[Rebecca's voice would be uncharacteristically shaky, suggesting her nerves had been completely wrecked.]
Asp, I heard you ran into Levan so, I'm guessing you know Kris is alive, but fuck you were right, seen all the proof I need to see myself, and hell I've seen a lot, Aspen but this has me bloody scared, we really need to chat when you get a chance.
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DR. ASPEN HARLOW
Becky - I'm here. We can figure this out, okay? He even sent me his first message my way, after he heard we're alright. Just focus, breathe, okay? We'll meet, soon.
You heard right, Levan gave me a lift. I'm only short a pair of my own wings. I only just recently got my new PDA set up to get messages down here. Once I'm set, we can meet somewhere. It won't take more than a day or two to sort out.
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DR. ASPEN HARLOW
Hey Becks,
Well, the meeting idea didn't pan out like I'd presumed. Ended up seeing him directly on Freeport 14 while I was a passenger on the Kay. We'd talked a little, but he seemed to have most of his wits, if a little single-minded. No real surprise, considering. I've not examined him as closely as I believe the situation warrants just yet, but I'll find a chance.
I had to straighten him out about something and send him your way to speak with you. Has he?
Oh, PS, I'm spaceborne again. Just being careful about going near Inverness while we sort this out. I am prepared otherwise.
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DR. ASPEN HARLOW
Oh. Gosh. Still there, huh?
Just be safe. Concealing intent near certain individuals isn't likely to be simple. I suppose as long as they have no reason to question you, you should be okay.
So, what news? Boon or an obstacle? Fate hasn't favored us enough for it to be the former, if I were to guess.
If it's sensitive info, we can wait to pass it over local net in flight.
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DR. ASPEN HARLOW
Back in play? They were ever out of play? I had thought... hm. I reckon it doesn't matter now.
I'll keep my wits about me and then some, maintain discipline. Hopefully these fancy new guns are as effective as they sound, if I stay lucid enough to use them.
Meantime, I'm looking for a place to shelter outside Liberty. A new branch to grab for when we release the old one. Something in the news might've inspired me. Tell you more later.