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“Probably hidden in the box,” Pro nodded “He could have just changed in there”

Shaut looked at theotta protect me Max has killed two people—”

“Three,” Chu said without a beat

“Three?” Shaut bellowed “Who?”

“Michael Mystique was found yesterday, Mister Shaut,” Pro remarked

“Strangled like the others,” Chu put in

“See! I’er He can pick any lock!” Shaut panicked

“Caluard your house, and Detective Chu and I will personally escort you to your show tonight”

“Detective Thompson, may I speak with you?” Chu said

“Excuse us, Mister Shaut,” Pro said and stepped over with Chu to a corner of the workshop

“I thought we agreed to ask for reassignment?” Chu whispered

“We’re going to be taken off of it tomorroay,” Pro told him quietly “And who knows, if Max is really after Shaut, ic show tonight”

“To be honest, I’ve had quite enough iven me a headache”

“You’ve only put up with it for a few days I’ve dealt with it since I was a toddler”

“All right But I’ll need a couple of hours to clear o with you”