Apr 2 - The Crystal Palace: The Grounds

[John Hino]

John decided to take a walk around the frosted landscape, sticking close to the palace.

Beautiful...

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[Byrna Cooper]

There was a crackle on John's comm, followed by a clicking sound. Like someone concentrating and flicking their tongue.

[John Hino]

John blinked.

"Hello?"

[Dead End]

There was a pause, and then a gasp of joy.

"Genbu?"

[John Hino]

"Who is this?" he asked, not recognizing the older Bear's voice.

[Dead End]

"A friend."

Bear smiled, although that probably didn't translate over the radio.

[John Hino]

"Can I at least get a bigger hint?"

[Dead End]

"What? You can't stomach a few guesses?"

There was a slight giggle.

[John Hino]

There was a pause.

"Bear?"

[Dead End]

"Well, not anymore. It's been a few years."

[John Hino]

"Good to know they have you watching out for them."

[Dead End]

"Yep. The eye in the sky. that's me. We'll be meeting up face to face soon enough, though."

[John Hino]

"I hope so," John smiled.

[Dead End]

"Indeed. I've missed that tail of yours."

Chuckling was hard on the line.

[John Hino]

John chuckled as well, if uncomfortably.

"Are you coming here then?"

[Dead End]

"Yes. I'm on the way- Vickie sent one of her troll chauffeurs for me at a rendezvous. I'm securing my camp right now."

[John Hino]

"I never pictured a troll as a chauffeur."

[Dead End]

"Neither did I. But who is going to mess with one? Nobody. That's who."

[John Hino]

"I might be able to take one on, but I wouldn't to bet on it."

[Dead End]

"I'll see if he can get you in a hit and run, then."

Chirping, she giggled a little.

"I'll be seeing you soon- I need to bury my radio now. Stay strong, John."

[John Hino]

"You too, Bear."