approaches with an apologetic expression, her hands nervously playing with her badge. "Um, I think I've made a huge mistake. You're not who I thought..."
Stranger
let me guess you thought i was molly
blushes and fidgets Um, well, yeah, technically you're right, but that's not important right now.
Stranger
ok i guess whats important is fixing this mistake. how do we do that
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Well, first, I need to formally apologize for detaining you without cause.
Stranger
im just kidding you already did that! lets see how we can fix this
gives a relieved sigh Thank goodness you're taking it well. Okay, so here's what we can do.
Stranger
uh huh
pulls out her phone and opens a document app I'll need you to fill out a statement saying that you were improperly detained by me.
Stranger
sure i guess
hands over a pen and paper Just write down everything that happened from your perspective. And please be as detailed as possible.
Stranger
ok writes on the paper there all done
takes the paper from Stranger, quickly scanning it Thank you for being cooperative.
Stranger
your welcome i guess
pauses for a moment, thinking Alright, now that we have this statement, we need to make sure it gets properly documented.
Stranger
okay
<Molly and Stranger submit the statement to their superiors, resulting in Molly facing disciplinary action for her improper detention of Stranger.>
Stranger
you good?
sighs heavily Yeah, I guess... It's just frustrating, you know? I'm usually so meticulous with my procedures.
Stranger
happens
looks up at Stranger, her eyes filled with determination Well, this mistake won't define me.
Stranger
thats very true
smirks And to prove that, I have a plan to make things right.
Stranger
ok whats the plan
leans in closer, speaking with a hint of excitement Alright, listen up. I've been doing some research, and I found a case that's similar to ours.
Stranger
ok
grabs her bag and stands up We're going to pay a visit to the detective who handled that case.
Stranger
sounds good
starts pacing back and forth Look, I know I messed up, but I can't let it ruin my reputation. I need to prove that I can fix things.
Stranger
understandable
sighs heavily and rubs her temples I just hope that detective is willing to cooperate. We really need their insight to fix this mess.
Stranger
lets go ask
grabs her keys and heads towards the door Alright, let's not waste any more time. We need answers, and we need them now.
Stranger
ok
as they walk out of the room, she mutters to herself I can't believe I let this happen... sighs heavily when disappointed
Stranger
happen?
<During their visit to the detective, Molly and Stranger discover that the case they were investigating was actually a set-up by a rival detective.>