Industrial Magic
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Colby Washington
13
Nast
half-demon
SC
02-1232-3
Brandy Moya
14
Nast
half-demon
AB
02-1378-2
Sarah Dermack
15
Nast
necro
TN
03-083-2
Michael Shane
16
StC
half-demon
CA
03-601-2
Ian Villani
14
StC
shaman
NY
Criteria B: living with parent(s) = Y; parental marital status IN [D,W,S]; employee is custodial parent = Y; parental occupation = bodyguard, department = CEO
ID
Name
Age
Cabal
P. Marital Stat.
01-821-1
Jacob Sorenson
16
Cortez
Widowed
03-987-1
Reese Tettington
14
St. Cloud
Divorced
At my elbow was a piece of paper with three names on itthe names of the teens killed from the other Cabals, the only information we had about them. Id already memorized that list, but still looked over now, needing to be sure I wasnt imagining things. I read the names.
Colby Washington.
Sarah Dermack.
Michael Shane.
I grabbed my cell phone and called Lucas.
A Message of Hope
HOLY SHIT, ADAM SAID AFTER ID EXPLAINED WHAT ID found. Well, the Cabals can fire up their electric chair. Case closed.
An economically efficient solution, Lucas said. But I believe, in a case with such a potentially life-alteringor life-endingconclusion, its not unfair for the accused to expect a few luxuries, such as a trial.
The guy made lists of teenage Cabal kids, and half the kids on those lists are now dead. Screw due process. Hell, Ill fry him myself, save the Cabals the cost ofelectricity.
While we appreciate your enthusiasm, I believe well begin by talking to Weber
Interrogate him? Hey, I picked up some good torture tips from Clay. I could
Well begin by talking to him, Lucas said. Without the added incentive of physical, mental, or parapsychological duress. Well mention the files
And say what? Do you have a reasonable explanation as to why we found lists of dead kids on your computer? Lists created before they died? Oh, yeah, Im sure theres a logical
I clapped a hand over Adams mouth. So, well talk to Weber. Tonight?
Lucas checked his watch. Its past midnight. I dont want to frighten him
Adam yanked my hand down. Frighten him? The guys a serial killer! I say we scare the living shit out of him, and
I cast a binding spell. Adam froze in mid-sentence.
Well confront him in the morning, Lucas said. To be certain, however, that nothing happens in the meantime, Id suggest we return to his house, confirm that hes still there, and keep watch until morning.
I agreed, then broke the binding spell, and closed my laptop. As Adam recovered, he glared at me. I cut him off before he could complain.
Are you coming with us? Or will our lack of murderous activity be too great for you to handle?
Im coming. But if you use another binding spell on me
Dont give me any reason to and I wont.
Remember who youre talking to, Sabrina. One touch of my fingers and I could stop you from ever using a binding spell on anyone ever again.
I snorted and opened my mouth to reply, but Lucas cut me off.
One other small matter, before we leave, Lucas said. My father has left over a half-dozen messages on my phone, looking for updates. Should I provide one?
Do you think its safe? I asked.
Lucas hesitated, then nodded. My father may be overprotective, but he does trust my judgment and my ability to defend myself. If I tell him we wish to speak to Weber before taking him into custody, hell accept that. Ill ask him to assemble an apprehension team.
What? Adam said. We dont even get to take the guy down?
The Cabal team is trained to handle that, and Ill let them do their job.
Adam sighed. Well, I guess a stakeout is still pretty cool.
Jesus, Adam said, slumping into the drivers seat. How long have we been sitting here? Why isnt it light out yet?
13
Nast
half-demon
SC
02-1232-3
Brandy Moya
14
Nast
half-demon
AB
02-1378-2
Sarah Dermack
15
Nast
necro
TN
03-083-2
Michael Shane
16
StC
half-demon
CA
03-601-2
Ian Villani
14
StC
shaman
NY
Criteria B: living with parent(s) = Y; parental marital status IN [D,W,S]; employee is custodial parent = Y; parental occupation = bodyguard, department = CEO
ID
Name
Age
Cabal
P. Marital Stat.
01-821-1
Jacob Sorenson
16
Cortez
Widowed
03-987-1
Reese Tettington
14
St. Cloud
Divorced
At my elbow was a piece of paper with three names on itthe names of the teens killed from the other Cabals, the only information we had about them. Id already memorized that list, but still looked over now, needing to be sure I wasnt imagining things. I read the names.
Colby Washington.
Sarah Dermack.
Michael Shane.
I grabbed my cell phone and called Lucas.
A Message of Hope
HOLY SHIT, ADAM SAID AFTER ID EXPLAINED WHAT ID found. Well, the Cabals can fire up their electric chair. Case closed.
An economically efficient solution, Lucas said. But I believe, in a case with such a potentially life-alteringor life-endingconclusion, its not unfair for the accused to expect a few luxuries, such as a trial.
The guy made lists of teenage Cabal kids, and half the kids on those lists are now dead. Screw due process. Hell, Ill fry him myself, save the Cabals the cost ofelectricity.
While we appreciate your enthusiasm, I believe well begin by talking to Weber
Interrogate him? Hey, I picked up some good torture tips from Clay. I could
Well begin by talking to him, Lucas said. Without the added incentive of physical, mental, or parapsychological duress. Well mention the files
And say what? Do you have a reasonable explanation as to why we found lists of dead kids on your computer? Lists created before they died? Oh, yeah, Im sure theres a logical
I clapped a hand over Adams mouth. So, well talk to Weber. Tonight?
Lucas checked his watch. Its past midnight. I dont want to frighten him
Adam yanked my hand down. Frighten him? The guys a serial killer! I say we scare the living shit out of him, and
I cast a binding spell. Adam froze in mid-sentence.
Well confront him in the morning, Lucas said. To be certain, however, that nothing happens in the meantime, Id suggest we return to his house, confirm that hes still there, and keep watch until morning.
I agreed, then broke the binding spell, and closed my laptop. As Adam recovered, he glared at me. I cut him off before he could complain.
Are you coming with us? Or will our lack of murderous activity be too great for you to handle?
Im coming. But if you use another binding spell on me
Dont give me any reason to and I wont.
Remember who youre talking to, Sabrina. One touch of my fingers and I could stop you from ever using a binding spell on anyone ever again.
I snorted and opened my mouth to reply, but Lucas cut me off.
One other small matter, before we leave, Lucas said. My father has left over a half-dozen messages on my phone, looking for updates. Should I provide one?
Do you think its safe? I asked.
Lucas hesitated, then nodded. My father may be overprotective, but he does trust my judgment and my ability to defend myself. If I tell him we wish to speak to Weber before taking him into custody, hell accept that. Ill ask him to assemble an apprehension team.
What? Adam said. We dont even get to take the guy down?
The Cabal team is trained to handle that, and Ill let them do their job.
Adam sighed. Well, I guess a stakeout is still pretty cool.
Jesus, Adam said, slumping into the drivers seat. How long have we been sitting here? Why isnt it light out yet?
