainshort]

I know.