Alex had planned on keeping a low profile, but now that seemed impossible. And hey, why waste a perfectly good opportunity to earn Critical Points delivered right to his doorstep?
'Eric Vaughn really is such a helpful guy.'
"It was the least I could do," Alex said smoothly, his voice having a pleasant, magnetic quality. "My friend doesn't usually come out for just anyone, but when I asked, he dropped everything. Even if he was halfway across the world, he would have rushed back overnight. Luckily, his skills are truly amazing, and he was able to cure your cancer."
[The Protagonist 'Eric Vaughan' has a Mental Breakdown. Congratulations, you have earned 999 Critical Points.]
'Heh!' Alex thought. 'Why does this feel a bit like sleeping with someone's wife while the husband is listening outside the door? Exciting!'
'Well, let him listen,' Alex mused. 'As a good little pawn, he probably shouldn't know the real story, but I'm feeling generous today. Let the pawn know the truth.'
