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"Are you two okay? What the hell happened out here?"
"Starlit, do you read? What's your position?"
"You two head to the rendezvous point. I'll wait here for Starlit and Wolf, and we'll make our way toward you. You can pick us up halfway."
“Roger,”

It would seem that the button on Elia’s com-link was stuck, which told Eva who’s mic was the source of the crash from earlier. She did not receive a direct reply, but from what she heard, she figured that the situation had changed, but that she was to remain on course.

Am I allowed to speak yet?

Bahamut, the mission's not over...

You are driving. The only think you must watch out for is a possible tail, which has not happened. I do not like the thoughts that roil about in your head when you are silent these days, so speak with me.

Bahamut-

Ixion wishes to talk, too, but is too "respectful" to break the silence you asked for.

Evangeline shook her head a bit and acquiesced with a sigh. The only thing that had changed over the past few years with him is that he was able to tolerate silence longer. The blonde had attributed the new respect he had for her to Ixion's polite influence. However, not too long ago, he had explained to her that he felt she needed the new respect from him, for he did not wish to tax her much more than the world around her. And with SCORPIA around, her life was indeed 'taxing'.

Has all gone well? Did Ramone come through as you believed he would?

Yes. At least, all has gone well for me. Communication problems have kept me from being up to date on the others' situation. However, I do think we might be able to get everyone out of this alive.
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One more turn and no tails. Good. Evangeline made the turn into the alleyway easily enough in the large black van, though the slow turning due to the weight of the three motorcycles in the back. She looked ahead to see if Elia and Kai had beaten her there. It was unlikely, but possible. As it turned out, she had no need to worry about arriving late. After she had parked, she attempted to peek into the small restaurant "Judith's" to be sure it was closed, only to find the door locked. She then returned to the driver's seat and sat with the door open, chatting with her GFs for about five minutes before a worn down Elia and Kai made their way down the alley from a few buildings down the road.

No sooner had she arrived, did Elia begin to rip off her gloves and vest. “Good…good work,” she said, the exhaustion evident in her voice and manner. Eva again wished she had been able to help more what looked to have turned into an all out battle.“Let’s swing by and pick up the kids.”

"Indeed,"The dragoon agreed and went to the back of the van, opening the doors, "You two can ride in back until we get there, but once we do, some of us are gonna have to ride the bikes I got. If I got anything bigger, it would be too conspicuous, so taking a few bikes was the best option. After all, knowing Wolf,I figured we'd have at least a few of those captured with him to tote along, too."

After a gesture to the open doors, she strode for the driver's seat once more.