[Audio]

[sincenewyork]

[The first sound is of someone clearing his throat -- and it comes from every smartphone on the island as they all switch on.]

Mass broadcast function, okay, here goes. Good phone design, by the way, very intuitive. Especially the overrides.

[The volume scales up for a moment, until it echoes off building faces.]

If I could have everybody's attention for just a minute -

[Volume back to normal.]

Why is there a big building in the middle of town with my name on it? Usually I sign papers for those. Maybe draw up plans... the point is, I should have heard about it, and I didn't. Where am I now, Hong Kong? This looks like Lantau Island. Lantau Island? Everybody from Lantau Island, hands in the air.

Okay, now put your hands down and let me know where I am. I can't see you, I'm broadcasting.

Comments

[sincenewyork]

You mean Sulky?

We've met.

[hammerhappy]

He makes no effort to hide his emotions.

[sincenewyork]

Or, he's trying to play us.

[hammerhappy]

Aye, for you, maybe, but family is a sensitive matter.

[sincenewyork]

Sensitive. Well, as long as aliens aren't attacking, my second priority is always going to be sparing everyone's feelings. Won't mention it again.

[hammerhappy]

Sensitive for him.

[sincenewyork]

His feelings especially.

[hammerhappy]

Do not worry about mine.