*Uther, Badd, and Jidan walk up to a small house.*
: Here we are.
*A generic Chia Cop walks up to them.*
: The results are back from testing the fabric!
: And?
: The results show... it wasn't a shadow. It was a spirit.
: A spirit?
~Shadowy Fabric updated in the Court Record!~
*A yellow wocky, blue kacheek, and red kiko step out, all wearing suits and top hats.*
: Ah, visitors, please come in!
:
Hush! They might be spies!
: We can't distrust everyone, professor. Please, come in.
*They step into the room. It is dimly lit by candles, but there is also a massive cage in the corner with glowing bars, inside of which is a colossal shadow creature.*
: We are the Ghoul Catchers. I am Professor—
:
Hush! They might be spies! They should tell
us who
they are, first!
:
(We're off to a good start.): Detective Tyrell Badd. Working with the permission of Lord Draconis Darigan.
: Captain Tomago Jidan of the Chi Ops.
: Prosecutor Uther Payne.
: We are the Ghoul Catchers. I am Brave Bren.
: I am Professor Vinsjin, and he *gestures to the kiko* is Doctor Boolin.
: *nods*
: I see you see that we have captured a Shadow Spectre Conqueror in Brightvale. A tricky task.
: Deceptively dangerous. You can try to question him, but he doesn't respond to much.
: And also, feel free to ask us!
:
(That's hopefully avoidable.)~Begin Investigation~
Partner Button: Jidan: Notice anything, Jidan?
: We can't just investigate around their house. We need to get our information from that shadow.
: ...This is your case now. That fabric showed that I had the case almost solved before you showed up...
Talk to the Ghoul Catchers: So what is it that you three do?
: Whenever there is a monster problem, call us and we'll get rid of them!
: Ghouls, ghosts, vampires...
: Werelupes, though they're tricky business...
: And, of course, shadows.
: That... sounds pretty interesting.
: You captured one of those shadows?
: Oh yes, we jumped right into the Battle of Brightvale.
: We used a special net to trap him and bring him here. Doctor Boolin was the real mastermind behind the plan, though.
: *nod*
:
(He... was?): This is my Prosecutor's Badge. It is a symbol that I am a professional.
: A very interesting design.
: Perhaps we should have badges for us?
: Good idea. Mr. Payne, do they sell those badges with a blue gem instead?
: ...
(Do people think this badge means nothing?): A weapon of expert design.
: An unexpected armament.
: ... I still can't believe this is any more than a toy.
: Neopian weapons can be in unexpected forms, Mr. Payne.
PRESENT: Shadowy Fabric: A fabricated possession! Er... a possessed fabric!
: I was hoping that this would be from a shadow and not a spirit.
: Well... perhaps fabricated was correct? You should know that things are seen at the scene to throw you off your case.
: We like to solve things without the Chi Ops having to interfere.
: Don't think that we aren't appreciative now, though! The Faerie's Ruin is a big case, beyond us!
: I still don't believe he has more than leaves for brains!
: He calls us about something "difficult involving the dead", and it turns out being someone who can nobody can figure out when and where they died!
: I have nothing to say. Professor Vinsjin?
: Nothing. Doctor Boolin?
: *shakes head*
Talk to Shadow Spectre Conqueror: ...
: ... How am I supposed to question this... thing?
: Well, you told me about your case in the NTWF... Maybe you can try finding the shadow's habits?
: Worth a shot, at least.
PRESENT PROFILE: Vick Timm: Uh...
: Birdy man!
:
(He said something!): Birdy man... he... he die!
Vick Timm: Tell me what you know about the murder!
: Why they kill birdy man!?
:
(I'd like to know that myself...) How did you see the murder?
: Top hat men drag Conqueror past trees. Conqueror see good in dark. Conqueror see somebody... somebody kill birdy man!
:
(He witnessed the moment of the murder! I need to question him more...)Shadow Spectre Conqueror: So you're a... Shadow Spectre Conqueror?
: Yes. Conqueror saved by nice top hat men and taken to nice forest.
:
(I wouldn't call it a nice forest... Or being saved.) Why were you fighting in the first place, anyway?
: ...
: ...
: THEY TRY TO FREE BAD FAERIES! BAD! CONQUEROR TOLD FAERIES BAD!
: Gah!
: This is my Prosecutor's Badge. It is a symbol that I am a professional.
: What that?
: I said, this is my Prosecutor's Badge—
: No, what is prosecutor?
: ...
(Nevermind.): What do you know about this... weapon?
: Conqueror thought sticky hand was toy! Conqueror play with it!
:
(He didn't know it was a weapon either...? Odd...): Conqueror no know what is.
: Ghoul Catchers good friends to Conqueror! Give him nice place to stay out of fight.
: Well, that's... good.
PRESENT PROFILE: Aethia or Ruby Burns: What do you know about The Faerie's-
: CONQUEROR KNOW THE FAERIES BAD, VERY BAD!
: Gah! Okay!
: Conqueror no know them.
Shadow Spectre Conqueror: THEY TRY TO FREE BAD FAERIES! BAD! CONQUEROR TOLD FAERIES BAD!
Connect to
PRESENT PROFILE: Aethia or Ruby Burns: CONQUEROR KNOW THE FAERIES BAD, VERY BAD!
: Mr. Conqueror! I've noticed you have a habit when talking about the faeries.
: CONQUEROR HATE BAD FAERIES!
: ...This doesn't tell us much, though...
: I think we'll find it more useful than you think.
~~~~~: Looks like there's nothing else to investigate...
: Correct. So... Mr. Conqueror! I'd like you to explain, in detail, about the murder!
~To Be Continued~