Within The Fire/Dialogues

Alan Smith:  , we've got another case to solve. A dead body was found in the Queen Elizabeth Foundry, and it was burned in one of those ovens. Alan Smith: The fires were put out so that you can investigate and not melt. Jones: We've got it, Chief. Let's go, , we need to crack it now.

Chapter 1
Investigate Foundry Jones: I don't really know how Nathan will manage to find something in this creepy corpse. Jones: This box looks like the ones containing rings inside, and that liquid metal surely came from there. We'll take it to the lab, and also take a look at the serial number in the box. Jones: And there's the witness who saw the body. He works here too, and his name is Norman Oldhead.

Autopsy the victim's body Nathan: Well, I've got a few things for you. The killer put the victim in the oven when it was already off. There wasn't fire. Nathan: What in fact killed him was the extremely hot liquid zirconium in the oven. The high temperature ended up with this man's death. Nathan: I also found hair in the body, and that hair belonged to the murderer! Nathan: It was so burnt I couldn't even deduce the colour, but I noticed some traces of hair dye.

Analyze Liquid metal Grace: This metal was just copper with a yellow coat of paint. Fake jewelry, I guess. Grace: But the surprising thing is that it matched perfectly the amount that would fit in the velvet box. The ring melted because of the heat. Jones: So somebody brought a ring to the foundry. Grace: Yes, but that's not all. I found incinerated skin cells, which weren't the victim's. Grace: As they were the killer's skin cells, your killer must have burned skin.

Examine Velvet box Jones: This serial number should tell us who bought this ring. Let's give it to Alex.

Analyze Serial number Alex: Unfortunately, I couldn't find the serial anywhere. It must have been bought illegally. Alex: But I could collect some fingerprints, and they belong to a certain Stephanie Queen. Jones: Queen? I think I know her. Let's have a chat with her.

Ask Stephanie Queen about the ring Stephanie: I don't remember anyone who works in a foundry. Jones: Do you use rings? Stephanie: No, I hate jewelry. Jones: Have you ever been to a foundry? Stephanie: No. Why would I?

Ask Norman Oldhead what he saw Jones: Did you know the victim, Mr Oldhead? Norman: Of course I did, we worked together. His name was Craig Mistem. Jones: MISTEM? Norman: Do you know him? Jones: Yes, but go on, Norman. How did you know who he was if he was unrecognisable? Norman: He was in his working area, and all of the other workers were alive. I didn't need to think. Jones: Do you know someone near to him? Norman: He never talked too much about his personal life, but his sister often came here. Her name is Natasha.

Interrogate Natasha Dakes about the victim Natasha: Is Craig dead? Really? This can't be true! Jones: We're sorry. Did he use to tell you something about people who would kill him? Natasha: No, I think no. He spent all his time here and at work. Jones: Did he live here, with you? Natasha: Yes. You can search this place if you want.

Investigate Natasha's apartment Jones: This wallet looks like Craig's one. And his ID says the same. Jones: Why don't we snoop around it?

Examine Wallet Jones: And what did you find? Jones: A receipt? Wait, look! This is a receipt of a ring. And in the back it says "Norman 700$". Jones: Norman didn't tell us anything about owing or being owed money. Let's rub this in his face.

Ask Norman Oldhead about the cash receipt you found Norman: Craig owed money to me. I'd lent him some because he wanted to buy a ring for his girlfriend. He was going to pay me back... but he died. Jones: Do you remember her name? Norman: No, I don't know everyone in his life!

Jones: , do you think that woman might be Barbara Thacks? Is a ring worth 700$? Jones: Anyway, she's not in this city anymore, and I don't think she could be useful.

Chapter 2
Ramirez:  , Stephanie Queen wants to talk to you. I didn't know you were working in a new case! Jones: Yes, Ramirez, we are. Thanks for the info. Jones: I'm sure I know that woman, , but I can't remember who she is! Jones: And why don't we go back to the foundry? I want to take a look at the oven where Craig died?

Stephanie Queen wants to talk to you Stephanie: I remembered I know a man who works in a foundry, Craig Mistem. Stephanie: He was dating my grandaughter, Ashley Jamin. Jones: Jamin? Again? We'll need to talk to that girl.

Quiz Ashley Jamin about the victim Ashley: No, please, no! He can't be dead! I love him! Jones: Calm down. You only have to co-operate. Everything you know about Craig, just tell us. We need your help. Ashley: My family didn't like him. They said we were rich and wealthy, and that my blood would mix with his. He wasn't well-off, and that was the problem. Ashley: I need to go out now, but my mother will stay here. She's in a bad mood because she's got burned skin. Jones: Thanks. We'll look in your house too.

Talk to Wanda Jamin Wanda: Yes, Ashley was dating that vagabond. And I'll cry over his death, but I'm glad he'll not mess with my daughter anymore. Jones: You're cold as a cucumber, Mrs Jamin! Did you visit the foundry? Wanda: No. All this time I've stayed in my house. Jones: Do you get along with your mother? Wanda: Yes. We usually have our hair dyed in the same hairdresser's shop. We like to go out together.

Investigate Jamin Residence Jones: , this is Ashley's cellphone! Alex will see if there's something interesting in it. Jones: And this agend is also Ashley's. It can have something in, see if it's got some love note inside.

Analyze Cellphone Alex: Everything in this cellphone was mainly Ashley's photos and things with no importance. Alex: But I took a look at her messages and there was one sent to Craig. It said, "Your sister is going too far! If you don't stop her, I will do! Alex: And Craig's only sister is Natasha Dakes! Jones: And what about the messages Ashley received? Alex: It was more about the same, but Craig had sent her one saying, "I love you a lot, and I like your new hair color!". Jones: Weird, I didn't notice any changes in her hair.

Ask Natasha about the text message Natasha: I just told Craig to stop seeing Ashley. She was a Jamin, and those wealthies are not something for us. We're workers! Jones: You are a hairdresser, right? Do you use hair dye? Natasha: No, I don't. It completely ruins my hair, I hate it. Natasha: I remember one of Craig's friends did, Norman. He uses hair dye, I dye his hair, in fact. Jones: Anything else about Norman? Natasha: I guess, a stupid thing. He got angry with me yesterday. I accidentally dropped hair dye over his burned skin.

Examine Agend Jones: This note explains some things, ! It's signed by Craig. Jones: "I have a present for you, a golden ring! I hope you like it. Oh, and Natasha is getting better, her burned skin is getting fixed". Jones: Golden ring? It was copper!

Investigate Foundry oven Jones: Are you sure a coin will help us, ? Jones: You're right! If it didn't melt, it was put when the oven was off, maybe when Craig was put in here!

Examine Coin Jones: This DNA is perfect, ! I can't believe you do these things so perfectly, they look hard to me. Jones: Can you handle this to Grace, please?

Analyze DNA Grace: This DNA is a match with the skin cells  had found. So I can tell you something more about your killer. Jones: They have white skin and black eyes!

Chapter 3
Jones: I really can't believe this, . Norman Oldhead had a strong motive to kill Craig, and the fact that he works at the foundry doesn't help him. Jones: But the Jamin really hated him, and we can't stop paying attention to them. Jones: Why don't we search the mansion again? I guess we can find something new.

Investigate Stairs Jones: , this cream is for burned skin! We should collect some fingerprints!

Examine Cream tube Jones: Great! Let's see sho else has burned skin.

Analyze Fingerprints Alex: No doubt! Those fingerprints belong to Stephanie Queen, they match the ones on the velvet box. Jones: Thanks, Alex! Perfect as always. Alex: You're welcome. Perfection has no price! Jones: That's why you're paid for your job. Jones: , we should go back to Craig's apartment. I bet he hid something in his things.

Investigate Craig's bedroom Jones: Everything here is normal, nothing can seem to be a clue. Jones: A laptop? Yay! , I hadn't seen it. Jones: Gosh, it's locked. I just... hate so much when people lock things. It's harder for us. Can you hack it?

Examine Laptop Jones: Wow, you did it faster than I'd do! Have you been a programmer? Jones: Come, <Name>. Let's handle this to Alex for analysis.

Analyze Laptop Alex: It looks like Craig really cared about the foundry. He had it under surveillance from his laptop. Alex: I could rewind the video and look for the moment of the murder. The quality was really bad, but I managed to see the killer was wearing a dress. This leads you to the conclussion that it's a woman! Jones: Ok, <Name>. Let's arrest the killer right away.

Arrest killer Jones: Mrs Queen, we know killed Craig Mistem. You thought we wouldn't know it, right? Jones: Why did you do it? Was he THAT bad for Ashley? Stephanie: It wasn't just that, he was going to marry her! Some things are annoying and bad, but when you go past the limists, you deserve to have a lesson. Stephanie: Both Craig and Ashley needed to understand. Rich and poor can't mix! Jones: They were people, not sodas! I'm really shocked, I thought you wouldn't get to kill a man.

Olivia Hall: It's sad to judge a murder just because of echonomical positions. That man did nothing wrong, and he had his life taken. Stephanie: Oh, come on, your Honor! You know I'm right. And who will take care of me in jail? Olivia Hall: This Court of Law has already considered that point. Olivia Hall: You are sentenced to 20 years in home arrest, due to your health and age conditions. Ashley: How could you, grandma? I will not forgive you for this! Olivia Hall: Calm down, Ms Jamin. Session is adjourned!

Jones: And, a weird case again. I would never have thought that old lady to do such a thing. Norman was definitely our prime suspect. Wanda: You don't know who I am! What you did to my mother was despicable! Jones: What SHE did was despicable! Wanda: I'll sue you, I'll sink you! Jones: We'll be waiting for you then. Jones: Let's go have a burger, <Name>. This is definitely getting me out of my nerves. Ashley: Thanks. What you did was a great job. Wanda: How can you thank them???

Additional Investigation
Ramirez: <Rank> <Name>, Mrs Jamin called to talk to you. She was angry and sad at the same time. I think she's not right! Ramirez: Mr Oldhead and Mrs Dakes want to talk to you too. Jones: Oh, we've got a few things to keep up with. Let's go now, <Name>.

Assist Wanda Jamin Wanda: A...A...Ashley! She's gone, she's not at home! Please help me! Jones: Just calm down, and tell us. Did she leave any note, a letter, or anything? Wanda: No, I just went to her bedroom, to ask her how she was coping with this situation. And... she wasn't there, neither in any other part of the house. Wanda: You have to help me find Ashley! Jones: Well, now you know how she's coping. Jones: <Rank> <Name> and I will look in the house, see if she left a clue here.

Investigate Jamin Residence Jones: <Name>, this is Ashley's purse! I'm sure, and this is her ID, which says I'm right. Jones: We should search in it. It must have something telling us where she could go.

Examine Purse Jones: This card seems to have numbers in it, but I can't see very well. Can you read this? Ashley's handwriting is terrible.

Examine Card Jones: This is a cellphone number, <Name>. If we find its owner, we should ask them about Ashley. Jones: I'm really worried about her. Just... send it to the lab, please.

Analyze Phone number Alex: The number you gave me belongs to, drum roll, Grace Delaney! Jones: WHAT? And why does Ashley Jamin have Grace's number? Grace: Well, she's my friend. I thought I'd told you. Grace: Why do you ask? Jones: She escaped from her house and her mother is looking for her desperately. Grace: Oh, tell her to calm down. She's just staying in my house for a while. Jones: I can't believe it, <Name>. We should have asked Grace before doing anything!

Inform Wanda Jamin about her daughter Jones: You don't have to worry, Mrs Jamin. We know where your daughter is, and she's not in danger. Wanda: Are you sure? Jones: Pretty sure. We're not liars. Jones: When you want to see her, tell us. No regrets, no worries. Wanda: Thanks a lot, cops.

Norman Oldhead needs to talk to you Norman: I can't find the check for my salary, officers! You have to find it! Jones: Why do we have to look for it? Norman: Oh, come on! I'm not a criminal. It must be here in the foundry. I hope it didn't melt...

Investigate Foundry Jones: I didn't know the foundry had a safe! That check must be there. Jones: You first, <Name>. Try to unlock it!

Examine Locked safe Jones: Great art, <Name>! Safes are your best skill. Jones: Wow, like every foundry worker must use this. It's full of things, and we only need a check. Good luck, <Name>!

Examine Open safe Jones: This IS a check, <Name>. I just don't know how Norman would forget it in the safe. Jones: Well, if he did. I mean, this might be another thing. Alex can trace it back to its owner, let's ask him.

Analyze Check Alex: The check is legit, boys. Norman was right, it was his salary. Jones: Well, we'll give it back to him as soon as we can, <Name>. Jones: Oh, and I forgot. Thanks, Alex.

Bring the check back to Norman Norman: Did you find it? Jones: Yes, yes, we did. This is your check, your salary is here, and that's all. Jones: And don't say thanks. Norman: Wait, if you don't like me, just let me know ok? I'm sure <Rank> <Name> has no problem sharing a meal with me.

Natasha Dakes wants your help Natasha: I think someone got in the apartment! I heard noises, and the door was open. Jones: Oh, that's bad! Does this building have surveillance cameras? Did you see the thief? Is there anything missing? Natasha: No, no and yes. I lost my hairspray. I work with it, and I can't do my job. Jones: We'll take a look, don't worry. That spray must be somewhere in the apartment.

Investigate Natasha's apartment Jones: This briefcase looks like the ones hairdressers have, or something like that. Can you see what's in it?

Examine Briefcase Jones: <Name>, this absolutely looks like a spray. Well done! Jones: But we have to make sure this is the hairspray Natasha wants. Let's send it to the lab.

Analyze Spray Grace: What you gave me, boys, is just a sample of hairspray. And a good one, if you ask me. Jones: Then I think this is what Natasha was looking for. Jones: Well, it's time to give her the spray back.

Give Natasha her hairspray back Natasha: Boys, I hear you. Jones: If a thief came in, they didn't take your hairspray. We've got it here! Jones: And you don't have to pay, if you were going to. Natasha: Oh, amazing! They are so expensive, buying another would be a waste of money. Natasha: If you don't mind, I can use it on you. A free haircut!