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“My team is entering the final trial stages as we speak. We should be ready to proceed with the operation within the next few weeks. May I inquire as to how things are going on your end?”
“Ugh. Slower than a zombie’s shuffle. Are you sure this guy’s a detective?”
“As I’ve mentioned before, memories are transferred during the DNA extraction process. Although it will be interesting to see what memories are retained if a second transfer is successful! What are his awareness levels?”
“It’s like the events of that month never even happened. He doesn’t remember their names or faces, but he remembers getting the letter about their impending arrival.”
“Fascinating! I appreciate you doing all of this for me. I know you had to bend quite a few rules in order to aide me in my quest.”
“Yeah, well, I’m not doing it for you.”
“I didn’t mean to assume! You really are doing this all for his sake, aren’t you?”
“Yeah. I just want to see him happy. I just…want to see him, actually.”
“That’s very selfless of you.”
“Don’t you dare start with the sappy crap again!”
“I can empathize with you. I too am quite anxious to reunite with him. And our inquisitive friend is excited to see him as well.”
“Ugh, don’t remind me about her. You already explained the terms, right? I don’t want to be dealing with her any sooner than I absolutely have to.”
“Is that a bit of jealousy I hear?”
“Shut it!”
“Alright, alright, I won’t pester you further. But yes, she knows not to call you until she absolutely needs to.”
“Are you sure all of this is going to work?”
“Are you forgetting who I am?”
“No. How could I?”
“I’m aware of what a gamble this all is. But I think it’s worth the risk. And I have some of the greatest minds on my side, you included. None of us can change the past, but I’m confident that we can change the future.”
“I should get going. I’ve noticed if I’m gone for too long, he starts to stray.”
“I’ll leave you to it, then. I’m sure once she calls, she’ll keep him busy. Best of luck!”
“You too. And I mean that.”
“See you soon.”
“Yeah, see ya.”