questionauthority | Riddle 015: Even More Puzzling...

[First, a public call, filtered from drones/Grady/Mayor/Postman/etc.]

Riddle me this. When you have it, you'll want to share it, but if you share it, you'll no longer have it.

It's a secret, ladies and gentlemen, and it seems as though the Mailman's incapable of keeping one. I know others have said it before, but come now. Surely we're all smart enough not to victimize one another. Many have their reasons for wanting to return home, but I'm sure others have their reasons for wanting to stay here as well. Strange as that may be.

...though that is rather curious. Why would one decide to stay in a place like Mayfield?

[Then, a private call, filtered to Officer Grady.]

This is Edward Nigma. Are you in, Boss?

[Then, an action, for his housemates and whoever else happens to visit. It looks like Edward's been fortunate enough to get back one of his old outfits in the mail, along with his good ol' cane. Believe it or not, it's actually surprisingly comfy and warm. Almost like long-johns. Feel free to walk in on him and comment on his god-awful fashion sense.]

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....I'm listening.

Bear in mind, Pokey, that you are perhaps one of the only people here I'd ever share my schemes with. I trust you'll maintain some level of confidentiality about this matter.

Hey, I've worked with schemers before.

Confidentiality I can do.

[As long as he feels like it. Something like this though is something he'd probably be more willing to keep quiet about.]

I knew I could count on you.

I'm currently allied with two fellow investigators. One of them is a forensic scientist, and the other is on the Mayfield Police Force, with me. We're planning an investigation of the Smith household. We'll probably need some kind of distraction beforehand---maybe a rock through their window or some kind of vandalism---but once that's happened, my coworker and I will be arriving at their door, under the premise that we "got a call from a concerned neighbor" or some such malarkey.

Still with me?

No, I totally got it.

Keep going.

While he and I are interviewing the Smiths, asking them just what happened earlier, our other associate is planning to sneak into the house while they're distracted. Her goal is to try and find some clues in Lucy's room. Something that could very well be the key to returning home.

Completely makes sense to me.

I can provide a pretty good base of operations to try and scope the house out too before trying this, if you want.

I'm her next door neighbor.

Music to my ears, Pokey. Music to my ears.

Tell me when you want to get this ball rolling. I don't really have anything but time on my hands.

Oh, I will. Perhaps my associates and I can pay your house a visit at some point soon.

Sure.

...Uuuuh, you may want to call first, considering the dad I got here is some crazy jerkface with a weird accent.

...he won't be a problem, will he?

I don't know.

On one hand, he clearly wants to get out of here. Other hand? He's horrifyingly unstable.

In that case, it'd probably be better if he weren't involved. We'll give you fair warning before we come visit. Until then, though, I'd like you to keep an eye on that house for me. Check for anything unusual and report whatever you find to me.

You got it.

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