[Click. The sound of the transmission beginning. Soft shuffling. Feet on a shingled roof. When Dark speaks, his voice is firm and lacking the will to compromise.]

They're gonna try and take the kids, huh? Well, not if I can help it.

I say high ground's wisest... but if anyone's got a better idea, I'm all ears.

In the meantime, I'm going to see about setting up a couple of warded buildings for hiding in. Near the police station... they'll be tagged so you can spot 'em. It's neutral ground for those that don't wanna get mixed up in takin' certain sides. Just head to the top floors where you'll be well off.

Afraid I can't stick around just yet... I'm gonna circle the town and try to keep an eye out for anyone in trouble. I won't be too high up. If you're in a pinch, just yell for Dark and I'll hopefully hear if I'm close... I'll do what I can.

Guess that's it. Keep safe, everyone. Sora, you too.

[A short sigh, thoughtful. And then the sound of wings unfurling... and the connection timing out.]

[The broadcast begins with the sound of wings flapping. It's quite possibly Dark is flying as he speaks into the microphone. The rush of wind can be heard without straining to listen.]

This place sure gets busy unexpectedly, huh?

[He sighs, swerving around something, the wind hissing as he twists and dives... and then lands, feet connecting with the ground smoothly, almost soundlessly. There is a strange noise, like fluttering, and then the voice of Wiz can be heard as a soft 'Kyuu!' The little guy sounds relieved.]

I know, Wiz. I could do without the zero-visibility fog next time, too. Not that I really expect the bozo responsible to care at all.

It's fine today, though.

[There is the sound of the device being shuffled in hand, and then silence as Dark redirects the feed toward a private broadcast.]

( Voice: Private to Ada//Unhackable )

[The feed reconnects, and Dark chuckles. He seems proud of his mastery of the communicator.]

Well, that's that. Now, on to the second order of business... Any cute girls wanna go flying today? Hey, Hinata? I'll give you a lift again, if you want.

[The connection terminates there, on a nice and lecherous note, the final thing heard being a reprimanding 'Kyuu...!' from Wiz. Smooth, Dark. Real smooth.]

[At first there is silence, as if the transmission was initiated a few moments prior, but nothing audible enough was occurring for the microphone to pick up. After a few more minutes pass a short hiss can be heard, and following that, a groan. A curious 'Kyuu~?' sound next to the microphone is next, and then the sound of Dark slowly climbing to his feet, pebbles on the hard ground scattering.]

...Where am I? What the hell happened?!

I--I can't sense him anywhere. Krad... He was here just a moment ago, right here!

[Quiet for a moment, as if in thought, the sound of long strides being taken. It seems as though Dark can't stand still when he's contemplating hard about something, or not feeling very comfortable.]

Hey, Daisuke, what do you thi--Daisuke? Daisuke!! Damn it... not you, too! Where the hell are you?!

This isn't good. I've gotta--

[Dark is soon interrupted by a demanding 'Kyuu!' Whatever is with him obviously wants his attention.]

--Huh? What's this, Wiz...? Look's like someone's dropped their phone or... whatever it is. It's still on. Says it's recording...

Anyone listening to this? Anyone at all...?

[After no immediate response, Dark sighs heavily. Waiting around like a lump doesn't seem to be an option, and the clapping of his hands can be heard, as if he's trying to draw the attention of the little critter that was making the strange cooing sounds.]

Figures no one's responding right now.

I'll hold onto the device until I find out who it belongs to, I guess. Hopefully before then I can get some answers about what's going on.

Come on, Wiz. Let's take a look at our surroundings from above, see just where we've gotten ourselves dumped this time.

[A brief shuffling sound is then heard, like that of a microphone when it's covered, and then the recording times out.]