DBH

Scene 7 - Third Investigation

I soon found her underneath the large sculpture of the metallic flower that resents in the path in front. I walked over the bridge to get there and greeted her. "Hello Amanda".

She stood with a somewhat friendly look on her face. "Connor, I've been expecting you..."

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AMANDA

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"Would you mind a little walk?" She asked. It must be to talk about the deviant case. I didn't want her to know about what's been happening with the deviant cases so I smiled weakly in return and opened the umbrella for her to walk under as I held it. 

"That deviant seemed to be an intriguing case" She said blankly. Something wasn't right. "A pity you didn't manage to capture it..." She stated with more venom. 

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"Deviants are completely irrational, which makes it difficult to anticipate their behaviour..." I explained apologetically. "...but I should have been more effective".

"Did you manage to learn anything?" She asked with a more optimistic tone. Though, the annoyance in her expression was still visible.

"I found its diary, but it was encrypted" I replied as I looked at her. "It may take weeks to decipher". Her face seemed to have fallen at the news but it was accurate information nonetheless. 

"What else?" She asked again, this time less enthusiastic than before. Possible signs of lack of hope or expectancy.

"The walls of the apartment were covered with drawings of labyrinths and other symbols. Like the other deviants, it seemed obsessed with rA9". I explained. She continued looking forward and remained that way until she turned her head. "You came very close to capturing that deviant..."

I stayed quiet. I know I failed to accomplish my mission but finding answers to the deviancy problem still stands. This should only be a minor setback. 

"How is your relationship with the Lieutenant developing?" She asked with a small smile. 

I recounted the events of today. "He seemed grateful that I saved his life on the roof. He didn't say anything but he expressed it in his own way".

"What about the child. (Y/n), was it?"

I smiled, remembering how (Y/n) helped with the investigation. "She's doing well. I've tried my best to keep her out of harm ways, but it was proven difficult since she is.....curious about the case. She enjoys helping Hank and I find evidence, even if it means putting herself in danger to find more clues. She's......unique in a way. More complex than I had first expected from a young human".

Amanda looked at me strangely then turned her head to face forward yet again. "Make sure that she and Lieutenant Anderson do not become distractions to your mission, Connor". 

We had reached a bridge and stopped in the middle of it.

"We don't have much time. Deviancy continues to spread, it's only a matter of time before the media finds out about it" She stressed as she held her hands together in front of her as she usually does, showing a respectable posture. "You need to stop this....whatever it takes".

"I will solve this investigation, Amanda" I said sternly. She must have faith in my abilities if this is going to work. I need her to trust me. "I won't disappoint you".