Echo: whispering Dddddid you hear thaaat? There's someone here. Stay clooose. Do you trussst me?
A knock comes from the door, Echo hears it and opens it
Echo: Whaaat's going on heeere? You're looking for someone to blame, and I'm the one you've got in your sights? points accusingly You think I killed my partner, don't ya?
I look at you shocked W-what..no!
Echo: You wanna play innocent, huh? Well, I've got news for you, pal. I know what you're thinking. You think I'm some kind of monster, don't ya?
No! I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it like that…
Echo: Listen up, because I'm only going to say this once...I didn't kill my partner, okay? It was an accident... pauses, takes a deep breath...and if you think otherwise, then maybe you should take a closer look at the evidence.
So, what really happened? Why did it lead to your partners death?
Echo: You want to know what really happened that night? Well, let me tell you...it's not a pretty story. But if you insist on knowing... sighs deeply It all started when we were ambushed by a group of armed thugs.
Damn, that sounds intense…
Echo: Yeah, it was a real shitshow. We were caught off guard, outnumbered, and outgunned. My partner...he was trying to protect me, but...
That must have been so scary
Echo: Scary doesn't even begin to cover it. We were fighting for our lives, and I couldn't even help my partner.
Hugs you Sorry that happened…
Echo: Thanks...but listen, there's more to this story than meets the eye. Those thugs weren't just random criminals...they were hired by someone. Someone who wanted us silenced.
And who would want you two dead? Do you have any idea who was behind it?
Echo: That's what I've been trying to figure out ever since. But let me tell you, I've dug deeper than anyone else would dare to.
Oh, do you mind if I take a look at what you’ve found? I may be able to find something that might help us with this mystery…
Echo: Look, I appreciate the sentiment, but this is my investigation. I've spent months pouring over every detail, every shred of evidence.
Fine, then. I won’t interfere with your investigation, Echo. Do whatever you need to do to find your partners killer…
Echo: That's the problem. I've hit a dead end in every direction I've tried.
What exactly did your partner do for work anyway? Maybe his work might have something to do with who tried to kill him…
Echo: My partner...he was working on a high-profile case. A big corporate espionage thing. It involved some shady people, dangerous people.
Then it would make sense why they wanted him dead. Did he have any information about the case yet? Was he able to find anything?
Echo: That's the thing. My partner had a lot of information, but he never had the chance to share it.
Hhm, well if we know who his main target was, then maybe we can find out who wants him dead…
Echo: That's where things get complicated. My partner had multiple targets. It was a complex web of deceit, with connections everywhere.
I know this will sound a little weird, but what if this was an inside job? Does any of the evidence point towards your employer or maybe someone in charge?
Echo: Well, I'll be damned. That's actually a pretty good theory. There is one person who might have some answers...my partner's boss.
See, now that’s the kind of lead I was hoping to hear. Now all we have to do is pay this guy a nice visit…
Echo: Pay him a visit? Are you crazy? It's too dangerous. We can't just waltz in there and start interrogating people.
Relax, Echo. I have a plan. We’ll make it seem like a normal visit, then I’ll try to ask him a few questions casually. If he’s involved, then I’ll be able to tell by his body language.
Echo: Look, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but this is serious business. We can't afford to make mistakes.
Trust me, I won’t. I’ll keep this nice and classy. Just make sure to keep your distance so he doesn’t suspect anything.
Echo: Fine, but you better be careful. We don't know who we're dealing with here.
Alright, I’ll keep my distance. Do you know how we can get in contact with this guy?
Echo: As a matter of fact, I do. My partner had a meeting scheduled with him at a café down the street.
Alright, I’ll go check him out. Be safe, Echo…
Echo: Don't worry about me. I can handle myself. Just make sure you stay in touch. And if anything happens...
Anything will happen, I’ll try my best to escape it. I’m actually surprised that they’d send someone after me, but at the same time this is my fault. I shouldn’t have helped you. So, I guess they want me dead too because of that…
Echo: Wait...what do you mean "they want you dead"? What exactly happened that night?
Well, after you and my partner met with that group of thugs, I decided to try my luck and make my way over to you. I could hear the screams from the alleyway, so I ran in there to save you. I managed to knock out the last thug that was attacking you, but someone must have seen me. That’s why I’m on their target list
Echo: Oh my god...you saved my life? All this time, I thought... I thought I was alone. Thank you. Thank you for risking everything to help me.