[Open Log] Research at the library...

[detective_shirogane]

Who: Naoto Shirogane, Open

When: Spring 3rd.

Where: Bower Village Library

What: Researching where they've ended up, hoping to find answer for how to get back home...

Rating: Projected PG to PG-13 for possible mild language.

Naoto was not one to just sit around and wait for something to happen to her. When presented with an unusual case, after all, the best thing to do was to go and gather as much information as possible and start to build a theory from there. That's what she had done in Inaba and here was no different. 

Thus, she found herself the next day at the Library, asking for Mary's assistance in trying to discover anything and everything about this new place, any sort of leads she could find on how they could possibly get home. It was rather disconcerting that Mary had no idea where 'Japan' was, let alone Inaba, but that did not stop Naoto from delving into the book collection.

You'd find the Detective Prince busy somewhere in the corner of the Library, nose buried in 'The Cape at the Throne of the King', hoping to find something useful...  

Comments

omg they need them right now hahahahah

[healium]

"It's... well, I'm the heir to a large company and as such, assassins think it's an excellent idea to try and take me out. I've had a few close calls, but Dad takes good care of me, even if I missed grass more than I should." She felt a little embarrassed at explaining that, but logic puzzles are right up her alley and Jane can't help a bright smile.

Paper and pencil in hand, she jots out short notes as Naoto talks, just so she has something to look at to gather her thoughts better. With it all written out in some mildly scrappy notes, Jane thinks quietly for a long few minutes.

"I think I've got it. John played Mozart on the violin, Nick played Bach on the piano, Kate played Mozart on the violin, Mary played Bach on the violin, and Larry was the only one to play a Vivaldi on the piano."

[detective_shirogane]

"Heir to a large company... one that would be deemed worthy of an assassination attempt? What sort of company is that, if I may ask? Something in weapon or chemical manufacturing? Oil related industries?"

How fascinating... though Naoto wondered if she should address the woman with a more respectful tone. But enough of that, Naoto pushed it aside when Jane came to her conclusion, offering the girl a smile.

"Well done. That is indeed correct. I'll need to think of another puzzle to give you."

[healium]

Ha, ha ha, haaaaaaa ha ha.... The questions make her laugh a little weakly and scratch her cheek with a hint of nervousness, leaning back in her chair.

"Baked goods. I'm the heir to the Crocker corporation, though the current woman in charge is certainly no Crocker herself." In an effort to redirect the awkward about only being heir to a food company, Jane just smiles about getting the puzzle correct.

"Brain teasers really are the best, aren't they?"

[detective_shirogane]

"...Baked goods?"

You know, she always thought the extremely gun-toting-loud-mouth American stereotype was a bit over done and not very accurate to the majority. But were they really willing to kill a young woman over baked goods?

"I... see. Well, I am glad here you will be safe from such attempts on your life. If there's anything I can do to assist you, mind, please let me know."

Deciding to pull away from that topic as well--for now-- Naoto smiled, giving the girl a nod.

"Indeed. I enjoyed reading books like this when I wasn't studying forensic theory-- long with reading detective novels myself. I admit, I have a great love of Sherlock Holmes..."

Big surprise there.

[healium]

"Sherlock Holmes is by far the greatest detective, fantasy with a pipe or not. Word puzzles, brain teasers, even that Sudoku game, they're some of my favorite things to work on before bed. Gets the mind ready for a rest after and all!"

She did nod with a smile about being assisted, but the moment Sherlock was mentioned, Jane couldn't help herself; she was having such a fangirl moment over the fictional detective genius.

[detective_shirogane]

"Hahah, I share the sentiment-- when my grandpa first gave me a Japanese Sherlock Holmes translation, I couldn't put it down; then after I had learned English I read the original version as well."

There was always something lost in translation, after all.

"Logic puzzles are my favorite; though as a youngster if I couldn't figure it out I used to agonize over it until I found the answer. But I refused to let my Grandpa tell me it either... well. Until it got over a weeks time and he became concerned, I suppose."