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ibn_al_xuff in jla_watchtower

At Outsiders HQ

Oct 23, 2007 17:54

His arm hurts, but feels a bit better after having been set in a cast.

His cell phone hasn't stopped ringing. The lawyers are well trained and amply excited to earn their pay. Well, I suspect the quiet is about to end now.

He ponders his future...

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anotherknight October 24 2007, 03:38:51 UTC

Another call. Number unavailable.

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 03:41:43 UTC

He's been expecting a call from an unlisted number. The only question is who...

"Hello."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 03:43:24 UTC

"How's the arm?"

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 03:44:33 UTC

"It aches just a bit, sir." He glances about looking for possible eavesdroppers. "Much better than being dead."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 03:52:03 UTC

"Most things are."

Ibn needn't worry about any possible eavesdropping. The call could have been made in a variety of other fashions. A cell phone is the least secure. The conversation will thus be strictly limited.

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 03:55:33 UTC

Talking to his father is always about the subtext. "I understand you've had an accident as well recently. I trust all is well..."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 04:00:21 UTC

The reply is far from immediate. "As well as can be expected."

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 04:02:46 UTC

That was a lot less confidence than Ibn expected. "My trip is over now. I can come visit you after my lawyers sort through this current affair..."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 04:06:45 UTC

"That would be appreciated." In fact, it's expected. His tone of his voice says as much.

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 04:09:43 UTC

"How have things been in general? I've seen you in the papers...."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 04:16:41 UTC

"The same. Don't believe everything you read." There is more to the statement than just the usual cliche. Jason is foremost in his mind.

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 04:29:23 UTC

"I'm very pleased to hear that. I had been planning on calling you before accidently meeting up with new friends..." Ibn had been worried about Jason.

anotherknight October 24 2007, 04:35:14 UTC

Is that so?

"You'll have to tell me more about your 'new friends' when you arrive. When exactly will that be?"

ibn_al_xuff October 24 2007, 04:52:24 UTC

"I have a lot to discuss with you when we meet. I found what I was looking for...." Ibn lets that sink in for a moment or two.

"I have a patient that requires some treatment. I'll need my equipment I left with you before I can treat her. I'd like to come as soon as possible, but I understand that there might be legal difficulties. I don't suppose that you could assist with that."

anotherknight October 24 2007, 17:09:24 UTC

"I'll see what I can manage." The response is overly casual, the underlying message clear. Consider it done.

The connection drops off without a further word.

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