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When the elevator reached its destination, Silvermane was already there waiting for you with a satisfied smile on his face.
<span class="mu-s">“There he is! The man of the hour.”</span> he announced, before letting his eyes scan the two that were flanking you. <span class="mu-s">“And I see you brought friends.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“Nice place you’ve got here, Freddy.”</span> Cat said, glancing around the room with a coquettish grin on her face. <span class="mu-b">“Very rustic. Very minimalist.”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“Ah, Felicia.”</span> Silvermane said, not wasting any time in stepping past you to gently grab her hand and plant a kiss on the back of it. <span class="mu-s">“It’s always a pleasure to see you in proper lighting.”</span>
Felicia’s grin widened a bit, and took on a more playful quality. <span class="mu-b">“Careful, Freddy. Your little girl’s watching.”</span> she said, nodding at Saya, who was looking over at your grip with some interest. <span class="mu-b">“Now, I like an audience as much as the next girl, but just think of the children.”</span>
Silvermane chuckled and released her hand. <span class="mu-s">“Of course, of course.”</span> he said, before turning towards Prowler. <span class="mu-s">“I remember you. You were with these two for the hand-off that night.”</span>
Prowler nodded. <span class="mu-g">“Name’s Prowler. It’s nice to formally meet you, Silvermane.”</span>
You didn’t know what he would say, but you certainly weren’t expecting him to break out the formalities. Just goes to show that your business partner isn’t an idiot by any means.
Silvermane stretched his hand out, and Prowler retracted his claws before grabbing it.
<span class="mu-s">“Any friend of Felicia and the Huntsman is a friend of mine.”</span> he declared.
<span class="mu-r">“There are two more in our group, but they had some other business to attend to today.”</span> you cut in. <span class="mu-r">“Both are powerful metas.”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“Excellent! Excellent!”</span> Silvermane exclaimed, rubbing his hands together deviously. <span class="mu-s">“That’s what I like to hear. We can talk about splitting payment at our next meeting. But for now, I’ve got something of a status update for ya. Walk with me.”</span>
You all stepped away from the elevator and trailed after Silvermane’s back as he walked past armed guards, technicians, well-dressed men that appeared to be examining detailed maps of the city.
<span class="mu-s">“We’ve managed to get a rough estimate of where Slip’s hiding. Max has been tracking the energy signatures that come off of that suit, and it’s made this whole process 100% easier.”</span> Silvermane explained. <span class="mu-s">“That’s the good news, at least.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“And the bad news?”</span> you asked.
Silvermane stopped walking and turned to face you. <span class="mu-s">“We think the Kingpin is making a play for the suit.”</span>
The blood in your veins ran cold at the sound of his name. The god damned Kingpin is getting involved in this!?
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