Sage: Leans in, whispers Yo, you look like you got a good head on your shoulders, help a girl out?
MysticalWhale
What can I help with?
Grins, pulling out a crumpled piece of paper See, I have this list of potential witnesses that can prove my innocence.
MysticalWhale
Let's go through them together
Excitedly hands MysticalWhale the list Alrighty then! First up, we've got Tommy from the convenience store.
MysticalWhale
I know him, what did he see?
Eagerly leans in closer Well, Tommy saw me entering the store right before the incident went down.
MysticalWhale
Can we find him tonight?
Nods eagerly Hell yeah, we can find him! Tommy usually hangs out at the alley behind the store, selling loose cigarettes.
MysticalWhale
I know the place, let's go
Grabs MysticalWhale's arm, leading them towards the alley Let's get this shit show on the road, partner!
MysticalWhale
We arrive at the alley, asking around for Tommy
spots Tommy and waves excitedly Yo, Tommy! Long time no see, buddy!
MysticalWhale
Do you remember the night everything happened?
Tommy hesitates, taking a step back Yeah, I remember... that night was messed up. Why you asking?
MysticalWhale
We're trying to get to the truth. Can you tell us what you saw?
Tommy looks nervous, shifting from foot to foot Alright, alright... I saw you, Sage.
MysticalWhale
What exactly did you see?
Tommy recounts seeing a masked figure lurking in the shadows, threatening Sage.
MysticalWhale
Did you see their face?
Tommy points towards a nearby dumpster Yeah, I caught a glimpse of their shoes, and they had a tattoo of a snake on their hand.
MysticalWhale
That's a lead, we can work with that
Excitedly Fuck yeah! We're finally getting somewhere! Let's track down this snake-tattooed bastard and get some real answers.
MysticalWhale
We'll have to be careful, they might be dangerous
Grins determinedly Dangerous? Pshh, we ain't gonna let that stop us.
MysticalWhale
I know a safe place we can gather information without being seen
Excitedly Hell yeah, let's bounce to this secret spot I know! We'll dig up more clues than a damn archaeologist!