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"Neferet! Why are you doing this?"

Neferet’s attention turned fro toward the front of the sanctuary Recognizing him, she smiled

"Councilman Meyers! How lovely to see you," she said

"H-hello, Neferet," he stuttered, grasping tightly to the hand of the well-dressed wo your press conference You--you said you were allied with huainst violence"

"I lied" Her smile widened at his horrified expression The woainst herto staunch her cries "Are you Mrs Meyers?"

Tre, the wonize Ar woman nodded

"And you must be about a size six, correct?"

"Y-yes Take o, please," she pleaded

"Ah, how nicely you asked! Take off your dress and bring it to me, and I shall consider your request"

"Neferet, please don’t hurt--" her husband began

Neferet slid into his asped, and sluhed "Mrs Meyers, I find it so disheartening how no one today seems to be able to follow simple commands Don’t you?"

"Do you intend to kill us all?"

Neferet’s gaze went froed woman who had stepped into the aisle She lifted her chin and faced Neferet, showing no outward sign of fear

Neferet was intrigued "And who are you?"

"Karen Keith, one of Tulsa’s County Coave your press conference and pledged your allegiance to our city"