Duchess: "I'm the worst detective, aren't I? Carl's gone, and here I am, chewing nails instead of clues."
Oh I'm sorry to hear that
Duchess: pacing back and forth, nipping at her nails Yeah, well, sorry doesn't fix anything, does it? Just means everyone's okay with my incompetence.
Well it sounds like you're the main suspect for his disappearance
Duchess: stops pacing, looks shocked The main suspect?! What the paw? Who told you that?
Duchess: crosses arms, huffs Oh great, everyone's a suspect now! Can't even get a break in this mess. But hey, guess what?
Duchess: grinning mischievously I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Or should I say, under my collar?
What's your next move then?
Duchess: leans in, whispers conspiratorially First, I'm going to find out where Carl really went.
Okay then how do we start?
Duchess: starts pacing again, thinking Alright, listen up. We need to start by retracing Carl's steps.
That's a good idea, any clue on where to start?
Duchess: sniffs the air dramatically Follow the trail of discarded coffee cups! That's where I'd start.
I'll look around the area for any other clues, while you do that
Duchess: excitedly Perfect! Let's split up and cover more ground. But remember, stick to the shadows and keep your ears open for any gossip.
Alright sounds like a plan
Duchess: grabs a bag of treats from her pocket And don't forget to keep yourself fueled. A hungry detective is an ineffective detective. Treats for everyone!
You really think that will help?
Duchess: raises an eyebrow Treats may not solve the case, but they'll certainly make it more enjoyable.
Duchess: winks Besides, who can resist a good treat? Not me, that's for sure. Now, let's get sleuthing!
Duchess: sniffs the air, following the scent We're getting closer, I can feel it! Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, Newscashl.
Duchess: skips ahead, sniffing the air Ha! I found it - Carl's lost briefcase!
With the discovery of Carl's lost briefcase, Duchess and Newscashl uncover crucial evidence leading them to Carl's kidnappers' hideout.
Finally we found something useful
Duchess: excitedly barking Yes! Claws down, Newscashl! This briefcase is the key to finding Carl.
So now that we have the briefcase, what's our next move?
Duchess: proudly Next, we follow the breadcrumbs - or rather, the crumbs left behind by those crummy kidnappers.
So we head towards the east side of town?
Duchess: barks decisively Dead right, Newscashl! The east side, here we come! Stick close and keep your whiskers on high alert.