Shortest chapter evar. DUN DUN DUN, the plot thickens. New character introduction this chapter, everybody's favorite! *sarcasm*
Bah, short chapter is short. Enjoy!
Saïx adjusted the hat on his head and inhaled deeply the scent of rain on the air. His contact had been late for their dinner meeting and he very well couldn't linger in the restaurant without attracting more attention than a federal agent like himself desired to attract. This meant their meeting place changed to the dark alleyway behind the restaurant. He pulled his coat tighter around himself taking note of the unsettling chill in the air and started toward the alley. As he approached he saw a dark figure already there, likely waiting for him. "You're late."
"I'm sorry. I had some loose ends I had to tie up."
Saïx cocked an eyebrow and crossed his arms. "I certainly hope that is figurative speech. Just because you've agreed to help us bring these scumbags down, that doesn't make you immune from any current illegal activities thereafter."
"What do you expect me to do? Tell them "I'm sorry, I can't help you make and transport moonshine or do any other of the various illegal business that we might partake in, because when I turn you over to the FBI I want to be free and clear of all charges?" Because I can see how that would certainly help the situation."
Saïx scoffed. "Don't get smart. I scheduled for us to meet so that you could update me. What is going on? What's the current status? Do you know the distillery location yet?"
"Oh, there's been quite the interesting development. A lot has happened since my last update. For one, they've obtained, likely through illegal means, a mansion from which they plan to run an underground speakeasy. That's likely the location of the distillery as well."
"Perfect." Saïx smiled to himself. This would certainly get his superiors off his back about this case. "When do you think will be a good time to raid? Have you figured out when we can do the most damage?"
"Now, you see, there's the difficult part. This situation is much more precarious than just storming in and taking them down. There is a hostage situation…"
Saïx's ears perked up at the words. "Hostage!? Since when?"
"Since you arrested the big wigs down in New Orleans. They're not exactly sure where the leak in the system came from and they're taking great precaution to prevent anybody from talking. Of course, the only one with a real family to lose was Vexen Even. And that means his daughter… Larxene…"