* plotted starter & @metmydeadline !
over twenty missing in two years. polished fingertips pressed at printed paper edges & the deep frown that sets on the blonde is prominent. bright hues set to look out at the muddied grey clouds that cling to the sky , the plaque at her desk reads senator Graham the letters bold and in the italic font. the familiar name of who had written the article rings memories ( * who she had stayed in contact with ) rising up as she fishes out her phone opening her contacts.
contacts ... alyssa [ message sent ] : I saw the dulvey daily article , think you can fit me in your schedule to talk about it ?
the casualness in the tone had never really changed even as Ashley had grown , the echo of the reflection in the glass pronounced so ( * not only physically but the glint in eyes although carrying the same warmth carried a more authoritative sheen ; a confidence to it. ) a lot had happened after the last time they spoke in person between the article published about the follow up of her kidnapping , files shared toning the deceive at the heart of who is mean't to be trusted.
which became the catalyst of the path chosen , not that it suprised many * America's sweetheart following in her father's steps ? It was predictable as much as it mean't that the eyes on her had became more open to be critical & focused on the details.
the ping of the text back , as the blonde arranged the transport to take her to Lousiana. the questioning momentary gaze at the sudden trip but quickly answered in the courtesy of meeting a good friend. tucking the article in the messenger bag looped at the handle on the coat rag ; gaze set on the open contact as the whirl of the elevator taking her up echoed.
contact calling ... blending the soft tone of the elevator pitch with the ring that follows picked up at the second one " It'll take me a couple of hours , 2 and a bit tops. I'll send you the coordinates of the landing area. "
hues divert free hand rising , twisting wrist to gaze at the time. Ashley would have gotten there bright early , sunlight to spare & time to talk / the article only had said so much and knowing Alyssa there was more to it.
" know any good coffee spots there ? I need some caffeine & then you can fill me in on everything. "