At the Longfellow bunker, The Tombs: New London, Britannia:
Yukiko (to Victor): Victor? You've been pouring over that stuff from Maladori all day. What have you figured out?
Victor (to Yukiko): That I wish I'd paid more attention during science in primary school. Seems Hiiri did --uh-- something and, if I'm understanding this, went back in time to now to grab Lucas. She dropped him off around the same time she grabbed my Aunt, I think.
Yukiko (to Victor): Is it time we turn this all over to your parents, then?
Victor (to Yukiko): ...I think it's time we dropped it off to my folks. I'll do it. This was my bright idea, after all.
Yukiko (to Victor): Alright… I'll have whiskey & a bath waiting for you when you're done.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. Have a feeling I'll need it, do you? In case I don't return, know that I love you... ;-)
Yukiko (to Victor): … I know. :-)
Victor (to Yukiko): Ruddy 'ell, you're gorgeous when you smile, you know that? ... Oh! Right! Parents. I'll, uh... I'll be right back.
Yukiko (to Victor): I'll see you shortly, watashi no ai.
A few minutes later, in Vincent & Poppy's quarters:
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): Mum? Dad?
Poppy (to Victor): Huh? … Oh, Victor honey, I'm sorry I must have fallen asleep reading to Lucas.
Vincent (to Victor): What's up, kiddo?
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): Here. I got this file from Maladori. It's everything she had on Lucas's abduction.
Poppy (to Victor): … Honey, what did you do?
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): Well, way I figured it, the only one who knew about the bunker who wasn't here was Amunet. So, Yuki and I went and found 'er. She's working for Maladori. Said that Hiiri was behind the abduction, and that she'd given him to the Professor to raise, but Maladori didn't want no part of it. She was trying to change things. She says she killed Hiiri, and gave us this file when we met with her.
Poppy (to Victor & Vincent): We know, honey… Well, we suspected. The twins contacted us. One of Tesla's devices pinpointed some strange fluctuations in the Chronoton levels all related to the changes in you & Zoe. And, there were 2 others, he couldn't identify from about 2 years in the future. Which correlates with Zoe's visions. Let me see if I can make sense of Maladori's papers while your father reprimands you.
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): Oh. I suppose the other two were Amunet and her arrogant friend. She said they were from our future...
Vincent (to Victor): I cannot believe you and Yuki met up with Maladori of all people! She would LOVE...
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): She would have dissected me. Dad, I know. BELIEVE ME, I know exactly what she would have liked to do to me.
Poppy (to Victor & Vincent): Hush the both of you… Victor honey, tell me about this friend of Amunet's?
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): We only met him the once. He wasn't at the meeting with Maladori. I didn't get his name, but he knew us. He said he'd heard about Yuki before, and... Well, I couldn't be sure without actually makin' contact with with him, but I knew him from somewhere. Can't always remember names & faces, but I know energy signatures.
Poppy (to Victor): Could you tell if he was a skipper?
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): No. I don't think so. There wasn't enough static around him.
Vincent (to Victor): I can't believe you and Yuki went off on your own to meet Maladori of all people!
Poppy (to Victor & Vincent): Hmmm, so they had to have a skipper that could travel through time or a device… Here, hold your brother for a moment. I need to look something up in Emma's journals. Lover, you're doing a very good job.
Victor (to Poppy): Got 'im. Heh. Hullo, little Lucas lump... Oh! (to Vincent) We weren't alone, Dad. Nate went with us, and Wilkes was on the roof acting as a sniper.
Vincent (to Victor): Ah. Well... Yes. Good.
Poppy (to Victor & Vincent): Heehee… Your father is now speechless, honey. He would have bumbled into the meeting alone. ;-P Does he need to be changed? I swear I just changed him before I fell asleep.
Victor (to Poppy): Nah. He's alright, I think. Heh. He's such a bitty thing... (to Poppy & Vincent) I'm sorry we went to see Maladori without telling you guys. We thought you had enough to worry about, and none of us are about to let summit happen to Lucas if we can help it.
Poppy (to Victor): We know, honey, but we love you & want you to be safe, as well. Now, go on. I know you want to get back... You've been looking at the clock on the wall incessantly.
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent): Heh heh. Yeah. Sorry. Yuki is waiting on me.
Vincent (to Poppy & Victor): Hee hee.
Poppy (to Vincent): Lover? Would you ask Fiona to keep an eye on Victor's room? I want to know where he goes if he leaves the bunker. I get the feeling he knows something he's not telling us.
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. I got that impression as well. Of course. I'm sure Fiona will be thrilled for a chance to be nosey. Poor lad is out of practice dealing with us, isn't he? ;-)
Poppy (to Vincent): Heehee. It certainly seems so, lover, lucky for us.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hmmm... We have to take whatever advantages we can, don't we?
Poppy (to Vincent): Speaking of advantages, lover…
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh! Do go on...
A short time later, in Victor & Yukiko's quarters:
Yukiko (to Victor): Is that you, watashi no ai? The bath is ready.
Victor (to Yukiko): In a minute... C'mere.
Yukiko (to Victor): … I always have a minute for you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Thank you... I'm... I'm afraid I might know who that suit-wearing asshole who worked for Maladori is.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh? Who is it?
Victor (to Yukiko): ...Um, it's just that it's not very nice to think about, and that is VERY distracting...
Yukiko (to Victor): I'd apologize but I was looking forward to our bath.
Victor (to Yukiko): ...You know what? Fuck what I was thinking. Let's get to that bath.
Yukiko (to Victor): You can tell me in the morning… C'mere. Let me help you with that vest.
Victor (to Yukiko): With pleasure.
