Russell was relieved that Serena had joined him. He wasn't sure what to make of the vagrant who wanted to speak with them. However the fact that he was focused in on Russell and Serena did pique his interest somewhat. Russell had been out of the "cop game" for some time so it wasn't like he was well known as a cop, and Serena being an Lt. wasn't exactly putting her in the headlines. Unless of course it was for the wrong reasons, but that was another issue and Russell didn't feel any of those vibes coming from her. Something about all this told Russell that this vagrant would be of help to the case. Not to mention they were just going to talk. Nothing wrong with that...right?

He said, [color=00a651]"I could use a good stiff drink right about now[/color]." Russell looked over to Serena and said, "At the moment though we're on the clock as it were." He shrugged his shoulders and said, [color=00a651]"In a manner of speaking. However, I'm picking up a coffee for Bill and myself I think you could use one as well considering you didn't get yours earlier this evening. My treat you can get the next one.[/color]" Russell gave Serena a small smile and leaned against a wall across from the door. He looked around for other possible entry points and knew that the door they came out of was the only way to enter the alley from the building. Other than the opened ends leading to the street and loading docks. Russell kept his eyes moving though because after what he had seen this evening for him anything was possible. He said, [color=00a651]"We need to be careful, I did notice that this guy is carrying a pistol in his trousers."[/color] Shaking his head Russell said, "[color=00a651]I don't think he's necessarily a threat. Mainly because if he wanted to make trouble with it getting off the elevator and opening fire would've done it. Also when Bill had everyone distracted, which by the way he did a brilliant job, and I walked past him..."[/color] Shaking his head Russell said, [color=00a651]"He could've went for me or at least tried. The officer was distracted and the guy didn't even try."[/color] Russell looked back over to Serena and said, "[color=00a651]It was a calculated risk but I was betting on the odds he wasn't stupid enough to try something."[/color]

Letting out an exhale Russell decided maybe it was time they got to know one another a little more. They did the share thing in group, but the group didn't really know each other on any other level. He said, "[color=00a651]So we're probably going to be pseudo-partners on this."[/color] Russell shrugged his shoulders and said, [color=00a651]"I got a feeling in my gut you and I are going to be doing a good chunk of investigating on this one. Bill is good. No doubt about it. When my family was killed he nailed the guy who did it in less than 48 hours. It would've taken other detectives three times as long if they were lucky. This though isn't exactly familiar territory for him so they might be looking to us for advisement.[/color]" He looked at Serena and said, "[color=00a651]How do you want to approach this guy? I'm willing to follow your lead on this.[/color]"

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