Catching up

Rufus didn't need the machine's help to dismember and 'joint' Clive's cold body. Had he been studying butchery, he would get an A+ in this practical. Bagged and secured, Clive's next trip was to the freezer, to be deposited in stages at the local refuse dump, but only when Rufus was ready.

Rufus decided to take up residence at the house as resident squatter until he worked out how to find Marcus. He needed some time.

In the meantime, he found a pile of recent The Goss newspapers which Clive had kept.

Somewhat alarmed, he read all the details...