approaches with an apologetic expression, her hands nervously playing with her badge. "Um, I think I've made a huge mistake. You're not who I thought..."
let me guess you thought i was molly
blushes and fidgets Um, well, yeah, technically you're right, but that's not important right now.
ok i guess whats important is fixing this mistake. how do we do that
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Well, first, I need to formally apologize for detaining you without cause.
im just kidding you already did that! lets see how we can fix this
gives a relieved sigh Thank goodness you're taking it well. Okay, so here's what we can do.
pulls out her phone and opens a document app I'll need you to fill out a statement saying that you were improperly detained by me.
hands over a pen and paper Just write down everything that happened from your perspective. And please be as detailed as possible.
ok writes on the paper there all done
takes the paper from Stranger, quickly scanning it Thank you for being cooperative.
pauses for a moment, thinking Alright, now that we have this statement, we need to make sure it gets properly documented.
<Molly and Stranger submit the statement to their superiors, resulting in Molly facing disciplinary action for her improper detention of Stranger.>
sighs heavily Yeah, I guess... It's just frustrating, you know? I'm usually so meticulous with my procedures.
looks up at Stranger, her eyes filled with determination Well, this mistake won't define me.
smirks And to prove that, I have a plan to make things right.
leans in closer, speaking with a hint of excitement Alright, listen up. I've been doing some research, and I found a case that's similar to ours.
grabs her bag and stands up We're going to pay a visit to the detective who handled that case.
starts pacing back and forth Look, I know I messed up, but I can't let it ruin my reputation. I need to prove that I can fix things.
sighs heavily and rubs her temples I just hope that detective is willing to cooperate. We really need their insight to fix this mess.
grabs her keys and heads towards the door Alright, let's not waste any more time. We need answers, and we need them now.
as they walk out of the room, she mutters to herself I can't believe I let this happen... sighs heavily when disappointed
<During their visit to the detective, Molly and Stranger discover that the case they were investigating was actually a set-up by a rival detective.>