It was much worse. He had been expecting maybe some problem with W’Kabi, or maybe even M’Baku, but what T’Challa was told instead…<br/><br/>“Is everyone alright?” The king asked, worry filling his tone. “Because I will return if --” He was cut off by the Dora as she quickly explained what had happened before his mother filled his frame of view.<br/><br/>“Mother, what is happening? Why did Hunter suddenly return now?” T’Challa asked, keeping an eye on his surroundings. The last thing he needed right now was to be overheard by either the workers who may begin to spread rumours or try to find information on their own, or for Shuri to catch notice of what was going on. T’Challa knew it wouldn’t be long before his sister discovered that something was up, but if he could keep it from her for just a little while longer it would be better. She had enough to worry about with this center.<br/><br/>The fact that Hunter had somewhat of an idea of where he was did nothing to settle T’Challa’s nerves. Sure California was a populated area, but if he began asking around about anything Wakandan, he was sure to sniff them out. They were in a more redown area of the city, not somewhere one would expect royalty from another country to be, so maybe Hunter would be hesitant to investigate if he did discover their location, giving them enough time to move. T’Challa didn’t like this game, but if it must be played, so be it.