Commissioner Meeting

"Aww but that's going to cut down on my play time." Melinda whined.

"I already told you who I am." I paused briefly in exasperation. "The main head of the Student Council's Disciplinary committee. Assigned not just by the Head Student Council but also by the City Director. My job is to make sure students aren't causing problems for the rest of the city. You two most certainly were."

"Fine! I'll go along with this. Ya got a point. Ah should've been more controlled about my actions. I even came at ya cause I thought ya hurt my underling. A real warrior is supposed tah defend the weak and ah failed. Ah'll accept my punishment."

"Well that's lest resistance than I expected. You're all free to go." As the three of them stood up and made their way out I reached out and placed a hand on Derrick's shoulder. I decided to make him an offer, "When your punishment is up would you consider joining the Committee. You're skills are on a level I could use."

"Sorry but nah I'm not one ta be tied down. But if ya need my help just give me a shout."

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After the two main culprits were outfitted with power blocking ankle cuffs they were released from the student council's building. I looked at the clock in my glasses and sighed. This whole affair had taken more time than I would have liked. As I was getting ready to head back to my dorm I was approached by Jennie.

"Wow, so diligent. Not even a day in and you're already dealing out punishments to rowdy students. Before you continue you should probably meet with the police commissioner. You don't have long before the meeting. Do you mind if I tag along?"

"As much as I would like to say no, something tells me you'd find a way to join in anyway." I sighed for the third time today. "Well come along I assume we can use the limo then."

"There's no need to be rude but yeah we can use the limo. Why don't we get going." she replied with a pep in her step and voice fitting her personality. I followed her lead to the limo. Once we got on our way she turned towards me and asked, "So how are you enjoying your dorm. The school set you up with someone they thought you'd get along well with. I heard that he's one of the Six Freaks."

"Yeah that he is. I also learned that you and the rest of the head student council are part of the Ten Fingers of God. Which means I've met all but two of them. Perhaps you can tell me more about them."

"Gladly," she said with a smile on her face. "So as I'm sure you've been told it's the nickname given to the ten strongest people in the city. Most are alpha level students. You might end up on the list pretty soon yourself. While we weren't exactly serious in our fight we weren't going easy on you. Any way that's off topic. Most of them are on there as because of the sheer strength of their power as well as their skill in combat."

If what she was saying was true then it really did seem like it was likely I would make it on the list. That would not help with what I need to do in fact it would make things more difficult. People behave differently around a nobody than they would around somebody they knew to be powerful. "I really need to find some way to hide my skills."

"Well I suggest that you start trying to recruit people that have decent talent yourself. People who can work in the open while you do what you do best."

"Yeah I'm aware I need to do something like that. It'll be difficult. I think that the Five Freaks may be a starting point."

"I don't know if that will actually work. certainly they have powers that fit the criteria. But Mordy They can't use them well especially Dean. He has no control."

"I believe that that can change if they get a little help and training. I didn't start with the skill level and power control I have now." The limo arrived and I stepped out to be greeted with a very tall and broad behemoth of a man in uniform. The design and decorations marked him as the commissioner.

"Greetings," he opened with a booming voice. "I take it you are the new guy that Winona was talking about. I'm Commissioner Magnus and it's a pleasure meeting you. Come with me and we'll talk in my office."

We followed him up to the office and sat down in the two chairs provided. "So I was told that I need to meet with you to discuss the force and my position and something about help?"

"That's right kid the force is low on manpower and I know that you're disciplinary committee are as well. While I don't need help with recruitment or training in and of itself what I need help with is making sure that my men are ready as well as any assistance that you and your group can provide. Especially for the problem students. Do you think you can do that for me."

"Certainly. Definitely the first time I'd be working with the police. When you need me to help or test your people give me a call I'm sure I can think of something. But why did I need to come here in person for this."

"Well one of my abilities allows me to force the true nature of someone to come out. It helps a lot in interrogation. If you had been trying to deceive Winona, Richard or the Student Council I'd have you behind bars before you knew it. Anyway it was a pleasure meeting you, I look forward to working with you. If you need any tips on recruitment be sure to give me a call."