Carin quirked an eyebrow, "and you lived to tell the tale," she said. It was a statement, not a question.<br/>She could tell just the way he moved that she wasn't as much a mystery to him as she thought. It wasn't like Whisky 13 kept a low profile. Granted, Tokyo was their biggest weak spot within 'friendly' territory. China, India and Russia, and many of their neighbors were all but actively hostile against Pacifica, whose strongest allies were the United States, the entire Commonwealth of Nations and the majority of Europe, plus Japan. The 'new underground railroad' coming out of China and Eastern Russia, ended in Tokyo, since the Japanese government cooperated with Pacifica on the treatment of what were officially called 'parahumans', as the tiny micronation had a monopoly on being able to create new 'metas' without breeding them first. Nevermind that most of them were involved with any number of unsavory organizations<br/><br/>She shifted her posture, leaning over the table at him. "Tell me about that day, please," she asked. Her tone was calm, almost serene, lacking any hint of malice or ulterior motive.