[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

[There's the sound of running water in the distance as background noise, and there is a silence as Cloud thinks about what to say.]

Are there any leads as to Dr. Crane's whereabouts yet? I haven't read anything on the network, so I suppose it's time to inquire. Is anyone actively searching anymore or just letting him do as he pleases?

[A pause,

Comments

[kindliest]

There were patrols organized, from what I've read in the network, though they didn't seem to have found this criminal. I don't think this city has enough security for anything, and it poses a concern, especially in this war.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Yeah well... there doesn't seem to be a lot going for the city, security at the bottom of the list.

Voice.

[closedmarket]

The search has gone on, aru. A twenty-four-seven schedule.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Well... hopefully he's found soon so that fewer people are attacked.

[Voice]

[closedmarket]

Hopefully. At least... no one has turned up dead.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Crane might soon enough, especially when I start to hunt him again.

[Voice]

[chaotic_daemon]

...you were--? Somewhere safe?

I have not heard anything on Crane's whereabouts, though.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Ah, sorry I missed our planned meeting. I had a bit of a set-back that prevented me from returning to my apartment.

Too bad. Keep an eye out, if you can.

[Voice | Switch to Private. ]

[chaotic_daemon]

So I heard. [ He wants to ask more, but he doesn't. ]

I am, but he's proving to be apt at hiding.

[ Switch to private. ]

...what happened? Beyond the obvious.

[Voice | Private]

[de_faulty_hero]

Abandoned buildings and out skirts of the city are your best bet. He's probably well-hidden now though.

[An awkward pause]

I played the part of hero and paid for it. I tried to bring him in for the city authorities, but he drugged me intravenously. After that... a few days of haze.