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[ Well. He's noticed a conspicuous absence of activity in the apartment down the hall for a few days now, but he had (contrary to prior conversations) kept to himself about it. But as days stretch into a week, van Zieks has gone to his superiors about it and made some things certain.

It occurs to van Zieks that he doesn't know where Sholmes lives in this world. Unwilling to communicate this over text, he opts for the next best thing to a visit: Sholmes is getting a phonecall. If he picks up, van Zieks will waste absolutely no time getting to the meat of things: ]

This is van Zieks. Stronghart is gone.

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[When, true to the Iron Bear's words, the blast of an explosion shakes the city, Yujin's first thought comes quickly, and easily, enough. He needs to get to the clinic, as soon as possible. It's a big explosion, and he's only one man. He'll be of more use there-- preparing to tend to any injured Lost Souls that come through, if not from the explosion itself, then from whatever chaos is sure to erupt in the aftermath.

As soon as he's in motion, however, his second thought follows. The blast had been in Shuten territory, so he messages Kazuma right away, but immediately after, it's Sholmes' turn.

They aren't beholden to each others' movements, of course. He's used to this pattern their lives have fallen into once more. He and Sholmes follow their own busy routines: sometimes meeting in the middle, but always meeting again at that now-cozy shared flat.]

Did you feel that?

[This city is dangerous. But it is also not so very big, and his partner could be anywhere on these streets. Yujin's tone is just a little harried as the thought of their home, empty, flickers briefly into his mind.]

Sholmes, please tell me you're safe.