( He gathers his bag and any previously discussed essentials, including his FBI best (less flashy then his society suits and less sleek than his corporate).
After changing, driving, and parking, he gives his boyfriend a clear direction, because he still has his training wheels on. )
[Cooper nods, before making his way up to the front door and knocking lightly. There's a small silence while they wait, and eventually the door opens.]
Vanessa Berry?
["Yes?"
He nods and lifts a quick flash of his fake badge.]
Agent Sullivan. My partner and I were wondering if you had some time to talk about your father, Raymond Berry?
[Her eyes dart to William (18), and she tries to deflect from the question, not wanting to address that. "Aren't you ...?"]
( He tries to lay on the charm that comes from being a Queen, but he doesn't come off as humble in the least (8). He at least tries to stick to facts. )
He means partner. It's unconventional, but, TV's not far off when it comes to civilians consulting on cases. I work nationally and internationally in tandem with law enforcement when cases involve - my expertise. It will only take a few minutes.
[Apparently this woman is on her game (19), because she sees right through William's clobbered together story, but given who William's father is she still jumps to the ... exactly wrong conclusion:
"Are you here on Green Arrow business? Is this a Green Arrow thing?"]
Yes.
[Coop flashes her a smile as he leans closer, conspiratorially (20 vs. 1).]
Naturally you understand why we don't want to talk about this on the street.
( Invoking his father's -- yeah, alright, if it gets them inside. There's a silent look between them as he politely thanks her for her cooperation and steps inside her home. )
We have reason to believe foul play may have been involved in your father's death.
( He tries to take the lead. )
Obviously, my taking up my father's legacy isn't common knowledge, so we appreciate any and all discretion. You understand.
["Lawyer. Which he lived to argue, so it wasn't much of a stretch."]
Do you happen to have any of his old cases or paperwork around?
["No, he didn't bring that stuff home. But you could probably talk to his partners? He worked at Falifax, Hallahan, Wright and Berry." She pauses. "Though I guess it's just Falifax, Hallahan and Wright now."]
["Man, I was a kid. I don't really remember much. Maybe you should check at the office? I think his personal assistant still works there. She always had a memory like a steel trap."]
Do you remember her name?
["Remember? She still sends me a card on my birthday every year. Hold on, I'll get you her number."
And with that, she retreats into the house to go find it.]
Dedication, that she's still there after all these years.
( And his death. William stands when she returns, folding the information over and slipping it into his jacket pocket. He thanks her for her cooperation and asks her to keep this to herself. (Pers 17) )
[Oh, no. She understands the stakes when it comes to Team Arrow business (6).
They head over to the law office where they are greeted by ... the most ancient law secretary they have ever seen. She honestly looks like she should be retired on a beach somewhere but instead she loops up and squints at them through her glasses.
[The secretary seems confused when they want to talk to her rather than their bosses, but after they explain what they're here about, it doesn't take long to get the information that they need. That from what she heard, the other partners were looking to push him out and he was going to make that difficult for them.
She doesn't think they would take the easy way out but her boss was soon dead and the partners in question followed six months later.
It takes a little bit more digging but eventually they narrow down that they definitely have their ghost, and head out to the graveyard to do the messiest part of this job: digging up the body.
( He and Cooper make quick work - or, belabored - work of the grave one shovel each at a time. After climbing up and out and pulling Cooper back up with him, Cooper lets his boyfriend salt and burn the body. An otherworldly screech howls out in the distance.
Later, back in the front seat of his car, he gets contemplative as he reflects on the day's events. )
You think with how investigative hunts are, someone might start a podcast.
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[The fresh body is usually the best place to start.]
I'll drive.
[He needs all his fake FBI stuff.]
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After changing, driving, and parking, he gives his boyfriend a clear direction, because he still has his training wheels on. )
You run point.
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Vanessa Berry?
["Yes?"
He nods and lifts a quick flash of his fake badge.]
Agent Sullivan. My partner and I were wondering if you had some time to talk about your father, Raymond Berry?
[Her eyes dart to William (18), and she tries to deflect from the question, not wanting to address that. "Aren't you ...?"]
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He means partner. It's unconventional, but, TV's not far off when it comes to civilians consulting on cases. I work nationally and internationally in tandem with law enforcement when cases involve - my expertise. It will only take a few minutes.
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"Are you here on Green Arrow business? Is this a Green Arrow thing?"]
Yes.
[Coop flashes her a smile as he leans closer, conspiratorially (20 vs. 1).]
Naturally you understand why we don't want to talk about this on the street.
["Oh, yeah. Come in, come in."]
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We have reason to believe foul play may have been involved in your father's death.
( He tries to take the lead. )
Obviously, my taking up my father's legacy isn't common knowledge, so we appreciate any and all discretion. You understand.
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Was he having any trouble with anyone around when he died? Trouble at work or at home?
["Oh, man, that was a long time ago. I don't think so. I mean, he did seem a little stressed, but in his line of work that was pretty normal."]
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( He's still catching up to being polite and getting information. )
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Do you happen to have any of his old cases or paperwork around?
["No, he didn't bring that stuff home. But you could probably talk to his partners? He worked at Falifax, Hallahan, Wright and Berry." She pauses. "Though I guess it's just Falifax, Hallahan and Wright now."]
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( A little context might give them something, but they at least have a direction to go in! )
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Do you remember her name?
["Remember? She still sends me a card on my birthday every year. Hold on, I'll get you her number."
And with that, she retreats into the house to go find it.]
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( He gives him a 'is this going well' look? )
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This is going well. Let's hope the assistant is still as much of a steel trap as she claims.
[Skepticism is always healthy, just to be on the safe side.]
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( And his death. William stands when she returns, folding the information over and slipping it into his jacket pocket. He thanks her for her cooperation and asks her to keep this to herself. (Pers 17) )
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They head over to the law office where they are greeted by ... the most ancient law secretary they have ever seen. She honestly looks like she should be retired on a beach somewhere but instead she loops up and squints at them through her glasses.
"Hello. Do you have an appointment?"]
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( He tries to lay on the Queen charm (7), but she is an ancient secretary and not a hot guy so, he tries? )
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She doesn't think they would take the easy way out but her boss was soon dead and the partners in question followed six months later.
It takes a little bit more digging but eventually they narrow down that they definitely have their ghost, and head out to the graveyard to do the messiest part of this job: digging up the body.
Coop's about halfway there before he groans.]
Man, I am out of shape.
[At least in terms of digging graves.]
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( He and Cooper make quick work - or, belabored - work of the grave one shovel each at a time. After climbing up and out and pulling Cooper back up with him, Cooper lets his boyfriend salt and burn the body. An otherworldly screech howls out in the distance.
Later, back in the front seat of his car, he gets contemplative as he reflects on the day's events. )
You think with how investigative hunts are, someone might start a podcast.
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[He doesn't think very many people take them seriously, but they're quite popular.
His shovel hits the top of the coffin and he makes a small sound of victory, before reaching down and prying it open.]
Hopefully this won't be too ripe.
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As the aged corpse goes up in flames, he keeps his mind on after. A shower. Maybe something good to eat. Time with his boyfriend. )