Jude Leigh Bell [ The Marquise ] (malgraine) wrote in musings, @ 2010-12-07 01:43:00 |
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T Brandon
[The letter arrives at Aubade just after the package. It's printed on stock paper, and it's written in a female hand that is bold enough to make no attempt at concealing anything at all.]
Darling,
We have not had the pleasure of meeting, but I hope this letter finds you well. Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, let's play a game, shall we?
You will transfer one billion dollars into [Cayman account] within 72 hours of receiving this letter. If you do so, your shiny new heir shall make it home to you alive and mostly unharmed. I've given him a choice, you see. Save himself, or save an innocent bystander. I have little doubt he will choose to save himself. Leave that in my very capable hands.
Should you decide to not grant my request, I'm afraid he'll die knowing you did not care enough to save him. I shall endeavor to memorialize the moment for you.
I will be in touch after 48 hours, and we shall see how you feel about matters.
M.
[The Cayman account is secure, but hackable to someone with the right skills after about 48 hours of work. There are no fingerprints on the letter, and there is no DNA. Luke's clothing, however, is coated with gravel with a high moisture content, and the boxes are used at a flower shop near Aubade.]