“We had some questions concerning this case, if you don’t mind.”
“Yes, specifically the purpose for its continuation.”
Feign ignorance… expecting cooperation, I know that man: Arthur Dodger, the wolf, yes, tied to her… not yet… she’s changing… know about him…
“I don’t understand the question.”
“The Code is specific on cases like these, Captain Vincent, it does not appear that you are following protocol in this instance. Reports 3.4 and 6.2 indicate branding is necessary, yet our office has not received advert from you.”
“No, you haven’t.”
“Could you explain why?”
No need… she’s a contact… get to him through her… a few hours in the Room… the commander is a specialist… introduce her and get it out of her…
“My work isn’t finished.”
“Yes, Elisa is an Untouchable, is that not correct? We were uncertain why the investigation began in the first place.”
“Elisa Greene has a muddy citizenship, her father was Bartalas Greene, but her mother was of questionable social standing. The Green family quietly adopted her to avoid scandal and she’s lived with them ever since, as a Greene. However, we began to investigate her based upon the criteria without prejudice.”
“That was over a year ago, Captain Vincent and your reports show she is a perfect candidate for additional marketing.”
…never see the facility… to a base… plenty of time to question her… he’s counting on cooperation, ignorance… protocol…
“Yes, but she’s still connected to the Untouchables, I don’t believe the normal evidence is sufficient to warrant a launch. However, I do believe, with time, I’ll be able to acquire sufficient evidence to present a case to the Social Court.”
“You mention in Report 16.7 that you have actually had contact with your query, is this not cause for reassignment?”
Minimize… deter… he’s contemplating loyalty… seen pictures… possibly videos… believes she’s gotten to me… nothing, it’s nothing…
“Yes, it’s an unfortunate situation. I’d personally gone to her brother’s wedding to continue surveillance and was maneuvered by custom to dance with her. After which, she confronted me off-duty at a café.”
“But you have not been reassigned.”
“I realize that it’s a strange maneuver on my part, but I believe, and my team believes, that we can actually turn it to our advantage.”
“How so?”
“It gives us additional opportunities to gather information and to gauge her psychological well-being. Already, after only two meetings, I’ve acquired additional information that will be of later use.”
Unsatisfied… no cause for jurisdictional dispute though, he’s turning to the wolf… symbolize their involvement… beyond our means… nonfeasance…
“There are four mentions in your reports, Report 9.15, Report 13.11, Report 22.5, and Report 37.16, of a male you know only as ‘the Wolf’. You indicate that the subject has a relationship with this ‘Wolf’ and that it is of questionable standing.”
“Yes, the subject has a sexual relationship with this man that appears, although we lack sufficient evidence to be sure, that the relationship does not meet the appropriate guidelines.”
“When you say of a sexual nature, do you mean they are romantically involved, and if so, should that not be cause to place your investigation on a pending status, until you discover the intent of the relationship?”
Purposefully innocent question… he knows the regulations… a trial… his colleague observing body language, voice, and facial movements…
“Normally, yes. However, we have indications that the intent of the relationship doesn’t meet the criteria for an appropriate match. Neither Ms. Greene nor ‘the Wolf’ have shown deliberate movement towards marriage or a mutually beneficial union.”
“Are you aware of the length of their relationship?”
“Yes, it appears to be several years old.”
“When you say that neither Ms. Green nor this ‘Wolf’ person appear to intend to marry, how did you ascertain this information?”
“The relationship, first of all, is extremely volatile, they don’t publicly admit to its existence, nor do they date on a regular basis. Rather, ‘the Wolf’ appears without notice and has sexual intercourse with Ms. Greene and disappears again for quite some time.”
“Can you be more specific concerning the spontaneity of ‘the Wolf’s’ appearance?”
“I don’t wish to offend, but ‘the Wolf’ actually purposely catches Ms. Greene off guard and does certain sexual acts that wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss in mixed company.”
“In other words, the two are engaged in deviant sexual behavior. Do you have evidence that they have broken the Social Code concerning their sexual relationship?”
Ah, led to it finally… wants rebranding… resolutely not thinking that… admission means their jurisdiction… very crafty… he’s led the conversation very well… continue to answer…
“Nothing admissible in court, sir. I have only bits and pieces that lead me to believe that it’s of a questionable nature. I’ve never actually seen the acts in progress.”
“How is that so? I read from your reports that you have Ms. Greene on twenty-four hour surveillance.”
…side-step, back one… he’s beginning to fray, nothing from his partner… he’s waiting for me to signal… calm, collected responses… no reason to worry… she’s safe… give them something… Dodger…
“Yes, but due to holes in our network, he seems to be able to appear and disappear before we can catch them on camera. This is accomplished by an extremely distasteful behavior by both parties to have their rendezvous outdoors and in public places, or at random times when we are not capable of monitoring Ms. Greene.”
“Do you believe this is intentional, that this ‘Wolf’ is aware of your presence?”
Yes… he sees ‘no’, slight confusion by the furrow… not thought of that… lowly Section 6 agent… he’s grappling onto loose connections… anything will work… she’s safe… no reason to worry…
“Nothing has given us indication of that, sir. It appears to be only coincidence.”
“And you have not been able to ascertain the actual name of this ‘Wolf’ yet?”
“No.”
“Are you aware of the Section 9 investigation of certain random acts of anti-social behavior perpetrated by a group known as The Players?”
Yes… he sees contemplation, reads it as egotism… no idea… probably read about it just like everybody else… heard some news about it… no connection… she’s borderline anti-social… no worries…
“I’m aware of the acts, sir, but I don’t know of your investigation.”
“It seems that there is a member of this organization who also calls himself ‘the Wolf’ and although I cannot tell you too much about the specifics of our investigation, this man is considered to be rather high-up.”
Interesting… hmmmmm… contemplation of what was said… waiting for response… itch chin… it just occurs to me…
“Do you believe Ms. Greene’s wolf is the same man?”
“Do you?”
“I wouldn’t have any idea, Commander, I don’t know enough about the subject.”
“Nothing has presented itself to indicate to you that Ms. Greene may be involved with any kind of organization or have any friends that are involved with fringe politics or may be reading certain material that might shed light onto her political affiliations?”
Silly move… he’s providing connection, patriotism… duty… relying on abstractions… she’s tangible, eatable… he’s aware…
“No.”
“Are you a big reader Captain Vincent?”