To: Tracey Rivers ::: From: Dr. R. N.

[Tracey Rivers]

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Source: Barrier Gate Station C
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From: Tracey Rivers
To: Dr. Rhea Novak
Subject: Job

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Hiya.

I got the stuff you asked for. Shimanaya Algae Chips, straight from the oceans of New Tokyo. I made sure to ask four times and then double-check everything. You know, it's occurred to me that sending a foreigner to shop in Kusari, not to mention a woman, could only go so well.

Sorry it took so long. I got held up at customs in Shikoku -- apparently they had me flagged as a security risk and they searched my whole ship. They even took my guitar, amp, and mini fridge away to be scanned. At least they gave them back, but c'mon. There's way better places to hide a bomb. And then once I landed on New Tokyo, I had to navigate a metropolis -- not too different from where I grew up, mind you, but it was a slog without knowing the language. And my translator decided to break again. As I found out, these chips are only sold through one chain that has stores only in certain parts of New Tokyo, so I had to take a train and--

You know what, I'll spare you the embarrassing story. All that matters is that the package is waiting for you at Barrier Gate, cargo bay C-7. Let me know if there's any problems, I've gotta go.

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