State Capitol Building, Raleigh, N.C.:
Katelyn couldn’t believe that they were making all the news reporters wait outside while the delegates and state senate members voted on legislation that would affect a bunch of transgender people. She walks around interviewing members from both sides of the issue. She was biased when it came to the cruel arguments people were using to justify their opinions about trans youth.

They were saying trans youth were being brainwashed and being shamed about the gender they were born. Several people even accused the LGBTQ groups of supporting trans youth of grooming them. Turning them against what made them.

She had to bite her tongue when a group of older women accused some of the gays out in the crowd dressed in drag of recruiting youths and turning them into freaks like them. Katelyn wanted to say something to those people but kept her mouth shut. She makes sure to take lots of pictures of those people so that later, she can go online and write a piece about them.

As for the religious nut jobs that were there in support of a bill that forbade trans people from using the bathroom that they identified with, she was going to write a scorching piece about them. She makes sure to get plenty of footage on her phone.

She spends half of the morning listening to the pros and cons. She already knew what the cons were, but her professor informed her that if she was going to be a good reporter, she needed to get both sides of a story, even if she disagreed. That way, she can have her notes to prove and back them up if someone accuses her of incorrectly quoting them.

She manages to sneak into the capitol building and makes her way to the chamber where the state delegates talk about the issues. Some were nearly screaming all because they weren’t getting their way. Her drawings of the senators and the congressmen/women acting like little children fit these people ideally.

Katelyn found a spot where she could hang out and record the session. The session lasts for hours, and nothing gets accomplished before they break for lunch. When the reps start leaving the chamber, she follows a few, pushing the hardest to pass the law. She wanted to know about them and why they were so damn focused on ruining the lives of trans people.

She follows them as much as she can before being blocked by security. Katelyn looked at the security officer blocking her way. “Hey, I have a right to ask the delegate a question.”

Officer Penn looks at the young woman with dark hair. “Not beyond this point, you don’t. Now, turn around and leave before you get carried out.”

“Touch me, and I’ll sue you and the company you work for.” Katelyn wasn’t going to be intimidated by Officer Penn.

Officer Penn motions to two nearby guards, “Remove this person from this building.”

One guard goes to grab Katelyn, but she brushes his hand aside. The other guard manages to grab her right arm and twist it behind her back.

“Come along, ma’am, before you hurt yourself.” Officer Evans gives a little lift to Katelyn’s arm to get his message across to her.

“OUCH!” Katelyn felt the pain in her arm and back as she was lifted.

She is forced to walk on her tiptoes as Officer Evans lifts her from behind by her arm. He escorted her out of the hallway she was in and out the front door of the building they were in. Once she was outside, he gave her a little shove and let go of her. He watches as she turns with an angry expression on her face. She was rubbing her arm where he twisted it.

“I catch you inside again, and I won’t be so gentle next time.” An evil smile appears on Officer Evan's face.

“We’ll see about that, asshole.” Katelyn was pissed.

“Did you hear a mouse or something, Penn?” Officer Evans looks at Penn.

“I thought I heard someone fart, that’s about it.” Officer Penn smiles at Katelyn.

“Ha, ha, very funny.” Katelyn turns and walks away.

“Who do you think she was?” Officer Evans looks at his friend.

“Who knows, and who cares? She’s not going to be a problem again. And if she becomes a problem, we’ll deal with her like always.” Officer Penn enjoyed hurting people.

Evans knew what Penn was thinking. The last female reporter who gave them problems got a visit in the night she’ll never forget. He wonders what happened to her afterward. He turns and follows Penn back inside the building.

Katelyn makes a note on her cell phone to investigate those two gorillas. She wanted to know who they were and how they still had a job treating people like that. She heads back to where the other reporters are waiting and sits down to wait.

During the question-and-answer session, those who came out to explain their agenda only answered questions from their favorite reporters. Katelyn gets tired of being ignored and asks a question to the delegate speaking.

“Is it true, delegate Manson? That you like having young, attractive women around you, and that’s the reason you are pushing this agenda against trans people? You’re afraid that someone on your staff might be trans?”

Manson looks at Katelyn in a bored tone. “I don’t know anything about what you accuse me of, young lady.”

“Well, from the rumors about you, Mr. Manson, you like having young, attractive women working for you. Like you are, Hefner. You want them to be like the young ladies who work for the Hooters restaurants and are models.”

“I have no idea where you heard those ridicules rumors young lady.”

“The same place I heard about a rumor that you fired your last assistant after getting her pregnant and that you accidentally took home a former tranny. You didn’t like finding out she used to be a man.” Katelyn had looked up Delegate Manson and found some interesting stories about him. Manson looks at the young lady. He couldn’t believe she was asking him about that incident in Houston.

“I have no idea what you are asking about, Ms.” Manson moves on to another reporter.

Katelyn saw Manson’s reaction to the question she asked. She needs to learn more about the woman he was dating who used to be a trans person. She had a feeling that was why he and the other three delegates were insistent on making it hard for people like her.

Later in the afternoon, when everything was over, Katelyn returned to her hotel room. She was going to do some digging into Mr. Manson and the woman he fired because she was pregnant and the woman, he dated who used to be like her. The other three people she knew were their motive on why they were signing on with Manson. Their districts were heavily conservative and had a sizeable religious influence.

Instead of going out, Katelyn orders from a local shop that delivers to the hotel. She could put it down as a business expense. While waiting for the delivery, she steps into the bathroom nd takes a bath.

Delegate Manson’s Office:
Manson looks at Security Officer Evans and Penn. He heard what happened today and wants to know more about it.

‘How did a young female reporter manage to get to the chambers?” He looks at both Security Officers for an answer.

“We don’t know, but she won’t be coming back. If she does, we’ll have to introduce her to some of our friends.” A smile appears on Evans’s face.

“Do what you have to do. Today, I was questioned by a news reporter. I want you to find out who the fuck she is. I also want to know how she knew about that tranny freak in Houston? I thought you took care of her?” Manson looks at Officer Penn.

“I did. She shouldn’t be a problem for you. No one is going to believe a drug addict.” Penn made sure to shoot her up with cocaine and plant a large quality on her.

“She better not. Now get lost.” Manson walks over to a window and looks out of it.

Security Officer Penn and Evans leave the office. Evans looks at Penn. “I wonder why he is so upset? If he plays his cards right. Nothing will lead to him.”

“Maybe. It all depends on how smart this reporter is.”