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[rocksecution]

[The projected image is a bit of a crazy blur when it starts up, but it soon rights itself. It seems something knocked the Sphere into a tailspin - when it slows down, it looks like it might be in one of the kitchenware stores on Level 15. Looks like, because everything seems suspiciously old fashioned at the moment. The reason for this becomes

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[firebranded]

Having trouble? [Axel's pretty nonchalant for a guy in a dress]

[rocksecution]

[Klavier glances back at the Sphere, but not for long. He knows from last time that the cops can't see it.]

You could call it being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They weren't here a minute ago.

[firebranded]

Looks like you're about to do hard time for being in the wrong place.

[rocksecution]

Ha ha, I wonder! I doubt they'd manage to get me to "jail" from here, but stranger things have happened.

[At which point, one of the cops scowls and takes a few steps closer.]

"Oh yeah? You've just earned yourself a one-way ticket to find that out for yourself."

[Klavier shrugs, smiling.]

Well, I always did like Jailhouse Rock.

[firebranded]

I could get you out of there. If you asked real nice.

[rocksecution]

That would be very helpful, and I'd thank you for it.

[Meanwhile, the cop is spinning him around and snapping out some handcuffs.]