Januart 28th, 11am.
Zorielle Rolando looked out of her office window with a sigh. The Criminal Investigations Division of the IRS had arrived, Federal agents were all over the Towers going through records, and Vigilants were ordered to ship throug financial records from her home on Rolando Island.
"Zorielle, I hate to disturb you, but there is a situation in Unity Base, the Arcane Wing." BODICIA's voice came from the room.
"On my way, BODICIA..."
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"You have to let me look at those books." A black suited agent was saying to Madame Midknight as Zorielle arrived.
"Look, bub, I'd love to let you do that. Really, I would. But these aren't your usual books, the wards are there for a reason. It'd be completely irresponsible of me to let you touch them. Even MAGI say so."
"MAGI can look in their crystal balls and chant for all I care, I need access to that paperwork." The agent snarled at the pale skinned woman in purple. There were several other agents and a few Freedom Corps offiers in the Arcane Sanctum too.
"Go ahead, Jane. Let him see. He's been warned about the consequences of his actions, and still wishes to carry through." Zorielle sighed.
"Sure thing, boss lady." Jane nodded, taking a crystal out from her hat and touching it to a shifting pattern of runes. With a shimmer, the field around the bookcase disappeared, and the agent reached a hand towards a black leather-bound tome.
"I wouldn't-" Jane warned as he touched it, before sighing. The man let out a shriek of agony as his skin began to blister. Pulling his hand back, the book was attached to it still, his flesh disolving to smoke as he fell to the ground and writhed in pain. It took only half a minute, the Federal officers looking horrified as they saw. One moved to help, but Zorielle held up an arm, her expression firm.
"There's nothing you can do for him."
An eye on the front of the book suddenly opened, staring out with malevolance. "Grim and grey, the Warlock's Curse, another fool soon finds a herse. Eighty Eight souls, consumed by my might, twenty two more and I shall rule the night!"
"What... -is- that thing?!" A FC Officer said, looking away from the body.
"The tome of Nectambo, don'tcha know? You need to read it with specially prepared leather gloves... or just be dead." Jane grinned, picking the tome up and smacking her hand on its spine. "Back you go you stupid book, there'll be no more fools wanting a look."
"You let that man-" An angry IRS official began to speak.
"He had all the warnings and disregarded them. If one of the people here says something is a bad and dangerous idea then you people should take heed. We're providing you with all the information you're asking for. Don't push your luck or hospitality."
With that, Zorielle turned and left the chamber.
28th January, 8:30 AM.
"And now, the morning news update with Darren Holmes."
"Thank you, Andy. The Unity Vigil, a supergroup known for its skyscraper complex in Skyway City, has been the focus of attention by the Internal Revenue Services as Zorielle Rolando, the thirty seven year old leader of the hero organization has come under suspicion of tax evasion after an anonymous tip alerted the federal authorites.
Ms Rolando was the CEO of ZorTel Industries before it shut down in 2006, and has been taken into questioning by the CID over her finances for the company, the operation of the Unity Vigil and its subsidary group the New Vigilants, and her own personal finances.
Spokesperson Belicia Uvos had this to say on behalf of the group:"
The image cuts away to BODICIA, in one of her Vigilant guises, giving a message to reporters. "The Unity Vigil will be co-operating with the IRS to the fullest extent, as will the Rolando Family. During this time we ensure that the heroes in our group will still help safeguard the city, and that importance has gone towards ensuring that the New Vigilants, a group set up to help young people deal with their powers and train new heroes will continue to operate fully."
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