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Singing Harmony
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The guards are indeed battered, nursing broken wrists or arms and watching Saul and Mary with open fear. You wince and avert your eyes. You know these people, greet them most days when you come to and from the building. A few healing spells should fix their injuries within a few days, but management is going to hear about this and your carefully cultivated persona of a dumpy, not too bright minor and utterly harmless celebrity will be ruined.
A strangely familiar animal in police garb is taking the guards' statements on a tablet. It takes a moment to recognize Sobek when he's not wearing a mob issued tux. Well now that you think about it, that's a great day job for a smuggler, probably all sorts of contraband Sobek can get his hands from what's confiscated by the cops. You already knew the police and mob worked together, but it's a bit odd to see it in practice. The thought of Jadis asleep in your room upstairs, without even a door to keep her secure, makes you nervous.
Sobek recognizes you too and reaches out his scaled hand. You flinch away, but it lands on Saul's shoulder instead.
"Saul, buddy, what happened here with your new friend? I know you don't have great taste in women but letting her drag you into crime isn't really your style."
Who is this? Why are they accosting us?
Sobek takes Mary's mental voice remarkably in stride. "You know it doesn't reflect well on me if I let violent, unpredictable people come to my parties."
"I'm so sorry." Saul intercepts Mary as she tries to walk through Sobek's outstretched arm. "This is, um, private business that'll be resolved soon and there won't be any more problems."
Do not be so pathetic! You are their superior!
Mary struggles in Saul's grip while Sobek gives a small 'hm' and types some more. "News spreads fast, you know. I don't think people will react very well to hear God has made an unexpected reappearance and is maiming indiscriminately."
Why is no one listening to me? Mary complains.
"I know, I'm sorry bro, I'm trying to keep her under control." Saul mutters.
Sobek huffs and finally fixes his hard stare on you. "I might have made a poor impression yesterday, but I don't want trouble from you, Body. You may be powerful, but you still have weaknesses."
"I understand. I'm not trying to cause any problems." you squeak.
The crocodile gives a dismissive nod, and you rush outside with Saul and Mary before your guilt can get any worse.
News of Mary’s arrival will shortly spread, and the fact that you’re with her puts you under widespread suspicion, though the details of your transformation are not yet known.
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