Chapter Fifty-Three
“I’ve researched that federal pensions for law enforcement personnel can be lucrative... and earned in as little as 25 years, Ms. Rankin. You’ve put in a few years. Earning full pension... is that your goal?” the raspy, genderless voice of the Director inquires.
“I have fifteen years in... need ten more... and yes it makes sense to stick it out.”
Obligatory introduction and greetings fulfilled, Kelly Devers and Linda Rankin sit in the office of the Nusquam Director. The words are exchanged as the Director notes that newcomer Linda is distracted, gawking to her right where from ceiling cables there hangs the Director’s latest potted plant.
“Power has always intrigued... enticed. And our subjugants are always so willing to cede it. Oddly they are intrigued as well..
