At Bleak House; secret location:
Yukiko (to Victor): Victor!?! What the hell are you doing here? … For that matter, how did you get here?
Victor (to Yukiko): Shhh! Back here... So, don't think I'm a moron when I ask, but aside from me being here, you're alright, then?
Yukiko (to Victor): Yes… Didn't you get my message?
Victor (to Yukiko): I did, but I don't think I translated it quite right, and then Luc was all shaken up over Liesel being at the casino... Cor... I feel like a ruddy idiot now.
Yukiko (to Victor): Shhhh… Come with me.
Victor (to Yukiko): Right behind you, boss. ...I'm sorry I couldn't read your letter.
Yukiko (to Victor): I guess you don't know how to read Nipponese, huh? This way… Our room is the one at the end of the hallway.
Victor (to Yukiko): I do! I mean... I think I do. I remember being able to. I just... I couldn't. I used to be a bit more bookish before, huh?
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. Just a bit… Come inside. Quickly. Mister Park is currently in a closed session of the Board… I wasn't allowed inside. I was trying to find out who wants to kill him. I mean, besides the ones we already know about.
Victor (to Yukiko): Bloody hell! It's as serious as all that, is it?
Yukiko (to Victor): Yes. It's been a bit of a nightmare.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh... Oh! Heh heh. That's what you meant in your letter. I thought something was wrong. Sorry I got it wrong. Of course, I'm not sorry to see you... I missed you.
Yukiko (to Victor): I missed you too, watashi no ai.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. Then before I go, let me give you something to miss...
Yukiko (to Victor): … You are going to get me in so much trouble, Victor…
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. I'd apologize, but you don't seem all that upset. :-p
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm not dead, yet.
Victor (to Yukiko): And you'd better not be any time soon. What would I do without you? You know I can't be trusted to my own devices.
Yukiko (to Victor): … Who needs devices? C'mere you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. Not you. Clearly...
Several hours later, at Maladori's secret laboratory; somewhere in Britannia:
Charles: <cough> Puah! ...What on earth was in that tea?
Joseph (to Charles): Charlie, is that you? Where the hell are we?
Charles (to Joseph): Mr. Joseph? I, um, I'm afraid I don't know. I-- I was at the inn. Wasn't I?
Joseph (to Charles): Yeah… The last thing I remember was helping you unload a cart & some girl gave us tea… Shit. This is not good.
Charles (to Joseph): Yes. That was... What's her name? Doreen! Why on earth would she drug us? ...Um... Do you think you can get home, sir?
Joseph (to Charles): Yeah… Maybe? If I could figure out where the hell we are… Shit. Seph is going to read me the riot act when I get home.
Charles (to Joseph): Oh dear... Um, I seem to be shackled to the wall. If you could escape, and, perhaps, tell someone where to find me? ... Um, provided we can work that out, of course.
Joseph (to Charles): Well, I should be able to skip you with me... I think. Nate was showing me some stuff. Who was that Doreen chick?
Charles (to Joseph): She's new. She works in the front of the house... Or perhaps that was a cover. Do you think you can get us both out of here? I... I understand if you can't. I'm sure I'll be fine until you get help.
Joseph (to Charles): I think so. Unless there's an inhibitor on this room. Shit... How does Nate check for that? Oh, right! ... Looks all clear. This might sting a little... Well, shit. I can't get you out of those things... I'll be back... I hope.
Charles (to Joseph): ... Shhh. Wait a moment. Do you hear voices?
Joseph (to Charles): Yeah... Who is that?
Charles (to Joseph): Go! Quickly, Mr. Joseph... right now! Um, just try to hurry?
Joseph (to Charles): I'll be back!
Charles (to Joseph): Thank you...
Professor Maladori (to Charles): ...Where is the other one?
Charles: Oh dear... I'm afraid I'm in trouble. (to Professor Maladori) I, um, I don't know what you mean, ma'am. I was alone when I regained consciousness.
Professor Maladori (to Charles): ...I'm quite sure. No matter. You'll do. (to Carver) …. Leave him be, Mr. Carver. I have plans for him.
Carver (to Professor Maladori: ... (to Charles) <hiss>
Professor Maladori (to Charles): Are you ready for the procedure? I was joking, of course. It doesn't matter. I was only asking to be polite. (to henchmen) Take him.
Charles (to Professor Maladori): Wait! WAIT! Before you do that... Um, you may not want to do anything that might harm me, ma'am.
Professor Maladori (to Charles): Oh? Enlighten me. Why is that?
Charles (to Professor Maladori): I'm, um, I'm Achilles Smith's boy... From what I understand, he's been looking for me. I'm sure... I'm sure he'd be most grateful if you were to turn me over to him, ma'am.
Professor Maladori (to Charles): Really? From the way my employees flinched, I assume he's someone important. Perhaps you are right, child.
Carver (to Charles & Professor Maladori): <hiss>
Professor Maladori (to Carver): Patience, Mr. Carver. It's worth a bit of investigation. Besides, unlike his friend, we can assure he's in no shape to escape. (to henchmen) Grab it, and bring it to the laboratory. (to Charles) Don't worry, child. I'm sure you won't be damaged. Permanently.
