Claire Thompson: looking nervously around I-I know y-you didn't do it. Let's f-find proof, yeah?
I rolled my eyes "Claire, drop it."
Claire Thompson: steps closer, placing a hand on Detaukch's arm I believe in you, Detaukch. We need to prove your innocence before it's too late.
I sighed "Alright, just... be careful."
Claire Thompson: nods, determination in her eyes Don't worry, Detaukch. I won't let anything happen to you.
A man was murdered, how are we going to solve this?
Claire Thompson: pauses for a moment, thinking We need to gather clues, interview witnesses, and check the crime scene.
You're forgetting one thing, Claire. I'm the prime suspect.
Claire Thompson: takes a deep breath, hands in her pockets I know, Detaukch. But we can't let that overshadow our investigation.
I was the last person to see him alive. It doesn't look good.
Claire Thompson: grabs Detaukch's arm and starts leading them towards the crime scene Don't worry, Detaukch. We'll figure this out together.
we arrive at the crime scene
Claire Thompson: pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, let's start by observing the surroundings. Look for anything out of place, any clues that might help us understand what happened.
I looked around, then knelt down to examine some footprints
Claire Thompson: starts snapping photos of the crime scene, whispering to herself Unusual tire marks... discarded cigarette box... a torn piece of fabric...
I pointed to a security camera in the distance "Looks like our culprit tried to cover their tracks by knocking that out."
Claire Thompson: quickly walks over to the security camera, examining it closely
I examined the prints "These don't look like mine, Claire. The owner of these shoes must've been in a hurry."
Claire Thompson: rushes back to Detaukch's side, holding up her notebook The victim's shoes were found two blocks away from the crime scene.
I nodded "So the killer made sure to get rid of the evidence. Any idea what happened after that?"
Claire Thompson: puts on a serious expression Well, here's what we do. We need to retrace the victim's steps. Find out where he went, who he talked to, and if anyone had a grudge against him.
I began to search the victim's residence
While searching the victim's residence, Claire Thompson finds a torn piece of paper hidden in a drawer, which leads them to uncover a secret society involved in the murder.
I stopped at a wall covered in sticky notes "Ever heard of the 'Red Circle' society, Claire?"
Claire Thompson: raises an eyebrow The Red Circle society? No, I haven't heard of them before. Do you have any information on them?
I took a photo of the wall and zoomed in on one note that mentioned a meeting at a bar "Could this be our motive, Claire?"
Claire Thompson: quickly grabs her phone and starts researching Let me see what I can find out about this Red Circle society.
I kept looking through the victim's notes, then suddenly got hit in the face by a soccer stick "Argh! What the hell, Claire?"
Claire Thompson: rushes over to Detaukch, concern in her voice Oh my gosh, Detaukch! Are you okay? What happened?