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[ashyperfume]

For that boy who was in my grandfather's body the other day . . . he's fine. He doesn't remember anything. I'd say you were lucky.

I shouldn't have snapped at you. [This bit is typed, but then erased.]

Seems like there was an interesting incident the other day in which a woman claims her body was frozen in place by Siegmund Heissenrech as he

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[ashyperfume]

Primarily what I said. Apparently Mr. Heissenrech and this girl were shopping together at the Quik Mart. There was some kind of altercation as they were leaving, and Mr. Heissenrech, according to witnesses, apparently saw fit to grab the girl by the throat and throw her against the wall. A woman -- one LaDonna Williams -- went to help and pull him off her. He made some form of gesture, and, according to her account, froze her completely in place. Couldn't move a muscle. Meanwhile the girl punched him in the jaw and ran off. He took off after her, and no one else followed. Ms. Williams became "unstuck" shortly afterward.

Hm -- that sounds dangerously like innuendo.

[ashyperfume]

Would you like a real answer, or would you like me to make up one of my own?

I thought you all were trying not to attract attention?

[ashyperfume]

"What delights me." Now there's a dangerous proposition. But probably not one very useful to you.

I suggest you find a way to stifle him, then. Unless, of course, you want to be celebrities. One of these incidents can potentially be talked up as a stunt for publicity. Perhaps even two or three. Eventually, though, you run out.

I suppose it also depends upon the information I get and what slant I give the article.

[ashyperfume]

Careful, Harrowgate. I think you almost gave me a compliment.

So what slant do you propose?

[ashyperfume]

It isn't, is it?

[ashyperfume]

[A sigh, releasing breath.]

Maybe squirm a little so I feel better about being helpful.

[ashyperfume]

Are we five, Felix? That is stretching it.

Besides, you should be careful about making that kind of comment . . . I know a couple of interns who would love to take you up on it.

Or even worse, I might.

After conversation with Siegmund.

[ashyperfume]

Two or three.

I suppose it's against the law to plot against allowing a child to procreate.