Help the woman

„Please calm down, all of you,“ you say and rise your hands, „there is no need to hurt each other. Sir, please let the saleswoman go!“

„Shut up you whore!“ the construction worker hisses angry, „if you want, you can suck my cock later. But for now I have what I want.“

„Why are you calling her that,“ the man in the tie asks strict, „she only tries to help. What I really appreciate.“

„All woman are whores, because I say so,“ the man says aggressive.

„Sometimes I can’t believe people like you still exist,“ the man with the tie answers and shakes his head disappointed, „buddy, we are in 21th century. A time of education, science and laws. Woman can decide for them self. But you throw all our evolution over board and act like a neanderthaler.“

„What did you called me?“ the man asks aggressive and suddenly pulls a knife out of his pants.

Now there is no way to settle this peacefully anymore. The saleswoman, now a hostage, cries in panic. To your surprise the man with the tie remains calm and doesn’t steps back.

„I called you a neanderthaler,“ the man with the tie repeated himself, „and you just proved me right. Because instead discussing this situation with us like educated adults, you use **** to improve your not existing point of view. But if you think your childish attempt to make yourself look dominant frightens me or her you are wrong.“

„Ok, that’s enough,“ you interrupt, and flash your badge, „SCPD, put the knife down! Now!“

„How the fuck do you talk to me you stupid whore,“ the man screams out of mind, „I don‘t take orders from woman.“

„I think the officer is right,“ the man with the tie says and slightly throws a can of tomatoes to the armed pervert, „catch!“

The man catches the can confused, which wasn‘t hard because it was a weak throw. But to catch the can he had to either let the saleswoman go or drop the knife. In his case it was the first one. Without a hostage you just have to watch out fort he knife. Quickly you grab his arm and throw the surprised pervert over your shoulder like it was told you in material arts lessons during your police education.

The man lands hard on the floor, looses his knife and rolls to a ball crying in pain. You ignore his protests and his threats to sue you and hold him tight on the ground. The man with the tie takes care of the frightened saleswoman meanwhile. He also calls the police who arrives only a few minutes later and takes the man into custody.

The saleswoman is checked by an officer before her boss sends her home to calm down for the rest oft he weekend. You and the man with the tie make your testamony then you decide to talk to him.

„Nice move, with the can,“ you comment smiling, „but next time please don’t provoke a man until he takes hostages. I’m very grateful you helped the girl, but as a police officer I have to keep everyone safe.“

„I understand,“ the man with the tie replies smiling, „and I’m sorry. I should at least have told you. But to my defense, I was sure it would work. It’s a natural reflex to catch things we can catch. However, you did a good job. I didn’t expected a police officer to be around. I thought you were just a nice woman who wanted to help.“

„You don’t sound like a civilian too,“ you say with a raised eyebrow, „who are you?“

The man smiles friendly and shakes your hand while he introduces himself: „Mark Hall, prosecutor. Nice to meet you, officer Masterson. I heard your colleague call you so.“

„Yes … that’s my name,“ you say stunned, „I didn’t expected you to be a prosecutor. Nice to meet you too.“

Mark smiles and for a moment you lost yourself in his deep, intelligent blue eyes. He seems to notice you and gently pets your shoulder.

„Well, I have to go,“ he says, „but if we meet next time, I would like to invite you to a coffee, if you want.“

„Yes, that … sounds nice,“ you answer, „see you around then.“

You both separate and you go to pay for your stuff. While you walk away you wonder if just agreed to a date with a superior. This day is indeed crazy. You shake your head and move on. It's getting late. you have to head home soon. But you still have time for some activity. If you want you can visist your favourite weapon store or the ice cream parlor.