realise then what a ridiculous thing it is to say out loud, that, of all the questions ever asked in the history of Interview Room Number 4a, that one has to be the most absurd.

So I say nothing.

“You draw them then they die in the same way shortly after.”

 “That, er, appears to be the situation. Yes.”

He pulls a face as though I’ve just told a very tasteless joke.

“Why?”

“It’s about freedom. I’m ridding Hull of all its undesirables.”

“Freedom for Hull. So you admit that you can kill anyone, just by drawing them?”

“Only if I draw them getting killed.” I slide the pad from under the white tip of his finger. “May I?”

“Be my guest.” He hands me a Bi...

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