After a few more minutes of waiting, Pablo's Father finally arrived in a car that, in all respects, was average, so as to deter potential carjackers. Still clad in a combat vest over his shirt, as well as tough jeans and wooden sandals, he greeted Pablo, who was now running outside to the school courtyard.

"Pablo!" he said as he hugged his son, who, although already 16, was not ashamed of the affection. "[i]Buti nalang walang nangyari sayo (Good thing nothing's happened to you)![/b]" A smile was on the man's mustached and short-bearded face, before he continued:

"[i]Senador (Senator)[/i] _________, got killed today. I think it's the Disarmers; Noble Arms users would have been more...exotic. Anyway, we should get back to the car before we talk more."

A nod from Pablo.

[b][i]Inside the Car[/i][/b]

"One of my classmates is going to follow us from afar, Dad," said Pablo. "Basically, he's agreed to help me investigate the [i]other[/i] bombing, the one on Guerrero Street." This statement caused Pablo's father, who was driving, to give a brief stony look at Pablo, before saying:

"[I]Seryoso ka ba (Are you serious)?[/i]" he then nodded. "Make sure to protect yourself, then. I am not having you die from heroics while still a [i]minor de edad (age of minority)[/i]. Also, here's hoping your classmate will protect you."

"Anyway, Guerrero Street is a few roads to the left; you and your friend all right with that?"

Pablo gave his own nod, and then the car drove off, to adventure!

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