VOICE MAIL

[inspirethefire]

"This is Hajime Tanaka. I'm sorry to have missed you. Leave a message. Call for me if necessary!"

((Voice mail or texts. His phone is deliberately cheap and low-tech; he doesn't do e-mail, and generally prefers face-to-face whenever possible.))

Comments

[inspirethefire]

[Between the memory Hajime saw, and Zero's uncharacteristically abrasive attitude towards Eggman, Hajime could figure out plenty well how Zero knew of such things.]

Good. That'll make a big difference. The production line can't be too far from the exit, so... [He fell silent, as he thought it over. In some small part, he'd been hoping for an even clearer memory from Zero to help things out, but he was plenty satisfied with that much.]

[Finally, he nodded, chewing on his lip.] Naturally, we'll want to keep this as small as possible, but... I think we may need more help, if we can find it.

[awakeningwill]

[Zero nodded in agreement.] The smaller the unit, the easier it'll be to infiltrate the base.

I have a friend with experience fighting Eggman. He's certain to lend a hand, if I asked.

[Even if Knuckles didn't strike Zero as the stealthy type, he had raw strength and speed that dwarfed the reploid's specs completely, and a history of foiling Eggman's plans. It'd make him an invaluable team member.

Another pair of eyes to look out for Hajime's well-being in an enemy stronghold was good too. Though there was the risk that Knuckles' love of fighting would get to his head a little. He was no soldier - but he might make a good distraction for the bulk of Eggman's forces.]

He has some personal history with the doctor, so he might know others with a bone to pick with Eggman.