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First Post
-Taxi 1238, en route to Metro High-
"I understand how difficult this must be for you sir, back where I am from we had problems like this far too often, it is one of the many reasons I came to America. It is a sad day when something like this is happening in this glorious city. Do not worry though, I am certain the police will not allow your child, or any others, to be harmed."
There's something about the way the Iraqi man speaks, a comforting and understanding tone that makes his words difficult to ignore. Even if Gordon had been a frantic parent, he likely would have been calmed by the words.
"Here we are, sir."
The taxi pulls up a few blocks from the school, unable to get any closer, and Gordon sees the chaos ahead.
-Outside Metro High -
Police have formed a line to keep out all the parents, reporters, and onlookers. From behind them, smoke can be coming from somewhere down the street. It's nearly impossible to find an officer to talk to who isn't already busy.
"Thank you for your kind words, ah I didn't catch your name" Gordon asks, as he pays the man and adds a generous tip.
Turning his attention back to the growing mess of people and the cops holding them back, Gordon has an idea. He looks for the thinest area of the crowd and pushes his way to the front, struggling against the frightened parents. He began to stride past the police barricades non-chalantly. Once the officer stops him, Gordon looks at him with his sternest look.
"I'd suggest you take your hand off me son, unless you want to be back giving out parking tickets. I'm agent Harrison, FBI, step aside and point me to who's in charge of this mess." Gordon says tersely, his hands across his chest and foot tapping in annoyance at the apparent delay.
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