Ah, yes. That. You are a cruel task master to have taken advantage of me like that while I was under a curse, my friend. I'll be sure to remember that for next time.

It did keep you well occupied and thus, out of trouble.

Yes, true enough. But couldn't you have been a bit more creative in your assignment?

Not that I didn't enjoy reading... but still...

Alright, next time I won't intervene. Will simply look the other way while unscrupulous others subject you to the worst public humiliation possible.

Ah, no. That really isn't necessary. I've had quite enough of that.

I'm grateful.

You're welcome and in my debt.

(Private)

ARTEMIS may soon have a new 'pet'.

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Oh? Do tell...

After some experimenting and a few mishaps, I've hit upon the correct tranquilizer dosage.

You'll need to have an enclosure capable of containing a black bear. The beast's strength level isn't on par with the bear's, but its tenacity will more than compensate.

How intriguing. I do look forward to seeing our new little 'pet'. I'll arrange for a suitable enclosure for it immediately.

Speaking of which, have you had any exposure to this new... thing that's surfaced in the City?

No, not so much as a glimpse of it.

Hm.

Do you by chance have a bladed weapon, Luke?

I do.

I'm surprised that you haven't again asked me about that little task you assigned to me. Well, I am a man of my word, even cursed as I was...

Unfortunately, War and Peace was a bit... engrossing in parts and it slowed my attempts to complete it by midnight. I'm not used to having to rush through any undertaking... it's so much nicer to take the time to savor things.


[Private//unhackable]

Ah, good. It seems a most efficient way of fending off this creature.