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[kingofrooks]

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voicemail for Bruce;

[proxysearch]

Bruce, it's Re-l. I need a favor.

A friend of mine is blind and had a device that allowed him to see. Unfortunately, some thieves took it and he needs a new one before a court hearing on Wednesday. Do you think you could make something for him?

Please, call me back.

[kingofrooks]

[ FIVE MINUTES LATER: Calling back ]

[proxysearch]

[AND ANSWERING.]

Hello?

[kingofrooks]

Re-l, it's me. Bruce.

What's his name?

[proxysearch]

Diego Armando.

[kingofrooks]

[ Pause. ]

Alright, I'll contact him. [ Pause. ] It's those bastards, isn't it?

[proxysearch]

Thank you.

[A beat.]

Yes, it is. Tread carefully with this one, Bruce. I don't want something to happen to you too.

[kingofrooks]

[ A sheepish little laugh. ]

I'm really good at running, Re-l. Don't worry about it.

[ Then- ]

I'll talk to him, then. Are you okay?

[proxysearch]

Yeah, well, we saw how well running worked out for you a few days ago.

[She frowns again.]

I'm fine. Worry about him, not me.

[kingofrooks]

Well, I can't help but worry when you nearly got sniped yesterday. [ Dryly. ] And hey, I got out with my arms and legs intact. I count that as a victory.

[proxysearch]

It'll take more than a bullet to kill me. I'm just glad nothing happened to you because of my negligence. On both counts.

[kingofrooks]

You can't think that it's your fault.

[proxysearch]

The incident with the sniper? Yes.

[kingofrooks]

... That's silly.

[proxysearch]

Bruce-

[kingofrooks]

You weren't wearing a sign that says 'HEY, TARGET HERE, SHOOT AT WILL', were you?