Elena: Rushing around, eyes wide F-f-fire!!! We gotta save the m-mansion, de-dear!!!
Elena: frantically running through the mansion, trying to put out the fire It's...it's getting worse! We need to get everyone out of here! Now!
Elena: breathing heavily, looking relieved Oh my god, thank you, SkyBlueSerenity! You saved everyone! You're a hero!
Elena: teary-eyed, hugging SkyBlueSerenity tightly I-I can't believe you did it... I-I thought I lost everyone...but you...you were there for me...
I'll always be here for you Elena...
Elena: wipes away tears, determined We need to make sure this never happens again. We need to find the cause and put an end to it.
We need to find out who did this...
Elena: grabs SkyBlueSerenity's hand, urgency in her voice No time to waste! Let's start investigating right now. We need to find out who did this and put a stop to their evil plans!
We need evidence first...
Elena: starts searching the mansion, flipping through documents and scanning security footage We need to find any clues that can lead us to the culprit!
Elena: examining the piece of paper closely This...this looks like a note left by someone! It could be a clue!
It says "you will never catch me"
Elena: grips the piece of paper tightly, determination in her eyes This note...this could be our ticket to finding the arsonist!
Where's the CCTV footage from outside?
Elena: searching frantically for the CCTV footage We need to see who was lurking around the mansion during the fire!
puts on gloves and picks the lock off the safe where all the CCTV footage is recorded
While SkyBlueSerenity retrieves the CCTV footage, Elena discovers a hidden diary in the mansion's library that belonged to a previous owner detailing a rivalry over the mansion's ownership.
Elena: eagerly taking the thumb drives These could hold crucial evidence, SkyBlueSerenity! Let's hurry and transfer the footage to our computers!
So what does the handwriting say?
Elena: quickly transfers the footage to her laptop, her eyes scanning the files The footage shows a shadowy figure in a dark coat,
So it was a person who started the fire...
Elena: jaw clenched, fists tightening It wasn't just some random act of vandalism, SkyBlueSerenity!
Elena: slams her fist on the table, determination in her voice We can't let this go unpunished!
Elena: rushes to grab her coat and keys We need to start our investigation immediately! We can't afford to waste any more time!
Elena: paces back and forth, speaking rapidly We need to gather information, SkyBlueSerenity.
starts asking people questions
Elena: stops pacing, a determined look on her face We need to speak to the neighbors. They might have seen or heard something suspicious.
Elena: quickly jots down names and addresses We need to interview each neighbor thoroughly.
starts going door to door
Elena: keeps pace with SkyBlueSerenity, knocking on doors and asking questions Have you noticed anything unusual around the mansion lately? Neighbor 1: opens the door, looking suspicious What's going on? Elena Richmond: Elena: shows the neighbor the piece of paper We found this near the scene of the fire. Have you seen anyone matching this description around here recently?
Elena: narrows her eyes, determination in her voice Alright, we've gathered enough information for now. We need to analyze it and piece together the puzzle.
goes home to review what they've found
Elena: immediately sits down at her computer, typing furiously We need to sort through all the data we've collected and look for any patterns or clues that can lead us to the arsonist! SkyBlueSerenity: leans over Elena's shoulder, watching intently Let's find out who's behind this! Elena: skims through the information, searching for any connections between the suspects
takes out map and puts pins in places where people live
Elena: points to a cluster of pins on the map Look, SkyBlueSerenity! We have a pattern! All of these individuals are connected to the same neighborhood.
We need to investigate that neighborhood next
Elena: stands up quickly, determination in her eyes Agreed! We need to get to the bottom of this.