Chapter 2: The Feds
Tifa came in the next morning with a big cup of coffee in one hand, and some reports she finished at 3am in the other. The department was really busy, not with people being arrested, but with officers cleaning up stuff. And to her amazement, Tifa saw Cloud in a suit.
She walked in his office and almost laughed, he had on a yellow dress shirt.
Tifa] What's going on? Circus in town again sir?
Cloud] Very funny Lieutenant, and no, in fact two agents from the FBI are on their way. And I want to make a good first impression.
Tifa mumbled something that sounded like 'Butt-kisser'. Cloud dismissed it and continued.
The Feds think that this case may be a possible SK.
Tifa] SK… I am not familiar with that term, sir.
Cloud] SK, Serial Killer.
Tifa] Oh man, they seriously think that this one murder will lead to more?
Cloud] I see you haven't read the news.
He hands her a paper: Top story, woman found with massive slash wounds all over body.
Tifa] For Christ sake, another one?
Cloud] Yes, and in the same manner. Aeris got a hold of the body, and this woman was killed a bit faster. But in a more groosome way.
Tifa] Ugh, do I want to know?
Cloud] I doubt it…
Tifa] Might as well tell me anyway.
Cloud] After being slowly cut, the killer removed the woman's heart, very carefully so that it was still pumping blood. When the woman saw her own heart, she dropped dead.
Tifa] Holy shit, he scared her to death?
Cloud] Yes, now still think he isn't wacko?
Tifa] Ok, I'll give you that one, this guy is insane, but I think I could solve this one on my own.
Cloud] Sorry, but I think it would be best to have some help.
Tifa] So who is coming?
Cloud] Chief Director of an FBI department stationed in Portland, Oregon, and his best Agent.
Tifa] And let me guess, I'm working with the Agent?
Cloud] Ding, what do we have for her Bob? Hehe.
Tifa] Cute…
Outside a black 2002 pursuit corvette pulled into the lot. Two FBI agents stepped out. Their uniforms identical except for one gold star on the Directors pocket. They wore long coats and black sunglasses with a white shirt and black tie. Their pants were freshly pressed and black. Side arms hidden away from prying eyes of course.
They entered and glanced around.
Agent] Bet you 20 bucks this place never looks like this on a normal basis.
The director smiled and the entered the office. Cloud stood and shook their hands.
Director] I am Director Cid Highwind, and this is Special Agent Vincent Valentine.
Cloud] I am very pleased to meet you both. I am-
Vincent interrupted.
Vincent] Cloud Strife, chief of the Boston PD, born January 4th to Alexander and Bethany Strife. No siblings, you got your law degree at Yale, which you had a scholarship for, for playing the bongo drums. Hehehe, very… well… impressive isn't quite the word I'm looking for, I think the word I AM looking for is… humorous.
Cloud looked quite confused. He had no idea the agency had such an elaborate description of his life. And the bongo drums was always a big secret, and embarrassment.
Tifa on the other hand, found herself staring at Agent Valentine. He had a way of holding himself, not like Cid. Cid was quite a bit older and held himself like a gorilla would. Vincent was proud, strong, and a lot more handsome that an agent should be.
Cloud] And this is Lt. Tifa Lockhart, my best… officer.
They turns to face her, then Vincent laid on a small yet charming smile. They shook hands, his skin was smooth yet tough as a mans skin should be.
Tifa] Hi, its pleasure to meet you both.
They sat with Tifa and faced Cloud.
Cloud] Alright, you can go ahead hehe.
Cid] Well, as we all know there are two bodies horribly murdered. And no finger prints, in fact we aren't even sure of the sex of the killer. We wish to send Agent Valentine and Lt. Lockhart to try and solve this crime… perhaps even capture the killer. Or at least gather some evidence to quench the publics thirst.
Cloud] I see, well for one thing we don't work cheap. And for the other, I don't think putting Miss Lockhart into danger is such a good idea.
Tifa] Hey, I can take care of myself blonde!
Cid] Hehe, I think the lady can speak for herself Chief.
They stand.
Cid] Miss Lockhart will meet Agent Valentine here tomorrow at 0830. Good day.
They nod to Cloud, then Tifa. Then they turn and leave.
Cloud] 0830 that's…
Tifa] 8:30am, duh.
Cloud] Oh…yes… right. Well that's all Lieutenant. And please could you dress a little more… respectable?
He turns around in his seat.
Tifa] Yes sir.
Shy flipped him off then left the office.
The next day bright an early the same car pulled up, only Vincent alone left the vehicle. He went into the large stone building and looked around.
Tifa] Hey, over here blackie!
Vincent walked over to her desk and sat down.
Vincent] Hello, its nice seeing you again.
Tifa] You too… do you always wear the same suit?
Vincent] Nah, we have dark blues and browns. But black always suites me. So shall we get started?
Tifa] Yeah, Doctor Gainsborough says that the murders were done with the same weapon. But she says it isn't any normal knife you can buy on the market, so I say he had it made somehow.
Vincent] Was it made locally?
Tifa] Well, I think so, and she thinks so. So I think we should go check out the smiths in town, what do you say?
Vincent] Sounds good to me, then if this doesn't work we can try an idea I have.
Tifa] Alright.
Vincent] But one quick thing.
Tifa] Yeah?
Vincent] Let me do the talking…