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"Brooklyn I am alone on this whether you like it or not. Call it a personal endeavor or whatever you like, but it's something I have to do alone. All I'm asking you to do is help by telling everyone else that I will return with all the answers to all their questions."
"But when will you be back? Where are you running off to in the first place?" the red gargoyle almost pleaded in a demanding tone.
Pyper gazed into his deep brown eyes, looking for at least some understanding in her favor. "I'm going to find my beginnings," she said with a warm smile, and then she stepped back. "And I'll be back before you know it my friend."
Mr. Xanatos, I shall be away on personal business...
"You need me to track her down for you, since you obviously can't do that for yourselves. Hmm," he taunted, smiling slyly. "An interesting offer ladies, and I think we just might be able to come to an agreement…."