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[captainshort]

[ voice ]

No.

[It's a rare thing when Holly Short sounds panicked. But she does. And there's lots of it.]

No, no, no.

[The audio screeches out a harsh feedback then a stutter of static as the helmet gets hastily tossed aside.]

Why is it-everything's too close. It's too tight.

I can't breathe.

I can't-

[A window being wrenched open, a gasp

Comments

[cal_sitter]

I suppose he found you.

[cal_sitter]

I suggest aiming for his kneecap first if necessary.

[captainshort]

Remember that I don't have a gun. Would a rock work?

[cal_sitter]

Use your footwork.

1/2

[captainshort]

[There's a surprised pause. Then laughter.]

private;

[captainshort]

He's offered to take over where you left off in lessons, Nik. Is that a good idea?

private;

[cal_sitter]

I don't see a problem, though if you'd rather I picked them back up, all you have to do is ask.

private;

[captainshort]

... Really?

private;

[cal_sitter]

Why shouldn't I?

private;

[captainshort]

I thought you were... occupied with other things.

private;

[cal_sitter]

Cal's an adult. I can't babysit him every moment of his life.

private;

[captainshort]

... well, yes. I know that.

Re: private;

[cal_sitter]

Then what else would I be busy with? Lux? The club will get by. Robin? Ishiah? If Cal's old enough to look after himself, they certainly are.

private;

[captainshort]

I know, Niko. Don't mind me.

private;

[cal_sitter]

How's Wednesday for you?

private; 1/2

[captainshort]

Wednesday? Really?