(yeah, because she's actually out in the real world touching the evidence and getting real testimony. like a detective.

in response to his judgment and skepticism, kat simply smiles brightly at him.) Well, like I said, Ernest has class today, Inspector Hastings is busy, as usual, and I doubt Emiliana would answer if I called her.

(one day, she'll crack that iron tough defense of hers!!! she's done it with alfendi multiple times.) Besides, with dad missing, someone has to make sure you actually get outside.