Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Joke of the City
Despite being the son of one of the most respected and famous people in Natovis and probably all of Isova at the time, Arturian Noble the Younger was a bit of a joke. It was well known to the public that he was a Speculationist, always subscribing to the latest theories in the "science" of Speculationism.
To make things worse for Arturian the Second, this would not be the first "sighting" he would be reporting to the police.
Arturian was well aware of the public opinion of himself and the countless number of times he had come here to report an incident, only to make a joke of himself. But that did not matter. He knew this time truth was on his side and had some valuable information that he could prove. He knew where the mysterious incident took place and that there were cameras in that area.
Arturian Noble the Younger finally entered the front door.
When he got to the reception breathing heavily, he looked down, put his hands on the desk, and rested his weight on it he blurted out nervously while trying to regain his breath, "I have an incident to report from the other night". One of the two employees at the front desk was still looking at him. She said nothing, clicked her pen, and hovered it over the official incident report sheet, getting ready to write.
Normally when a citizen comes into the front to file a report, one of the two employees at the desk are involved. The police station normally remains loud and everyone goes about their usual business.
The room was completely quiet watching him intently. At least 20 people of various staff in the station were watching in interest at this point. One of the officers even brought popcorn. Arturian began to speak....