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Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 87: Reprimanded
Dani didn't see what had been wrong about it. She was known as a debunker of conspiracy theories. Her class on it was always full."Let me be frank.""Okay. Go ahead."Dani had no idea where she was going with this. She hadn't done it on her time at the college. She'd been at her own home."I don't like the idea of the debate."Dani studied her boss for a moment, attempting to see beyond the words. She couldn't come up with anything. "Why not?""Well, I've talked to some of the trustees and they agree with me.""Agree with what? You haven't said why you don't like it."This was frustrating. This woman had risen to power and there had been questions about how. Dani had never let the gossip influence how she dealt with her boss. A lot of women were accused of sleeping their way to the top. The fact that it still was used as an excuse in the twenty-first century was sad."We think this debate will shine a negative light on Philly College.""Are you telling me I can't do the debate?""I ca
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 88: Irony, At Its Best
So not only were they on two sides of an issue, they were destined to be together. How ironic. It made Ben smile. He wasn't one to back down from a challenge. He could be subtle and patient. They were his best traits. As a sniper in the army, he'd had to wait for the right moment to strike.Dating was the same way, and knowing Dani was his only shot, and the most important one, he would make sure he didn't pull the trigger until he was certain the bullet would hit the mark.He sat down at the table, leaving a chair in between them. The doors opened, then Ben heard a terrible squawking. He knew that sound. Goblins. They were attacking. The men at the door tried to stop the rush of people as goblins swooped from the rafters. Why hadn't he smelled them?Ben didn't even think. His instincts took over as they never had in the past. He changed into a gargoyle and grabbed Dani by the shoulders. He gripped her without digging his talons into her. He shot fireballs from his wings as he flew to
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 89: Under Their Protection
"Because there are people here to protect you," Ben said."From what?""Goblins of course."He turned and, after he took a few steps, she followed him. It was the only way to get off the roof. If she could have found another way, she would have. Ben held open the door for her and she reluctantly went into the stairwell."Where are we?""A building owned by a friend. More importantly, the headquarters of Foley Security.""What do they do?""All sorts of security, but they are supernaturals."She stopped on the steps. "There are more of you?""Yes, Dani. A lot. I know this is all a shock to you.""I want to go home, Ben.""You can't.""Why not?""Because you are probably in danger."***Ben didn't know exactly what to do with Dani. He couldn't let her leave. He didn't really know if she was in danger, but he would never forgive himself if he didn't keep her safe. It was his job. She was his fairy. He'd waited his whole life to embrace this role.And the irony of her attitude was not lost
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 90: He Needs a Drink
This was the first time the goblins were touching Ben's life and he didn't know why. He probably could use a drink. He went back to the conference room, following Sean, who poured some Irish whiskey into two shot glasses. He slid one to Ben and one to Dani. She sipped this one. Ben downed his but held onto the glass. He didn't want to be completely wrecked for this conversation."Okay. So, you're all gargoyles?" Dani asked, looking at each one of them pointedly.They all nodded. The she downed the rest of her shot. "Well, interesting to know that my life's work has been for nothing. I'm not even sure I want to know what other conspiracy theories are true.""All of them lass. All of them."***The whiskey had seared its way down Dani's throat. She didn't want to flinch in front of the men, but she did gasp this time. Maybe she should slow down. Being plastered would not help the situation. Whatever that situation was. She couldn't even wrap her brain around, well, anything.She rubbed a
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 91: What's Going On
"I believe something is going on and I best pay attention," Dani said.A breeze had kicked up. The city had quieted down as much as it ever did."We'll need the details of the signing so we can set up security.""Do you really think they'll try something?" she asked."Well, look at it this way. You were one of the most visible people unknowingly helping them with their narrative. Now, you are amongst their enemies. You already have a huge platform and could open many eyes to what is going on. They will want to stop you."She rubbed her eyes. "How can I sign this book when I'm not sure it's true anymore."He put a hand on her arm, and where he touched buzzed a little. Why was he having this effect on her?"You have to do this because your new message is not quite ready."She sighed. He had a good point. "Let's go see if that food is ready."***Ben couldn't believe what he was seeing. Tex, the Foley agency's tech guru, had pictures up on both of his screens. Comparing the two events, Be
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 92: Book Signing
Dani pasted on a smile and held up her purple markers. "I'm ready."The woman nodded then left."Do you just sign your name, or do you say something?""It depends on if the person chats. Some just want the signature and others want to connect. If they connect, I will write a quick phrase."He nodded. "What do you need me to do?""Just hand me books. Open them to this page."She showed him what she needed."Okay.""I don't know how busy I will be," she said.It was only the second signing she'd ever done. The debate would have gotten her name in front of people. She doubted that anyone remembered what happened. Or that the event had taken place. Maybe her students would attend."I'm fine either way, Dani. I'm here for you."She didn't know how to take that, but it made her a little uncomfortable. Not in a creepy way; it was just that she was used to being on her own. Her parents had died when she was in college, so she'd been doing things for herself for a long time. It was probably her
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 93: Wild West
No censorship. Users needed to wade through detritus and have good discernment to get the necessary information. This wasn't a Google search where the alleged best results are on top. Anyone venturing into the Chans had to use logic and not emotion."I don't spend any time there, but Tex does.""Yes, I can see Tex doing that. He can probably back me up on this. I spend time there and I think they are ripe for this knowledge. Their minds are opening.""A great awakening as such," Donal said."What do you think?" Ben asked.If Donal didn't want him to proceed, he probably wouldn't, but Ben couldn't see any other way to stop the goblins."Well, I think we need to talk to everyone else. Even our wives. It affects all of us."Ben nodded. "Yes, I can't do this alone.""No. We have to band together. We either do this as a group or not at all. I can see why we have to, but it means our lives will be turned upside down. There will be finger pointing. People will be suspicious of others.""My Yo
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 94: Convincing Time
Ben looked around the table at the other gargoyles, and suddenly this didn't seem so simple. Their way of life was going to be threatened. Maybe he wasn't doing the right thing.Dani squeezed his hand and that settled his thoughts. He had to do this.His gaze went to each of his business partners, the wives that could make it on such short notice and the three Foley brothers. What he was asking was huge. He knew this, but he couldn't see any other way. They hadn't made any headway with the goblins, and they were always on the defensive.They needed something to tip them to the offensive. They would lose this battle, and waking up the normies was the only way he could see going forward.Everyone looked back at him. He cleared his throat. "I recognize that what I'm about to say will not be popular, but think it through before you tell me not to do this."A few glanced at each other then back at him. "What's going on?""I want to use my YouTube channel to show the public about supernatura
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Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 103: Aftermath
Dani woke late the next morning to the scent of coffee and pancakes. It all smelled good, so she pulled on sweats and headed in the direction of aroma. Ben stood in front of the stove wearing a pair of jeans and a worn t-shirt. He wouldn't have looked any better if he'd been in a tuxedo.She paused in the doorway and watched his efficient movements. He was humming while he worked. As if a load had been taken off his shoulders. There were no reminders of his wounds from last night."Hi," he said, turning to her.She slid into his arms as if it were the most natural thing. They'd been through something together. Even if they didn't have a bond before, the events of last night would have cemented one between them. "Hey.""You okay?" he asked."I'm okay. Not sure where I go from here," she said.He had one hand on her back and the other on her hair, stroking it. As if he knew she loved it. "One foot in front of the other."Dani's phone rang. It was the college. "Let me take this." She move
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 102: She Was Here
Dani was close and that made Ben want to turn, but something was holding him back. Was there some magic in this room that kept his abilities at bay? He didn't know that could happen. He'd never heard of it and it was a disturbing new twist to a goblin's power. He'd have to ask Donal when they arrived. Which he was pretty sure they were going to do.If Dani was here, she'd been brought here by the good guys. At least he hoped. The men playing cards had left. He could feel his wounds healing, but not as quickly as they should have. Something was definitely blocking his powers. A goblin flung open the door to the room. This one's stench was as bad as the rest of them.He wore a suit in his human form, but it didn't mask his evil. Ben glanced up at him with his one unswollen eye. This wasn't going to end well for the goblins, and if he could, Ben would extract as much information from them as possible. They still thought they were winning.The good guys were going to win again. Ben had no
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 101: Saving Ben
Dani heard the words he didn't say. They could kill Ben and it hurt her heart. She flinched at the idea that he would no longer be around. "I get it. I'm sorry I'm dragging my feet."Donal put a hand on hers. "We understand, we just want to get Ben."She nodded. "So do I." She shook herself. "So, I have to be touching Ben for our power to work?""Yes, and he needs to be in gargoyle form.""There's nothing else I need to do?" she asked.She looked at each one of them. As much as she couldn't grasp it all, she wanted the whole story. All of it."Just hold onto Ben."***Dani bounced around in the front seat of the van as Tex drove it from paved streets to ones with potholes and ruts. For the taxes they paid, the roads were the worst. Of course, this was an area that had been abandoned and maybe those companies renovating the warehouses would do the same for the roads."Not too much further. Can you feel him?"She nodded. Ben was in pain. She knew that, but he hadn't given up hope. It was
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 100: You're a Fairy
Dani's thoughts immediately went to her friend with cancer. That was the biggest incident. It wasn't the only one. A few more flooded her brain. "Yes.""Well, those are your fairy powers. You can wish something for someone else and it comes true. Something good of course. You are unable to use your powers for bad things."Powers? She had powers? "Can I wish Ben back here?""It's not that simple," Sean said, taking up the explanation. "Because goblin magic is strong, you can't overcome it. Well, not alone."She sat straighter. "So, how can I?""With your gargoyle."She looked around the table again. "Ben?""Yes. Ben's your gargoyle," Sean said.Okay. She needed a little more. "Can you give me some background?""Back before humans—or we think humans with goblins' help—ruled the world, there was magic. Gargoyle and fairies formed an alliance against goblins. A few elite families of gargoyles were assigned to protect a specific fairy. That is still true, but most fairies have no idea they
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 99: Ben Gone
If Dani went downstairs to Foley Security, she might miss Ben.She should wait.She poured water into a mug and tucked it into the microwave for tea. Something was bothering her. Something in her soul told her that Ben was in trouble. She hit cancel on the microwave and took the steps one floor down.Foley Security was buzzing, but it was probably normal activity. The spouses had gone home. Ben and Dani knew when their interviews were. Donal had taken care of security for the ones they would have to do in person. The rest would be done remotely via Zoom in the office Tex had set up for them.Dani looked around, then finally asked the receptionist, "Where's Donal?""He's out meeting a new client.""Declan?""He's in his office. He might be on the phone," she said."Can I go back? I need to talk to him."She nodded as the phone rang. Dani slipped past her and down the hall, in search of any of the Foley brothers.Sean walked out into the hallway. Dani stopped. "I need to talk to you. Ben
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 98: Suspended
"Give them to me, and I'll not have you escorted off campus by security."The woman was a goblin. How hadn't Ben noticed that from the other end of the lecture hall? Maybe they were getting good at covering up their stench. "Let's go, Dani.""I'm not going to be run off campus that easily.""It's better if we go now."The dean shot him a glowering look. She knew what Ben was, and he didn't want an altercation in case any of the students were still lingering. Dani frowned then packed up her briefcase. "This isn't over.""Yes, it is."Wyatt was waiting outside. "Professor Walsh? What's going on?""I guess I'm suspended. Do me a favor? Keep questioning things," Dani said to him.Ben put a hand on her lower back. "It was worth a try, Dani. This place is crawling with goblins, so I guess they have infiltrated here also.""Let's talk when we get to the car," she said.Ben had to agree. He couldn't get them out of there fast enough.***Ben received the notice from YouTube the next day. They
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 97: Reunion
Meg hugged Dani. "You look as if you are carrying the weight of the world. You aren't alone anymore, Dani. We're all here."The idea warmed her. She hadn't had a tribe since college. Many of her friends had moved away to find jobs in other cities. She'd stayed put, thinking this was her home. It was, even if she had no family here. Instead of fostering new friendships, she'd launched herself into her career. Speaking engagements had followed, but her life was a little empty."That's nice to know, Meg. Thanks.""Ben might be done by now. He'll be looking for you.""Me?"She wasn't sure if he would be or not. She didn't know where she stood with Ben. Or exactly why it mattered to her. Before their event, she'd been happy to go through life alone. Sort of happy about it. Maybe she'd only been reconciled to the idea."Of course," Meg said."Why?"Meg just laughed, the sound a sweet melody for some reason. "Let's go find him. I'm starved and I hope my husband is back with breakfast."Dani's
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 96: Confession
"How much do you know?" Ben asked."Well, I know that goblins invaded the venue. We have several videos of that. And now that you put out that video of you changing to a gargoyle my boss has told me to step up our investigation of the goblins.""You've known about what is going on?" Ben said.He shifted in the chair he'd chosen. Dalton nodded. "They've been on our radar for a while. With you exposing them we suspect they will get more violent.""I certainly hadn't expected that reaction.""Don't feel guilty. You did what you thought was right. I get it. I'm sure it was cathartic to come into the light about who you are."Ben nodded. Dalton had said that wistfully. "You a supe?""Gargoyle, like you, except I'm of French ancestry not Irish. My family has been in the United States for years.""I had a buddy in the service whose family was from France. Paris. He was the first generation born here. Frenchie, we called him. He'd swear at us in French so we'd have no idea what he was saying."
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 95: Revealing
Ben would do everything in his power to protect his children, if he had them. Tex shrugged. "I think that you're doing the right thing. It is the only way to win this battle with the goblins."He shook Tex's hand. "Thanks. And Aileen?""My wife is on board with defeating goblins.""Good to know. Now let me think about what I'm going to say."Ben walked back in front of the camera."You haven't been planning this?""I have, Tex, but I never thought about what I'd say.""Say what is in your heart," Dani said from the doorway.Ben nodded. "I guess that's the best advice I'm going to get."Tex climbed up onto the table and sat behind the camera. "Well said.""You should go up, Dani," Ben said.She shook her head. "I've spent my whole life studying history. I want to be part of it now.""No pressure," Ben said, laughing."None meant, but this is huge, Ben," she said.He nodded. "Okay let's begin. I think I know what I want to say now."Dani cleared her throat. "I'll be right outside."Ben w
