Chapter 22 by Johanna

What do you say?

Someone volunteers for you

You really just want to get home at this point but even in your old world it is generally a good idea to comply with police requests, even fairly minor ones such as this. You have a feeling you will end up coming as a witness whatever your response; the only difference would be being even more sore than you are already. “Of cou-...” you begin to say when you feel someone step up behind you.

“Officer, if it’s all the same to you, I think the girl really needs to get her rest now”. The speaker is an older lady, certainly well beyond the spanking age and carrying an aura of authority around her. “I saw what he did to the poor girl just as well as she did and the bus CCTV would have captured it all too.” The officer glances towards her and then returns his attention back to you. “You are free to decline, given that there is a volunteer.” he says and you decide that’s good enough for you. Home awaits.

“Um, if it’s fine by you, Sir, the lady is right.” you say only a bit nervously. “And I am not sure I’ll be the best witness for a disciplinary dispute given my record today.” The officer actually chuckles at that. “Very well. No objection here.” The matter is thus settled. The lady pats you on the shoulder as she passes you and the trio steps out on the next stop.