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[shadow_bum]

[at one of the entrances to the underground labs, a ninja slowly stumbles into the afternoon sunlight, blinking and covering his eyes for a minute. He stands there swaying and looking around, his clothes are filthy, browned with dried blood in a few places, and his expression is wary. He seems to be waiting for something, some other shoe to drop,

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[watchmycannon]

[doesn't really know how to help, here]

[necessaryevil]

*notices him*

David.

[watchmycannon]

[Nods]

I'm pleased to see he's been located, even if it's... mmn.

[necessaryevil]

*sigh*

At least he can get help now.

[watchmycannon]

Indeed. I-- wish to help, but he and I are not well acquainted, and seeing as he's this bad around those he is close to...

[necessaryevil]

There's nothing I can do, either, besides give him some basic advice.

[watchmycannon]

[nods]

So long as he gets help from some quarter.

[necessaryevil]

I think he will. I doubt Michael will let him get away with refusing it for long.

[watchmycannon]

That is true -- Lord Michael is not one to be denied.

[necessaryevil]

Yes. He's stubborn. Which is fortunate, since it seems that in this case the mental damage is the real problem.

[watchmycannon]

Have we any idea who had him?

[necessaryevil]

Neji told me Michael believed it to be Hatter or Road. Considering the state he's in, I'm inclined to agree it was someone who can use illusions, at least.

[watchmycannon]

Neither option there is good.

[necessaryevil]

No.

I would guess Hatter, myself. She and Shikamaru have a history.

[watchmycannon]

Do they?

[necessaryevil]

He made a deal with her once, for information. He thought he could outsmart her. He was incorrect.