So. Tavi's been gone for a couple of days. Someone suggested I check that creepy portrait hall, and uh...

I guess he's gone for good.

The place seems kind of empty now without him, so uh, if anyone needs a place to stay.

Let me know, you know.

Uh, hey. Is anyone else experiencing... clones?

[There is a muffled banging and the sound of a voice from the next room.]

Shit. Uh, I gotta go. I think mine just got out.

[Filtered to Tavi]

Hey man. I decided to make a break for it. If you need to find me I'm hanging out at Oh Aces until this whole thing blows over.

Once you're done battling or whatever, you should join us. There's more food there than at home. And booze.

Let me know you're alright.

[Stephen turns on the recording with the practiced ease of a young person from the 21st century. He's much calmer this morning. His voice sounds a bit low and gravely. Possible hung-over, or just tired ( Read more... )