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= News = Posted by  Largehobbit

Posted: Apr 6, 2018, 11:07pm

20th August - East Twins Academy - Afternoon

Edward peered through the black velvet curtains of his carriage. The vast sprawl of the East Twins Academy stretched out before him. He had taken this detour on his way back to the Black Gallows to set some matters in motion following the demise of Councilman Corbet.

This was of course the workplace of the man's brother Westley Corbett. Simply put the man was in his way and must be removed. It would be a delicate matter indeed but Edward was a patient man.

Edward saw a familiar figure approaching, his beard as unkempt as ever and that sarcastic smile playing upon his lips. He sat back and waited. A few moments passed and the door opened and the man climbed in taking a seat opposite.

"Mr Herman." Edward said in greeting.

"He is not here sir." Mr Herman gave his report, "I just had word back that he is at the Corbert Estate in Highholm... Visiting."

One of these days Edward would flay that smile forms the man's face, but not today. Mr Herman had work to do.

"Have you started enquiries within the Academy as we discussed?"

Mr Herman gave a quick nod, "We are carrying out a full background check on the man, if there is anything to find it will be found."

"Very good." Edward said, "In the mean time I am assigning you to the Green Docks investigation."

"Thank you sir," Mr Herman said, obviously happy to be given some real work. "Sir?"

"Yes Mr Herman?"

"There are a few other matters."

"Go on."

"Firstly, the strike in the Steamworks."

"I am aware of that." Edward snapped, eager to be off.

"Are you aware that the First Minister has attended to the matter in person."

Edward closed his eyes. The bloody fool. Mr Herman continued,

"He authorised the use of the Tank sir."

Edward swore at that, what was the man thinking. Was he trying to start a full scale rebellion? "Anything else?" He asked finally, his voice somewhat choked.

"One thing sir, a small matter. At the Corbert Estate a young girl was seen eavesdropping."

Edward smiled and leaned forward in his seat, "get me a name."