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Oh, here you are.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Madame Oni.

When did you get here? Yesterday?

Yep... I came with the Messenger convoy.

Rhodes Island's Messengers told me you'd left last month? What took you so long?

Our convoy ran into a little trouble on the way. We came across a few Infected Creatures. We got lucky, though.

Well, I'm glad you got here in one piece.

So you came all the way here just for this?

Here, this is who you're after.

The tall policewoman hands a thick file to the short Savra.

Oh, thanks. Let's see here...

Are you sure he's the one?

Definitely... no question.

Looks like we're not the first you've turned to for help. You also asked Lee's Detective Agency, right?

So who he is?

A really good friend.

*Sigh*...

Let me ask you again. Are you sure it's him?

My answer's still the same, Officer Hoshiguma. I am pretty sure that's him.

You still don't know how serious this is, don't you?

Do you know how much trouble this is going to be if he's actually the 'Kevin' you were talking about?

Right, I know, I know.

*Sigh*, Old Ch'en sure knows how to ruin my day.

Rhodes Island's position in Lungmen is delicate, to say the least, and the one you're looking for there... Well, it's a long story.

This case is technically being taken on by a civilian agency, but, well...

If things get out of hand, it's gonna be my head. You get that, right?

Yeah, I get it, Madame Oni.

This is personal, though. Nothing to do with Rhodes Island. Relax.

Kam!

Right here, Inspector Hoshiguma.

This is Officer Kam. He'll help you look.

What's up, Officer Kam.

(Nods)

Report back the instant something happens.

Understood.

Thanks for the help, Madame Oni.

Be careful, and don't go looking for trouble, especially not there. Don't stay too long.

Right, I get it.

Inspector Hoshiguma told me you work as an informant for Rhodes Island?

Yeah, I do.

Speaking of, how's Ch'en Sir doing?

Oh, don't worry about it if you can't tell me. I just figured I'd ask.

Um, I don't know Officer Ch'en that well...

But I guess she's been keeping busy helping everybody out. Seems like she's doing alright.

Well, that's good to hear.

Here we are.

The short Savra takes a look around the area.

The scars of war and the onslaughts the city has suffered are still clearly visible. The walls of the houses here, blown apart by cannon fire, have yet to be repaired. The damaged roads are still covered with fresh cement that has yet to dry.

Nonetheless, the morning streets are bustling, the slum dwellers are making their rounds, and the hawkers' peddling and the construction sounds nearby echo in unison.

The city is slowly recovering.

Do you speak Yan or Lungmenese?

I get by. Studied a bit.

Don't say anything weird after we get inside. Do as I say.

The people here aren't all that friendly to outsiders.

Secondly, don't go running around, and don't go taking any strolls in the back alleys.

There are still some roads being repaired, and some of the buildings are really badly damaged and haven't been demolished yet.

Yeah, Ah Sir, I get it. Don't worry.

Three bucks a bottle! Just three bucks! Ice cold soda! You ain't gonna find soda cheaper than this in Lungmen!

Yo, Ah Hoi, gimme a bottle!

You got it!

That's him.

Ah Hoi the soda guy. That's what everyone here calls him these days, at least.

Selling soda, huh? I didn't know he had a brain for business.

I'll wait for you around the corner.

Here's a communicator. If things look like they're about the get hairy, call for help.

It costs an arm and a leg, so don't break it.

I've known him a long time... I won't need it.

Just take it. Better safe than sorry.

It's almost Sauin. Everyone at the department's got plenty to do.

You're not from here, and the Infected district's situation's complicated. You don't know what it's like.

If things go wrong, the cops around won't get to you in time.

I get it, I get it. I promise it'll be fine.

*Sigh*... Well, be careful.

Soda! Three bucks a bottle...

Yo...

How's business?

You...

Yep, it's me. Never thought I'd see you again.

*Sigh*...

So you actually came.

I knew this would happen one day. I just didn't expect it to happen so soon.

This isn't the reaction I was expecting...

It's been a while, Kevin.

We haven't seen each other since you went to Chernobog. How long has it been, three years?

I don't really know what happened to you since.

Looks like you're holding up pretty well, though.

I'm getting by...

That's good.

Why don't you say something? It feels kinda awkward.

We didn't use to be like this.

I've got no last words to say.

Err, what?

*Cough*.

Am I interrupting?

Oh, not at all... Good morning, Master Lin.

Heavens, I am parched. Give me a bottle of your soda.

Here you go. Three dollars, please.

I'm getting on in years. My legs aren't what they used to be. Would it be a problem if I took a seat here?

Not at all. Please, go ahead.