"Alright, men, we're finally here."
The taxi driver informed the three passengers seated in the back of the yellow cab—Jamie, Kasa, and Sandra. The two couldn't stand being next to each other, so Jamie sat between them, a silent mediator of sorts.
They had just arrived in Birdman City, the place where the newspaper reported the suspicious kidnapping of children.
The three stepped out of the car. Kasa made the payment, and the taxi driver drove away, leaving them in front of the City Hotel.
At first glance, it might seem like a strange place to start an investigation into a serious crime—but in fact, hotels were perfect. From staff eager to do their jobs well to elderly locals who loved talking about their city, this was often where the best information surfaced.
"I don't want to come off as judgey,but why is she coming with us?" Kasa muttered.
"Because I wanted to come, bozo."
