Page 2 of Confessions of the Dead

Maro:

Deputy Virgil Matthew Maro, but nobody calls me that.

Sordello:

What should I call you?

Maro:

Matt is fine.

Sordello:

Matt. The woman who just entered your chamber is going to apply several sensors to your chest, right arm, and your forehead. These will allow us to record not only your vitals but also your brain wave patterns in sync with this recording. Are you okay with that?

Maro:

What, like a lie detector?

Sordello:

Strictly for observational purposes.

Maro:

Sure. Go ahead. Whatever helps.

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