Just as Jarxen was about to write something on the piece of paper he got from the platform, a loud screeching noise erupted from his earpiece.
"Urk~!" He crouched down and held his breath, afraid that he would accidentally speak and cause his demise. Fortunately, the pain was bearable but it caused him to be partially deaf for a few seconds.
What's with me and earpieces? Am I really that unlucky when it comes to these damned things? He exclaimed in his mind. Since earpieces caused him nothing but misfortune, he thought that maybe they were cursed.
"Jarxen, if you can hear me, then I want you to nod three times." A static voice erupted from his earpiece. "I could tap into your radio for just a few seconds but I want you to consider something. Please write the word bike, B-I-K-E, on your piece of paper. That's one of the things your block needs ri-"
Click!
