Later, at Dr. Rogere's office....

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The office is crowded with NYPD personnel, frantic patients, a hysterical receptionist, and building security.

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"Jesus," says Terrific, coming up behind them. "I have a note from Oracle saying to preserve any altar -- it may be key to defeating Crouteux."

Terrific grimaces.

"Guess that's it. Officers, no one comes back into this room without my or Fate's express permission. Nothing comes in or out. We're going to need warrants to investigate Rogere's home for evidence of multiple homicides. Again, no entry without JSA escort. We'll have a team on the scene soon as the warrant clears."

That's enough for them to know. These are good men -- this should be enough for them to act on.

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The detective peers into the office. "Yeah. I'll get the DA to track down a friendly judge. Christ...."

[onthecase.livejournal.com]

Chimp looks at the alter. Without touching it, he sniffs at the blood, trying to confirm if it is human blood or not, and trying to determine what was used for incense.

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The freshest blood smells almost, but not quite human. A faint trace of Mar'i's perfume can be detected.

[onthecase.livejournal.com]

"Fate, this is Mar'i's blood." He scowls. "Damn it! I told her to wait for backup..."

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"Nightstar is alive," he says plainly. "I would know if she died. There is another player at work, here."

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The chimp runs a hand over his simian face.

"She's alive... but for how long?" He begins looking around the office for more clues.