Put on Your Fancy Clothes ((16))

[qualapec]

Vala tilted her head, "What did his brother do?"

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya paused for a moment, trying to remember the cats he had mentioned. "Oh, Hollister's brother? He got picked up running from one of the crime scenes down at the docks, one of the murders. It did not seem like he had anything to do with it. But the oldest showing up merely an hour after the other was picked up and slapping down the bail with no questions asked? It worries me a little."

[qualapec]

"I thought they taught us not to believe in coincidence at cop school. Isn't it kinda like unicorns?" Vala muttered, suddenly feeling less sure about this ball as a social immersion- more like an experiment in getting dangerous elements together in the same room. Of course, that also meant that this was an opportunity for her. "Who else is likely to be there? Any known bastards-and-or-thieves? The guest list could say a lot about his intentions."

[victoriousscarf]

"So far as we know, mostly it is the usual big players and social guests. The only one I know that is a known bastard or thief is Jones, because I know that cat is running a speakeasy and gambling house, but his legal safeguards are water tight and..." he trailed off with a growl. "But Jones is one of the more respected blue bloods of the town, so him on the guest list does not mean much so far as Hollister's associations are concerned." He chewed over the comment about coincidences for a moment in his head. "Also, coincidences do happen--just rarely. But do no judge a man as guilty based solely on that, and do not make the case fit that judgement. I have seen that happen too many times as well."

[qualapec]

"I understand," Vala nodded. "I'll try to keep my eyes and ears open. Is that all?"

[victoriousscarf]

"Should be all for now, yes," he said, nodding. "Carry on and good luck with your work and such." He turned then to head back for his office.

[qualapec]

Vala watched him go and went back to her desk.

(exit Vala)

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