If they give me permission, fine. Otherwise, no deal.”Houseman nodded. “I don’t blame you. We can contact them for you.”“Let me make this cl...ar. If you are planning on doing a hatchet job on the MPD, I won’t be part of it. I understand there were problems in the past, but that was before I joined the force, and I will not be part of running them down.”He nodded slowly at that. “That is not our intention, but if we discover problems, we won’t be hiding them, either.”“Just don’t expect me to say. . I'll send you a message if everything goes well. If I findthe magician and he transforms me, I'll text or call you." How about you do that in any case," Helen suggested. "I'd like to keepup with how things are going with you." Alright. Consider it done."Both women, the genetic and the aspiring alike, went quiet for a moment.They had clearly said everything that needed to be said. In her heart,Helen was still tempted to make one last effort to persuade Francine todrop her ridiculous plan and. As we cleaned ourselves and laughed, Kiera got out and stated that she’d be right back. I heard some soft rock begin to play. She came back a few minutes later.We were discussing what happened the night before when Sylva blurted out, “I’m so glad our plan worked!”Kiera immediately shushed her.“What do you mean ‘our plan’?” I asked.“Well, fuck Krys. I’m sorry. I wasn’t supposed to say anything! That’s why I’m a blond.”Both of their faces grew serious.“You’d better tell me,” I demanded.Kiera’s. He thought of his malewardrobe, now inaccessible to him. He had no money of his own. Hiscredit cards were in her possession. And his plans to purchase a carwould have to be put on hold for who-knew-how-long. Numbly, he went toAgnes. She smiled up at him and took something from a small, handledshopping bag. It was a hat that would go perfectly with his out-of-dateoutfit. The headwear was small and round, in royal blue wool, with amatching bow in back and tulle netting in front. He.