Chapter 243: Three Men & A Political Constant
We had apparently found our way to an old apartment building, much further away from the place we had started than the tunnel should have allowed. It looked like the pathways did something akin to a gate, but likely at much smaller distances. It was another thing I’d need to discuss with Quarilyn at some point, but now I was just glad to be free of the GPA headquarters.
From a window in a very dusty and entirely empty apartment, I could see some of the military action taking place across the city. Helicopters were constantly arriving and leaving the building. It reminded me of an angry beehive. Hopefully, much like bees, we had gotten far enough away to lose their attention for the moment.
The problem was Alexandria. I was worried about potential attempts at counterattacks on the city. I figured I had at least some time before they’d try anything, at least I hoped I did. They had to be focused on capturing me first, right?
“There’s a parking garage next to this building. If we can get there, we should be able to meet your mantis friend without too much notice,” Roberts said. He both sounded and looked exhausted.
“Have him get here as quickly as he can. But come into the city incognito if possible. I think it’s best we avoid that fight,” Pryte added.
“On it,” I replied as I pulled up a chat window.
| Dave: Okay, we should be safely away from their HQ for a bit. How quickly can Timon get here? Karlinovo: He says if he flies straight to you an hour or so. Dave: Have him fly to the city, but then drive to the parking garage near my location, and we will meet him there. I don’t want any of the aircraft coming and going from spotting him. Karlinovo: He says that’s fine, but he’s going to have to bring Chip. Dave: Got it. I’ll see them when they get here. I know it would make communication easier, but I want you to stay there. We are running thin on people to oversee things at this point, and are going to have to have some discussion on that when I get back. Karlinovo: Had no intention of coming anyway. Need to get this soul knot stuff figured out. Were you able to get the pacemakers? Dave: No, I wasn’t. We will get them when I return, though. Roberts should be able to get us a contact. Karlinovo: Good enough, I suppose.
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