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[His voice is tired and strained]
So, who exactly do you see about getting back to Kansas when you're the Wizard exactly? And before you ask, I left my ruby slippers back in Chicago.
Judging by the clock on this thing, I've been gone a few days, so I can-
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So, who exactly do you see about getting back to Kansas when you're the Wizard exactly? And before you ask, I left my ruby slippers back in Chicago.
Judging by the clock on this thing, I've been gone a few days, so I can-
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Harry! I-
[takes a deep breath, trying to conceal her emotions, her voice still sounds a little shaky at first]
E-everything is alright for the most part.
[voice drops, can probably barely here her mutter]
I let you down.
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Riza!
[Takes a moment to gather himself. His voice is full of suppressed emotion]
That's good. I should have known you'd all be just fine without me.
[Suddenly his tone becomes more serious]
No, you didn't. Riza, I'm not sure anything could have prevented what happened, and I know you're a lot smarter than I am, so I should only have to say this once. It's not your fault.
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I...honestly think the Strand would have been much more chaotic if he hadn't.
[Takes a deep breath because she knows her voice is probably going to crack soon]
I know...it's just...I should have known you and the others who were taken would be prime targets. It's hard for me to accept this, since it feels like it could have been preventable...somehow.
[Voice hardens with determination and a bit of anger]
I promised to protect you, Harry and they STILL snatched you from right under me.
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[There's really no hiding the pride in his voice]
Just great, I'm never going to hear the end of this from him.
[His voice is surprisingly calm, if clearly strained.]
They got past all our defenses Riza. These bastards are smarter and more powerful than anything we've dealt with in this city. I know you did everything you could, and who knows, maybe there's a reason no one else was taken from the Strand. Besides, I thought irrational guilt was my gig in this relationship
[His voice softens]
Knowing you're safe, it's already making me stronger.
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Yes.
[is quiet for a bit, she sighs]
I know. It's just hard to accept I suppose. I'll be okay, I think, once I see you again.
[if he knows her well enough he can probably hear the soft smile in her voice]
Now, Harry, don't go getting sappy on me before you even get back here.
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...Lieutenant.
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...Colonel?
[picks up on the amusement, decides to hide her own emotions]
I told you I've been here for awhile.
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And what have I been missing, exactly?
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A lot and frankly after the way I told Jean I don't think this is the best way to tell you.
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Then what would you suggest is the right way?
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In person. I haven't seen you since you were brought here anyway, sir. There's a lot more than just this that we need to talk about.
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It already feels like it's been too long. I'm coming back as soon as I can, and all the monsters and soldiers in this city better pray they aren't in my way.
[snorts]
Come now, I think we both know I'm a paragon of manliness, and I certainly don't have a sappy bone in my body.
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Speaking of soldiers, I might as well inform you that my Colonel is now in the city. His timing was impeccable enough to make a post to the network shortly after you vanished.
[sighs, you can tell she LOVED that experience]
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Oh, uh...Roy, right? Sounds like he has a great sense of dramatic timing.
[his voice shows he doesn't necessarily consider that a good thing
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