-Lucien-
“Run it again,” I murmured, my eyes never leaving the screen as the security footage played across the wall monitor for the third time.
The entire footage was grainy, but I was certain I’d be able to get a clue about whom the messenger from last night was.
“Slow it down,” I said.
The moment froze frame by frame as the hooded figure entered the lot.
“Zoom there,” I added, pointing at the corner of the screen.
The technician leaned forward typing quickly. “Enhancing.”
The image sharpened slightly, but it still wasn’t enough, so I asked him to zoom in a little closer.
At that moment, he leaned closer to the monitor, squinting.
“… Sir,” he slowly said. “That’s you. You were attacked. Are you alright?”
My eyes didn’t leave the screen. “I’m fine.”
The man nodded, suddenly u
