"Dear Mr. Jay Ziegler,"
Very articulate, thought Jay, Very articulate indeed.
"Ignoring my biggest fan for so long must seem downright criminal. As you well know, I have been out of the public eye for far too long, and would like to start warming them up for my return. If you dare to, you can meet me. I'll choose a public place, not too far out of the way. As you may have figured, I am here in Chicago. I felt a personal, physical appearance would only be appropriate. I trust you will not turn this over to the authorities, either out of respect for me, or out of fear of me being forced to eat you."
Jay gave a half smile at this. He found the thought of being eaten by Hannibal Lector amusing.
"But never fear Mr. Ziegler, if you don't betray me, then I won't hurt a single hair on your body. Do come see me, for else my trip will be for naught. I have already seen the Sears Tower, but do enjoy the view. Too bad the observation deck is enclosed in glass, I would very much like to throw the more obnoxious tourists off.
Tell Clarice I say hello when you get the chance. I feel you will see her eventually…
Sincerely,
Hannibal Lector"
Jay closed the letter and placed it back into the envelope. Jay sat there for a second, thinking it over.
"Hey man, What'cha got there?" asked a voice, shattering Jay's silence. Jay looked up suddenly. It was Kevin, the kiss-ass.
"Kevin, you startled me. Oh nothing, just a possible lead on a story," said Jay, kinda nervous.
"In a stationary envelope. Lemme see!" said Kevin, grabbing for the envelope.
"No!" exclaimed Jay, suddenly. He pulled the envelope away from Kevin. "This is my story, and I'm working on it! It's gonna be huge, and kick your ass!"
"That'll be the day. You're about two steps away from being fired!" exclaimed Kevin.
Jay made his way for the door. "This, what I'm holding in my hands will make papers fly off the racks, all I have to do is confirm it."
"Can't wait to see it!" yelled Kevin to Jay, who was already making his way to the elevators.
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Very articulate, thought Jay, Very articulate indeed.
"Ignoring my biggest fan for so long must seem downright criminal. As you well know, I have been out of the public eye for far too long, and would like to start warming them up for my return. If you dare to, you can meet me. I'll choose a public place, not too far out of the way. As you may have figured, I am here in Chicago. I felt a personal, physical appearance would only be appropriate. I trust you will not turn this over to the authorities, either out of respect for me, or out of fear of me being forced to eat you."
Jay gave a half smile at this. He found the thought of being eaten by Hannibal Lector amusing.
"But never fear Mr. Ziegler, if you don't betray me, then I won't hurt a single hair on your body. Do come see me, for else my trip will be for naught. I have already seen the Sears Tower, but do enjoy the view. Too bad the observation deck is enclosed in glass, I would very much like to throw the more obnoxious tourists off.
Tell Clarice I say hello when you get the chance. I feel you will see her eventually…
Sincerely,
Hannibal Lector"
Jay closed the letter and placed it back into the envelope. Jay sat there for a second, thinking it over.
"Hey man, What'cha got there?" asked a voice, shattering Jay's silence. Jay looked up suddenly. It was Kevin, the kiss-ass.
"Kevin, you startled me. Oh nothing, just a possible lead on a story," said Jay, kinda nervous.
"In a stationary envelope. Lemme see!" said Kevin, grabbing for the envelope.
"No!" exclaimed Jay, suddenly. He pulled the envelope away from Kevin. "This is my story, and I'm working on it! It's gonna be huge, and kick your ass!"
"That'll be the day. You're about two steps away from being fired!" exclaimed Kevin.
Jay made his way for the door. "This, what I'm holding in my hands will make papers fly off the racks, all I have to do is confirm it."
"Can't wait to see it!" yelled Kevin to Jay, who was already making his way to the elevators.
***