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Is there a likely scenario in which a non-malicious party acquired this information?

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I can’t imagine one, no...

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Perhaps it's a ploy by that hooded individual to acquire additional territories?

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It’s an avenue we’ll definitely have to explore.

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In the meantime, I'll have Lab 32 begin simulating the past twenty four hours of activity.

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And I’ll be doing my best to tend to Zoey’s condition, however I can.

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I would, again, like to both thank you and apologize.

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*Nods*
It’s not your fault. Let’s just agree to deal with this to the best of both of our capabilities.

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Of course.
*A small circle materializes in my hand*
This is yours: a direct line to speak with me. It only transmits voice data to prevent a persistent log in the event the device is stolen.

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*Takes it, turns it over once, and puts it in my pocket*
Thank you. Let’s catch up soon. Hopefully with good news.

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Ideally. I'll keep you informed of any developments as soon as they occur.

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Likewise.
*Goes to walk back down the alley*
Stay safe.

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*Nods*
Same to you.

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*Steps behind a dumpster from the street’s view and doesn’t reemerge*

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*Appears to slip into my own shadow and emerges from yours, shooting you point blank with my renewed magic gun*

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*turns to you almost instantly and reaches my arm towards you while taking the shots*

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*Twists my torso as much as I can out of the way and starts to cast a wind spell*

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*you feel something grab your face, like a hand, though it is invisible*
Gotcha, Ant.

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Agh!
*Shifts my armor spell to my face*

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Agh!
*Shifts my armor spell to my face*

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*Reinforces the spell and strengthens its defensive properties*