10 Minute Tales

Feb 16 (Untimed)

Queenson rolled the facemask back, breathing his first breath of clean air for a while. The door hissed shut behind him as he started climbing the stairs again. He got his watch back on, flicking the switch. It buzzed quietly as Sentinel reconnected.

"I have established a connection with your watch once more, Inspector. I trust your time was productive in my absence?"

"Yeah, I took care of business, don't worry about that."

"What sort of leads did you uncover?"

"Nothing major, just gonna chase them up soon. Need your help to get to Sinis, though, one of the leads is with an inmate."

"Sinis? I apologise, but you are not an arresting member of the security force. I can not authorise your presence."

"What, obstructing justice directly now? You've been told that it's a lead taking me up there, and I ain't taking no for an answer."

"... my apologies, Inspector Queenson. I shall arrange a flight for you as soon as I can."

"Damn right you will." he huffed, frowning briefly. "What's gotten into you, anyway? You're really obstructive these past couple of days."

"I apologise, Inspector. I must be due for an update. I have informed my technicians about your complaints, and we shall see to solve the problem as soon as we can."

"We'll see." Queenson huffed. "Alright, let me know when we're good to go."

"Of course. While you wait, is there any further instructions?"

"Yeah, get me home. I need to nap."

"Inspector?"

"I got four hours last night and it's been nothing but business since. I ain't takin' no for an answer."

"You were able to have five and a half hours of restful sleep."

"Ain't enough."

"As you wish, sir." A vehicle arrived shortly afterwards; he boarded and was soon back in the sky. At this point, he'd do anything for a decent rest.