The third and final volume of Project LOKI. Join Lorelei, Loki, Jamie, and Alistair as they bring down Moriarty's organization.
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A/N: This is my simple treat to you—a second update for Sunday night!
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LORELEI
INSPECTOR MORALES stared at us intently. Looks like he hasn't made up his mind yet. Which could be a good sign. Ibig sabihin, hindi pa sarado ang isip niya sa possibility na bigyan kami ng access sa kanyang resources. Kung buo na ang desisyon niya, he would have already slapped Loki again with his resounding "no."
The next minute was a staring contest between him and Loki. Nagpalitan din kami ng tingin nina Jamie at Alistair. Napapakunot ang noo. Nanliliit ang mga mata. Napapakibit-balikat. We waited with bated breath for the inspector's answer.
"Under one condition," Inspector Morales spoke at last, raising a finger. "You will not do anything without my consent. Maliwanag ba?"
Parang nakahinga ako nang maliwanag. With or without any condition, that's already a win for us! Finally he decided to step aside and let us in.
"A very acceptable condition." Loki nodded. "We will not act without an express permission from you or the campus police."
Naningkit ang mga mata ko. He also said the same to Maggie when we were still applying to be part of the executive committee. We know what happened to that promise, right? He still found a way to work behind Maggie and tried to keep the execom out of the loop.
"Scout's honor?" the inspector asked.
Loki raised his right hand. Lumingon siya sa amin at sumenyas na gayahin namin siya. We awkwardly raised our right hands also. Parang nagpa-Panatang Makabayan kami.
"Scout's honor," Loki promised. We followed in chorus.
I hope he'd never think of breaking his vow. Hindi na si Maggie ang kaharap niya ngayon, kung 'di si Inspector Morales na mismo. If he tries something funny, he'd be kicked out of the campus police station. We as well.
"I don't know if this is within your power as chief of campus police," Loki went on, lowering his hand. Ibinaba na rin namin ang aming mga kamay. "Maybe you can induct us as junior campus police detectives—"
"No," the inspector cut him off. "This won't be a permanent arrangement. I'm only doing this as a favor to your father. Kung hindi niya ako hiningan ng pabor, hinding-hindi ko kayo papayagang makialam sa trabaho namin."
"Is it about the scar across your nose?" Loki teased. Uh-oh. Maybe he shouldn't have mentioned that thing.
The inspector's face darkened. He looked scarier than he was a second ago. Para siyang leyon na gustong lapain si Loki. Bakit kasi binanggit niya ang tungkol doon? He could have shut his mouth.
"What's with the scar thing that Loki mentioned?" Alistair whispered to me.
"May kuwento raw sa likod ng peklat ni inspector," I answered, whispering back to him. "It sounds like a secret he doesn't want to be exposed. Only Loki's mom and dad know about it."
