Chapter Two
January 6, 2229, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Police Enforcement Zone 122 Station, Briefing Room
Jia drummed her fingers on the table in front of her. She sat next to Erik, unsure why Captain Ragnar had pulled the bulk of the on-duty members of the 1-2-2 into the briefing room.
A low, constant rumble, the cacophony of the combined conversations, filled the room as the detectives and uniformed officers awaited their briefing.
She looked around, thinking about how much things had changed.
Many of the detectives, such as Halil in the back, no longer spent their time undermining her. The supporters of their old captain dwindled with each passing month or had at least learned to keep their mouths shut, even if a few, such as Jared Thompson, openly harbored grudges.
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