Since making this a normal conversation is already off the table, just get right into it. What was that weird squirrel lady up to?

>>1132201
I don't think there's a reason to play any mind games with this person. Let's keep it simple and straightforward. You and your friend were injured, and you think the squirrel might have some information that could help. Was she in here recently? We last saw her heading into the library around...

I think it was just before we met Swiss Cheese. Does he remember when that was? He's with us now, you could ask him.

>>1132213
This doesn't seem to be the squirrel we're looking for. She had big ears, a long tail, and long hair that covered one of her eyes, and she was wearing an open jacket.

>>1132251
If this isn't the squirrel who recorded you earlier, they might know who was using the computers last?

>>1132201
Resist the temptation to angle a lamp and shine it in her face.
It may work in old movies.
Here it probably wont.

Start out building a rapport by talking about a mutual interest.
Sooooo
Computers huh?
Neat how you can do... things on them.

>>1132201
Ask em if it's weird for teachers to get touchy feely with you and choke out strangers. Because your teacher sort of did that.

One second. Hey Maya, since you're already at the puter, try searching "teacher grooming student" or something along those lines. You are not really the first to uh....
Hmmmm. Yeah.

>>1132251
So I guess we're gonna be playing a game of where's waldo to find this squirrel?
Say, do you think this Library has cameras? I bet that'd help a lot.

Do you think Maya's school teaches their students hoe they can file their taxes, or explains what's a 401k plan? That's probably something they teach in Econimics right?

mayaquest (1/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:42 No. 1132770 ID: 39a511
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[QUESTIONING ENGAGE!]
i feel a sudden focus... im counting on you.

mayaquest (2/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:43 No. 1132771 ID: 39a511
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>>1132259
Maya: "computers, huh?"
Maya: "neat how you can do... things on them."

mayaquest (3/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:43 No. 1132772 ID: 39a511
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???: "Yyeah. I'm... I agree. I-I just finished my things, actually."

mayaquest (4/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:43 No. 1132773 ID: 39a511
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Maya: "hey, wai-"
they. they just walked off

mayaquest (5/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:43 No. 1132774 ID: 39a511
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ok no we're not ending like that

mayaquest (6/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:44 No. 1132775 ID: 39a511
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ggh,, i was too slow to catch what they were doing on the computer, but...
[EVIDENCE LOGGED] but i do notice theyre wearing gloves. sanitary ones.
>>1132219
>hmph. look at that nervous expression. they OBVIOUSLY saw something. GUILTY! obviously GUILTY! question this strange and cute Bear-type they/them!!!!!!!!
on it.
Maya: "hey haha we're going the same direction. unrelated my friend and I were involved in an incident, and i think the squirrel might have seen something important."
Maya: "...and have you seen her? we saw her go in here."

mayaquest (7/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:44 No. 1132776 ID: 39a511
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???: "A squirrel? No. Not any squirrel. I'm sorry, I have to go now! Sorry"
Maya: ",,,you didnt see a squirrel sit next to you, login, and lookup my school?"

its hard to even hear them,,, especially with them not looking at me

mayaquest (8/8) maya 2026/10/09(Fri)04:45 No. 1132777 ID: 39a511
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???: "N-no..."
Maya: "...did you see who did?"
???: "No. I mean- I... I did. But... I-I didn't see who it was exactly. It could've been anyone. Possibly her. Maybe. Sorry."

,,,whats their deal??

Grab them by the tummy to stun them

this bear is suspicious... what if— no... but maybe... quite possibly... this bear is a yuri stalker!!
clearly Obviously this bear they/them must be a yuri-minded squirrel-stalker, and is afraid of Maya finding it out!!! this is great! yuri bear is going to know everything we need!

THEY'RE HIDING THE SQUIRREL UNDER HER HAT, "Ratatouille" STYLE! DE-CAP THEM, DETECTIVE!

why are they being so cagey?! they seem awful quick to want to escape. did they know the squirrel? are they covering for her? are they in... CAHOOTS?!
say something like "you seem awful nervous about that squirrel specifically. do you know her? she was recording my teacher assaulting me. did you know assault is a CRIME?? she has evidence of CRIMES!! against ME! do you see this black eye? that's the crime!!"
it's ok if it's a lie. just lie. pressure them!!

SQUISH THEMMMM!!! Interrogation kneading will reveal all

oooh was this bear also looking up your school?

>>1132777
Anything!
Anything they remember would be helpful

You have to lie Maya! Tell her you saw what she was doing on the computer, bluff about blackmail, say something that makes her think she can't just run away from you, because I know you aren't going to have the balls to restrain her physically! Things would be going so much better if she was afraid of you.

>>1132777
They know what the person was looking up on the computer but not what they looked like? That's rather suspicious. How did they know that?

mayaquest (1/19) maya 2026/10/19(Mon)23:57 No. 1133220 ID: 39a511
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>>1133037
wait, youre right! they let it slip that they saw someone looking up my school,, even if you didnt get a thorough examination, youd be able to give at least a cursory description of who they were,,, something doesnt add up
>>1132787
im,,, starting to believe it. theres definitely something wrong here.
Maya: "so you saw their computer, but not the person using it?? i,,, are you just afraid of admitting you were stalking them or something?? im,,, im nyot going to judge, alright??"

mayaquest (2/19) maya 2026/10/19(Mon)23:58 No. 1133221 ID: 39a511
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???: "I...I! Oh! Um! Um! Bye"
Maya: "hey!! not just yet!!"
i SWEAR-

mayaquest (3/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:00 No. 1133224 ID: 39a511
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Jaden: "HEY UH-... maybe... we shouldn't? They seem pretty resistant, Maya. I don't think you'll get anything outta them..."
Jaden: "Also I don't want Ms. Cheese to get MORE mad..."
Ms. Cheese: "Maybe you should remove hands from the girl then, yes?"

mayaquest (4/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:00 No. 1133225 ID: 39a511
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Jaden: "BWUH"
noise around me fades. was i the only one who noticed?
right when i asked that last question.
a metallic scent, almost sharp.
the scent of fear.
i... i can't let them leave.
they SAW her, why are they so afraid to admit it?!
i... i have to...

mayaquest (8/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:02 No. 1133229 ID: 39a511
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Maya: "um"
Maya: "does. does this make you more willing to cooperate."

mayaquest (9/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:02 No. 1133230 ID: 39a511
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Maya: "um. ok"

mayaquest (10/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:02 No. 1133231 ID: 39a511
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Maya: "ok. um. did you know her. are you covering for her? were you looking up my school?"

mayaquest (11/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:05 No. 1133232 ID: 39a511
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Maya: "cause... cause i SAW what you were doing on the computer!!!"
Maya: "yeah... you wouldnt want to get BLACKMAILED, RIGHT??"
Maya: "SO TELL US WHAT DID YOU SEE-"

mayaquest (12/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:05 No. 1133233 ID: 39a511
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Jaden: "OBVIOUSLY we wouldn't blackmail you! That's a bad thing! We're good people! And we're just trying to figure out more about a BAD thing. Can you help us, um... whatever-your-name-is?"
Maya: "yeah whats your name"
???: "..."

mayaquest (13/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:06 No. 1133234 ID: 39a511
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???: "squeak!"

mayaquest (14/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:06 No. 1133235 ID: 39a511
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what

mayaquest (15/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:06 No. 1133236 ID: 39a511
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???: "squeak!"
Jaden: "Maya I think you broke them."
Maya: "WTF how is this my fault????"
Jaden: "Well you grabbed them and you yelled and probably scared them"
Maya: "oh PLEASE, I scared them?? theyre twice my damn size!! THEIR NAME IS PROBABLY JUST SQUEAK-"

mayaquest (16/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:18 No. 1133241 ID: 39a511
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Swiss: "Um... would this help?"

mayaquest (17/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:18 No. 1133242 ID: 39a511
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lots of dorky stickers on the back of the notebook. i sense immediately it's their's.
,,,they keep writing, erasing and rewriting,,,,,

mayaquest (18/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:18 No. 1133243 ID: 39a511
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>"Yes. Thank you. I'm Beartilda."

mayaquest (19/19) maya 2026/10/20(Tue)00:19 No. 1133245 ID: 39a511
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Swiss: "Nice to meet you, Beartilda!"
Maya: "WHAT????????"

Aw Beartilda is adorable
Maya you aren't going to bully her right?

anyway now that she's lost her voice and can never live a normal life, she might as well stick around and answer your questions

>>1133245
Ah, I think I get it now. She's partially nonverbal and she was feeling nervous because you were drawing attention to her. I guess she's fine.

Now that we can communicate, would she be able to draw us a picture of the squirrel she saw?

>>1133243
Maya I think she just has social anxiety. Ask themif theyd like to be your friend and if holding her tummy soothes them or bothers them

on their notebook, that flag..... maya, that is a They/Them Nonbinary flag. this is a They/Them Beartilda!!!

Please explain to the They/Them Beartilda that this squirrel business is very important to you, and they are your only lead right now.

>>1133247
Grabbed by the Pussy has that effect on people just look at J-Dawg our D-Dog

What is so surprising about Beartilda?

Anywho, respect the pride flag. And assume they're a non-verbal, socially anxious mess. Not unlike yourself at times.

>>1133245
Good work swiss.
Thats gonna make things easier.

Daww beartilda is adorable.

Ok.
Explain its important you find them
You wouldnt have been so insistant if it wasnt.

I feel so bad for thinking beartilda has such a chrischan face when surprised with the cute double chin