An excellent question, Dystopia. We should know as much as we can about our associates.

Dystopia glances at Wyrm. She looks unimpressed.

Our future mayor. You must have known the victim. How is your campaign faring with the senator's untimely end?

His death is very unfortunate, but I feel that it is a symptom of his lenient attitude towards crime. In fact, if the rumors I've heard are true, Senator Spangler himself often indulged in chocolate. I suspect he offended one of his suppliers and paid the ultimate price.

Am I correct in thinking that the sun has risen on our fair Crimson City?

Yes, it is day, and time for us to begin cleaning our city of these criminals!

Bah! Taxi driver took me to the wrong part of town. Again. :/ *shakes fist* See if I pay his fare next time!

Another joins the fray..

Welcome, Liztress! We were just discussing possible suspects.

Indeed. Though, I'm just hoping to make it to the pet shop in time. Little Moo-ten here needs a new chew toy.

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Wouldn't we all be suspects?

To me you are all guilty until I deem you otherwise.

And I feel the same. *eyes everyone wearily* Only one I trust is Moo-ten.

I admit I am certainly wary of all these people casually walking around with guns drawn... *notes Cora and Liztress*

Hey now. A dame has to protect herself on the mean streets of life.

Which is why everyone should vote for me for mayor, so I'll have power to clear out these scum.

And how are you planning to do that? If I'm going to put my trust in you, I need to know what your intentions are.

I happen to be a detective.

I'm going to hire more police and set them to work! And increase the penalties for being involved with organized crime.

Hm, a noble goal. Shame that most politicians will lie to make themselves look like the best choice and like they are looking out for the blue-collared people.

*continues to study Wyrm*

Wild claims will get you nowhere.

Skepticism will get this city nowhere!

Dystopia seems interested in Lizzy's cow. She tries to pet it. Apparently, she has a soft spot for animals.

THIS JUST IN: Bystander Nephila is replacing HollyCloak.

Yay, a new player! More for the fray.

Welcome, Nephila!

As the argument wanes, Dystopia catches and holds Cora's gaze. She slowly and purposefully re-adjusts her boa over her pale, bare shoulders.

You are a fool or a liar. Perhaps both.

She glances at Wyrm disdainfully. When she speaks, she speaks about him, not to him.

As is he. I've heard enough campaign speeches.