( Well, this isn't the phone call she expected when stepping out of the shower, but okay. )
'S up with you?
( Don't get her wrong, she expected calls about Name's post - even sent several of her own messages - but they were what do we do nows and brainstorming. Not asking if there's anyone left to trust. )
( There's a note of disbelief in Kate's voice. She might not know Nick as well as she knows Henry, but the man has always struck her as largely sensible, and therefore not the type to hide this from the other leader of the guard.
And, more importantly; )
The hell is he playing at? He forget what happened in the invasion?
( Seriously, why are so many people so invested in Name's safety beyond getting any useful information? Nothing it's said has been worth the risk of it alerting other Null to them. )
( Yeah, she's seen enough of people she knows being friendly to it. Sure, Kate will speak to it, but only to try and see what information she can get from it. It bothers her, but she's not about to start arguing on the network - all that does it waste time they could be using otherwise. )
All forgot to say something one time or another.
( Even the important things. The thought that part of the guard - maybe even more members than just Nick - is trying to help and protect that thing rankles at her, it does, but...
Isn't that much true? Especially in Hadriel where important news can quickly be tossed to the wayside in favour of new expeditions or the gods' latest games.
She's definitely done it. But, ultimately, the decision to hear Nick out or forgive him rests entirely on Henry's shoulders and Kate has more important things to say regarding Name and its latest adventures. )
...It's telling the truth. Door's definitely down there.
( If this was video, this would be the point that Kate waved her hands, blinked and let her eyes flood with power.
But it's not, so instead she pinches the bridge of her nose and starts at the beginning. )
Managed to see something powerful in the ground under the Colosseum. Checked it out with Alphys a couple days ago for confirmation. ( A breath. ) Signatures match what she's found before.
Definitely whatever brings us here.
( The Door, a ninth god, Kate doesn't much care what it's called any more. )
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Kate. I need to know that there is one person in this wretched place whom I can trust.
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'S up with you?
( Don't get her wrong, she expected calls about Name's post - even sent several of her own messages - but they were what do we do nows and brainstorming. Not asking if there's anyone left to trust. )
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[He snarls. Time and time again it keeps happening, no matter what he says or asks. He's at his limit.]
Are these secrets never done?!
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( There's a note of disbelief in Kate's voice. She might not know Nick as well as she knows Henry, but the man has always struck her as largely sensible, and therefore not the type to hide this from the other leader of the guard.
And, more importantly; )
The hell is he playing at? He forget what happened in the invasion?
( Seriously, why are so many people so invested in Name's safety beyond getting any useful information? Nothing it's said has been worth the risk of it alerting other Null to them. )
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[He'll never understand the way they think, their priorities, their values.]
He claims he would have told me. But how many months have passed?! How many guardsmen have followed his example of omission?!
[He exhales harshly. His next words are a little more tempered.]
...At least you retain sense.
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All forgot to say something one time or another.
( Even the important things. The thought that part of the guard - maybe even more members than just Nick - is trying to help and protect that thing rankles at her, it does, but...
Isn't that much true? Especially in Hadriel where important news can quickly be tossed to the wayside in favour of new expeditions or the gods' latest games.
She's definitely done it. But, ultimately, the decision to hear Nick out or forgive him rests entirely on Henry's shoulders and Kate has more important things to say regarding Name and its latest adventures. )
...It's telling the truth. Door's definitely down there.
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What...?
[What.]
How do you know?
[He demands.]
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But it's not, so instead she pinches the bridge of her nose and starts at the beginning. )
Managed to see something powerful in the ground under the Colosseum. Checked it out with Alphys a couple days ago for confirmation. ( A breath. ) Signatures match what she's found before.
Definitely whatever brings us here.
( The Door, a ninth god, Kate doesn't much care what it's called any more. )
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What plans have you made to unearth it?
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Ignis. )Spoke to Law about teleporting down there after th' Null posted. Still trying to work things out. Don't plan on rushing into it.
( Because, if anyone knows how badly her desperation to find the Door can backfire, it's Henry. )
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Will you keep me informed of your progress?
[Those first two words are unusual for him; at another time he would not have employed them. Today he is asking as explicitly as he can.]
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Best I can.
( You know, providing she doesn't do something stupid while figuring this out. )
You think of anything, let me know.
( And, with that, she goes to end the call. If there's anything you wanna say further, Hotspur, say it quick. )