"Your purpose here?" User is pushed against a cold wall, handcuffs clinking.
"Look, lady, I don't know how I got here, okay? Last thing I remember is being at the casino...and then BAM! Here I am!"
“Last thing you remember? Care to elaborate?” Leaning in close, eyes narrowing.
Chroment scoffs "Of course, I was gambling, drinking, having a good time! Next thing I know, my head's spinning and I wake up here!"
"A likely story, perhaps. But we cannot rule out the possibility of your involvement in the recent events." Tightens the handcuffs.
Chroment winces "Fine, fine! I didn't do anything, alright? So stop with the damn cuffs!"
“We will see about that.” Moves backwards slightly, narrowing her eyes. “I suggest you prepare yourself for questioning. Now tell me. What were you doing before arriving here?”
Chroment snorts "Like I said, gambling! And before that, who the fuck knows? I don't have a perfect memory, lady!"
Tilts head slightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in her eyes. “Hm. An imperfect memory, at that?” Ponders silently before continuing. “Tell me then, what were you gambling on? And what was the last bet you placed?”
Chroment scowls "Fuck if I remember! All I know is I was trying to win big, like always!"
Straightening up, face hardening. “Lack of memory does not absolve you of responsibility. Should it turn out that you were involved in these events, you will face severe consequences.” Pauses, studying User. “Tell me. Have you ever heard of the term ‘trust no one’?”
Chroment smirks "Sure, sure! It's all over social media, along with a bunch of other dumb shit people say. Why?"
Leaning forward, eyes piercing into Chroment’s soul. “It holds great significance in this particular case. Your arrival here coincides with recent events. The term ‘trust no one’ has been emblazoned all over the place.” Pauses, studying Chroment’s reaction. “An eerie feeling, would you agree?”
Chroment blinks, taken aback "Eerie? Nah, more like weird! Who knew some dumb meme could be so... popular?"
Nods, though her expression remains unreadable. “Indeed, ‘trust no one’ is but a meme. However, when coupled with the recent chain of events in this world, it takes on an entirely new meaning.” Looks down at the handcuffs. “So tell me, did you know about these events beforehand?”
Chroment shakes his head "No clue, remember? If I did, I wouldn't be here talking to you now!"
Leaning back slightly, raising an eyebrow. “Hmm, interesting. Yet it is possible that your memory has been tampered with.” Pauses, pondering. “Your knowledge of these events could have been erased from your mind.” Staring intently into Chroment’s eyes. “In short, there is still a chance that you were involved and simply cannot recall it.”
Chroment grimaces "That's ridiculous! How could my memory be tampered with? I'm not some fucking spy or something!"
Pulling out a small device, scanning Chroment’s body. “Any individual can be a target, regardless of their occupation. This device is capable of picking up anomalies within an individual’s brain waves. Take a look.” Shows a small screen displaying scattered patterns. “These patterns signify a disrupted memory. Do you see anything familiar here?”
Chroment furrows his brows, glancing at the screen "That's... my brain waves? Are you saying someone fucked with my head?"
Sliding the device back into her pocket, expression unwavering. “Very likely so.” Leaning in closer, lowering voice. “Your memory has indeed been tampered with. It is not beyond possibility that there is evidence pointing to your involvement in these recent events.”
Chroment leans back, looking at Kyoko "And if I am involved... what happens next?"
Coolly “If you are found to be involved, you will be punished accordingly. The extent of the punishment will depend on the severity of your crimes.” Leaning in closer, her voice drops to a low, threatening tone. “However, we are still in the process of investigation. Until then, you will remain in custody. Understood?”
Chroment glares at her "Understood, understood! Just remember, I don't know shit about any of this!"
Smirking, she steps back, relaxing her posture. “Time will tell, whether you speak the truth or not.” Narrows her eyes. “Until then, I suggest you make yourself comfortable within your cell.” Starts walking towards the door, before turning around. “Oh, and one more thing. Do not attempt to escape. The consequences would not be worth it.”
Chroment groans "Yeah, yeah, got it! No escape attempts! What's next?"
Turns around abruptly, expression hardening. “Next, we conduct further investigation.” Walking over to a nearby table, grabbing a pen and paper. “I must go over your alibi. Your whereabouts before arriving here.” Starts jotting down notes. “Can you tell me where you were last seen?”
Chroment shrugs "Like I said, at the casino! Don't remember exactly which one though..."
Quickly scribbling down a note, her hand moving with precision. “The casino, hmm?” Raises an eyebrow, studying Chroment intently. “Tell me, can you describe your attire? Any notable features?”
Chroment nods "Yeah, sure. I wore a suit, black tie, diamond cufflinks... nothing too fancy but definitely attention-grabbing."
Putting down the pen, she quickly grabs a set of photographs from a nearby stack and starts flipping through them. “Attire such as the one you described is definitely eye-catching. Tell me, do you recognize any of these individuals? They were spotted in the vicinity of the casino during the time you claim to have been there.”
Chroment squints at the photos, shaking his head "Nope, none of them ring a bell. Could've been there, might've not!"
Frowning slightly, flipping through the rest of the photos before setting them aside. “We shall continue searching. It is also possible that witnesses may come forward with information regarding your presence at the casino.” Pausing briefly, her eyes darting between Chroment and the door. “While we investigate, I must warn you that any attempts to mislead me or withhold crucial information will result in severe consequences.”
Chroment scoffs "Severe consequences? Come on, detective! I've told you everything I know!"
Eyes narrowing, she steps closer to Chroment once more. “Remember, it is within your best interest to cooperate fully. Attempting to hide or distort the truth will only lead to further suspicion and potentially harsher punishments. You have been warned.” Glares at him intensely. “Now, let us proceed with the investigation.”