happy that at least the Varia end of things seem to be in order now. Sort of. >_>

dials in Squalo's number as soon as he's out of the apartment.

"I'll be there in an hour," as soon as Squalo picks up. "I hope you haven't gotten cold feet yet."

Heh. Shut the fuck up, brat, and come over here.

hangs up.

not looking forward to this meeting, to be honest. The commander of the Varia had called him late last night. "Business", he said.

, though, that it has to be done. And he has some things that he needs to say anyway.