Thoroughly (, Unknown)

My eyes flickered to the box, and my lips twisted into a frown. I would find out the truth behind this injustice, one way or another. First, I made a quick call to Vanessa.

"Miss Raine, please inform Agent Richard Ryder that I want to see him in my office asap." I said. It took a lot of effort to hide the fury in my voice. My hand was trembling as I used the intercom button.

_"I'll email him right away, ma'am." _Vanessa promised. I removed my finger and massaged my hand, trying to focus even while my skin burned from clothing contact. It took everything in my power not to rip them off in frustration, as it was beginning to genuinely hurt. Not yet though, not till I had the truth.

While I waited for Agent Dick to arrive, I pulled two stickers from my box. The **** sticker and the Unknown sticker, placing the latter over the former and hiding it in the palm of my hand. Afterwards, I read up on Shadow Stalkers folder so I had a full understanding of the situation. After her whole 'crucifying criminals' stint, she had been captured and offered probation on the Wards. She would avoid jail in exchange for good behavior and would be monitored closely.

Evidently, Agent Dick was terrible at his job. If my understanding of the probation protocol was correct, Sophia had violated it over three dozen times at least since joining the Wards. I had notebooks filled with her and her cronies misdeeds back at home, even after the Winslow staff had refused to see them. Now they were just further evidence.

Half an hour after I made the call, a tall well built man walked into my office with a confident swagger. He obviously kept good care of himself and I would have considered him handsome at some point. My anger blinded me to that though.

I made sure to hide it though and rose as gracefully as I could. My body was practically on fire, I needed out of these damn clothes as soon as possible. I grit my teeth and bore the pain as I extended my hand.

"Agent Ryder, its a pleasure to meet you." I said.

He shook my hand firmly, "Eh, the pleasures mine." and took hold of the sticker in his palm.

His pupils dilated and his grip weakened slightly as the sticker took effect. I smirked slightly and said, "Please, have a seat."

He sat in his chair meekly, the confidence he'd had but moments ago seemingly drained away. I sat back down and flinched; maybe it was just me, but it felt like my clothes were now actively constricting against my skin. The seam of my pants was digging painfully into my crotch now, and I had to keep adjusting the shirt as the sleeves felt offset.

My anger was enough to focus me and I glared at Agent Ryder. "I wanted to talk with you about the Ward you've been acting as liaison for, Agent Ryder. Be truthful with me when I ask; has Sophia Hess complied with the conditions of her probation?"

Ryder opened his mouth, closed it, and opened it again. Evidently he'd held this lie in for some time, he seemed to actively be fighting the stickers effects. Good luck with that buddy.

Finally he seemed to give up and said, "No. She has violated her probation on several occasions, Director. In fact, she has actively targeted and assaulted several students. Including you, if memory serves."

I put both hands on the table and leaned forward, "And why..." I winced, my pants were pushing hard against my labia and the burning was growing more intense by the second.

"Why has this not been reported?" I **** out.

Ryder looked at me and said, "Winslow wanted continued access to Ward funding. I wanted credit for reforming a trouble maker Ward so I could be promoted. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement."

"Mutually beneficial...!" I trailed off and bit off a curse. Time to wrap this up so I could get these damn clothes off. How was I going to handle this though?