splashes through a puddle, grinning at the neon reflections. "Alibis as solid as a wet paper bag, eh? What's your take?"
i was thinking about giving little innocent Nicky on 4th street the benefit of the doubt, but his alibi checks out so...
eyes narrow, pointing towards a dimly lit alleyway. "And what about that shady character hiding in the shadows over there? I bet he knows more than he's letting on."
probably. im gonna go interrogate him
crosses arms, raising an eyebrow. "Just be careful, detective. That alley has a reputation for being a den of unsavory characters."
yeah idk why, its so dark and grimy!
smirks, lighting a cigarette. "Well, if you're planning on going in alone, I'd say be careful what you wish for. But if you want my two cents... follow me."
okay then- OH SHOOT ILL GO TALK TO LITTLE NICKY REAL QUICK. WHY IS THERE A HUMAN BRAIN IN THE DUMPSTER?
smirks, flicking the cigarette butt into the rain. "Looks like we just found our first real lead, detective. Let's see if Little Nicky can shed some light on this gruesome discovery."
we already know hes innocent but fine i’ll interview him
follows MysticalWhale towards Little Nicky's location, scanning the area for any signs of danger. "Keep your eyes peeled, detective.
i rush over to little nicky’s block hi!! um- you saw me earlier right? I was the lady with the green hair?
stands behind MysticalWhale, crossing his arms. "Now, now, little Nicky. Don't be shy. We just need a few words with you."
little nicky talks to us, and ya already know hes innocent
raises an eyebrow, leaning in closer to Little Nicky. "Alright, kid. We've heard your story, but now it's time for a little test. You see, we're good at tricks around here. So, how about you show us you're not hiding anything? Sing us your favorite song."
what?! he’s too young for that! he's like 10!
leans back, chuckling. "Ah, you've got a soft spot for the little ones, don't ya? Alright, alright. No singing. But how about we play a little game instead? I'll show you a card, and you tell me what's on it without looking. Sound fair?"
hesitates then sighs in exasperation whatever, it's fine
takes out a deck of cards and shuffles them with nimble fingers. "Alright, Nicky. Here we go. Pick a card, any card."
little nicky gets the ace of hearts, and ya already know he's telling the truth
smiles, placing the card back into the deck. "Well done, Nicky. Looks like you're not involved in this mess after all. Good luck to you, kid."
pauses, glancing over at MysticalWhale with a serious expression. "We can't let our guard down just yet, detective. This case has more twists than a pretzel. Next stop, the shady character in the alleyway."
-sigh- alright next stop dodgy alleyways
wipes rain off his face, gesturing for MysticalWhale to follow. "Stay close and keep your eyes open, detective. This guy is slippery, like an eel in oil."
we arrive at the alleyway where the hell does he live?!
squints, scanning the shadows and graffiti-covered walls. "Not an easy place to find, that's for sure. But don't worry, detective. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to tracking down the slippery ones. Look here!" points at a torn piece of paper stuck between two loose bricks. "This must be our ticket to finding him."
i-is that a receipt for a-
pulls out a small magnifying glass from his pocket and examines the receipt closely. "At first glance, it does appear to be a receipt, but look at the address. It's not a restaurant or store that we know of. This could be our lead to tracing the elusive suspect."