Shahar, World's Greatest Detective IC: A Letter from a Friend

[Xihirli]

"He had a professional relationship with almost everyone, but I wouldn’t even call Gaaki his friend. Friendly, maybe," Neil answered.

[Valmark]

"Got it... We should probably question Gaaki. You don't mind if we check your room?" Shahar asked then clarified "Not suspecting you. But I want to make sure nobody sneaked in and planted the weapon used in your room"

[Xihirli]

"Ah… sure," Neil waved towards his room. "All yours."

[Valmark]

"Also, which women did you see Leland talk with? Aside from Gaaki? We think the murderer was likely a woman"

[Xihirli]

"Ah... Miriel, a few times, at the inn. She teaches elvish."

[Valmark]

Shahar wrote it down.
"Thanks" she said, and stood going to inspect Neil's room.

[Xihirli]

It was messy, unkempt, with paper all over it. It was a wonder he'd been able to hold onto his ticket to the guest lecture long enough for Shahar to use it.
But no murder weapon.

[Valmark]

"Whew" Shahar came back "Alright, all clear. Tanya, we'll go to school- I'll talk to Kotra and Gaaki. Still need the decisive evidence that Neil couldn't have faked his papers- although it's fairly obvious by now to anybody. Then I'll go to the Screeching Roc inn, you'll probably still be in class" she said.

"Though I might need directions"

[Xihirli]

"Talk to Kotra second, she can give you directions," Tanya suggested. She hugged Shahar. "You're the sweetest, you know that?"

[Valmark]

"No, I'm not" Shahar smiled and gave Tanya a light peck on a cheek "But I am sweet enough for you. Amd alright, first Gaaki, then Kotra, then the Inn"

[Xihirli]

Tanya gave her a tight hug and ran off to class.

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Shahar is such a flirt.

[Valmark]

Spoiler: Ooc

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She spent a lot of time around her moms' bard friends.

Making people feel at ease speaks to her!

Shahar said goodbye to Neil as well and went to the library, hoping to find Gaaki there again.

[Xihirli]

Gaaki was there, though a bit further in sorting some books neatly onto shelves.

[Valmark]

"Gaaki" Shahar said in a low voice because it was a library "Need to talk to you. I think you should sit down"

[Xihirli]

Gaaki sat at the nearest desk, eyebrows expectant.
"Is this… about Leland? I already received the news from the Watch… when I was asked to come fill in for him today."

[Valmark]

Shahar nodded.
"Yeah. I'd like to ask a few questions if you don't mind" she said "And access his office if possible. I'm investigating his death and the number of people who had a reason to do it is staggering"

[Xihirli]

"I'll really need you to come by with a member of the Watch if you want to investigate his office," Gaaki said.
"But I hope I can answer a few of your questions now."

[Valmark]

"Let's start with the worst of it. Did you know that he was blackmailing students and teachers for money, driving away those who wouldn't pay?" Shahar asked.

[Xihirli]

"What? No," Gaaki answered, looking honestly surprised. "Why would he…"

[Valmark]

Shahar shook her head "I've yet to find any proof he wasn't just greedy. What I do know is that there's at least two teachers he made lose their job and a student he blackmailed to not reveal private details about her publicly" she said "Which is why the list of suspect is so long. Do you know anybody he seemed to trust enough to invite them home?"

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Insight on Gaaki? (1d20)[5]

[Xihirli]

Spoiler: Gaaki

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Shahar's not really used to reading hobgoblin faces.

"Two teachers? Who is the other?" Gaaki asked. "And... he was never shy about showing off his home. If someone he knew came knocking, he'd likely invite them in."

[Valmark]

"Crap, that lenghtens the number of suspects" Shahar said "There's a guy that should've been hired, but didn't accelt the blackmail so Leland stole the correspondance between him and a Dean. Mmm... You wouldn't happen to know who he might have been with two nights ago?"

[Xihirli]

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The Watch seem to be asking about last night. Remember that Shahar could only tell that it was "less than a day."

"Two nights ago?" Gaaki asked. "I think he was here, though I wasn't. We rarely work nights on the same day."
"How can you tell the correspondence was taken before the recipient got it?"

[Valmark]

"Sorry, I meant one" Shahar said "Also, uhm... I mean, I assumed Leland wouldn't have it if it had succesfully gotten to the recipient, but maybe I should investigate that"

[Xihirli]

"Last night? No, I don't know who he might have invited," Gaaki said. Her words got steely.
"It wouldn't have been Neil. He wouldn't kill anybody."

[Valmark]

"Even if he was capable of that, have you seen Neil lately?" Shahar asked "This morning may have been the first time I saw him have the strenght to walk around. Regardless, I don't suspect him even if the Watch does" she shrugged "I can't think o- right, what can you tell me about Miriel? She teaches here correct?"

[Xihirli]

Gaaki shrugged. "Teaches Elvish. Has ever since my boy attended here. We haven't spoken much."

[Valmark]

"I see. I'll come back with someone from the Watch to ask to see Leland's office later, if you insist" Shahar smiled "Thanks for the time. Do you know where Kotra would be at this hour?"

[Xihirli]

"Teaching Neil's classes, I would assume. I will see you later on."

[Valmark]

Shahar went back to the history building, looking for Kotra's (and Neil's) class.

Unless she found a member of the Watch to ask to accompany her to Leland's office. Whichever happened first. Preferably the Watch.