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Alcohol narrowed his eyes as Milk approached. She was sure being brazen about her approach. What did she want? He closed the window and approached the door a few moments after she knocked and opened it. What she was saying was a little hard to make out though the walls, but Alcohol got the gist. He wondered if the threat of rumor was genuine. The door swung open and the sun lit up his frame, casting a stark silhouette on the floor behind him.

[Color=fdc68a]"Can I help you?"[/color] He asked dryly. 

As Alcohol came into view Milk smirked, the corner of her lips mischievous as ever. [color=ec582c][b]"Took you long enough.!"[/b][/color] she cooed, as she handed him the rock that she had picked up. [color=ec582c][b]"Here is a present. Now that I have given you something, you should give something to me."[/b][/color] she tapped the side of her chin with her finger, before speaking again, [color=ec582c][b]"I need to know where Hemlock is, have you seen her?"[/b][/color] Milk asked, her foot stepping forward slightly to perhaps be let into his home.

He glanced down at the rock,  giving a cynical chuckle. Alcohol stepped aside. [Color=fdc68a]"Come into my office, we'll talk in there."[/color] He grabbed a chair leaning against the wall and moved it for Milk to sit in. Then he sat on his chair on the other side of the desk. He considered her question. Hemlock. Yeah, someone he knew probably knew where she was. It's not like she was hard to miss. Still, he couldn't just give out information like that.

[Color=fdc68a]"Why do you wanna know?"[/color] He asked, setting the stone down on his desk. 

Milk sat in the chair Alcohol offered her, her ankles crossing beneath her delicately. She smiled when he placed the stone down on his desk, perhaps he would keep it for awhile? [color=ec582c][b]"I need her help."[/b][/color] Milk admitted. There was no reason for her to lie. There weren't any devious contexts about the situation they had found themselves in. Milk rested her hands onto her thighs before continuing once more, [color=ec582c][b]"Hemlock knows where my friend is, and I need to talk to her. That's it Al, no harm done."[/b][/color] her lips pouted slightly as her eyes widened for mercy. She hoped that Alcohol was in a good mood today so that more strings would not have to be pulled. She was already exhausted, and knew that the trouble for the day had really just begun.

Alcohol drummed his fingers for a brief moment, thinking. Obviously, there were limits to telling everybody who came in here where someone was. Generally, he liked to keep his so called "intelligence network" limited to things like missing persons and threats to the town. Personal favors like this were another thing entirely. Especially since, in this case, something was off.

[Color=fdc68a]"Just ask her. If Hemlock wanted to help you, she would, right?"[/color]

Milk adjusted in her seat, her ankles uncrossing as she leaned forward slightly. [color=ec582c][b]"Well."[/b][/color] the woman started, her finger digging slightly into the skin of her thigh,  [color=ec582c][b]"Well, yes she would. However, I don't know WHERE Hemlock is, and that is why I am asking you, because you are the right person to ask."[/b][/color] the woman cocked her head slightly as she looked into Alcohol's eyes, her gaze steady before she parted her lips once more,  [color=ec582c][b]"If you don't think you can help me, by all means just tell me now. I don't want to waste my time, but it's dire to this community that you give me Hem's location. If my friend gets hurt, there is going to be a lot of problems coming."[/b][/color] Milk taunted, a small grin forming- her teeth showing ever so slightly.  [color=ec582c][b]"I don't want any trouble Al, you know I don't want any trouble."[/b][/color] she claimed, as she moved her left leg to cross over her right leg to expose a decent amount of thigh.

Al nodded. [Color=fdc68a]"Right. You think this person, your friend, whoever they are, are in danger. They might be missing or lost. We can start looking for them. When we find them, we can take them into protective custody, if you'd like. Unless,"[/color] He averted his gaze, looking down at his desk. He leaned forward onto his desk and laced his fingers together, then he looked back up at Milk. [Color=fdc68a]"You think Hemlock is somehow responsible for this persons absence? Because, unless you think someone's life is really in danger, I don't think we can help you."[/color] He laying out the rules. What if Milk just wanted to smash Hemlock's face in with a rock? The fact that she was asking for information on Hemlock, and not the as-of-yet unamed missing person was suspicious to the mayor. 

Placing her face in the palm of her hand, Milk could do nothing at first but shake her head. Alcohol was unwavering, he was solid. He was hard, but NOT the kind Milk had dealt with so many times before.  [color=ec582c][b]"No, no. I don't want any of this!"[/b][/color] she spoke, feeling a sense of defeat. She removed her head from her palm as she leaned forward and placed a hand warmly on top of Alcohol's intertwined fingers.  [color=ec582c][b]"I just want my friend home safe, she means a lot to me. I'm sorry for causing a scene. I just thought you.."[/b][/color] Milk slipped her hand away slowly, her eyes falling to the floor.  [color=ec582c][b]"I just thought you'd be different."[/b][/color] she finalized her words before raising herself up and out of the chair.  [color=ec582c][b]"Thanks Al."[/b][/color] she cooed, beginning to turn from the desk where he sat. 

Alcohol blinked at the hand contact. What was she playing at? Was there some layer he was missing? Still, he knew what he should say, so he did. [Color=fdc68a]"Sorry, Milk. If you're friend wants to go somewhere without telling you, they can. I can't make exceptions just because you're my friend. Soon as I start making exceptions..."[/color] He let the sentence hang, shrugging. 

 [Color=fdc68a]"If you think this person is in danger from someone, just let an officer know, okay?"[/color] His tone softened a bit, though even Alcohol couldn't tell if it was genuine or condescending. 
 
 [color=ec582c][b]"I will."[/b][/color] she said with a nod, and a slight wave of hand. Alcohol was invincible. Milk would have to find Hemlock herself, or leave Twix to rot. Milk walked out of the office, closing the door behind her, Alcohol watching her as she went. Milk used the height of the hill for an advantage for only a moment- her hand reaching up to her brow to cover her eyes from the high light that radiated towards her. The people looked like ants from here, and Milk was ever so sweet. Her adventure would continue as she made her way back down the hill to try to find Hemlock, so that she could eventually find and scold Twix.
 
Now alone in his office, the Mayor reached and took the rook in his hands, contemplating it. It was a rock, most likely a joke. Once again he opened up the window, looking out at the town. Casually he dropped the rock on the outside, watching it tumble a bit. He saw Milk's form walking away to do whatever she was going to do. An interesting person, to be sure. He hoped it worked out for her, because he doubted her intentions were malicious. Principle, however, was important. Especially to a figure of authority, who's entire existence was built on consistency and principles. After reassuring himself of his decision he closed the window to the outside world and was left to his thoughts once again.