"Bad news about your request. The one I had lined up can't be moved until tomorrow at the earliest. The guy who was supposed to handle the transport had a 'family emergency' and finding another driver willing to work off-books on short notice is... challenging when I'm not allowed to apply my usual persuasive methods."
Claire sent a voice message while I was still at the warehouse and her tone carried some frustration for once that wasn't about Luca. I think. Since I gave her an order not to use excessive blackmail just to get things done for me.
I bit back my immediate disappointment. The delay meant I couldn't load it with supplies and rush out to the caves today as planned.
> Yes, it would have been nice to let you run to your heart's content again. It's been a little stifling for me as well. <
