When a sinister person means to be your enemy, he always starts by trying to become your friend.
|~| William Blake.
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Kory rarely got shocked. It took a lot to rattle her so entirely. But seeing her parents after what, eleven, twelve years was something that could stop her in her tracks completely. They looked almost the same, like they hadn't aged a day. But on closer observation- and observe she did as she stood there staring dumbfounded at them- they'd aged a bit.
Carter jumped to the rescue and came to stand beside Kory.
"Good day Mr and Mrs Hannagan. I'm Special Agent Cross. Lieutenant Hannagan and I are here on an official case. We have a warrant for your files as well as entry and search. Room 1008 of this hotel is now an active crime scene and is off limits to anyone without a badge"
Kory's father, Ignatius frowned at Carter.