Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5999656-20180122052038/@comment-5999656-20180202055350

Nozomi felt a little shiver run across her skin, and she gave a coy smile as she rose and exited the room. She thought about how lucky it was that she didn't actually work for the VPD - she didn't have to be beholden to authority any more than she wished to, and the fact that her capabilities were leagues above the average officer meant that the VPD needed her more than they could ever admit. Nonetheless, she wiped the smirk from her face. They had a thief to catch.

Lustra's face flushed as the superintendent made his threat overtly clear. ''You can't do that. Only the court can decide whether I'm in jail or not, ''she wanted to hiss. But she swallowed the protest, knowing that it would only magnify her suffering in the VPD. ''Once I get out of here... ''she promised.

Nozomi turned to Raiden, and nodded at him appreciatively.

"I'm sorry you had to see that. I'm not personally in support of rigid hierarchies, so I couldn't help but voice my thoughts. But you seem like a very knowledgeable young man. I'm looking forward to working with you."

Nozomi looked at her watch.

"Your plan sounds good. In the interest of time, how about we split up the responsibilities? I can talk to the detectives, and you and Lustra can head down to forensics. Besides, it'll be good for her to talk to someone new for a change."

Lustra said nothing at first, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. She cocked an eyebrow curiously, but made no protest. When she spoke, her voice was low and soft.

"... I'll be on my best behavior."