[Cameroon isn't sure what's worse - being locked in an unfamiliar room with no way out, or being locked in it with an unfamiliar woman.

he hasn't woken her, and is actually hoping if he's quiet enough she'll stay asleep. forever. in the meantime he's idly jiggling the door handle]

[there is a few seconds of heavy, pained breathing before Cameroon gathers himself enough to speak.]

They underestimated the price, I think. But that is their loss. Whatever was taken...I can live without it. [another painful pause. owch owch having a kidney removed hurts] The rest of you, have you fared as well ( Read more... )

[the voice on the phone is crisp, even, and deep. any annoyance in it is difficult to pick out]If the SCNC believes that abducting me will even slightly increase their chances for achieving their goals, Chief Otun is even more of a fool than I thought. It would be wise for whoever has orchestrated this to return me before things grow ugly ( Read more... )