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[standvastig]

[He doesn't know why he answers the phone this time after ignoring it for so long. Perhaps it's the sheer length of time. Perhaps it's the simple fact that he hates the silence.

Regardless, there is audible discontent in his voice as he answers.]

No. Why do you ask?

[leitstern]

We arranged to convene and confer our differences upon the hour.

[A promise of resolution for Hendrik's sake.]

She has not arrived.

[standvastig]

[Silence. Hendrik's mind churns with what to do with that information.]

On the hour is not so long ago. You have tried contacting her?

[leitstern]

By several methods, each time hearing nothing. I hardly expect her to neglect this appointment.

[So something is obviously wrong. His tone is too pressed to finish, hiding a deep frustration that makes no sense.]

[standvastig]

[There is silence again on Hendrik's side as he tries to send Jade a text message. He knows he shouldn't expect anything right away.]

I will try to contact her as well. Thank you for telling me.

[leitstern]

You are quite welcome, dear friend.

[There is silence on his side, too. It lasts a moment before he sighs on his end of the call.]

It would surely be better she is late than to find ourselves considering the alternative.

[standvastig]

If you think as much, I would prefer you not mention "the alternative" at all.

[Hendrik's voice goes flat again the moment something negative creeps into the conversation.]

[leitstern]

Fine. Call me when you realise "the alternative" is the only solution to this riddle.

[With that, he hangs up.]

[standvastig]

[Perhaps It is definitely stubbornness that leads to no follow-up call, even hours after the fact. There is nothing else to be said as he returns to the house and immediately sets about growing vegetables in the garden.]