THE FIRST INVESTIGATION

[strangerpeople]

THE FIRST INVESTIGATION

[Good morning, Titled.

Well, it's mostly a good morning. Those who are waking up in their bedrooms wake up to another boring morning. At least as boring as this place can allow, but even so, everything seems perfectly fine in that wing. Perfectly normal.

However, that feeling of normalcy might not stick around for too long. Especially as people start approaching the stairs going down to the food court...]

Comments

[foolishjustice]

This isn't the first murder scene I've examined. It's not pleasant, but I'll be fine.
Just be careful. I don't want you to get hurt if the killer left anything else dangerous lying about.

[beguiledcard]

I promise I'll be careful.
Don't overdo it.
I know you're strong, but take a break when you need to.

[foolishjustice]

I do have Shuuichi-san helping me.
To be honest, I'm more worried about the ordinary civilians. Ursula-san especially.

[beguiledcard]

I'm glad you have help, and I know that can go a long way.
I got her some tea, and she's sitting in the cafe with Meridies-san.
Goro...
I know you're worried about everyone, but don't forget about yourself.

[ Damn it if only a firm voice could be properly sent through text form. ]

[foolishjustice]

This is just part of what it means to be a detective, Akira-kun.
But maybe we should do something relaxing after we're sure everyone innocent is safe.
I'm sure everyone would benefit from doing something to unwind, after such a horrifying morning.

[beguiledcard]

You're right...
And this is also what it means to be someone important to me.

[ WELL. ]

Everyone innocent...
Can we be sure everyone left standing isn't innocent?
We can't know for sure it was murder in cold blood, right?

[foolishjustice]

I' afraid the evidence makes that highly unlikely.
The electrocution was caused by a length of stripped wire wrapped tightly around the victim's neck.
He was also handcuffed to a nearby oven, though I'm not sure what the point of that was. He must have already been unconscious when the current started.

[beguiledcard]

[ That's what he was afraid of reading... but... ]

I can't imagine anyone hear doing something like that.
Damn it...
Then, I'll focus on sending you information on whatever I find.

[foolishjustice]

I don't want to suspect anyone, either, but...
We'll have to see where the evidence leads.
For now, I'm on my way upstairs to Yotsukoshi to look for something to help with the investigation.
Do you want to meet me on the way to the hardware section so we can talk in person?

[beguiledcard]

Yeah... you're right.
I'm already in Yotsukoshi, actually. I'll see you when you get here.