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Orazio immediately recognizes Mrs. Johnson's voice through the drone's speakers.

Mrs. Johnson: Ladies police officers, this is Mrs. Johnson. That boy you have in custody is my protégé. I beg you to take him to my house without causing him any more harm.

The policewomen look at each other.

Karina: What the hell does she want?

Mrs. Johnson: I warn you that what you are doing with that boy is a serious crime. I invite you to behave like members of the volunteer police force and bring the poor boy to my house.
Karina: Are you serious?
Laila: Yes. Of course she's serious. That bitch is Orazio's mentor. We'd better do what she says, I don't want to mess with one of those rich bitches.
Karina: Shut up!

Karina drops Orazio's head and walks next to her partner.

Karina: We'd better take him back anyway.

Orazio is still on his knees and completely naked, unable to decide what to do.

Karina: Allright, let's go. Let's go.
Orazio: (Sob)

Laila approaches Orazio and grabs his hand.

Laila: Come on, put your clothes on and get in the car. We are going to take you to your mistress.

Orazio grabs the nearest clothes and turns around to get dressed. He gets up slowly, still shaking with fear. Laila helps him finish dressing and helps him into the police car.

Orazio: Thank you ladies, I will never forget this.
Karina: Do what she tells you, she is rich and powerful so you will be fine.
Laila: You should have told us before that you worked for an important lady.
Orazio: Well, it just came out.
Laila: A handsome boy like you shouldn't go around alone. It's asking for trouble.

The police car starts up.

Karina: Well, what's the plan?
Laila: We take him home and then we leave.
Karina: Well, I say we beat him up and take his shit and then leave.
Laila: Are you crazy? Don't you know who Mrs. Johnson is? She's very powerful. She could fuck us up in a thousand ways. We take him home and that's it.

The car stops in front of the big mansion.

Karina: Here we are. Is that her house?
Laila: Yes, I'm going to look for him.
Karina: Be careful.
Laila gets out of the car and helps Orazio out of the car. He is still shaking.

Orazio: (Sobbing)

The two policewomen accompany Orazio to the door of the mansion. The door opens and Mrs. Johnson appears, accompanied by two security androids that Orazio had never seen before.

Mrs. Johnson: (Sigh)
Laila: This has all been an unfortunate mistake. We saw the boy alone hanging around the neighborhood and thought he was a burglar. There has been an increase in burglaries in this area.
Karina: And we were just trying to protect the neighborhood.

Mrs. Johnson: I understand, you were just doing your job. I'd better take care of the boy and we'll put this unpleasant business behind us as soon as possible. Come in, come in. You look exhausted. Come in.

Karina and Laila accompany Orazio inside the mansion and go out. Orazio is worried. Mrs. Johnson closes the mansion door and grabs Orazio by the shoulder.

Mrs. Johnson: Don't worry, honey. I'm not going to hurt you.
Orazio: (Sobbing)
Mrs. Johnson: Are you hurt? Are you hurt?
Orazio: I don't think it's serious, but... I've been kidnapped!
Mrs. Johnson: (Sigh) I warned you.
Orazio: (sobbing)

Mrs. Johnson: You shouldn't go off on your own, especially in this day and age. The world is a dangerous place.

Orazio hugs Mrs. Johnson and begins to cry inconsolably. She pats him on the back.

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