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"Baby Series 2"Written By: Karina
Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the
Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Pairing: Chief Inspector Heinrich Guttenson + Dowager Duchess Anastasia, Pagan Notes: Challenge 47. Baby Series 2 #119. Takes
place approximately at the same time as View From The Other Side.
Plain Speaking “You Grace. It is a pleasure to see you again.” “Heinrich.” The Dowager Duchess Anastasia settled into the overstuffed chair and proceeded to make her self comfortable. “You are looking well.” “I trust you are aware of the incident I am investigating?” “Since when have I not been aware of your doings, my boy? How is Helena?” “Mother is quite well.” Chief Inspector Guttenson settled into his own chair placed opposite the Dowager and produced a notebook from a pocket. “Well, shall we proceed with the interrogation? Ask your questions.” Guttenson liked the irascible old woman, Pagan decided. He was shielded from sight by a heavy walnut framed screen and could observe the crowded incident room unnoticed. In this room there were six officers taking statements in addition to the Chief Inspector. There were only a few guests remaining to be processed and soon Pagan would have no excuse to delay his return to the palace. The King would undoubtedly be waiting for him to enlighten him as to the details of the night. There was also the matter of the King wishing to know what had set the Dragon off earlier in the evening. It would still be some hours before Pagan saw his bed. “You have your hand firmly on the pulse of the world’s nobility, Your Grace. Undoubtedly you know much of Lord Richard’s lifestyle.” The formidable old lady chuckled softly, a dry, rather mirthless sound and her eyes narrowed as she considered the man questioning her. “Do I know anyone who might be inclined to kill the bastard, you mean?” The inspector did not so much as blink at the plain speaking and inclined his head. “If you wish it couched in such plain terms.” “Never call a spade a club, boy, it is what it is and there’s an end to it. As for Richard… It depends on your point of view. Undoubtedly his mother will miss him and perhaps one or two of his mistresses. His bookmaker will bewail the loss of recovering the debts owed to him and certain casino owners around the world will feel a significant loss of income. Politically, he was a liability, even his father would admit that. He was a bane to his sister who I believe was forced to accept his presence at this, her one attempt to make something of herself. I am frankly amazed he was included in the evening. Someone is substantially wealthier for his inclusion on the guest list.” The Inspector’s expression remained bland, continuing to making notes in his book. “You believed he bribed an official to be included on the guest list?” “Heinrich, he must have given away his first born child to get a foot in the door. To be included as a prospective suitor for the hand of the princess… I cannot, for the life of me, think how much he needed to part with and promise.” End
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