At this point, I didn't even notice that I dozed off for a few minutes until I was jolted awake by the ship's horn, telling its intent to leave the port. We did say our goodbyes to the group we'd be leaving behind but I still walked out and saw them waving us goodbye before sailing off.
It was still a few hours past noon so we'd probably reach home right after they had dinner so I tried to make use of our traveling time to radio in a few people.
Obviously, the first person I tried to contact was the old man, Oscar, and he picked up on the first ring:
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*bzzt*
[KID! I heard you're finally getting back! I have some news for ya!]
*bzzt*
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*bzzt*
"Subic Bay?"
*bzzt*
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*bzzt*
[Aww~ man! Johnny told you, huh?! It was supposed to be a surprise!]
*bzzt*
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*bzzt*
"So what's the plan for going there—"
*bzzt*
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*bzzt*