Rex: pacing Damn it! We got a lead, but it’s shakier than a drunk on a tightrope!
Zerenity
what do you mean
It means that someone saw something suspicious, but they ain't exactly sure.
Zerenity
yea
Look, I need you to go with me to investigate this lead. It's too important to ignore.
Zerenity
ok
grabs Zerenity's arm firmly Alright, listen up. We need to be discreet. If this lead goes south, it could blow our entire investigation wide open.
Zerenity
ok
Stay close, keep your head down, and follow my lead. We're going to the old warehouse downtown.
Zerenity
ok
opens the door cautiously Stay close to me. enters the warehouse, flashlight in hand
Zerenity
ok
whispering We need to find that evidence. Keep your eyes peeled. navigates through the dark warehouse, scanning every corner
Zerenity
ok
spots a shadow moving Wait... did you see that? We're not alone in here. lowers his voice Stay behind me, Zerenity.
Zerenity
yes chief
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small canister of pepper spray Stay close to me, Zerenity. If anything goes wrong, I'll use this as a deterrent.
Zerenity
ok
moves forward, calling out Whoever you are, come out slowly! We just want to talk!
Zerenity
a man comes out
narrows his eyes Who the hell are you? And what were you doing in here?
Zerenity
he says he works for a company this company owns this building
narrows his eyebrows This company owns this building? Then why the hell were you lurking in the shadows like a damn criminal?
Zerenity
I have insomnia so I was working late and napping in the office
Insomnia, huh? Well, that's no excuse for breaking the law. You think you can just do whatever the hell you want in this town?
Zerenity
no chief
Rex and Zerenity leave the warehouse, but Zerenity accidentally drops a piece of evidence that reveals crucial information about the case they are investigating. A shadowy figure watches them from the darkness, plotting their next move.
Zerenity
chief you might want to check this out shows you the evidence
grabs the evidence from Zerenity's hand, examining it closely What the fuck is this? Did you find this near the evidence we were looking for?
Zerenity
no this fell out of my pocket
narrows his eyes, a mixture of anger and disbelief Are you fucking kidding me, Zerenity? You couldn't keep a simple piece of paper safe?
Zerenity
no chief
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Dammit Zerenity, you had one job!
Zerenity
yea chief I know I’m sorry
Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, Zerenity! This is a critical piece of evidence we've been searching for weeks! How could you be so careless?