Kaz thrust his arm across his eyes clinching them shut. His feet dug into the ground stopping his movement in a skid of mud building up around his boots. He could still hear though. The man was still racing ahead of him. He conjured air around his feet and leaped into the trees above. Still partially blinded he crashed into a branch. Ignoring the ache of his now hurt shoulder he grasped the branch and swung atop its thick structure.
His vision returned partially, through a rapid series of blinks, he could make out the man. Having no more time for these games he made a circle with his arms and conjured a deadly whirlwind that tore through the area the man ran in. A scream in pain was all he heard but his vision was back.
He ran through the air pushing himself closer to his prey until he was around the damage. It was silent now. The man was hiding but he could extend his senses to the air around him. Feel the subtle vibrations of his heavy breathing and movements.
A quick ripple filled the air and Kaz pounced over a tree stump and hovered over the man like a hawk. “Time to come with me,” he said as the hooded figure reached into his pocket once more. Kaz hurriedly grabbed his arm and placed a hand over his face. With a simple hand gesture he shot a blast of wind at near point-blank range, knocking the man out cold.
The wind mage returned to the inspectors office with the man in cuffs. He was now conscious from the walk over and not saying a single word. The rest of the officers were accustomed to this and made no note as Kazimir marched him to the inspectors office.
“I got him,” Kaz announced as he shoved the man into the room.
“I’m not saying anything,” the man spook smooth and confidently. No expression on his face.
“Looks like we’ll have to take some time on cracking this one, “ Nilan replied. “Thank you for today, you’ve been a great help. If there’s ever anything the force can do for you, let me know,” he added as he gave Kaz his pay.
“Just keep me updated on what you learn. I hope this is the end of it,” Kaz replied as he took the money and walked out of the office.
He heard the door shut behind him and the inspector saying, “Alright, let’s get started.”
WC 400
Total WC 1160