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"As long as greed trumps compassion, there will always be suffering."



The black cape of night shrouded the glowing west coast city of Seattle.

The skies roiled with dark, foreboding storm clouds.

The rapid pattering sound of falling rain echoed throughout the night, from the dark alleys to the busy streets alike.

Cars roared down the main roads and side streets in masse, sending sprays of puddled water into the air, which slapped down onto the sidewalks as well as back down on the roads as well.

Pedestrians cloaked in jackets and rain slickers scurried along the sidewalks and across the streets to their destinations, whatever they may be.
Rain was in fact not at all uncommon in Seattle, Washington, but that did not mean that the people adored it.

But this particular rainstorm was more than just a typical rainfall.

This rain was a cover, as it had been earlier that evening, when a sinister deed had taken place under the cover of this rather depressing shower.

A foul action that would set forth a series of events, both good and bad, that would test the willow those involved.

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DOWNTOWN SEATTLE

OCTOBER 9th, 2017

MONDAY, 9:45 P.M


The flashing of blue and red lights illuminated the dark night.

Police cars and an ambulance surrounded a particular home on a quiet Downtown street.

This normally uneventful, silent neighborhood was now buzzing with police officers and forensic scientists who were both surrounding and swarming the white and brown two-floor house.

Many of the other houses were lit up with light as neighbors all peered out of their living room and bedroom windows at the sight outside.

Yellow police tape surrounded the home and also stretched across the street where it was tied to a large oak tree at the edge of someone's yard.
The long perimeter of yellow tape was guarded at length by police officers wearing heavy blue coats, their job was to keep curious and concerned pedestrians at bay and away from the crime scene to avoid compromising it.

The rain poured down from above in heavy sheets down onto the cozy looking house and the surrounding personnel, soaking and chilling most of them, which seemed to further darken the surrounding mood.

Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by Fabricant451
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[center]The best part about an eastern office was the infrequent dour days. Growing up in a muggy area, unfortunate weather was an unfortunate reality; which was why the posting on the eastern front was such a welcome change. Not just for the increased pay, stress, and prestige that came with the badge and jacket, but the more frequent brighter skies. Naturally, then, rain was on the agenda which put a damper on things even in addition to the posting.

Hester Benoit had just gotten used to being a federal agent even, it seemed, in spite of it all. When she got the offer she jumped at the chance only to then realize she was less a part of national manhunts and more acting as a liaison for 'community outreach'. That was a fancy way of saying she was one of the agents carted around to cities to maybe offer insight on some cases that had gone yet unsolved. It wasn't exactly glamorous, it was like the law enforcement equivalent of peer review, but she figured it was sort of like paying dues. No one got to be the hot shot federal agent in their first year. Or their second.

She had to wonder why Seattle was chosen of all places. The rain was fine, but she wasn't a fan of the west coast...sensibilities. Hopefully it would be as simple as her other liaison trips. Offer advice. Meet the locals. Go back home in a week or two.

On her way to the police station to check in with the local chief, her trip was given a detour. Like the shining star in the Birth Parable, Hester found herself guided by flashing lights and the call of sirens. Barely within the city limits an hour and already something was happening. Her car, the finest in affordability, pulled over next to the scene.

"Terrific," she sighed in disbelief. So much for the easy first night. Way too many cars for a domestic disturbance or noise complaint. Hester stepped out of the car, announcing her presence with a slam of the door.
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