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Greetings. Leave your voice message and I will respond when I am able.

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Yes. You have lost a piece of artwork?

[somethinghidden]

Yes— [ While it's true that he's lost a painting, he also isn't looking for that one. His wires cross for a moment. ] Umm, no. Actually. No, the one I'm looking for didn't get lost, really... It's been hidden.

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It was stolen?

[somethinghidden]

Yes. See, someone tried to destroy it, and now it's been stolen away and hidden. So I want to find the painting again and place it somewhere really safe. So... would you help me find it?

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Yes.

[somethinghidden]

Thanks. So, let me know if you find a, uh...

[ What would that fucking painting look like..? It should look as described in Wilde's book, only it has to have taken on more blemishes since then. One-hundred-fifty years worth of sins should be on it, so Simon takes his best guess. ]

It's a portrait. It once portrayed a remarkably beautiful young man, but he now looks especially ugly and debauched and quite difficult to recognize. It's an eclectic piece, to say the least.

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With what substances was it painted?

[somethinghidden]

Oil paints.

[quantifies]

[Well, that narrows it down...slightly.]

I will track your painting.

[somethinghidden]

Oh, thanks so very much!

[ He tries not to sound so incredibly relieved and is probably fairly successful. ]

Will I have to give you even more information? And how long do you suppose it might take?

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I would normally be able to track it immediately, but my unfamiliarity with this planet may cause a delay. But do not doubt that it will be tracked.

[somethinghidden]

All right, then. [ This actually is pretty exciting. ] I'll be able to wait, I'm certain.

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I will speak with you soon.