"Not gonna lie to you partner, but all our other cases have been nothing but kiddie games. Er, no pun intended. This time though, we may very well be dealing with a complete lunatic here with a child fetish." Dennis' sleep deprived eyes reflected a hidden emotion. Was that perhaps....worry?

"Anyway, it won't be easy. We may very well have to use our guns here to save these kids. We might...have to take a few lives if it ever comes to that." He leaned over now to look directly into Roseia's gaze, eyeing her and keeping his voice level and steady.

"If someone puts you or even the kids in danger...I might have to kill them to protect you. Are you sure you want this case?"

(No problem.)