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[Julia. It was a long shot that she'd still be in Nuadoria right where he left her. Easy come, easy... except she never really made it easy. That's not going to stop him from looking. All giant sideshow attractions will have to come second.]
Guess I would have heard from you by now, huh? [On the upside, he might have lost her, but that cat's still around. (...well.) Could be worse. Imagine if he'd been stuck here with Faye again.] I'm down two partners. Pretty rotten luck. [Slightly expectant pause just in case either one wanted to pipe up--
--interrupted a minute later by a loud yowl from the animal at his feet. (Damn, it was worth a try.)] At least now I know I didn't miss anything here. Must be the season.
Guess I would have heard from you by now, huh? [On the upside, he might have lost her, but that cat's still around. (...well.) Could be worse. Imagine if he'd been stuck here with Faye again.] I'm down two partners. Pretty rotten luck. [Slightly expectant pause just in case either one wanted to pipe up--
--interrupted a minute later by a loud yowl from the animal at his feet. (Damn, it was worth a try.)] At least now I know I didn't miss anything here. Must be the season.