“Go easy on the help,” she said, flashing another smile as I frowned. “You’ll find out.”
I stopped at the door, catching my reflection in the glass, wondering if it was a good idea. I had looked better and the panda eyes were a whole new look for me. I took a breath, opened the door and stepped inside, startling the teenager with the vacuum cleaner in reception.
“Uuko?” I said, as he stared at me, mouth open, eyes bulging.
I caught the beginnings of a smile on my lips, together with the classic you should see the other guy, but I kept both in check and went looking for Tiillat.
“Constable?”
“Yes,” I said, with a nod at Uuko still standing in the middle of reception. “Is he…”
“Voluntary service,” Tiillat said. “He’s doing fine. But what about you?” She took my arm. “Can I get you anything?”
“No. I’m fine. But I’d like to see Kiiki, if I may?”
“You found Venus Manumina?”
“Yes,” I said. “I did.”
Tiillat stepped back to study my face, then nodded. “She won’t confuse you with anyone today. Come on.”
I followed Tiillat into the common room, just a few paces behind her, slowing as she bent down to talk to Kiiki. I took a breath, wondering if this was the smartest thing to do, considering Kiiki’s age, and the distress I had caused on our last meeting. But if it was Atii who went missing, I would want to know, no matter how difficult it might be.
“She’s ready,” Tiillat said, beckoning me forward.
I sat down in the seat beside Kiiki, took her hand, and smiled.
“Tell me,” she said.
The End
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By Christoffer Petersen
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