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When I got to the elevator and was ready to leave the station, someone familiar stepped out. No, it wasn't Barry, it was a girl.

When she saw me, she stood up like a dummy. I stepped into the elevator and pushed the button. She stood there without moving. I turned to her and asked her with a grin:

«What's the matter with you, miss? It's like you've seen a ghost.

Blinking a couple times, she finally calmed down and answered:

«Is that you... - Frowning she asked: - What are you doing here?

«There were a couple of police cases, but it's been resolved.

«A couple cases? And what business could you possibly have with us? - Spivot asked suspiciously.

I grinned:

«So ask your supervisor, and if you have more questions.... - the elevator door opened, I got out, and I said: - You can ask them before I go.

The girl stayed in the elevator, stood for a while, then she couldn't stand it and followed me. Coming out of the station, I got into the car and waited. After a few seconds, she sat down next to me.

I turned and looked at her with a smile. The girl was very tense, but she seemed to be interested in something, since she was here. Though the pheromones probably did their job, too....

Glancing at the police station, I grinned:

«I was right under their noses, but they don't even know who I am. Funny, your boss even shook my hand.

«It's not funny.

I looked at the girl and asked:

«So why did you come here? Aren't you afraid I'll eat you or just kill you?

Patty grew more nervous, but pulled herself together and replied with a chuckle:

«If I wanted to kill him, I would have killed him already and not saved him.

I nodded:

«You're right, but I could just as easily change my mind. - My gaze made the girl turn pale and her heart started beating harder. Hmm, fear? I guess frequent killing has affected me.... Unpleasant...

Realizing I'd overdone it, I sighed:

«Sorry, I'm just kidding. I don't kill innocents, though if they piss me off or have something I want, I might.

«And that's supposed to make me feel better? - Spivot asked nervously.

I grinned:

«You came here knowing who I am. You have only yourself to blame. Ask what you need to ask and leave.

Patty lowered her gaze and fell silent. Then she adjusted herself, and after a sigh she asked:

«How was it? - At my questioning look, the girl added: - How did you kill Mardon?

I pondered for a moment, finding the information I needed I answered:

«Well, that was a long time ago. I needed bone marrow, you see, it's a special delicacy for me..... - the girl frowned, and I continued with a smile: - So, it was Mardon that I needed, I was just about ready to catch him when trouble struck. Б... Ahem, I mean Flash, did something, so I couldn't catch Mardon. But I didn't worry and found him later. Smashed his skull in, took out all the marrow, and then flushed him down the drain. That's about it.

After imagining everything, the girl turned pale. For a few minutes she just sat there looking down, and then she asked:

«Why do you eat people?

«Well, for one thing, I don't eat them anymore. No need, I've found another way to sustain my life. I wasn't thrilled with the taste of raw flesh.... - I continued: - I had to do it, but it's okay now.

Patty wondered:

«Did you have to? So you didn't do it for fun?

I grinned:

«What's fun about it? Killing can be fun, but eating raw flesh or brains is disgusting. If I didn't need bone marrow, I'd be happy not to eat it.

«Why do you need it? - The girl was curious.

«None of your business.

Looking at me unhappily, the girl muttered:

«Fine... - Then she asked: - So why did you save me? What good did it do you?

I hummed:

«You're a cop, you catch meth people, you could be useful.

«And what makes you think I'm going to help you? - Spivot asked with a chuckle.

I grinned:

«You can't resist if I want something. - The girl blushed at the sight of me and the light amount of pheromones.

She frowned unhappily and opening the door said:

«So it was you, this power of yours..... You're awful! - She slammed the door shut and walked briskly toward the station.

Whether she wants to or not, she still can't resist....

I grinned and started the car and drove to Star Labs. It was time to settle a few things and head off to the next world.

As I approached the building, I listened. There were only three people inside. Cisco, Caitlin, and Stein. Ramon was on the lower level, near the wormhole. Caitlin in the main hall, and Stein in one of the labs. Anyway, everyone was busy doing their own thing. I picked a pretty good time, Stein hadn't teamed up with that guy yet, and Flash was still at the station. It's a good time to pick up a few things...

A few teleportations and I arrived at the lower level of Star Labs. When I appeared, Cisko flinched and recoiled:

«Shit, you're a fucking-- Э? Is that you?!

I looked around and grinned:

«And there's nothing like it here... - I looked at the wormhole and said: - I'd be curious to go there.

Cisko set aside his tools and asked grudgingly:

«What are you doing here?

«Is that all you have to ask?

«Oh, there's a lot I want to ask you, but you should know first. You're an asshole, Hunter, you know that?

I shrugged:

«It is what it is, but I wasn't hiding anything from you, so no offense.

Cisco got angry:

«Oh, really?! You can't tell me you eat people, can you?

I grinned:

«You didn't ask me why I should talk about it, did you?

«You're so... - Ramon snorted and looked away: - Why are you here? Your servant was already here, why are you here?

Handing over the screwdriver, I said:

«Hartley's not my servant, he's a member of my team, like you're a member of Flash's team.

Cisco snorted:

«You also have a team, so the assholes decided to team up?

«Hey, no offense, I just couldn't tell you the truth. If you want, I can tell you about your powers.

Ramon put aside his tools and asked earnestly:

«Do you know about my powers?

I nodded:

«I know if I tell you, we'll forget all about it, right?

Cisco was silent for a moment, after which he sighed:

«I'll think about it, but if you tell me some bullshit.

I grinned:

«Don't worry, I know enough about your power to want it.

Cisco frowned:

«What? You're not gonna--

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