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[For a long moment, when the feed clicks on... there's nothing. Only static. Did the manic-seeming BP start fidgeting with his Link again?]

[Then, abruptly:]

I'm sorry.

[The words are soft, choked. They're rough around the edges, as if edged by jagged points. If he were human, he'd have sounded like he'd been crying.]

[Despite the tone, the plea, it's clear the old Kagerou is back in the driver's seat again.]

I'm --

I'm so sorry.

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It doesn't hurt.

[So why would he mind? It's just something he needs to get used to. Nothing more.]

[He nods.]

Yes. That's who I mean.

I can look for him. Regardless. I can go places in there... others can't.

[At least, that's how he understood things.]

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[Deckard gives him a questioning look at that last . . . but then nods, figuring it makes sense. Be that because of his stealth systems, because Alpha Trion is his sponsor or whatever they're considered, or because of the deal the ninjabot made with him.]

Yes, please do. And you'll let me know what you find? If there's something I can do to help, also, please let me know.

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I'm not sure.

It's hard to say what is and what isn't allowed for those who aren't like me. I should have asked... but I was trying to focus on other things.

[Like remembering all of McCrane's advice. And Gunmax's.]