Blaze

Victoria Down

One second they were at the warehouse, the next at the Yeongwol police department. The three of them leaned over the counter while the officer tracked down the location the call had come from.

Even now Kris still felt chills from just thinking about it. Reality was punching him in the guts harder. They were all in danger. This person watching them would stall them for as long as possible and it wouldn't matter who got hurt. The suddenly realization that they were receiving indirect threats and had only realized it now made it seem to surreal. They were slow with catching on; no wonder they were always a step behind.

"Seoul," the officer broke into his thoughts, "the call came from Seoul."

"What?" Chorong asked shocked. "Seoul!?"

Being the only calm one Lay placed his hands on the top of the counter, "Can you verify the address for us?"

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Something was there in Wonju, something close to Eunhyuk. Before Victoria would realize it, Donghae needed to plan a move. Namjoo and Suho would have to make a trip there and look around, but where to look was the problem.

If Victoria hadn't run out during the middle of interrogation alarming Officer Choi who'd seen her in the hallway, he wouldn't have been found out and scolded. Without given the chance to question those two gangmen anymore they were taken back to their cells. Their mention of Wonju stuck inside Donghae's head like glue though.

They were stopping in Wonju next. For what? To gather more girls? To meet up with the ring leader?

Questions burst into Donghae's head upon one another. Unable to help himself any longer he left his office and made the drive back to the Detention Center.

"Nope can do, Donghae," Officer Choi shook his head at his desk 10 minutes later when he arrived, arms crossed over his wide chest.

"Just 5 minutes," Donghae bargained. "Please, it's important."

"You already went against the rules today; you treated them roughly, and went ahead with the questioning without my watch." Officer Choi retaliated a bit kindly. "I didn't report this to Lee Suk Jin, so take that as my favor."

"I need them to clarify something for me," Donghae went on stubbornly, "it's crucial to the mission! Please!"

Officer Choi glanced up at him through his lids and for a second Donghae was sure the man felt compassion for him. Donghae let out a disappointed sigh when Officer Choi shook his head.

"What are you doing here, Donghae? Don't you have more important things to do out there?"

"I can't do anything without verification of my next target location!" Donghae let his irritation slide through.

Officer Choi, who'd become used to Donghae's tantrums over the years, remained cold in his seat without reaction.

"Maybe you should stop relying on the gangmen and rely on your intuition," Officer Choi advised. "Or focus on your teamwork. You don't look united as a group to me."

Donghae felt his stare become bleak on this man in front of him.

"It's impossible to cut right to the chase in these kind of cases," Officer Choi reminded, "you know that. It's a lot of work and information gathering. The workload is too heavy and mighty for you and your small team, have you not thought about it?"

Officer Choi paused to let the words sink in Donghae's head.

"Victoria joined hands with the people she believes is most capable in order to help you through this case," Officer Choi continued, "you're supposed to share the work. Instead of coming here all the time to keep your eye on the people you bring in, why is there no other strategy than that? You know I'll call you if information comes up. So what is this Donghae?