>>5382072“I see! I can tell your comradery has turned a bit sour.” Judge Middleton crosses his arms and bobs his head. “Who is the young gentleman standing next to you, Captain?”
“Hi, there!” You casually handwave them both.
“O-Oh! This bright student’s name is Phil Noon! He was assigned to work under my tutelage for an extensive period of time, to learn more about the wonderful branch of law enforcement we’re part of! It’s for a School Program I volunteered in! He dreams of being a policeman!” Vanessa comes up with one heck of an excuse. You know it’s better than ‘he’s around’, but…
“Yeah, that.” You sound reassuring…
“You’re quite lucky, young man. There’s so much to learn about Captain van Zullekom. One of the best I’ve ever seen in my long years working for the government.” Judge Middleton praises Vanessa as absolutely nobody has ever done before in your presence. “Legendary among the force. A true patriot and a symbol of justice.”
“<span class="mu-i">…You sure?</span>” You ask without any hint of irony. It makes Dale Wright laugh.
“Yes, absolutely. I’m sure the Captain isn’t keen on sharing such details, she’s humble like that.” Judge Middleton smiles. And he doesn’t seem to be lying but…
<span class="mu-s">What do you do?</span>
>Ask for details! Did Vanessa really do something formidable? Or is it all a giant misunderstanding?>Ask why Dale Wright is here. You don’t think a Judge needs a bodyguard, does he? Maybe there’s something more.>Ask who the Prosecutor is going to be. You think he’s the missing piece here.>Ask about Dale and Vanessa’s relationship. Do they hate each other?>Write In.