“Hello, my dear,” the Professor’s familiar voice flowed through the phone. “Your friend Gabriel and I had an interesting chat, in which he gave me this number. If you could call me back, I would greatly appreciate it. But since I’m doubtful you will, I’m going to speak plainly. While I was conversing with Mr. Cabral, I became aware of your very alarming bleeding episodes. “I know what’s happening to you, Holland, and I know how to save you, but you must bring me the Alchemical Heart. You can find me tonight, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Halloween Ball—and I hope you do. Please let me help before
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