Elliot: fidgeting with his coat buttons I-I think I f-found something. The...the key. It's not here.
nods, determination in his eyes Yes, I'm sure. We need to find it. It's the only clue that can lead us to the killer. starts searching the room frantically
So...you're saying the murderer took the key? And then what? Broke the lock off?
N-n-no... stuttering nervously I-I mean, that's the thing! The lock was never broken. It's...it's almost like...
So...you're saying the murderer took it? And what exactly does that prove?
O-of course! I'm sure you'll find a trace of it somewhere. That's how murderers always leave evidence behind. They don't realize they're leaving clues...
Yes? What's your point, Elliot?
gulps nervously The key... it's hidden somewhere. We need to find it. I don't want anyone else getting hurt because of me.
Look closer. What does the key resemble?
squints Oh my god... it's a... a miniature skull key! Just like the one... pauses, hesitates Just like the one...
Hey, calm down! So you're saying... there's another key out there? How can you be sure?
nervously pacing around the room Y-you see, I... I had this strange feeling, a sort of...pull. Like something was calling me.
So...you're saying you found it elsewhere? Where could that be?
nervously pacing back and forth Well...you see, I...I might have left it...in my old room. Back at the mansion.
And where might it be, Elliot?
nervously It-it's... it's hidden in the bookshelf. You see, there's a secret compartment there. I used to hide things...uh...things I didn't want anyone to find. But now...well, it's all part of the investigation.
Elliot? what are you doing out of the closet? I thought you were dead?
straightens up, pulling himself taller Dead? Oh no, Shadowth, I've never been more alive. You see, I've... evolved.
Found what? What's the key?
holds up a small, rusty key The key to unlocking the secret room upstairs. I discovered it hidden behind a portrait.
Hey, calm down. If the key isn't here, then where could it be? Did you check the usual spots first?
nervously pacing back and forth O-oh, y-yes, of course! I-I checked the kitchen, the living room, even t-the bathroom.
Found it, did you? What's your conclusion?
nervously looks around W-well, it's clear someone... pauses, gulps...someone didn't want me to solve this case. They hid the key on purpose.
That’s your brothers key ring and I know what the key too. You’re buried.
narrows eyes, speaking in hushed tones S-Shadowth, you know what I'm thinking, right? I-I don't want to believe it, but...
starts rummaging through drawers and cupboards I-I think...I think I left it...in my room...maybe?
So...you're saying the key has vanished into thin air?
N-no, not exactly... paces back and forth It's been hidden. Someone must have taken it.
You found a key? What does it unlock?
runs towards the door The secret passage! It leads to the hidden room upstairs. I need to find the keyhole... starts searching frantically