Waking the Dead 2.0 || August 6, 2063 || Saturday

[kalikat]

[There's the official word from MayaNET first. A simple message: Brother Assassin has woken up from his coma, and appears to be in good health. The network's been exploding with joy over the news.

For you Hounds, though, Kalika's got a message. Interestingly enough, it's sent straight to your inboxes - hence, those of you who aren't Zangyaku yet are also receiving this.]

SENT: 11:05 AM
Pretty sure that Kaiser Delacroix has had Words with the lot of you already, but it needs to be said.

Bostova, Marisigan, Stevenson: you're benched, and - according to ALL meanings of the word - you all deserve it. Enjoy the break.

As for the rest of you?

Thanks. I hope to see the lot of you walking through the gates of my base very soon, with your dossiers at a ready. :)

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[larue]

Yes, ma'am. I'll do that.

[ He's doing his best to keep his eyes on the screen. He's not a child, this is his blade, he's not being scolded per se -- but it's hard.

Dammit, both of you, why didn't you come to him first. ]

I'll make sure I have a sit-down with all of the Hounds in case anyone has concerns that they feel they can't voice through better channels.

[kalikat]

Whatever you think is best~

[Her tone is lightening up again, and not in the "She's about to kill you" way. She's also rolling on her back, and taking the tablet along with her.]

Did you want to talk to me about anything else?

[larue]

[ If Josh wasn't so unsettled by this whole Not Checking In thing, he'd probably be fascinated with the fact that Kalika is true to the name given to her as a member of the Searing Wind.

As it is though, the most he can muster is a subdued smile. It's genuine, but it just doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]

No, ma'am. [ A breath. ] But I'll let you know if something comes to mind.

[kalikat]

[You're getting a kiss for that.

Yep. Right on that screen.]

You do that. See you around?

[larue]

[ Yes, that lends a little more ease into the smile he sends over. ]

Yes, ma'am.

Have a good night, Magistrate.

[ He actually catches himself before he says "sweet dreams".

Don't ask him about that. ]