Finished up with ‘Wicked Why.’ It’s comfortable with being a seven thousand word short story, and I’m comfortable about letting it be that way. We are content.
The beginning of ‘Wicked Why.’
Interviewer: Please state your name and profession, for the record.
L. Marcie: My name is Leann Marcie. I am an attache for the State Department’s Interdimensional Working Group.
I: Is this a position which provided for close contact with the interdimensional visitors commonly known as the Emissaries?
M: Yes, it was. I interacted regularly with various Emissaries, from the Consul on down.
I: For how long have you been acting in this capacity?
M: Since the Emissaries first appeared, about three years ago. I have been a direct liaison for six months.
I: Does that mean you had regular face-to-face contact with Emissaries?
M: Yes.
I: If asked, can you provide accurate details of incidents involving the Emissaries?
M: Yes, at least for the ones where I was personally involved.
I: Would it be fair to say that you have any particular insight as to Emissary motivations and drives?
M: …Most certainly not.