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***INTERLUDE***


The choppers returned right on schedule, at exactly 10 AM EST.

The doors were opened, and both of them stepped out.

A figure stood away from the helipad, and extended his arms with a smile in a welcoming gesture.

Both of them smiled at the sight of him, and walked forward.

"Its good to see you after such a long time," one of them said to the figure.

"Likewise. Nice to see you both havent changed much," ___V___ replied.

"So whats the story, my friend?" the other asked inquiringly.

"Lets proceed. I ll brief you on the way to the Assassins' compound. We dont have much time."

Both of them picked up their small bags, and joined ___V___ in walking towards a certain direction, the talk between them fading indistinctly.