(Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Rumors of my inability to get editing done in a timely fashion, however? Right on.)
Here is April's installment of The Adjusters, “Los Angeles, Part 4", wherein Daniel and Cindy close the case.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #65 - Los Angeles, Part 4
"So what's the plan again?” Cindy Caprese asked, her voice sounding petulant over the phone.
"The plan is that I stay here and wait for Fairbank, and you stay in the car and if there's any hint of trouble, you tell Brisecoeur to send in the cavalry." Daniel Malcolm repeated for the third time that evening.
Cindy knew the plan well—her asking about it was merely to emphasize for Daniel’s benefit that she did not like it one bit.
"And remind me why I'm down here and why you're up there?" she asked.
"Because it's not your job to put yourself in danger, and I don't want anything to happen to you."
"That's selfish."
"Tough."
"And that's mean."
"Boo hoo. Non-negotiable, Cin."
"You'll pay for this later."
That banter with Cindy told Daniel that she was not really upset, which was good. He really did not want her to get in harm's way. One did not need to be a trained psychologist to understand why: he had lost too many friends already.
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Next month (the Muses of Creation willing): Los Angeles, Aftermath.
