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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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.

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"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.