Thirteen Cardinals

[modern_truths]

He was not lying when he professed to be adept at hiding. Hn...a full search of the Underground yielded no clues. We will have to look elsewhere and double our efforts. Jolly, you have been very helpful. I appreciate it.

Once this is over, I would very much like to take you up on your offer of tea, Princess.

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Comments

[jollygoodform]

It's no trouble, glad I could help!

Where's there to search now? You said earlier, the forest beyond the City?

[modern_truths]

Yes. There are plenty of ideal hiding places in a forest. If searching there proves fruitless, then I'm afraid we will have to comb the entire City.

[jollygoodform]

...The entire City? Some of the resident buildings have an endless number of rooms!

Besides, if he were hiding in the City, you'd think someone had seen him..

Unless, of course, he's killed anyone who's found him yet..

[modern_truths]

That may very well be a possibility, though I too am curious as to how he is able to conceal himself so well. You would think that a giant, walking suit of armor would be easy to spot.

[crete_goddess]

Then I hope for quick justice, Constable.

I do wish you luck in your endeavor, and I'm glad Jolly has been of help..he's a very bright young man.

[modern_truths]

He is. I would have been able to search the entire Underground without his insight and assistance.

[crete_goddess]

He's taken quite a shining to you. Worry as I might, I am sure he can take care of himself.

Be sure you take care as well.

[modern_truths]

At any rate, I would not let anything happen to him, especially in dealing with a case like this.

I'll try.