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“Well? What are you yawning at me?” SSA Xiaobo asked. “Do you have any news?”
Officer Radhikropunanga was uncomfortable. “I know you’re having a hard time… given the situation… But I have to say that Commissioner Roz has never done this before.”
Xiaobo’s folded hands were slowly clenched to fists. His inability to get a grip on the situation became an increasing annoyance. And apparently not just for him. He calmed himself down. “I’m sorry, Rad,” he said sincerely apologetically. None of us asked for this, did we?
Radhikropunanga gave a short nod as a thank you. “Unfortunately, I have more bad news, sir. I couldn’t get a hold of Agent Joel. Only Sullender.”
“Oh?” Xiaobo said. “So? Did he have any useful information?”
“Joel is dead, sir,” Radhikropunanga said, emotionally.
Strange
