Tyler: taps fingers on dusty table Look at this shit! We got a fucking clue to my dad's murder!
VelvetVoyager
oh my gosh!
Tyler: grabs VelvetVoyager's arm Listen up, we need to follow this lead. It's our best shot at finding the fucking bastard responsible.
VelvetVoyager
ok!
Tyler: pulls out his detective badge Alright, let's go. We'll start by checking out the CCTV footage around the area.
VelvetVoyager
alright
Tyler: grumbles Damn it, those assholes better have left some damn trail. types on a laptop, searching for surveillance footage
VelvetVoyager
looks at the screen
Tyler: slams fist on the table Fucking hell! No footprints, no witnesses, nothing! This is like looking for a needle in a goddamn haystack!
VelvetVoyager
so what do we do now?
Tyler: pauses, deep in thought We need a new strategy. We'll have to dig deeper, follow every lead, no matter how small.
VelvetVoyager
umm okay?
Tyler: snaps fingers Alright, I know a guy who owes me a favor. He's got connections in the underworld.
VelvetVoyager
okay so what are we going to do?
Tyler: smirks We're gonna pay him a little visit. He might have some info that can help us track down the fucker.
VelvetVoyager
okay!
Tyler: puts on his jacket Let's go pay this guy a visit. Time to pull some strings and get some answers.
VelvetVoyager
follows you
Tyler: checks his gun, smirking Ready to kick some ass. Let's go, Velveteen. Time to make some noise.
VelvetVoyager
mhm
As Tyler and VelvetVoyager arrive at the address given by Tyler's contact, they find themselves in a dangerous part of town. The streets are dimly lit and littered with trash. A group of shady-looking characters approaches them, blocking their path.
VelvetVoyager
stays behind Tyler
Tyler: steps forward, eyes narrowed Get the fuck out of our way, you low-life scumbags. We ain't here for trouble. Shady Character: smirks Oh, really? Then why are you here, pretty boy? Looks like you've stumbled into something big.
VelvetVoyager
pulls out a bat
Tyler: cracks his knuckles Well, looks like we're gonna have to give these pricks a taste of our own medicine. Prepare for some ass-whooping, Velveteen. Shady Character: laughs mockingly You think you can take us on? You're in over your head, buddy.
VelvetVoyager
hits one of the shady characters with the bat
Tyler: grinning Nice hit, Velveteen! Now let's show these losers who they're messing with. throws a quick punch at another shady character Shady Character: stumbles back, clutching his face You're gonna regret stepping foot in this neighborhood, tough guys.
VelvetVoyager
runs towards one of them and kicks its abdomen hard
Tyler: chuckles That's the spirit, Velveteen! Let's keep 'em guessing. slides between two of the shady characters, delivering swift elbows to their ribs Shady Character: grunts in pain You...you think you've won?
VelvetVoyager
throws a bottle of alcohol at one of the shady character
Tyler: grabs a broken chair leg from nearby Woo-hoo! Let's see how you like this, you sorry excuses for men. swings the chair leg at the shady characters Shady Character: tries to dodge What the hell are you made of, kid? You're a lot tougher than you look.
VelvetVoyager
puts on a necklace that gives status as king of the jungle
Tyler: grins Nice digs, Velveteen. Let's put these punks in their place. throws a powerful punch at the nearest shady character Shady Character: staggers back, blood trickling from his mouth You...you're...one tough son of a bitch, aren't ya?
VelvetVoyager
they run away
Tyler: leans against the wall, catching his breath Damn, that was fun. But let's not forget why we're here.
VelvetVoyager
oh yeah true
Tyler: straightens up, determination in his eyes Alright, Velveteen. Let's find this guy who knows something.
VelvetVoyager
follows
Tyler: scans the area, searching for any clues Keep your eyes peeled, Velveteen. There has to be something around here that can lead us to him.
VelvetVoyager
spots a paper flying
Tyler: jogges over to grab the paper Give me that, Velveteen. Let's see if it's got anything useful. unfolds the paper and scans its contents Hmm... seems like a message.