Investigation 4

[after_thesky]

[Phone, filtered from drones etc.]

Has anyone been watching the behaviour of the rest of the alleged "Smith" family? This doesn't fit the drone script, and it can't have been in their plan. If we're right about Lucy, she might tip her hand.

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[glowing_science]

I've only seen Jane's--Samantha's corpse in recent days. But no, I can't imagine that this was part of anyone's plans at all. It sends a message, sure, but why send that message through a so-called "model citizen" like her?

Something must have happened. I'd like to see what Lucy does with this.

[after_thesky]

This seems too big for them to just stick to the script indefinitely. The trick is going to be to catch whatever's about to happen.

[glowing_science]

Exactly. We need to keep our eyes peeled

I'd suggest visiting the home under the guise of neighborly courtesy, but... well, the last time I tried infiltrating the Smith home, it ended very badly.

[Pause.]

Which gets me thinking. Have you seen Grady recently?

[after_thesky]

And their defenses are likely to be tighter right now.

[Pause]

Now that you mention it... not in the past few days. Usually he's everywhere.

[glowing_science]

That could be our first anomaly. Especially considering that he's usually on top of keeping us all in line when things go awry.

[after_thesky]

If he was following the script, he'd be making a big show of investigating this shocking development. Most likely ending with accusations against "Communist Spies". The timing is too close to be a coincidence.

[glowing_science]

I agree.

I can't help but wonder if it won't be his corpse we'll find next.