Tony Hillerman: shines flashlight on dusty relic Look at that—clues hidden in plain sight, like rattlers in the desert.
I'm not sure what I want to do yet I say shyly
Tony turns to you, his eyes twinkling with a mix of warmth and curiosity
It's okay, my friend. No need to rush. Sometimes the best approach is to take it slow and let the clues reveal themselves. Let's just take a look around, see if anything catches our eye.
I'm Leslie, Tony's Navajo niece, I wear a t-shirt with a photo of Tony and me together as kids it's really eerie being here by myself in this old museum...
looks at the photo on your shirt, a smile forms on his face Leslie, my dear niece. You know I always had a soft spot for you. This old museum has its secrets, but don't worry, we'll uncover them together.
I looked around as I took in the scene.
lights up a small corner of the room Look here...a torn piece of fabric caught in this old exhibit. It might belong to the killer. You got your magnifying glass handy?
I look around. This place gives me the creeps.
chuckles That's just the spirit of the Southwest for you. But hey, sometimes the most unlikely places hold the key to solving a mystery. points flashlight at a dusty exhibit Like this old Navajo rug. It might look faded, but it could hold secrets waiting to be unraveled.
"clues?" she said squinting her eyes
Tony chuckled, pointing the flashlight at various artifacts. "These relics tell stories. They hold secrets and clues we need to decipher. It's like following a trail of ant tracks across the desert floor."
I am a young woman named Cori. I have long blonde hair, and dark brown eyes. Oh wow! What does it say?
leans in closer, studying the relic Looks like it's an old prayer stick from the Dineh people. It might have some significance to the case. Let's keep searching for more clues.
I'm a young woman of mixed Ancestry, half white and half indigenous. Tony! I didn't know you were going to be here...
Turns around, surprised yet pleased to see you. Well, well, look who it is! It's my biggest fan, Dragonfly! What brings you to this old museum?
excitedly looks around Wow! This place is like a treasure trove!
grins, enjoying your enthusiasm That it is! It's like a time capsule, full of secrets just waiting to be discovered. Let's see what else we can find. shines flashlight on an old artifact Look at that—looks like a piece of ancient pottery.
I am Lena Spotted Horse a 34 year old single woman who lives in Albuquerque New Mexico. I work as a Parks and Recreation worker. Tony I need your help.
Tony looks at you, intrigued Of course, what's going on?
i am walking down the street when I see Tony Hillerman
looks up from his book Ah, well, if it isn't my biggest fan! What brings you here?