Post by Bernard on May 18, 2017 13:30:53 GMT -5
Carlyle nodded his head seemingly in agreement.
"Alright, for now, yes, you're on the case. But don't screw this up……”
She thought she won. She was about to reveal the recording device she had concealed but with each passing word she was becoming less and less confident about the victory. Did he know all along?
…I should probably assign you a partner to babysit you to make sure you behave without doing something reckless. I'd do it myself, but I have other matters to attend to."
He was painting her into a corner while distancing himself from any possible fallout.
Carlyle stood up from sitting on the corner of the desk and glared disapprovingly down at her. "Just to make sure you follow the rules, doll face... no firearms or weapons while on the case. “ He dictated.
”But,but……?” She began in protest but to no avail. ” Other than that, you are free to follow the case and solve it anyway you want. Find the glowing man, alert the OPD squad of his location, and bring him in. Are we clear?" Carlyle said while his smirk grew.
It was an impossible task. It was abundantly apparent that Carlyle was set up to receive any accolades while she assumed ALL the risk. It was a lose, lose situation.
How was she to confront a deadly Consumer with nothing but a notepad and a pen?
Still……….
”No partner.” Keiko replied bluntly. ” I’ll play your game sir. No need to force anyone to put their life on the line with somebody that couldn’t possibly have their back when thing go sideways? Nobody needs that kind of liability.”
”If that will be all? I’m eager to get an early start. I’ve have that file you asked for on your desk first thing tomorrow.”She said begrudgingly.