The North PacificBoard

Syminion Phyniskos had once more made that same journey that he had made a little less than a month ago. He was now inside the booth where he been many times before.

He shifted slightly on the stool and with a gentle motion, pressed a button on the black recorded. He leaned forward, speaking calmly into it.

"18th of Oredekon, 21:30. Agent Phyniskos reporting. Aminos fountain, pigeon being fed." Here, he paused slightly before continuing. "Increasing progress made although some major setbacks. That said, the fish appear to still be blind."

"18th of Oredekon, 21:30. Agent Neminis replying. Phars Green has a patch of daisies." The familiar voice came filtering through the booth. "It does indeed appear that the fish are blind. What are the setbacks?"

"Goldfish, Tuna, Salmon, Cod and Seabass have evaded the net. Their statuses remain at Zero and we are getting in position to cast again. Marlin, Trout and Barracuda have not evaded the net. Their Statuses are all One and we can reel them in when we want."

"What of Haddock, Turbot, Red Snapper?" came the reply. "The Boasting Fisherman had been very useful, and we are continuing as plan. Nothing else to report."

"Understood." Syminion said. "Haddock, Turbot, Red Snapper are still at Status Zero, but they are being looked for. May the Mermaid Rise."

He switched off the recorded, face grim. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door.