Chapter Six
September 12, 2228, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Police Enforcement Zone 122 Station, Captain’s Office.
Jia and Erik slipped into the captain’s office, fully expecting Captain Quinene, their bland if non-offensive interim captain. Instead, they found a man in the formal black and blue uniform of an NSCPD police officer with captain’s rank insignia on his collar.
The huge golden-haired and bearded man sitting at the desk was large enough that he might look imposing even next to Erik. Several data windows floated around him. He swept his hand to dismiss the one right in front of him, revealing his nametag, which read Ragnar. He stood, extending his hand.
“Excuse me,” Jia began, confusion flavoring her voice. She stepped forward and gave his hand a light shake. “Um, what
