Curiosity is a dangerous thing

[Stoat]

On board the shuttle, Florian Waap smoothly completed the landing. He was here simply to collect the new recruit to the RHA. The signal from the man, one Joerg Heinrich, had been activated, and Florian could now see him illuminated by the ships lights. He lowered the ramp for the shuttle and moved to the doorway, leaning out, a broad smile greeting the waiting Joerg.

“Greetings for the Red Hessian Army, herr Heinrich!” he called confidently. “I see you are ready to leave. Come aboard, come aboard! It’s best we don’t …....” His eyes shot up as a figure stepped from the darkness. The first thing he saw was the pistol held easily in the man’s hand.

“Scheisse!” he murmered.

“This is Detektiv Peter Maynard of the Rheinland Federal Police. You are under arrest! Surrender yourselves, and your vessel immediately.”

Florian knew his options were limited, but he also knew he could never surrender. He was sure there would be more officers around, but this was his only chance. He reached for his own weapon, drew and fired in one fluid move. He saw the flash from the darkness and an impact threw him back into the shuttle. Pain flooded his senses, and he looked down at the hole in his chest, blood pouring forth.

It is cold this night, he thought. Then he knew no more.

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