Chapters
Sky Threatens Jumbo
Context: Poker Spies, Sky follows Jumbo to her home.
Jumbo turned around to see Sky clad in a jet-black uniform.
Sky was stepping around the room, surveying the place, arms behind his back.
Jumbo narrowed her eyes.
When did you put on that coat? I don't remember you carrying it. And it kind of looks like a government uniform?
Sky pulled his badge out of his pocket and showed it to Jumbo.
Sky pulled out a pair of handcuffs by his left hand, dangling them in front of Jumbo.
But — Wait! Let me explain! I — I made everything up! Surely you know that? I never gave them real information! I was — I was intentionally misleading them for the benefit of Bauhinia!
The Ministry does not care whether the information is true or false. The Ministry only cares about whether you did it. Did you, or did you not?
Jumbo was sweating and heaving, on the verge of tears.
He produced a piece of paper from his right hand. A contract.
The Ministry is generous enough to offer you a chance to atone for your crimes, and even receive merit. Come work with us. Or…
He jingled the handcuffs in his left hand. Both hands are extended towards Jumbo. She swallowed.