[Huh— that really does make her feel better than she would have expected. Why does she feel so much more calm, having his approval? Being a people pleaser was an even harder habit to kick than she'd thought, apparently, but there's no denying that she's grateful not to be in this alone. She doesn't know many people here. Having a friend to lean on or even get mad with makes all the difference.]

If only we had a certain detective here with us.

[If only—]

I've done my share of collecting information and reporting back on local politics, it's all part of being a scout, but that's harder in a place where I don't have a whole network of connections.