Naocat 2023/07/28(Fri)17:10 No. 1069188 ID: b15e1f
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???
“Detective Groundfull…”

???
“Detective Groundfull!”

The red mash file may help with your appetite... as in completely ruin it

Mmm, book.

whoops

Naocat 2023/07/28(Fri)17:27 No. 1069197 ID: b15e1f
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Groundfull:
“Awhu… Huh? Whurr am I…”

???
“You fell asleep again. It’s 2:04 PM and counting.”

Groundfull:
“Hmm… Thank you, Cooper.”

You are Detective Zenith Groundfull, a private detective.

Naocat 2023/07/28(Fri)17:29 No. 1069198 ID: b15e1f
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You shake the exhaustion off your face and stretch, cracking your stiff joints. You wait for a moment before trying to stand up, as not to completely pass out. You’re in need of more iron. More food, even. It’s been difficult to get any with how busy it’s been lately. It’s all paperwork on top of paperwork, countless court proceedings and legal matters…

You couldn’t get to Cooper last night because of it. They must’ve been cold. They look like they missed you.

Groundfull:
“So… Yawn… What’s on the menu for today? Other than... paper.”

Naocat 2023/07/28(Fri)17:31 No. 1069199 ID: b15e1f
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They set three case files on your desk, labeled Book, Painter, and Red Mask

Cooper:
“Three different cases in need of investigation. Sure there’s all the paperwork, but just One adventure would do you some good. I’m surprised you haven’t wasted away here.”

It had been a while since you’ve been out of the office, and even longer since a good case. Your gut yearns for excitement, for mystery, for… food. You’re very hungry.

i do love me some paints

Red Mask sounds interesting.

Mmm, paint.

the red mask sounds quite delicious

Lets do painter. Red mask sounds like a hard mode case as we don't need that right now.

Red Mask sounds interesting.

Painter is the only confirmed person. A missing persons or murder case should take higher priority than a theft or mysterious occurrence.

Naocat 2023/07/29(Sat)14:40 No. 1069270 ID: b15e1f
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>Mmm, paint.
>the red mask sounds quite delicious
Well you aren’t that hungry. Besides, eating paint would be a very bad idea. Lead paint hasn’t been banned for consumer use yet. Consume… Hungry… You’re snapped out of your food-desperate haze by a kiss on the cheek and a plate of ham and eggs placed in front of you.


Cooper:
“Hey, I’ll tell you about the cases, but eat first love. You’re starving yourself.”

You two have been together for seven years, and you love them more than either of you could fathom. All you’ve wanted to do is to be there for them, but lately it seems like they’ve been taking care of you more than you’ve been taking care of yourself.


You don’t say anything, just an appreciative groan before chowing down on the warm midday breakfast. It’s delicious, made with love, and just what you need. You finish the meal and stand up, feeling energized and ready.

Groundfull:
“Mmn! Thank you! Delicious as always, Sweetheart.”

Cooper’s tail wags, still as enamored with praise as ever.

only thing we can really do is read the case files. lets do that. listen to your bf's briefing on the cases so we can better understand them and decide which we want to take.

you cant just let them kiss you and leave it at that, you gotta kiss them back

Naocat 2023/08/01(Tue)17:58 No. 1069556 ID: b15e1f
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>you cant just let them kiss you and leave it at that, you gotta kiss them back
Cooper:
“You’re welcome honeycomb! Now the request-”

Groundfull:
“Ah, wait a sec…”

You wipe your beak on your sleeve and give Cooper a nuzzle on the cheek, as close to a kiss as you can get without going full tongue.


Groundfull:
“There. Couldn’t let you go without a kiss too, could I?”

Cooper:
“A-ah. Heh… W-we have work to do, Zenith. Kissing can come later.”

They gather themselves back up and start debriefing, accompanied by the [/i]thumpa thumpa thumpa[/i] of their tail wagging against the desk.

Naocat 2023/08/01(Tue)17:59 No. 1069557 ID: b15e1f
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Cooper:
“We have the Case of Professor Mercia, he is missing a book.”

Groundfull:
“A professor missing a book? Why doesn’t he just look harder? It has to be somewhere.”

Cooper:
“The book was locked in a safe. It was clearly broken into, from his account. The book contained countless descriptions of his travels and if they were to ever be released, he would lose everything. He didn’t elaborate on how, or what specifically was in the book.”

Groundfull:
“Interesting… A secretive man… and the next?”

Cooper:
“The case of Ms Eloise Ford, reporting Vandalism. Her father’s barn has been painted on. All sorts of things from small doodles to an explicit, detailed mural of a “Horrible party of debauchery” as she put it.”

Groundfull:
“Ms Ford? Her father died only a few months ago, yes? Who would do such a thing…”

Cooper:
“Zenith… we don’t know. That’s the point. Your job is to figure that out.”

Groundfull:
“…fair enough. What’s the last one?”

Cooper:
“The case of Mr. Harvey Agguire, suspecting Adultery from his wife.”

Groundfull:
“Another paranoid husband I presume. Anything other than a suspicion this time?”

Cooper:
“Yes, actually! He found a red, leather, deviant mask. One that doesn’t fit him, nor his wife. He assumes someone left it here after fornicating. He says it was, quote “Sweaty and stained” when he found it.”

Groundfull:
“Oh my… Scandalous! Hmm… Which to pick…”


Now, which case will you take?

Reply with: A) The Case of the Secret Book B) The Case of the Farm Mural C) The Case of the Wife's Red Mask

>>1069557
Mask. Should be quick, it's probably related to one of his kids' activities.

Let's get that book (and conveniently fail to place the location of a few pages the thief tore out~).

Red mask

C the red mask

I still say B) but thats just me.

A) 1 vote B) 1 vote C) 3 votes Voting closed, thank you for participating!

Naocat 2023/08/04(Fri)16:42 No. 1069744 ID: b15e1f
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You think for a minute, then hold the folder labeled “Red Mask” aloft.

Groundfull:
“I’ll take the Red Mask. Surely, this has to be a misunderstanding of some sort. And even if it’s not, we could use something a bit dirty, right?”


Cooper catches your bedroom eyes and returns them twofold. You two are certainly no strangers to deviance. If anyone’s an expert in this field, it’s you. This is just the kind of easy job you need after a long, tedious night at work. Cooper takes the other two folders and puts them away for possible later use.

>>1069744
Alright, so, take a closer look at the folder. Who's involved, who are their closest family members, who lives next door?
Also and call the client to tell him you're taking the case.

Naocat 2023/08/05(Sat)14:52 No. 1069800 ID: b15e1f
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Cooper:
“Well then, we’d better get to work! But first, you should wash up and get changed. You slept in that outfit. It's gross, I can smell you from here.”

That incredible nose of theirs. They’re right. You tend to sweat a lot after sleeping, especially with these heavy clothes. To be fair, it was a cold night, but a very warm morning. Cooper takes the dish from the desk and heads to the kitchenette of your apartment to wash it.

>>1069800
Share a shower.

Naocat 2023/08/07(Mon)14:01 No. 1069923 ID: b15e1f
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You head over to the Bathroom and get ready for a shower. There’s plenty of feathers that need to be preened and a lot of freshening up to do. As you take off your gloves, your mind wanders to the mask.

A woman cheating on her husband. How could the husband be so sure? And why would she be so sloppy about cleaning up after herself? All it would take is to put the mask away. Unless it wasn’t for cheating? Maybe it wasn’t for kinky sex at all, was it a disguise for something else?

You’re in the middle of taking your cape and fleece suit coat off, but before you can get any further, a sudden knock catches you off guard.

Groundfull:
“Y-yeah?”

>Share a shower.

Cooper:
“Zee? Mind if I join you for this one? I uh… I could use the bath too.”

You are now both Cooper Donovan and Zenith Groundfull.

Time to get clean in a chaste manner

Get naked, get clean, "accidentally" drop the soap

Narrator: "Twelve hours lay-tair..."

Ooh, time to do that "combine work with pleasure" thing that actually works for you guys; talking dirty to each other and bouncing pre-investigation theories off each other in the same breath.

Okay, so, we definitely don't have enough info to determine whether the mask is evidence of an affair vs. evidence of something more sinister. It's definitely evidence of something, however.

The conjecture about it being a disguise is a point in the affair theory's favor, actually; I can't think of a more plausible crime than adultery wherein the culprit doffs their disguise during the act.

If we say this is a disguise for some sordid affair (the sexy kind or otherwise), we can determine one of two things already:
A: The mask was brought to the house after it was doffed, possibly to frame someone for something.
OR
B: The mask's wearer came to the house while disguised, then left while undisguised for some reason, implying it was either an unnecessary contingency for a master of stealth, or that the wearer is already a known face in that house who can pass by in plain sight.

Maybe his wife is a secret costumed crimefighter...?

Naocat 2023/08/09(Wed)13:56 No. 1070004 ID: b15e1f
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Cooper opens the door. They’re already undressed to the undergarments, putting their athletic frame on display. They saunter into the room, take Zenith’s collar, and begin to unbutton his shirt. They start from the top and work their way down slowly, threatening to poke his corset with their freshly sharpened claws. Zenith’s feathers frill up when they reach the bottom and their palms brush up against his crotch.

Oh my! Freshly sharpened? Isn't that, uh, poor for intimacy?

zenith: ponder the logistics of the both of you using that one bathtub/shower (despite probably doing so many times over the years) in a vain attempt to distract yourself from being flustered

>>1070005 it depends on what sort of intimacy

Naocat 2023/08/22(Tue)10:47 No. 1070516 ID: cfd614
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>zenith: ponder the logistics of the both of you using that one bathtub/shower (despite probably doing so many times over the years) in a vain attempt to distract yourself from being flustered

There’s not much to ponder. When you shower, the both of you simply get in at the same time. You’ve done it hundreds of times before. Zenith has plenty of feathers he can’t reach for preening and Cooper could use the help for shampooing their whole body.


Zenith brushes the shirt off his shoulders and lets his wings breathe for a bit. They get so cramped in his sleeves sometimes, but it’s better for a bird to be presentable than comfortable. Most of the time. Cooper unlaces the combined corset/lingerie top and peels it off, revealing a mess of flattened feathers. It wasn’t made for overnight use, but Zenith didn’t exactly have a choice. He’s already quite lean, but the corset better hides the patches of missing feathers from old wounds and deep scarring, courtesy of someone he’s got a long history with. The corset isn’t standard for men, but it feels safe. Secure. Having it off makes him feel so exposed and sensitive; it’s almost overwhelming when Cooper’s paws grip his sides.

Groundfull:
“Hm?”

Cooper is certainly taking their time with this. A beet blush stretches across their face. Then…

Cooper:
“Hmm… Interesting…”

Groundfull:
“What? What is it?”

Cooper:
“Mhm! Just as handsome as ever!”

Groundfull:
“Oh! Oh you rascally little sweet talker!”


Groundfull sets his talon on Cooper’s head and rubs it with his palm. Cooper moves to take off their bird’s slacks, bobbing their head a bit closer to his privates.

Naocat 2023/08/24(Thu)19:15 No. 1070740 ID: cfd614
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Groundfull sweeps the hair out of Cooper’s eyes, exposing the rest of his adorably desperate face.

Cooper:
“Do you think we could…”

They try to push their head closer, but they’re met with resistance from their bird. Cooper cocks their head to the side with a soft, but audible whine.

>Time to get clean in a chaste manner

Groundfull:
“H-heha… Thanks for the offer Coop, but we should get cleaned up already… Right?”

Cooper:
“Hm? Oh! Right. Yeah.”

Cooper looks away and coughs, almost ashamed. They’ve been in the mood all day, the tent in their underwear is evidence enough. It was a terribly lonely night. But all the inspection got Zenith a bit bothered as well. There are things to be done, yes, but can he really turn down such a needy lover?

Wellll... Hmmm.

Maybe a quickie? You all have things to do, there will be time for really involved stuff later! Of course affection and properly taking care of each other is important, but so is normal life stuff. A bit of some fast stuff now, and guarantee the *really involved* sex soon, when there's some time to do it right!

How could you possibly resist that adorable face. You've been busy lately, and there's no telling how much busier you'll be with these new cases. Make time for your love, show Cooper how much you appreciate them, and indulge in your desire.

Naocat 2023/08/26(Sat)15:44 No. 1070966 ID: cfd614
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Groundfull:
“Well alright… But we have things to do!”

Cooper’s ears perk up, then their eyes light up with delight when he pulls down his lingerie and sits on the edge of the toilet. His feathers relax and puff out, courting his mate. They immediately take their position, grabbing his waist with their paw.

>Oh my! Freshly sharpened? Isn't that, uh, poor for intimacy?

Cooper:
“Do you want claws this time or is that too messy?”

Groundfull:
“I’m tempted… But I haven’t even had my coffee yet- it’s much too early for me to do anything that ravenous!”

Cooper:
“I figured, I just wanted to make the offer, I know you like it when I tear you apart~”

Groundfull is struck with a fluster. It’s true, the deep scarring on Groundfull’s torso is from none other than Cooper Donovan. Case closed. Except not really. There’s still the red mask and all.

Naocat 2023/08/30(Wed)18:07 No. 1071323 ID: 821ffb
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Once the dog is ready, they stick their face into his crotch and start sniffing. It’s a strange dog habit of theirs, but it’s one that Zenith has come to adore.

Cooper:
“I’ll be quick, I just… I need to get this out of my system…”

Cooper quickly strips off their drawers, then grabs his waist with their left paw. Their other paw takes hold of their shaft and starts to rub.

Heavens… this is embarrassing. One night without him and I’m a slobbering, drooling mess. He smells so good like this. It’s a lot of sweat and feathers, but there’s something about it. It’s so… appetizing…

Cooper’s pace quickens, being mindful of the time. They open their maw and pant heavy breaths against Zenith’s crotch, prompting a shuddering groan from him. He places his hand on their head and groans when he feels a thick dog tongue spill out, pressing against his slit.

Groundfull:
“Hoo… there it is! Good mutt!”

Cooper’s heart melts at the comment. Their nasty praise kink works like a magic spell. With a simple phrase, their pipe leaks spurts. Their grip on his sweat-drenched waist slips, dragging down to his thigh. Thankfully, or much to Zenith’s disappointment, they didn’t scratch him on the way down.

Naocat 2023/08/31(Thu)10:54 No. 1071380 ID: e3600d
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The vicious slurps echo through the bathroom, almost as loud as Cooper’s desperate whimpering. Zenith is trying to get in the same sex-focused zone that his dog went to, but there’s something distracting him. He remembered something he read in the papers the other day, an interview with an up and coming actor who happened to be a canine. Whenever he took a drink, it was always noted with a "Shlorp." Ever since, he’s never seen Cooper the same. Every time they drink, he tries desperately not to giggle. He can’t help but to think of it now because Cooper’s making the same "Shlorp" sound. The Shlorps stop for a moment, only for Cooper to say a single word.

Cooper:
“C-close…”


Zenith is nowhere near an orgasm. He’s been having a bit of a giggle fit the entire time.

Naocat 2023/09/03(Sun)08:54 No. 1071509 ID: 96dcd0
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To the best of his ability, Zenith powers through his chortle and grips the hound’s shoulder with his talons to get this over with.

Groundfull:
“Alright, let it out for me- hee Hahaha-!”

With a hearty buck and a deep growl, Cooper finishes their depraved drought and shoots into the bird’s tail feathers. They rest their head against the bird, twitching out the last few drops. Once they snap out of their feverish daze, they finally notice that Zenith is hysterical.

Cooper:
“Mnn huh..? Haha, hey! What’s so funny? Are you feeling okay?”

Groundfull:
“Hoo…Hehee… Y-yeah, I’m fine… I just- hehehe.. Thought of something funny, it’s nothing..”

hehe Shlorp Shlorp Shlorp…

Cooper reconstitutes themselves and helps Zenith to his feet, though he didn’t really need the help.

Cooper:
“Oh… But you didn’t… Did you? I mean I didn’t feel anything-”

Groundfull:
“Hey, don’t worry about it! Just means I’ll have a bit more for you tonight~! Now let’s get washed up already”

Naocat 2023/09/03(Sun)17:46 No. 1071582 ID: 96dcd0
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Zenith draws the water while Cooper wipes up whatever fluids were left over. The water is cold, and makes a horrible hissing sound, courtesy of a cheap rent. The private investigator business is a tough one for sure, but it pays the bills. Barely. Zenith draws the curtain and stands under the showerhead, then splashes about. A flurry of shed feathers, dirt, sweat, and other things cleanly flow off, leaving Zenith squeaky clean. He opens the curtain to a fully naked Cooper, who hops in the tub. They start scrubbing their own body with heavy-duty soap, stuff that’ll damage delicate feathers. But that isn’t to say they don’t get help from their bird! With a couple of Gloves, Zenith is massaging and scrubbing Cooper’s back like there’s nothing between them.

After a thorough rinse, Cooper closes the curtain and shakes off any excess water. Meanwhile, Zenith picks at his feathers for preening. He collects any feathers from his shed and puts them in a basket by the door. He collects them to sell, as bird feathers are useful decoration and clothing materials. It doesn’t yield much, but it’s practically free cash.

Cooper steps out of the tub and grabs the towel on the rack to dry themselves off the rest of the way. Their fur is shorn short, save for the head. The longer hair of their breed, while double coated and beautiful, simply isn’t practical for a bodyguard. Not to mention a pain to upkeep. Extremely short fur has its own problems, such as temperature regulation and exposure, but a warm bird and clothes can fix both of those problems.

Speaking of clothes…

What should the two of you wear?

Suit and tie. Dress professional as the detective you are!

Naocat 2023/09/03(Sun)18:12 No. 1071589 ID: 96dcd0
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What will the two wear? And what will Cooper's hairstyle be?

Groundfull: Byzantine purple zoot suit with silk gloves and matching wide-brimmed hat
Cooper: White dress shirt with rolled sleeves, black dress pants

nice, like jacking of irl createre our hea8 for a greater qust

Roaway Naocat 2023/09/05(Tue)15:25 No. 1071724 ID: 787444
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>>1071589
lets go solve some mysteries little buddy

Kaktus 2023/09/05(Tue)16:16 No. 1071726 ID: 681cb5
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"Oh? You're approaching me?"
"I can't breed the fuck out of you without getting closer."

Buckwheat 2023/09/09(Sat)14:24 No. 1072038 ID: 15a025
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Some sassy detective dresses.

Himitsu 2023/09/14(Thu)19:53 No. 1072387 ID: 4481aa
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I agree with Buckwheat, Groundfull could totally pull off a skirt. Gave him some tights too, although with the talons they may look nicer if they stop at the ankles. Maybe they could wrap around the base of the talons without going to the claw bits. Final note: I didn't draw a sunhat, but I'd be down with copping that from Buckwheat as well.

As for Cooper, I tried out a few different hairstyles. I'm sorry to say it, but I was happiest with the mullet. As for the attire, I considered a more traditional look. Trench coat, fedora, maybe a long scarf, etc. I wasn't sure if we were looking for casual, business casual, or whatever. In the end, I decided to just draw him in something that I thought would look nice next to Groundfull, and which made me happy. Thus, open hawaiian shirt over a crop top, and jean shorts.

they should wear something silly like Mario and Luigi costumes

Suggestion 2023/09/15(Fri)23:06 No. 1072443 ID: b99c43
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obligatory outfit and inexplicably chosen outfit

Submissions closed. Thank you for participating!

Naocat 2023/09/19(Tue)10:59 No. 1072700 ID: 59a581
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You are now Zenith Groundfull.

You take a deep breath. Now that you’ve properly woken up, the world is a little bit clearer. Cooper leaves the bathroom to get dressed, and you head to your closet, now filled with inspiration for an outfit. You put a different corset on and decide on a pair of black leggings, a smooth red skirt, and a simple white button-up. As you’re putting on your gloves, Pawsteps patter from behind you, signaling the arrival of your partner.

“Wow, sure you want to look this good for a simple little investigation?” You turn to see their outfit, a cropped racerback tank top under an unbuttoned floral shirt with a pair of black jean shorts, and to bring it all together, a fake gold bangle. Their hair is pushed back into a curly mullet and held in place with a healthy amount of gel.

“Ooh, looking great sweetheart! Love the hair!” You chirp. While their flat bangs were fun to play with, the fluffy curls had to show themselves eventually.

They place your sunhat firmly on your head, then look in the wall mirror to fully admire you. You take their hand and strike a pose. You two look great. “Thank you sweetbeak. You look amazing too, but as much as I’d like to fawn over your skirt, we’ve got work to do.”

“Of course. A little behind schedule, but we should be fine.” You head into your office once again, now completely ready to take the day by storm.

>Alright, so, take a closer look at the folder. Who's involved, who are their closest family members, who lives next door? And call the client to tell him you're taking the case.

You grab the folder and scan its contents. Inside, there’s a letter from the commissioner, Harvey Aguire, in the form of a questionnaire. Additionally, there’s a photo. A burly, male polar bear next to a much shorter female badger. The badger is ecstatic, and despite the bear’s stoic pretense, he seems happy to be there.

1/2 Naocat 2023/09/23(Sat)15:51 No. 1072996 ID: 82f3cb
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(Transcription)
Applicant Name: Harvey Agguire
Age: 49
Profession(s) (if applicable): Construction, former Navy Sailor
Current Date: 5/30
Contact methods
Telephone: 727-162-2327
Address: 1571 Cannon Street

Who or what is the subject of investigation?
Bethany Agguire, my wife of 25 years.

Please give a short description of the situation.
I have reason to believe she’s been having sex with other people behind my back. She’s been actin real shifty lately and the other day, I found a red leather mask. I didn’t know what it was for at first, until I remembered something my buddy Randy said bout some racy kinky thing. I hear that you two are more familiar with situations like this and how you know how to keep your mouth shut. Call me to arrange a meeting.

“Pretty cut and dry, isn’t it? I swear, so many of these problems could be solved if they just talked to each other.” Cooper states.

“Hmm, keep in mind that keeping something from your husband in this day and age is dangerous. Especially a hardworking blue collar.” You look at the photo in a bit of awe. This badger must be pretty short, given that she’s the size of his arm. They’ve lasted 25 years, you can only imagine what kind of things her c--

Cooper saves you from a mental tangent by addressing the obvious. “Well then, no time to waste. We’d best make that call.”

2/2 Naocat 2023/09/23(Sat)15:52 No. 1072997 ID: 82f3cb
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You go over to the landline and put the phone to your head, then punch in the phone number. The line drones for a moment.

klick!

“Hello?” A gruff voice answers the call, so deep that it’s hard to make out. Any thought of Bethany being tiny is replaced by the thought of Harvey being massive. ”Hello?!” they boom, losing patience.

You’re startled for a moment, then you respond. “Yes! Hello! Good afternoon. Am I.. Is this the Agguire Residence?” It’s not like you to be intimidated, but you’re more flustered than anything.

The deep voice on the other line clears its throat, then speaks in a much softer voice. “Yes, terribly sorry if I spooked you. You’ve got the right line. I take it this is Detective Groundfull?”

“That must make you Harvey. I’ve decided to take your case.” You say. You’re relieved to hear a more welcoming tone, you’re not sure if Cooper could take this guy in a fight.

“Oh, well thank you. You’re calling about the meeting, right? I’m available for the next few hours, I took a sick day. How about you meet me at my home?” His composure teeters on breaking with every word. There’s a lot of confusion and a lot of fear. This must be a very delicate situation for Harvey and he should be treated accordingly.

“Sir with all due respect, That’s a horrible idea.” You state. Your tactfulness is unmatched.

After a bit of sputtering from the bear, he responds with a surprisingly calm “I beg your pardon?” It’s clear that this bear is aware of how intimidating he is. It’s also clear that he’s got no other choice but to be helped.

“If your wife is home, then she’ll be sure to find out, right?” You suggest. Before the bear can interrupt, you continue. “And keep in mind, I’m not the most favored person in town. I’ve dug up a lot of dirt and there are plenty of folks who’d lure me in and kill me. So nowhere private. We’ll meet somewhere in public.”

Harvey’s quiet for a moment, then he sighs. “...right. You’re the expert. Where will we meet?”

A bowling alley!
We can play a game of bowling, billiards, or arcades to calm his nerves, or have a drink or smoke as we discuss this case.

Plus, the little bowling animations they have there are absurd enough

>>1072998

Who doesn't love rolling some balls down lanes?