Together again...

Robert and I met and I finally told him everything. It felt so good not to be holding anything back from him. I wish I could properly describe his face when I told him everything. I think he was amazed that the woman he constantly protected and sheltered was the same woman sitting in front of him. But of course he wasn't able to resist gloating. After all I accomplished, he just sat there with that big smile: "I still needed him." At one point, I wished I had another lamp handy.

I am overjoyed that I called him. During all those years I thought Robert was dead, I often wondered what he would think of my work. I yearned to be able to bounce ideas off him and pick his brain. And to not be able to let him on the truth when I saw him last year nearly killed me. Now, I have him back and we are going to tackle this together, as equals. Of course, for us, teamwork never did just apply to work. I am definitely looking forward to that part of the adventure.

Making the call...

Well, Zurich, for the most part, was a bust. The old bat had flown the
cave and she took the ... other half of what I want with her. I must be
making her nervous if she’s “running” from me! I did come across a bit
of useful information, nothing earth shattering, but it filled in a
couple of gaps. My experience in this “field” is not what I would like
for it to be, but I know someone who is an expert. As much as it pains
me, I think I must make a phone call.

Good lord, I just know I’ll never live this one down!

No Delicate Flower

Robert once said I was a unique woman because I was one of the few women in captivity that could understand a man like him. Well, I don't. Not
anymore. I didn't want to hurt him, I swear, but he just doesn't listen.
Of course, when I think back, he never really did. But times have
changed and so have I. I am no longer a fragile flower (not that I ever
really was), but I have grown in so many ways, I'm not the woman he left
behind. As the song said, "I am woman, hear me roar." And watch out for
my left hook, cause it's a killa baby!

I was quite disappointed to only "acquire" half of what I need, but it's
a start. I did get a bit of useful information out of the clod that
Robert hit with the lamp, after I rousted him, of course. Unfortunately,
no one in this "game" is ever told all the details, it's like putting
together a puzzle, luckily I'm quite good at them. I finally pieced all
the players together, that's a start, but now I'm more worried than
ever. She won't stop at anything to get what she wants, so I will have
to be extra careful. Anyway, I'm off again - have a craving for a
Luxemburgerli.

Robert, if you're reading this - stay away! As soon as I have the other
half of what I'm looking for, I'll tell you everything. I promise.