AffterEffect [WIP]

Kaesy looked down at the raw seafood. She didn't know if her dad would like salmon or shrimp for dinner. She asked for both. A man appeared next her. He studied the meat, but something seemed off about him. It was like he was standing there and not really looking. Kasey glanced at him. He looked familiar, but she could place him. He turned to her and started to stare.

“Can I help you?” she asked, feeling uncomfortable.

“The queen is dead,” he replied with a British accent.

“Yes, I know,” she replied. He didn't say a thing. He just kept staring. “What?” she snapped.

He smirked. “Has Perseus told you anything about it?”

Kasey stepped away. “You know my father?”

His smirk went unchanged. “We’ve known each other for almost thirty years now.”

“He’s never mentioned you before.”

His wicked smiled faded into a frown as if he was reminded of something terrible. “I doubt he would have. We’re not exactly friends,” he said and stepped closer to her. She was suddenly afraid, but she was prepared to either fight or run. “You didn’t answer my question,” he said forcefully.

“No, he hasn’t told me anything about it. In fact, I haven’t even really seen him since we found out about the queen,” Kasey replied as calmly as she could. She didn't want to show him her fear.

“I see,” he replied. It was like he was talking to himself. Then, he grinned widely. “Well, thank you for your time,” he added and walked away. Kasey wasn’t sure what to make of that encounter. All she knew was that it gave her a very eerie feeling.

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