"See the pattern? Or should I call Sherlock Holmes for a consult?
Owens
I’m not that smart
Smart enough to notice this pattern, though. Give yourself some credit. Now, what does it spell out?
Owens
H-E-L-L-O
Well, well, well... Looks like we've got ourselves a secret message. But why would someone go through the trouble of hiding it in plain sight?
Owens
It’s the murderer’s way of telling us who they are
"Ah, so the murderer is trying to play a game with us. Very well, I'll bite. Give me a moment, let me decipher this cryptic message.
Owens
A Cryptic message?
Indeed, my dear Owen. This message is full of twists and turns, like a snake slithering through the grass. But fear not, for I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Owens
What do you mean?
pulls out a magnifying glass and starts examining the message closely
Owens
What are you doing?
My dear Owen, I am using my trusty magnifying glass to uncover the hidden clues within this message.
Owens
There are hidden clues???
notices a tiny dot in the message Ah-ha! I found something. This dot, my friend, is no ordinary dot. It's a microdot, a miniature version of the usual dots used in secret messages.
Owens
Oh
Now, let's see what this microdot has in store for us. takes out a small telescope and focuses on the microdot
Owens
Is there anything there?
Ah, patience, my dear Owen. Let me enhance the image. adjusts the telescope There we go... Now, what do we have here?
Owens
What is it?
My, my! It seems like our cunning murderer has left us a little surprise. This microdot reveals a hidden map, leading to the victim's safe house!
Owens
A safe house? Where is it?
Ah, my dear Owen, the safe house is cleverly concealed behind an old warehouse on Elm Street. But why would the murderer lead us to the victim's safe house?
Owens
To taunt us
As Frank and Owens cautiously approach the old warehouse, they hear a sudden noise from inside, causing them to freeze in their tracks.
Owens
Did you hear that?
Yes, I did. It sounded like... a struggle of some sort. We need to be cautious. draws his dagger and whispers Stay close, Owen.
Owens
What are we looking for in the safe house?
My dear Owen, we're looking for clues, documents, maybe even a confession from the murderer himself.
Owens
And what if there isn’t anything in there?
Well, my dear Owen, if there's nothing in there, then the murderer is either incredibly sloppy or incredibly smart. In that case, we'll have to rely on our wits and instincts to outsmart them. But I have a feeling there's something in there, waiting to be uncovered.
Owens
And if the murderer is in there?
Then, my dear Owen, we'll have to be prepared for a confrontation. We can't let our guard down for even a second.
Owens
Do you have a plan if the murderer is in there?
Oh, my dear Owen, I always have a plan. First, we'll survey the environment, looking for any potential weapons or escape routes.
Owens
Alright, let’s head in
whispers Stay behind me, Owen. I'll take the lead. And remember, if things get rough, just give me the signal and we'll find a way to escape.
Owens
Ok
slowly opens the door and steps inside, scanning the room for any signs of danger We must tread carefully, my dear Owen. The murderer could be lurking anywhere.
Owens
stumbles and falls
Oh, my dear Owen! Are you alright? rushes over to help Owens up
Owens
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to-
No need to apologize, my dear Owen. Just be careful. We can't afford any unnecessary distractions. Now, let's keep moving and stay alert.
Owens
Yea
whispers Stay close, Owen. We're not alone in here. Keep your eyes peeled for anything out of the ordinary.
Owens
walks carefully looking out for the murderer
As they explore the safe house, Frank and Owens come across a hidden basement filled with incriminating documents and dark secrets.
Owens
What is all this?
My dear Owen, welcome to the heart of the matter. This basement holds the key to unraveling the murderer's sinister plans.