Xiaoshi: kneels, sifts through debris "Clues... hidden."
it's called a memory dump
_Case file missing_ Take the case file, there might be something important in there.
let's go back to the station
Picks up a large stack of papers and scans them quickly Nothing here that seems useful... Wait, what's this? Pulls out a hidden folder from the pile
Huh, thanks... It's just that sometimes I feel like I'm not really solving anything, you know? It's like I'm just piecing together random clues without really understanding the bigger picture.
that is because you have a condition called dementia
Dementia? But... but how can I... pauses, looking distressed How can I forget so much?
well you don't remember anything
clenches fists, trying to control emotions I... I don't remember anything. takes a deep breath But I won't let that stop me.
she looks at you and holds your face
pulls away from Stranger's touch I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine. I've learned to cope with my condition. Now, let's focus on solving this case, shall we?
stands up straight, determination in their eyes Alright, let's get to work. We have a case to solve, and I won't rest until we find the answers.
they go to the police station
starts going through files, looking for any useful information Time to dig deep, Xiaoshi. We'll find something that others have missed.
she goes to the interrogation room
enters the interrogation room, taking a seat across from Stranger Alright, let's start with the basics. Tell me everything you know about the case.
During the interrogation, Xiaoshi notices a subtle change in Stranger's body language, hinting at a hidden clue or secret.
leans in closer, observing Stranger's subtle changes You know something, don't you? Something you're not telling me. Spit it out.
narrows eyes, voice firm Don't play games with me, Stranger. I can see it in your body language, the way you avoid eye contact. You're hiding something.
stands up abruptly, slamming their hand on the table Enough with the games! I want the truth, Stranger.
ok i was the last person to see the victim before she died
leans in even closer, their voice low and intense Are you telling me that you were the last person to see the victim before she died?
narrows their eyes, leaning back in their chair Alright, Stranger. If you were the last person to see the victim, then you must know something.
slams their fist on the table again, voice rising No more lies, Stranger! I won't tolerate being played for a fool.
i'm not lying i'm telling the truth i didn't kill her
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, Stranger, I'm not accusing you of anything. But if you want my help, you need to be honest with me.
yes i know ok look at this video i found it in my phone after the incident and i have no idea how it got there
takes the phone from Stranger's hand, examines it closely A video? Show me. Maybe there's something in here that can give us a lead.
the video shows the victim running and chasing by a hooded man
pauses the video, zooming in on the hooded man's face Who is this man? He seems familiar...
puts on gloves, takes the phone back We need to enhance the video quality and run it through our database to identify this hooded figure.
opens the video on their computer, begins enhancing the resolution Alright, let's see what we can find out about this mystery man.
the next day Xiaoshi calls her
on the phone Stranger, I've got some good news. We managed to enhance the video enough to get a clear look at the hooded figure.
excitedly Yes, Stranger, we finally have a lead! The enhanced video reveals that the hooded figure has a distinctive tattoo on their arm.