[[OOC: This is where I shall do some simple 'audio only' stuff for Helmut. Kind of like audio logs, just for fun and to stir up some muse]]
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Mansion
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[[The conversation is all in German]]
"Ahh, I didn't expect to hear from you so soon. I hope you didn't have any second thoughts about yesterday's deal."
"What's done is done. We made a bet, and you won. I came to ask a small favor."
"A favor? Didn't you say you never wanted to be indebted to anyone?"
"I did, so I'm sure you know how much this means to me."
"A great risk for someone like you, I'm sure. And by the look on your face this is something particularly sensitive. Please, come in."
"Sensitive? Yes. For me? No."
[Door closes]
[Footsteps]
[Chairs creak]
"I am going to miss this place. A lot of memories, but none I'm too fond of."
"I know you're a busy man, so let's get to the reason why you're here."
"As you wish. To put it lightly, I've done my homework on you. I know where you've come from, and I know what you've done, even after your squadron defected and you split off from Germany."
"Broad strokes don't have fangs. Do you have a problem with my history?"
"On the contrary, I was hoping you could help me find your friends and bring them to me."
"What for?"
"Do you still consider them friends?"
"Not necessarily."
"Then it doesn't matter, as the outcome won't affect you."
"Very well."
"I'm interested in these three people."
"The shark, the wannabe mercenary, and the girl?"
"Have you forgotten their names?"
"I try, but there are some things you can't forget. God these are old pictures. Originals, if I'm not mistaken."
"Quite the relic, huh? I'll let you keep them, and here's one of you as a bonus, before the experiments. A shining example of Hitler's idea of the superior race, eh?"
"Such a dated view, but yes, I was told that when I got conscripted. Do you want to hear that story?"
"No, no, I already know."
"Do you now? "
"Like I said, I've done my homework."
"Mhm. I'll take the job."
"Good. Good. Since we're friends for a good decade and a half now, I'll hand over the full payment tomorrow, as a show of good will."
"Much appreciated. I'll let you know when I have them. As we're done with that, shall we have a cup of tea, say, tomorrow at noon? One of the rescues sent me a basket of cookies, and I need help getting rid of them all."
"Ha ha ha! It must be so nice to be so loved. I would like to, but unfortunately, I have some business back in Germany, and I am set to leave at midnight."
"Ahh, I see. Safe travels then."
"Thank you, my friend."
[Chairs creak]
"No, no, I'll show myself out. I still find it weird to be escorted out of what used to be my home for decades. However, I'm glad it fell to you. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way."
"Farewell then."
"Have I ever told you that you have a very firm handshake? I can see now that it wasn't the gloves."
"Ahh, I apologize. I rarely forget to put them on. I suppose it--"
"No need to be sorry. Anyways, I shall be off."
[Footsteps]
[Door opening and closing]
"57 minutes before I turn into a vegetable... I better make this quick."
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[Click]
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[Scrambled Voice]
"Brunhilda. I have found someone you might want to meet."
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"It doesn't matter how I found you. What matters is that I'm giving you a freebie."
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"You know him as Doctor Bernhard."
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"I knew you would be interested."
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"He will be in Berlin for four days to conduct business. He's changed his face, and I'll be sending you picture of what he looks like now."
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"No, I rather prefer to stay a mystery."
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"Trust me or not, I've told you all I care to share."
[Click]