theairlock | THE FIFTH INVESTIGATION

[As usual, the day begins at seven a.m.

Good morning, Champions.]

Oh, they are, aren't they?

[ She's scribbling that down in her book. ]

Then... hm, if it had to be something from the garden, what would you pick?

I guess I'd have to say...the roses.

[She's a little sentimental.]

Roses it is, then.

[ Scribble, scribble. ]

Thank you, Cece-chan. I'll let you know what this is all about on Monday, hopefully.

You've got me curious now. I'll be holding my breath all weekend.

[ She laughs. ]

Well, I could tell you what I've got planned... so long as you make sure you don't tell anybody else.

I happen to be amazing at keeping secrets. [She grins.] I've still never told anyone who I caught by college roommate sneaking out to meet once.

Well then: how do you feel about pressed flowers?

They're pretty. Why?

Nope! That's all the hints you're going to get. I didn't say I'd give the whole game away, did I?