15 AssaultFrom a distance, the white surveillance vehicle sporadically disappeared from view as the storm intensified. The snow fell heavily and the wind swirled wildly as if it were trying to steal the snow’s thunder. ‘Your partner, is he going to be all right outside in this weather?’ Travis asked from the front seat of the deliciously warm vehicle. ‘Yes, he’s fine,’ said Kellor, peering out through the one-way glass fitted in the rear doors. Beta was sitting side-saddle and she felt relatively warm in the heated over suit that she was wearing. The streetlights struggled to illuminate the ground through the heavy snow and Kellor was quietly pleased that, for the time being at least, he was not outside facing the elements. ‘He doesn’t seem to know much does he?’ said Chapel, transfix

