[It was only a little before Josh's arrival that Hikaru finally decided to check his phone.
One new message. Bostova.
It's just one line, and it reminds Hikaru of the fact that the girl he apparently picked up in Russia five years back is loyal, incredibly loyal, and probably more deserving, in a lot of ways, of a slot in his conspiracy than some of the people who were born into it. But she wasn't ready yet.
The exchange is simple. It gives her a chance to warn him, and him a chance to apologize. None of that, however, is written on Hikaru's face as he sets the phone down and looks up, catching sight of one Joshua LaRue on the approach.
Not quite the person he expected, but maybe he should have. Hikaru's setting the phone down now, back on the table. He's also keeping his gaze right on Joshua.]
RIGHT I WILL PULL THAT NOW. #fail
One new message. Bostova.
It's just one line, and it reminds Hikaru of the fact that the girl he apparently picked up in Russia five years back is loyal, incredibly loyal, and probably more deserving, in a lot of ways, of a slot in his conspiracy than some of the people who were born into it. But she wasn't ready yet.
The exchange is simple. It gives her a chance to warn him, and him a chance to apologize. None of that, however, is written on Hikaru's face as he sets the phone down and looks up, catching sight of one Joshua LaRue on the approach.
Not quite the person he expected, but maybe he should have. Hikaru's setting the phone down now, back on the table. He's also keeping his gaze right on Joshua.]