by Admiral BattleBreasts Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:52 pm
Mrs. Daljit finished her conversation with judge Carter & had just flipped closed her cellphone as the captain of the armed respose unit approached her.
"Ma'am," he addressed. "We've set up a perimeter around the area & secured the interior of the building. There are a few casualties inside with minor injuries from glass & falling objects, & paramedics are taking care of them.
"No one's been allowed in or out, we're managing to keep the press at bay for now, but they're demanding a statement."
Daljit narrowed her eyes, "There's no sign of the culprit, then?" She asked, gratuitously.
"Afraid not, Ma'am. Though it is possible that it's an inside job. The truth is that it could be anyone, the whole city knew that Mr. Valenor would be here at this exact time today."
She reflected on this for a moment, what the captain said was disturbing, yet indisputably true.
"Ma'am?" Urged the captain.
"Very good," she said, jolted back to reality. "Let the survivors leave for now, but I want a positive ID made on all of them, pending investigation.
"We need someone to clean up this mess as well," she gestured at the mutilated carcasses surrounding them. "Hopefully we'll be able to release the bodies to their families without any mistakes," she said, doubtfully. The captain's expression reflected her sentiment.
"I'll deal with the press," she added, changing the subject, & made away from the courtyard. The stench of blood & entrails was making her want to throw up.