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I think the mutant thing about fills my quota for interesting. Are you going to tell me there are aliens and vampires too?

... Well, that's an interesting theory. I've solved murders before, but this file is way above my pay grade. I mean, I'm flattered they asked, but this is some really intense, in-depth mystery solving. And... do you think it would be worth it to visit some of the crime scenes? In your professional opinion and all. I live pretty close to one of the early ones, but... you know. That was 2006.

I think there's more than enough evidence to support both of those, yeah.

When it comes to events like that, you'd be surprised how long people can retain details. It might be worth it. I never got a chance to go out there myself. Maybe I'll... poke around.

Right. Okay. [obviously not buying into it]

The Walker place? In LA? The house is still there. I don't think anyone else has tried to move in or fix it up. And the little girl is still alive, last I checked. It seems like a good place to start.

We should find out what happened to her.

I think I'll head out there this weekend, at the least.

You want to log some field hours? I don't think taking you along to a couple year old crime scene would be too dangerous.

Sounds great. If you didn't go with me, I would have just snuck around on my own. It's the Veronica Mars way.

I think we'll get along just fine.

Fox Mulder, by the way.

I'd tell you my name, but I guess you just got it.

What district are you?

DC, actually.

Cool. I did my internship in Virginia. I guess that's where most of the interns go to... ship.

Certainly seems like it sometimes.

So how long have you wanted to be an agent?

I hadn't really thought about it until my criminology professor recommended me for the internship. I thought I'd just stay in the family business. Private investigating... ish. It's been a pretty lucrative career for me thus far in my short but eventful life.

What college?

I started out studying psychology myself. I was just drawn to the criminal brain. Not sure what that says about mine.

So what sort of cases do you generally investigate?

Hearst. It's a small liberal arts college in southern California. Approximately no one has heard of it, so don't worry. You're not alone.

Huh. Well, I always knew I was going to major in criminology. It's just what I do. It's the Sonny to my Cher. Or something.

I've pretty much run the gamut. I've helped solve a few murders, identity theft, missing people, stolen property, hidden love affairs... you name it, I've been there. My experience is plentiful.

Great, then I'll skip the obligatory smiling and nodding.

Someone your age knows who Sonny and Cher are? Color me shocked.

A regular Sherlock, sounds like.

I know a lot of things. I'll blame my wise and elderly father.

That's me~ Only more adorable. And I don't have a pipe. Or an opium addiction, come to think of it. I'll have to work on that.

I'm sure he's proud.

But he probably wouldn't be too happy with where this conversation is going.

I'm sure he'll understand the sacrifices I have to make for greatness.

I hope you're right.

So you're good to go out there this weekend then?

I'll be out bright and early in my mystery solvin' shoes.

Great. See you then.