✍ VOICE MAIL

[chose_death]

All matters concerning the Police Service will be spoken quickly and accurately. You will be called upon as soon as it is deemed necessary.

Comments

VERY IC

[scientize]

Inspector, there is an important matter I need to discuss with you.

[chose_death]

Have you found your top button?

[scientize]

No.

[chose_death]

[Javert notices her tone and expression, and he grows very suspicious, his mouth pressed into a firm, thin line. He stares at her very intently.]

Well, what is it?

[scientize]

[Well, she'll just be glancing away from that intense stare. Yes, she's thought long about finally coming clean to the man and getting Adachi out of her life, but she doesn't need Javert trying to intimidate her.]

I remember some things that evaded me before.

[chose_death]

[Javert is wasting no time. He pushes.]

Then speak them, and we will see its worth.

[scientize]

I know who attacked me.

[chose_death]

Don't keep me waiting. Who is it?

[scientize]

Tohru Adachi.

[chose_death]

[At first, Javert's reaction is very muted. But more than anything, he looks wholly unsurprised.]

You're certain? No concussed fogginess this time.

[scientize]

[There's no pause. She nods slowly, but firmly.]

Yes, I'm completely sure.

[chose_death]

And you'll give a testimony later.

[scientize]

...Yes, of course. Though I don't want it to be a public affair.

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[Now Naomi will witness a little more of a reaction. Javert draws his chin into his collar, a thoughtful expression on his face. He says through his teeth in a swift tone and an eager note,]

He'll arrive soon. What's the time? Seven-thirty. Just enough time for this, even with the damn roads as they are.

[He raises his head to Naomi, his eyes glittering coldly.]

Come here to the Courthouse. I want you to tell me the story. And it must be all of it, missing no detail. Do you know the Prosecutor's office? We will take the room next door.

[scientize]

[An eyebrow raises. That's not a tone she has ever heard coming from him before.] I'll be there as quickly as I can.

[chose_death]

As fast as legs can walk.

[Javert is already rummaging in his papers (did he even leave his desk the previous night?), and there's the distinct heavy clunking of chains. Suddenly, he pauses and casts a meaningful stare back into the feed.]

Why say it now?