Mom and Dad had told him plenty about local and national politicians. McAllister was among those local that they spoke fairly badly about. Though Kurt had not seen the man in person before his fine appearance didn't hide the wailing of the spirits that were attempting to haunt the man. His heart pounded and the warm spike of adrenaline shot through his limbs. McAllister had some serious baggage!

It was a great relief as the politician left. The terror on Kurt's face visibly lifted. It seemed that Brian knew his way around the man.

Kurt didn't answer Emelina immediately, thinking it over for a moment. As he thought about it he pulled a rattling blue bottle from his backpack. A common pain reliever. Kurt smirked, enjoying an opportunity to be useful. [b]"Here, I hope this helps."[/b]

Finally, in response to Emelina's question, he leaned in closer to her ear to whisper. [b]"I think he's killed someone or been a serious part of it. I can tell you why later."[/b] Something bad was going on in this town and they were about to be dragged into it. The spirit's tongues had been visibly cut. Was this symbolic? No. They had to have been shut up to hide McAllister's dirt. Or it was even worse than that.

It was time to start the meeting.