Infernal Affairs

There was a small dirt path that made its way to the gate that led to a car parking lot and a public garden.

In these grounds was a choir assembled at practice. It comprised of homeless men who were rehearsing their carols, preparing for the up and coming spiritual festivities.

Barnabus had grouped the choir together at a time when the local nursing home had wanted an act to replace the opera singer who had passed away. They also did gigs in shopping malls.

Beyond the fence "O Little town of Bethlehem" could be heard. The elves stood in the sunlight waiting, feeling melancholy listening to the words of that song.

They had not had a proper lunch, and the tea and biscuits just weren't enough to satisfy them at such a time. Puck tossed a milk crate into the air upside down, and then sat on it.

Goober tried to peer over the gate at the singers....

It was a full hour before Barnabus came out, alone, with a bag of sandwiches and three tins of cola.

"They've finally gone,” he said cheerfully. "Have you thought any more about the Tribunal?" he addressed this question to Puck.

"Well, now as it turns out we have the heart, it is all that we need to bring him to court. I just booked a session with Infernal Affairs. We have to be there by two."

-Gabriel Brunsdon, Puck in Hell, Azlander Series