"Penny, is it okay if I call you Penny?", the man was wearing an expensive suit, had perfect hair, and was really handsome, he smiled."I'm Tim. Look, it would be helpful if you let us know where you got the psy-inhibitors. Nobody's in trouble, but you know they don't work in the long run and taking them only prevents young vulnerable guides from the help they need. We can offer a lot help to them, the drugs really don't."
"You know, it seems like I've gotten them from a bunch of different places. I never really got names or anything."
"Anybody else you know take them? Maybe they can help us find out who is dispensing prescription medication on the street? You know, these are not as safe as people think. It's important to see a doctor before you they're prescribed."
"No, I don't know anyone else who takes them.", Penny was no rat, and she didn't appreciate the charm being tossed her way in an attempt to get her to spill the beans.
"Well, that's good, Penny, but if you can think of anyone else who could help us, that could really protect a lot of people from being taking advantage of.", he smiled sympathetically, but his eyes were sharp, taking in her features. The man in the black military uniform next to him didn't look sympathetic at all.
"Your apartment has been searched, Guide Cooper. If there is any information to be found amongst your belongings, in your phone or on your computer that leads to illegal trading of psy-inhibitors it could damage your future prospects."
"That's good to know.", Penny said, drily.
"This is not a joking matter, Guide Cooper.", to his credit, he certainly didn't look amused.
She shrugged, and schooled her face into what she was sure came off as a very sarcastic interpretation of innocent.
"Uh...okay, Penny?", Tim interrupted, still looking so friendly and approachable,"So,
all of your things are here at the Center. After the SGC team is done with it, it will be returned to you. You can decide what you want to keep or get rid of, and we can help with that. If you'd prefer to store some things, we can offer you a storage space. Really, Penny, I assure you, the happiness and well-being of our Guides and Sentinels is highest priority here."
"Yeah, thanks.", Penny replied, thinking about her things being pawed through by a bunch of strangers.
Tim gave a half smile, half grimace in faux sympathy.
