Mr. Ex Knelt Before Me
"And even if we did, I'm not sure we could just hand it over to you. There are procedures and protocols to follow."
The man chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm not from the government, if that's what you're thinking. I'm just a... collector. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get my hands on that book."
Tris felt a shiver run down her spine. There was something unsettling about this man, something that didn't quite add up.
"I'm afraid we can't help you," Tris said, trying to sound firm.
The man smiled again, his eyes glinting with amusement. "We'll see about that," he said, before turning and walking away.
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