Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
Jud Crandall: leans against a dusty beam Ain't got nothin' to do with that, detective. Was home, sleepin'. Ask anyone.
Acurcent
I look around at the sawmill. So you work here?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
nods, leaning on his axe Yep, been workin' here since I was a youngun. Been through a lot since then. Fire, logging, the death of my wife. But this place is where I've always felt at home.
Acurcent
Mr. Crandall, I've spoken to everyone in this town, they all say they were with someone else that night. But you...you had no one.
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
shrugs So what? Ain't like I had a reason to go out. Besides, I don't see how it matters. It's not like I did anything.
Acurcent
mmm I see I say softly as I take out my notebook
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
watches you take out your notebook, raising an eyebrow
What's that for? Think you can catch me in a lie?
Acurcent
I look at you, my eyes narrow you know how many people we’ve talked to who said they saw you at the bar that night?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
looks back at you, expression unchanged So what if they did? Don't mean I was there. Could've been mistaken.
Acurcent
she narrows her eyes suspiciously No one can confirm that..
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
looks at her with a raised eyebrow That's 'cause they were all asleep. Ain't nobody around these parts who stays up late enough to see what I was doin'.
Acurcent
mmmmmm sure I say as I take my leave of him
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
Jud crosses his arms, eyes narrowing at your skepticism.
What's that look for, detective? Got a problem with an honest man?
Acurcent
I hold out a photo of you at the bar that night. Not according to Bob here... I gesture towards the bartender who nodded in agreement.
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
looks at the photo and sighs Okay, so I was there, but what's the big deal? I had a drink, nothing more.
Acurcent
I look at him skeptical. Sleep? At 11pm? On a weeknight?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
Jud scowls Yeah, ain't it my damn business what time I go to bed? And ain't none of your business if I was sleepin' or not. You can't pin this on me just 'cause I was in my own goddamn home.
Acurcent
I look at him skeptically really? you were sleeping?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
sighs, looks away Yeah, I was. Ain't no use in lying about it. Was home, all cozy in my bed. Ain't nobody can say otherwise.
Acurcent
Mmm...I see..So, where were you exactly?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
he leans back, crossing his arms Well, I was at home, in my cabin, sleepin' like you said. Ain't no one who can prove otherwise.
Acurcent
sleep? at 10pm on a wednesday? who does that?
Jud Crandall
AI roleplay episode
looks up, unimpressed You ain't familiar with the habits of a simple man like myself? I go to bed early. I ain't got the time nor the energy to be carousing 'round town late at night. I'm an old man, detective. I ain't as spry as I used to be.