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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 0:24:57 GMT -8
"Are you happy there?" Sonya asked with a slight frown. "It never seems productive to grow up in a place where your family does not pay attention to you."
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 0:29:25 GMT -8
"What's it matter if I'm happy there?" The small tabby rested his chin on his knees, his gaze dropping again, "It's an okay home. I can do what I like, long's I don't fail outta classes."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 11:57:37 GMT -8
"It was a question," Sonya shrugged. Perhaps he was simply projecting, remembering his own lonely childhood without much affection. "I am trying to figure out the reason you are not co-operating. Is it because you are afraid of something?"
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 18:15:09 GMT -8
The kit froze but finally shook his head, "No, nothin'."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 20:13:48 GMT -8
"Do you know what happens if I find out you are lying?" Sonya asked, voice still low and soft.
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 20:29:18 GMT -8
Ricky looked up again, meeting the commissioner's eyes, "Course I'm scared a somethin'. If I saw somethin' you really think I'm stupid enough t' tell?"
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 21:08:10 GMT -8
"Well, you have just informed me you did see something," Sonya said. "So the question is, what scares you most? We are quite capable of offering protection."
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 21:16:37 GMT -8
"I don' trust you lot. Mor'n half a y' are dirty," the kit answered frankly.
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 22:06:46 GMT -8
Not even looking offended, Sonya nodded. "I know. Probably a substantial amount beyond half, honestly. Do you think I am a dirty cop?"
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 22:07:58 GMT -8
"I dunno. But most of 'em are. So, I don' trust that protection'll do any good t'all." Ricky's tail uncurled enough to thrash next to his chair.
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 22:42:55 GMT -8
"Is there anyway I might convince you we would be taking it very seriously?" Sonya asked.
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 22:50:14 GMT -8
"Can't think of anythin'. Anycat c'n be bought. Or most can. I..." He drew a breath, curling in tighter again, "Look. He'll kill me I say anythin'. I ain't willin' t' risk that." His ears lay back his voice getting smaller, "I ain't even sixteen yet."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 22:52:39 GMT -8
Sonya's expression softened but that did nothing to actually help him. "Will what you saw help lead us, conclusively, to the killer?" he asked softly. "Do not tell me what it was, answer only that question."
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Post by Meadowlark on Feb 23, 2012 23:01:41 GMT -8
Ricky shrugged and then shook his head, "Maybe? I...it was real dark."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Feb 23, 2012 23:18:14 GMT -8
Leaning forward, Sonya rested his chin on his crossed paws, thinking. "What if I made you a deal?" he asked, quietly. "You would be put under my personal protection, to whatever extent you desired. I have a fairly large flat in town with a degree of privacy if you would take it that far. You do not have to tell me anything now, if you are scared, but once you have learned to trust me and as this investigation continues."
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