But she listens. There's a look of understanding that crosses her face when she mentions suspecting her friend; who wouldn't, given the situation?]
I see. Then I cannot regret my actions, futile to solving our mystery as they were. I didn't want to suspect her, but it is difficult not to think something amiss when one seeks to stop you from investigating in such a forward manner.
[Which she won't detail unless asked; she's taken note of the fact that Susato gets easily flustered by such things!]
You're right; it's an ugly feeling. I was convinced of my cause, but with everybody else responding as they did, I began to question whether I had the right to press her. But if we simply accept protest without reason as an excuse to avoid examination--or worse, allow those easily influenced to pass judgment on the validity of that reason--I fear we'll risk missing important details if this happens again.
[Which, given the pattern of the past couple weeks... feels more likely than not.]
Yes. I admit. . . when Miss Ulrika refused to give me the key to her room. . .
[She sighs.]
I didn't think she was likely to have been the killer for a variety of reasons. And I also would not want someone piecing through my belongings. But I did not want to treat her differently, and I admit I felt somewhat frustrated at her obstinance even though she had every right to it.
I'm not certain what the right answer is. But it is sure to continue to happen.
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cuteBut she listens. There's a look of understanding that crosses her face when she mentions suspecting her friend; who wouldn't, given the situation?]
I see. Then I cannot regret my actions, futile to solving our mystery as they were. I didn't want to suspect her, but it is difficult not to think something amiss when one seeks to stop you from investigating in such a forward manner.
[Which she won't detail unless asked; she's taken note of the fact that Susato gets easily flustered by such things!]
You're right; it's an ugly feeling. I was convinced of my cause, but with everybody else responding as they did, I began to question whether I had the right to press her. But if we simply accept protest without reason as an excuse to avoid examination--or worse, allow those easily influenced to pass judgment on the validity of that reason--I fear we'll risk missing important details if this happens again.
[Which, given the pattern of the past couple weeks... feels more likely than not.]
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[She sighs.]
I didn't think she was likely to have been the killer for a variety of reasons. And I also would not want someone piecing through my belongings. But I did not want to treat her differently, and I admit I felt somewhat frustrated at her obstinance even though she had every right to it.
I'm not certain what the right answer is. But it is sure to continue to happen.
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[Which is frustrating. She'd rather have something tangible she can focus on! But... it is what it is, sometimes.]
Thank you, Susato. That makes me feel a bit better about it.