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[ The video clicks on to Freddie, frowning at the camera, still dressed for winter, black beanie hat perched on her head. Frown on her face, she gives the camera a small nod, trying not to show just how freaked out she is.

Because spoilers: Freddie's pretty freaked out. ]

I've just got two questions. [ for now, at least. ] One, what's this nonsense about super powers? And two... [ now her expression changes to something that's purely 'I can't believe this shit.' ] who knows anything about dogs?

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Well, from where I'm standing, I can't do anything about that. But I can learn more about the supposed superpowers and learn about dogs.

Mm, a bit odd, to show an interest in dogs, isn't it? You don't seem too keen on the idea.

I'm forced to write about them. You're looking at the new columnist for Dog Fancy. At least, until I get my footing and save up enough.

A columnist! My, that sounds fascinating, were it about something more interesting. Have you always been a writer?

As long as I could, I've been writing. Not to brag, but I'd say that I'm pretty good at it now.

Oh are you? [ There was a pause, a long one. He liked writers, and it showed, in how he leaned forward. ]

What sorts of things do you normally write?

Tattlecrime. It's a blog, dedicated to crime, murders and murderers.

Ah. I've heard of these blogs. Interesting choice in venues.

It suits my talents--and is surprisingly lucrative.

Other than simply writing? What would those talents be?

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I'm great at finding out what needs to be found out.

[ just....not so legally ]

Ah, of course. So you "blog" about the uncouth underbelly of human nature.

It's a burden I'm certain someone must bear, but perhaps a respite will be welcome.

A respite? I welcome the uncouth underbelly with open arms.

I don't plan on staying at Dog Fancy for long--just long enough until I get a little paycheck squared away to pay the hosting fee.

Indeed? And will your blog here be called "Tattlecrime" as well?

It's terribly yellow journalism.

You've got to admit, it's a great name.

I don't know, you could choose something a bit more...dramatic? Perhaps Massachusetts spy, or even more dramatic -- The World.

Sounds like a soap opera.

Hardly, those were real papers, you know. I read one or two, before I decided that there were more...worthy pursuits for literature.

Well, I'll just have to find a way to make the Tattlecrime worthy of your interest.

I'm quite the connoisseur. Can you truly rise to the challenge?

[ Oh, he hopes so. ]

I'm certain I can.

Though, can I have a name to go with that good taste?

I look forward to it. [ He really does, ok. Writer groupie. ]

You may call me the Shade, Miss...?

Lounds. Freddie Lounds. Pleasure to meet you, Shade.

Trust me, the pleasure is all mine, Miss Lounds.

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