[MaC] Breaking the news

[Tara Kunkel]

At 08:24 PM 12/27/2004, you wrote:
> > The warden looked appalled.
> >
> > "A murder?  But we can't do anything about that tonight!  Who
> > killed her? Have you apprehended him?"
>
>"We don't know, and no, respectively," Philip said, somewhat frostily, as he
>stepped forward. "I'm sure we'll do our best to sort it out, but we thought
>it best that someone in authority be informed. If you'll be so kind as to
>inform the police, we'll do our best to have the culprit in handcuffs by the
>time they get 'round to us."
>
>With that, he turned around to head back into the block of flats...an exit
>which was somewhat spoiled as he slipped on a chunk of rubble and nearly
>fell through the door, only catching himself on the doorframe by his wounded
>hand. He grunted with pain, but pulled himself upright and attempted to
>regain his dignity.

Braham watched him retreat then turned back to the warden. "Understand that 
we have a murderer in that building and no idea who he *or she* is. 
Tensions are a bit high. This situation could easily get out of hand. I 
realize the situation on the street is also rather delicate and this may 
indeed be secondary among your priorities, but if you could please inform 
the police we would be most grateful." He was doing his best to remain 
diplomatic. There was no point in allowing tempers to flare. The situation 
was not the fault of the warden. The man was really only doing his job as 
best he could.

Before turning to accompany the officer back upstairs, Braham offered a 
slight bow of his head and a soft spoken "thank you".