14 - PAfH; [Audio // Common]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda's taken the last day to recover from all of that other nonsense. She won't be going into great detail about what's going on or where she is, but she will be getting irritated with people who are pushing for the particular outcome. Otherwise, Zelda's in a good mood.]

Much to the ship's chagrin--and perhaps mine, and perhaps his--nothing

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[pimp_hat]

Congratulations Princess.

[It's about damn time.]

[oblique_wisdom]

......

[You better be glad you can't see her face, Kevas.]

Nothing happened!

[pimp_hat]

[That's not quite what he meant. He already got his kicks hassling Jak the other day.]

I believe joo! I believe joo! I just be glad joo finally got what joo wanted.

[oblique_wisdom]

...What...

[Zelda pauses. Then she nibbles upon her lower lip as she responds.]

...I did not say Jak has any sort of interest in me. He just enjoys looking out for me.

[That may or may not be withholding information.]

[locked // unhackable]

[electroniccrane]

Paris is a city on Earth. Batou and I are passingly familiar with it. You've already heard from Ms. Daaé, but Wall McGregor [userid] and Isabella dela Vega [userid] may also have some knowledge. You'd also likely be able to find plenty of information on it in the library.

I don't recognize Bastok.

[locked // 85% unhackable]

[oblique_wisdom]

!!!

[The Major is always so knowledgeable, and it always makes Zelda's respect go up so much for her. That and a significant amount of appreciation.]

Thank you! I believe Daxter has blueprints for it. I cannot imagine any other reason he would be asking for them. I wish I could ask his questions for him, but I do not know what it is he is investigating. Though if you were interested in taking a look, he would certainly be the one to go to.

[locked // unhackable]

[electroniccrane]

[The pieces fall into place instantly. Daxter with information about an entirely unremarkable place that he nevertheless for some reason thinks is important enough to have other people examine. And the new crewmember is looking for missing files.

And here Zelda is, broadcasting it for anyone with half a brain to see.]

Tch. This should not have gone over the comms. We'll have to move fast before the crew catches on.

[locked // 85% unhackable]

[oblique_wisdom]

...But...

The crew already knows.

[Right? At least, Zelda thinks so. She also likes to think that she's at least trying not to openly say anything. Although she'll think on it later and realize the crew can probably hack into her entries. Maybe.]

...I mean, I thought they were aware. There is a miss looking for them... What do you propose we do?

[reachforthe]

Sounds like you've got a lot on your mind!

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda recognizes this voice.]

...Sir... Sora?

[reachforthe]

Yup! Zelda, right?

[oblique_wisdom]

[She smiles. She's touched that he remembers.]

Yes, that is correct.

[noir_epoch]

Awwww. No more teasing Jak then. Pity. It was fun watching him flail about.

'Fraid I don't have any connections with either Paris or Bastok.

[oblique_wisdom]

...Have a little pity on him. I think he has received enough torment from the various inhabitants.

Thank you, Sir Greed.

[noir_epoch]

Well you have to admit, with a broadcast like that, it was inevitable that people would poke a little fun.

No problem at all.

[oblique_wisdom]

It was hardly intentional and the consequences I find were uncalled for.

[And humiliating. And destructive. And the source of some very serious sexual tension.]

[threedaystime]

Princess?

[oblique_wisdom]

Link.

[She smiles.]

You heard all I have to say, yes? I have something for you. However... Give me a little time to put things together. I would like for you to take a look, though.

[threedaystime]

[He sounds a little disappointed.]

...alright. Yeah, I heard.

[oblique_wisdom]

[She's thoughtful. What's going on with him?]

...You are aware you can say anything to me you need to say, yes...?