jay moved carefully along the path, his eyes searching for clues. he night was quiet. he was deep in thought, following a faint trail when something caught his eye - a figure approaching from the shadows. jay didn’t expect to see anyone out here. he paused, his hand hovering near his coat pocket, where his notepad was. “you’re a long way from the main road,” he remarked, his voice steady but curious. “what brings you out here, miss?”