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neornitheslogs2014-06-01 03:40 pm
decideformyself) wrote in neornitheslogs2014-06-01 03:40 pm
[open log] [harassment welcome]
On January 2nd, a few people are going about their everyday lives.
Philip can be found in the library for much of the morning. He's working there for a couple of hours but, for once, leaves immediately after his shift is over.
Around noon he stops by the shop to pick up a couple of things and gets distracted by trying on some clothes. It would be nice to have more than just the jumpsuit, he figures. He leaves the shop carrying a few bags and a humongous whiteboard, heading in the direction of G-Block.
That evening he has a shift in the cafeteria. He can be found with his nose in a book even as he shovels food onto other inmates' trays.
Chaplin Sukegawa is stuck on laundry duty for much of the morning and janitorial duty in the cell blocks in the evening. She can also be found in the cafeteria at meal times, and out in the courtyard for much of the afternoon. After spending so long cooped up inside, it's nice to get some fresh air. Feel free to bump into her in the halls at any point, too.
Kousei Kougami has cafeteria duty in the morning. After that he spends a couple of hours in the kitchen, and most of the afternoon out in one of the courtyards manning his cake stand. Various cakes are on sale, available whole or by the slice. He also takes special orders for anybody who would like a particular kind.
He's back in the cafeteria at dinnertime.
Philip can be found in the library for much of the morning. He's working there for a couple of hours but, for once, leaves immediately after his shift is over.
Around noon he stops by the shop to pick up a couple of things and gets distracted by trying on some clothes. It would be nice to have more than just the jumpsuit, he figures. He leaves the shop carrying a few bags and a humongous whiteboard, heading in the direction of G-Block.
That evening he has a shift in the cafeteria. He can be found with his nose in a book even as he shovels food onto other inmates' trays.
Chaplin Sukegawa is stuck on laundry duty for much of the morning and janitorial duty in the cell blocks in the evening. She can also be found in the cafeteria at meal times, and out in the courtyard for much of the afternoon. After spending so long cooped up inside, it's nice to get some fresh air. Feel free to bump into her in the halls at any point, too.
Kousei Kougami has cafeteria duty in the morning. After that he spends a couple of hours in the kitchen, and most of the afternoon out in one of the courtyards manning his cake stand. Various cakes are on sale, available whole or by the slice. He also takes special orders for anybody who would like a particular kind.
He's back in the cafeteria at dinnertime.
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He put a hand up for Philip to hold his questions. He was going to take the lead on this. This was a good way for Philip to finally see what the old man had taught him. He took a seat on the bench with John. "Can you tell me what's going on from the beginning?"
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He wracked his brain, trying to figure out what Joan would have done in this situation. She believed in people just as he did, but she had been smart about it. She had always read between the lines. In the past he might have fancied himself at least somewhat skilled at doing the same, but when people could be hurt because of his misjudgment he was left feeling lost.
Finally he turned his attention to Shotaro again, the expression on his face more serious than it had been moments ago. "Before I tell you anything, I need to know I can trust you without question. Promise me I can trust you."
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He reached up and took his hat off his head. "Trust is earned, not given. But I can promise you that anything you tell either myself or my consultant," he jabbed a thumb over at Philip. "Won't go any further than us. My clients' safety and faith in me is the most important thing."
He fiddled at the brim a bit before he continued. "But since you're sticking your neck out on faith, I'll do the same: I'm in here because there was someone that needed saving. If this is the cost I have to pay for that, then I don't regret it at all." He put the hat back on his head.
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"Joan Watson and I were working on a case together." He began, just a trace of sadness in his eyes when he spoke her name. "It was regarding a threatening anonymous poster on the network. We believed that there was a chance they were going to take violent action against certain inmates and were trying to track down their identity."
He leaned back, gazing up at the winter sky.
"We were doing alright. We had leads. I even found a potential suspect... but I never got to tell her." He smiled, albeit sadly. "Unless you agree to work alongside me on this case it's going be up to me to figure it all out on my own. I don't think I can do it alone, Detective Hidari."
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He leaned back and got comfortable. They would be at this for a little while. "Do you have the text of the threatening messages and who they were directed to?" This seemed to predate his arrival by some time. He'd have a lot of catching up to do. But the messages themselves were as fine a place to start as any.
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He sat silently, thinking to himself for several moments before speaking up again.
"If I wasn't clear before, I will be working alongside you on this case. I made a promise to myself that the people in this prison would be under my protection. I can't just up and run away now."
That and he wanted to finish what they had started. In her memory.
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He considered a moment before he asked his next question: "You said you had a suspect in mind. Who?" And with one question, he pushed himself past the point of no return.
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"I suppose suspect is a strong word, but they did strike me as more than a little suspicious. It was someone I met at the masquerade so I can't tell you as much as I'd like to... but I do have a few points worth noting." John looked up to Philip and motioned him to come closer. He wanted them both to hear what he had to say.
"Firstly, they seemed very concerned in hiding every bit of their appearance. They wore a rather large mask of a wolf and a suit. I've reasons to believe the culprit is female, which would be in line with the height of the person I spoke to -- couldn't have been be taller than 5'4. Their voice was muffled so I couldn't be certain of gender, but circumstances considered they stood out quite a bit."
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"What led you to suspect this masked person?" he inquired.
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John ran his hands down his face, placing his palms together and tapping the middle of his forehead. "You must understand how difficult this has been to try and work out on my own."
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"Drawing parallels between the patterns of the anonymous person and those that use their names probably wouldn't do any good. They're likely maintaining two separate identities or even the Warden might catch on to what's going on. But, it's still worth a try.
"I'll need some time to go over the information before I can pick up any possible leads." He adjusted the knot on his tie. "But I will see you later when I have an idea of somewhere to start."
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"Thank you." He held his hand out to Shotaro, both to make their work together official and to show his gratitude. Philip wasn't close enough for a handshake, but he did smile in his direction. "Whatever payment the two of you need I'm more than happy to give. Just say the word."
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