Curiosity is a dangerous thing

[Stoat]

As she walked, Anja Goske pulled the folded paper out of her pocket. Shaking it open, she stared at the spidery writing.

Anja

The time has come for me to depart. I know you
will be following me, but I must ask you to stay
away. Where I go you cannot follow. This I must
do for the soul of Rheinland. I can no longer stand
back and watch as the Kanzler drives our beloved
nation further into the depravity of tyranny. I will
take up arms against the oppressive regime. I will
give myself, body and soul, to the Hessian cause.
I will never forget our time together, but I go now
to a higher calling. Farewell.

Forever
Joerg

'€œWhat?!'€ she shouted to the night air. '€œYou bloody what? I'€™ll show you an oppressive bloody regime, you arrogant, deluded, miserable little....!'€

Cheeks flushed red, her back straightened as her pace increased. Indignation radiated from her slight form, as she crumpled the note and threw it to the pavement.

Less than a minute later Detektiv Peter Maynard reached down and scooped up the crumpled paper, which he read as he continued. A stifled chuckle broke forth. He shook his head and carried on.

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