briefly) It isn't the public I'm worried about as much as the enemies NOSPN might make. I run a publication that relies on being taken seriously. Sam was just promoted to lead detective of the new Paranormal Unit, along with Jamie [Sergeant Jamison Cavanaugh]. We can't risk our reputation, and the NOPD [New Orleans Police Department] can't risk theirs. Even the slightest hint of a relationship could be used to suggest preferential treatment or bias. If someone complains about that, it's a legal issue.

We decided not to risk it. So we went out to dinner together once and buried it. We are not pursuing any relationship beyond the professional realm.

IM: That's brave of you, Sayeva.

SR: It's necessary.

IM: What do you expect for...

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