Story Chapter 48: Arrest Interview

The officer guided Seiri into a small interview room before directing her toward a sturdy chair positioned across from a plain desk. "Sit." She lowered herself carefully into the chair, her hands still cuffed securely behind her back. The metal restraints shifted with a soft... *Clink...* She adjusted her posture, trying to find a comfortable position. Her wrists flexed against the cuffs while her legs shifted uneasily beneath the chair. *Clink...* "...Urgh..." A cool draft from the station's air conditioning brushed across her rain-soaked clothes, making her shiver. "Haa..." "It's so cold..." She took another slow breath, trying to settle herself. "And... ha... my clothes are so tight too." The officer remained professional, saying nothing as he walked around to the opposite side of the desk. He pulled out his chair and sat before the computer. *Click.* The monitor came to life. He opened a case file, glanced at the information on the screen, then picked up a pen and notepad. Seiri swallowed quietly, shifting once more in the chair as the handcuffs gave another faint... *Clink...* The room fell silent. The officer looked up from the desk, folded his hands, and prepared to begin the questioning.