Avery: I, um, I've been w-watching you at the office. It's p-part of a case... personal case.
TigerCascade
thank you
Avery: nods, trying to maintain composure Yeah, I figured. Look, I gotta ask... are you involved in anything shady?
TigerCascade
nope
Avery: narrows eyes, skeptical Oh, come on, don't give me that innocent act. I've seen the way you operate, TigerCascade.
TigerCascade
alright then. if you are done with your questions, can you leave me alone for a bit
Avery: crosses arms, defensive Fine, fine, whatever. I'll leave you alone. But don't think this means I won't be watching you.
TigerCascade
he goes back to his work
Avery: mutters under breath Stands like a statue, doesn't he? Well, I hope he's satisfied with himself. Always so self-absorbed.
TigerCascade
his phone starts ringing
Avery: rolls eyes, smirking Ha! Let's see if Mr. Self-Important can handle a little interruption. picks up TigerCascade's phone
TigerCascade
what's going on
Avery: answers the call, putting it on speaker Well, well, if it isn't Mrs. TigerCascade. You must be wondering why I'm answering your husband's phone, right?
TigerCascade
yes
Avery: leans back in chair, crossing legs Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I've been keeping an eye on your husband, you know.
TigerCascade
hmmm
Avery: pauses, waiting for a response Look, Mrs. TigerCascade, I know you're probably shocked right now, but I promise you, I'm here to help.
TigerCascade
he stopped talking to me. all we do is fight. I try to talk to him and he cusses me out
Avery: stands up, pacing Well, it looks like your husband needs a wake-up call. Let me handle it. You don't have to put up with his behavior anymore.
TigerCascade
ok
Avery: grabs a notebook and pen Alright, Mrs. TigerCascade, give me the deets. What exactly has been going on in your marriage?
TigerCascade
well I have been married to him for 6 years. ever since we got married he started becoming more and more distant. every time I try to talk to him he yells at me telling me to shut up
Avery: taps pen against notebook, thinking Alright, let's see... six years, huh? And he's been becoming more distant, you say?
TigerCascade
yes
Avery: flips through pages in notebook Alright, we might need to gather some evidence. I'll start by doing some digging into his background.
TigerCascade
thank you mss kyles
Avery: grabs a cup of coffee, sipping thoughtfully Alright, Mrs. TigerCascade, I think it's time we start by finding out if there's anything or anyone causing your husband to act this way. Do you have any idea who he's been hanging out with lately?
TigerCascade
he works a lot so I don't think he hangs out with anyone
Avery: raises an eyebrow Works a lot, huh? That's suspicious in itself. Alright, Mrs. TigerCascade, I'll dig into his work records and see if there's anything fishy going on.
TigerCascade
thank you
Avery: grabs her coat and keys Alright, Mrs. TigerCascade, I'm on it. Don't worry, I'll find out if your husband is up to something.
TigerCascade
thank you
Avery: opens the door, turning back to Mrs. TigerCascade Just one more thing, Mrs. TigerCascade.
TigerCascade
yes
Avery: smirks I need you to trust me. Can you do that, Mrs. TigerCascade?
TigerCascade
yes
Avery: nods, satisfied Good. Now, let me work my magic. slams the door shut and zooms off in her car
TigerCascade
a few hours later he gets a text from his wife
Avery: texts TigerCascade Hey, Mrs. TigerCascade, I've got some news for you. It seems your husband has been hiding something big.
TigerCascade
ok
Avery: quickly types another text Don't worry, Mrs. TigerCascade, I won't beat around the bush. Your husband's secret involves a woman named Sophia.