File 02 - Okina City Jewel Heist [Case Closed!]

[truthinfortune]

My grandfather once told me to "never discount the butler on principle alone". I imagine he'll be quite amused when he learns that the butler really did do it this time.

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[stripping]

So that's what it was... You were right that the jewels taken were part of the same collection, then. Congratulations on a successful conclusion to the case.

I can understand that sort of loyalty very well.

[truthinfortune]

Thank you, but I was merely doing my job. And I've been paid for my services quite handsomely.

...you do?

[stripping]

Still, money isn't everything. I'm sure satisfaction at a job well done plays a part.

To my friends rather than to my employers, but it's similar enough.

[truthinfortune]

Of course. I do derive a great deal of enjoyment from my work. And it's not as though I really need the money, but I feel as though I should earn my keep. I can't depend on Grampa to take care of me forever. I'm just happy that I was able to find the truth that was shrouded in mystery. There's no greater feeling of satisfaction than solving a puzzle on your own.

I see. You're fortunate to have such close friends.

[truthinfortune]

I didn't say that at all! I believe that family heirlooms should remain within the family, but I'm only a detective. I don't have the authority to make laws or change them. A lawyer interprets law, the police enforce it, and a judge executes justice.

Perhaps that is the case, Kaito Kid. I'm assuming that's who is posting here, correct?

[truthinfortune]

I... can't really say. Law, in and of itself, is not an evil thing. There are unfair laws that exist, and people may try to twist the law to serve their own selfish ends, but that's only the minority. Without laws and rules, society inevitably collapses into chaos and ruin.

Hm, if I didn't know any better, I'd say that we're becoming "eternal rivals" . It sounds like the plot out of detective literature.

[satellite_idol]

Wow... it's like a movie! That's totally impressive that you figured it out!

[truthinfortune]

I... wouldn't say it's just like in a movie. For one, there really wasn't much of a happy ending...

It wasn't a particularly difficult case. A little tricky, at first, but nothing I couldn't handle.

[satellite_idol]

Well, mystery movies are like that! All hard-boiled and stuff.

Congratulations anyway! I know I never would have gotten it.

[truthinfortune]

Like the James Bond films. I'm rather fond of Sean Connery's portrayal of the infamous secret agent. But I think my preferred genre is film noir. Humphery Bogart in his role as Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon truly defined the image of the "hard-boiled" detective in film and literature.

Well, thank you. It's nice to know that one's skills are recognized.

[smilingtransfer]

You'll have to excuse Kaitou Kid. He does rather like to try and rile people up.

In any case, it's an interesting ethical conundrum, isn't it? Whether the law or one's own sense of morality is more correct.

[truthinfortune]

Actually, I don't mind it very much. He proves to be a most interesting conversationalist.

Indeed. While I personally believe the husband deserves custody of the jewels, ownership will be determined in a court of law. And while I admire the butler's devotion to his master, what he did was still against the law. No matter what I might believe is right, I cannot change the law.

[smilingtransfer]

He is that. Just never play poker against him.

Ah, but aren't laws supposed to define what is right?

[truthinfortune]

You mean to say you've met him in person, then?

In an ideal world, yes. Of course, laws are created by people (who are flawed individuals) and are up to interpretation by the people. Sometimes, a lawyer will remain true to the letter, rather than the spirit of the law. Or, they twist the laws to protect their own self-interests. The system of justice which we have in place is not without flaws, but it's better than the alternative...

[bluespring]

...I certainly hope Jiiya doesn't plan to break the law on my behalf anytime soon.

[truthinfortune]

Jiiya is a servant in your household, I take it? You must be quite well off.

"Jiiya"'s actually a polite way of addressing an older butler

[bluespring]

Well, I suppose...

FFT, I fail at Japanese forever!

[truthinfortune]

Anyone able to afford hired help must be well off. It's nothing to be ashamed of. The Shirogane family currently has twenty-four full-time staff members on duty at all times.