The Unexpected (open)

Derick Nashont-

As I finish the transactions, the police start smiling and clapping each other on the back. I smile to show I'm glad their happy. At least, to make them think I'm happy. I'm really disgusted. They were hired to protect their city, but they only care about money. A fake transaction makes their day. Pathetic.

Suddenly they stop cold. The color drains slowly from their faces, until they look like clean white sheets. I'm afraid to turn around, but I think that I know what's behind me. Either a Peacekeeper, or a higher ranking policeman. I turn around and gulp. It's an inspector. One who looks really angry. Then I hear Renato say we can explain. He'll believe us. Probably. He doesn't arrest people for money. He does it to help the Capitol. Right?

"Hello sir. Glad you came by. These imbeciles were trying to take me in for no reason. At least, no reason other than pigheadedness."

I smile and explain, using the same story we told the flunkies. I'm not sure what he'll say. But then he turns towards Renato. "Is that true, boy?" He then turns towards the flunkies. "I trust you at least know who they are." They nod slowly and tell them everything they know about me. Owner of the store, and citizen of the Capitol. The inspector narrows his eyes. "At least you aren't total incompetents." He turns slowly back to Renato. "Well boy?"