Unprofessional Conduct: The Storme Shield
"You have no idea how deep their reach goes."
With a grunt of frustration, Roderick stood, his movements fluid and efficient. He moved toward his rucksack, a rugged piece of equipment that looked entirely out of place in the derelict room. He reached into a hidden compartment, intending to retrieve a spare magazine, but his hand brushed against something else—a small, black, leather-bound book he’d tucked away earlier. He hesitated, his fingers tightening on the spine for a fraction of a second too long.
Elias, observant for once, caught the motion. His curiosity, which had been simmering for days, flared into an open flame. "What’s that?"