Intrigue Reports

Klaus rubbed his eyes, trying to shake off the drowsiness that still enveloped him. He looked at his cell phone once more, confirming that it was indeed Charles Richards who was calling. With a mixture of curiosity and surprise, Klaus answered the call.

"Hello, Charles? It's Klaus," he said, still a little hoarse from sleep.

"Klaus, it's good to hear your voice," replied Charles on the other end of the line. "How are things on your end? How's work with Hollie Rees?"

Klaus sat up in bed, now fully awake. Hollie Rees had been supporting him these last few days and was helping to monitor him while he played Rise Online.

"Things with Hollie are fine," Klaus replied, thinking about how much easier the last few days of work had been and how much trust had developed between them in a short time. "We're dealing with a delicate mission in Niflheim right now, but on the whole, everything is flowing."