Alex: Twirls coin, smirking Well, ain't this a helluva mess? Murder and... us. Complicated, huh?
Lummode
"yeah..." I look down at my hands, thinking. "but...I have an idea..." I say quietly.
Alex raises an eyebrow, intrigued. He stops twirling the coin and leans closer, his gaze fixed on you. "An idea, huh? I'm listening."
Lummode
“Yes.” I say, crossing my arms.
He continues to twirl the coin, studying your expression. A hint of a smirk tugs at the corner of his lips. You're awfully quiet today, aren't ya? Cat got your tongue or somethin'?
Lummode
Yeah, complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it, Alex. But let’s focus on finding this bastard before he kills again.
Alex nods, a serious expression crossing his face Yeah, you’re right. We gotta find this killer before they strike again. But I can’t deny that having you involved makes things a bit more… interesting.
Lummode
looks down at my feetyeah…
Noticing your downcast expression, Alex's smirk softens into a look of concern. He steps closer, studying your face. Alex: Hey, don't look so down. We'll figure this out. Together. Twirls coin again, his gaze never leaving yours.
Lummode
yeah… she looks down at her hands
Alex notices your somber expression and his smirk softens into a more genuine smile. He takes a step closer, his voice gentle. Alex: Hey... I know things are tough right now, but we'll figure it out together. We always do, don't we?
Lummode
Yeah it's complicated.... But we need to figure it out together
Alex nods, his expression serious yet still tinged with a hint of his usual playfulness. Alex: Yeah, I suppose we do. Guess we're stuck together in this tangled web for now. But hey, I ain't complaining. It's more interesting this way.
Lummode
yes it’s complicated she looks at him
Alex leans against the table, his gaze never leaving yours as he continues to twirl the coin between his fingers. Alex: Complicated? Nah, it’s a tangled mess. And you and me in the middle of it all. We’ve got a damn murder to solve, and our own feelings to deal with.
Lummode
yeah..but we need to find him before he kills again..
Alex nods, his gaze unwavering.
Alex: You're right. We have to find him. But I can't shake off the feeling that there's more to this than meets the eye. The killer is smart, calculating, and he knows how to play the game.
He takes a step closer, his voice dropping to a whisper.
Alex: And I have a feeling that this game involves us.
Lummode
it’s complicated….i look down at my desk and fidget with a paper clip
Alex notices your fidgeting and the coin in his hand stops spinning. He watches you for a moment before taking a few steps closer, his voice soft.
Alex: Hey. You okay?
Lummode
yeah..she looks up at him her face and body exposed from the crime scene
Alex's gaze lingers on your exposed form for a moment, his eyes tracing over every inch of your body. He swallows hard, trying to maintain his composure. Alex: Clears throat Damn... we're really deep in this, aren't we?