“Actually,” Apollo interrupted. “I was interested in booking a private class? It’s for a former client of mine. She’s been… pretty sheltered, up until recently. She’s looking to learn some life skills, and I thought baking would be a good one for her to try. Would it be possible for you guys to teach her some of the basics, one-on-one?”
As soon as he said ‘former client’, Wocky started sweating. It made him think about his own trial, and about how crappy he had acted. Would Attorney-Man do a favor like this for him? Was he like this with all of his past defendants? Or only the ones who didn't confess to the murder?
It got him all out of whack. He was flustered, okay? So on impulse, he replied:
“For sure, man!”
Vera/Wocky, Wocky POV, 9.4k words, rated T for language. Written for Pick Me Up: A Happily Ever After Exchange 2025.