third puzzle | second level

[scotopic]

It seems I now require the services of a skilled investigator.

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[walksonrooftops]

Do I count?

[He wants to help, he really does.]

[scotopic]

Hmm ... what are your qualifications?

[walksonrooftops]

I'm a pretty good tracker, if that helps.

[scotopic]

It might. What sort of tracking?

[irrationaling]

Weren't you supposed to be one of these.. 'skilled investigators' to start with?

[scotopic]

I am. But this is a rather difficult case, and there's no reason we shouldn't collaborate. This isn't some crime novel with dueling detectives, after all.

[irrationaling]

Oh, so you're looking for someone to work together with you rather than them doing something for you, is it? Is the case we're talking about truly that difficult?

[scotopic]

Exactly. It's a murder case. Quite mysterious, actually. I haven't been able to track down a single solid lead yet.

[bloody_pens]

I'm not a pro, but I do have a lot of experience.

Why do you ask, Ryuzaki? Or would you rather not say in public?

[scotopic]

I have nothing to hide. I'm currently investigating a rather mysterious murder. And I'd be glad to have your assistance, Mr. Castle.

[bloody_pens]

Well, that is what I do best. I'd be happy to lend any help I can give, then.

[scotopic]

I'll look forward to having you on the case.

[negcapability]

I wouldn't say that I count for that, but I do have a photographic memory and acute observational senses, if I can be of any assistance.

[scotopic]

Those would both be invaluable skills, if you'd care to lend your assistance.

[negcapability]

I'd be happy to, have you something that needs such assistance.

It isn't like there's a lot else that's been going on, or that I've gotten far on my own.

[scotopic]

On your own with what?

[eternalcat]

[... Well, why not.]

(If you can hear me, then I might be able to help you. I'd like to try, anyway.)

[scotopic]

... I can hear you.

[eternalcat]

That means you've died. I can only speak to those who have died.

[The black kitten pads over to B, his tail swishing ever-so-slightly.]

My name's Sissel. Can you tell me what happened?

[scotopic]

Pleased to meet you, Sissel.

[A talking cat is peculiar; more so one that claims to only speak with the dead.]

It seems I was murdered.