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>>[*The Real* Part 5 — A Call with Meredith Steen.]
The conversation went a little off-topic with Rora’s question. There isn’t much to say, but there’s a point undisclosed: What will Lady Steen do with this information?
“That’s the only question I have!” Rora doesn’t want to take anyone’s time. “Well, until we hang out!”
“I have a question of my own.” You adjust your glasses. “Lady Steen, tell us, what’s your next move? I doubt you’re going to wait with your arms crossed until this is over.”
“Wicked as it may sound, opportunities rise in time of crisis.” Lady Steen is almost flattered by your question. “I shall move to City Hall and determine who’d I want to owe me favor.”
“You’re not going to be in favor of the Youhao Clan, right?” You wonder.
“I enjoy risky bets, not losing ones.” Lady Steen sees no future in the mafia. “And to go against you? I’m going to lose more than what I’m bargaining for.”
“Yeah, you better not! We know where you live and we totally can steal your stuff.” Aurora threatens.
“...Is that your angle?” Lady Steen can’t follow Rora’s nonsense.
“We’re unpredictable, that’s the point.” Rora salvages her threat. “I’d rather hang out than step on each other’s toes!”
“Likewise, not all allies are this proficient. And I don’t take for granted the opportunity you have presented. This wave of chaos will prove profitable.” Lady Steen sounds ominous. “I shall prepare my move. It pains me to cut our talk short, but destiny will put us in the same path again, I’m certain. For now, this is goodbye.”
“See you later, and be careful out there.” You don’t want her to get hurt.
“Bye bye, Meemee~!” Aurora brings out a last second nickname that causes confusion on the business lady before she hangs up.
With that, the last phone call is done for real…
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Back at the briefing. Obviously, you and Rora were the first to return. Crossbill, Lydie, Liu, Celia, and Vera came back in that order. The humorless leader of the Fan Club take the reigns once again.
“Guess who got more intel while we were busy?! That’s right, me...!” Vera adds. “...And I guess Bubbles helped too. Credit where credit is due, it’s nice of her to look out for us, working with Team Lameo (Motley Crew) has its upsides — I suppose.”
“S-Sorry for thrusting the call on you. I had so many buddies to warn…” Liu shares your phone call exhaustion, she called most fan club members… “And my hands were full with the maps and diagrams I did with Celia.”
“The route is way too complicated without them. You gotta be an expert to parse through.” Celia admits.
