6:00PM

Eryx was a suspect. Everything was connected to him. Yet, he was walking Scott-free. And it ticked you off.

It all felt odd. Eryx was odd, to you. Everything about him just itched you the wrong way.

All your coworkers said to leave it be. Even the Chief gave you a warning. But after receiving a dinner invitation, you couldn't help yourself.

...

"Detective." He spoke as he watched you walk through the threshold of the door. "I'm glad you could come."