06 - Audio // Forward dated to March 25

[wizard_redfive]

[At first Dairine tried not to think too much of Conan's lateness. The guy was often busy with errands and other distractions, so some irregularities in his schedule could be expected. Yeah, the recent disappearances kept popping to mind, but Conan was more competent than he looked. Surely he wouldn't go running off to investigate them without mentioning it, right?

...Oh who was she kidding. He absolutely would.

With an aggravated moan, Dairine snaps on the audio function for her communicator. Her voice is rather tight and angry sounding. It serves as a good mask for her nerves as she tries not to think about the wendigo incident.]

Has anyone seen Conan Edogawa wandering around? He's really tiny, looks about seven years old? Short black hair, blue eyes, huge glasses... and talks way too smart for someone so DUMB!!

[Whoops, there went her composure. Dairine takes a deep breath and clears her throat.]

Er, if so, let me know right away.

[Audio - Filtered to Kaitou Kid]

We need to meet. NOW.

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[skilledwithwords]

Dairine? Is something wrong? I haven't seen him, no. At least not recently.

[Levy is always there for her friends so she can understand Dairine's worry.]

When was the last time you saw him? We can go search?

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[wizard_redfive]

He hasn't shown up at the apartment yet. Usually he's here by now.

[At this time they're typically arguing over what they should have for dinner, unless one or the other had plans. But Conan tended to give her a heads up if he knew he'd be late. Otherwise he'd have an angry Dairine to deal with when he got home.]

This morning. He was heading out to the library at the time.

[Dairine isn't sure what good searching there would do at this point though, especially if Conan has gotten wrapped up in a case. But it might help give her something to do.]

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[skilledwithwords]

We can look for him. I imagine he would answer your message if things were okay...

[Her voice trails off.]

Is this normal for him?

Audio - Filtered to Levy

[wizard_redfive]

[Mostly likely yes, though Dairine doesn't want to think too hard about that. When things are not okay with Conan, they tend to be VERY bad.]

[She puts the conversation in private mode just in case.]

Yes, and no? He goes to the library pretty often – usually on his own since he's pretty independent. But he hasn't stayed out late without contacting me in a long while.

[Dairine gives an aggravated sigh.]

If I weren't his roommate though it'd probably be a lot more normal.

Audio - Filtered to Levy

[skilledwithwords]

[Levy hums softly.]

It's still cause for worry...

[A soft rustle can be heard as she moves around.]

Let's split up and look. I'll check Fayren first since... [People have been disappearing there.]

[voice | locked]

[tuxedo_magician]

Of course.

At your apartment?

[voice | locked]

[wizard_redfive]

Yes.

...You know where that is?

[Or is she going to have to give directions?]

[voice | locked]

[tuxedo_magician]

Of course.

What sort of Phantom Thief would I be if I didn't keep tabs on my best critic?

[voice | locked]

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine finds that a liiiittle creepy, considering she also lives in the apartment. You better not be watching her bedroom, buster. :/]

[But there are more important things to deal with right now.]

...Know what? Fine. Just get over here.

[voice | locked]

[tuxedo_magician]

[ Of course not! He's a gentleman and you're not Aoko! ]

I'll be there as fast as I can.

[ And he will be, because fifteen minutes later, he'll be perched on a windowsill and tapping the glass. ]

[ video - cat noir ]

[catastrophically]

Not in person.

[ He has a bad feeling about this. ]

I'm guessing this isn't normal for him.

[ audio - dairine callahan ]

[wizard_redfive]

Not exactly. He's been out late before, but he typically sends a message about it.

[Conan knows what she's like when she gets irritated. And staying out without saying anything would definitely do that.]

Re: [ audio - dairine callahan ]

[catastrophically]

So this is definitely not normal.

There seem to be reports of missing people all over the city.

[ And if he had to guess . . . the same thing probably happened to Conan. ]

Re: [ audio - dairine callahan ]

[wizard_redfive]

[It's hard to be sure what is normal with Conan. Is it bickering and small errands around the city? Or murders and kidnappings.]

I know. That's what makes it concerning.

Re: [ audio - dairine callahan ]

[catastrophically]

Well, I'll keep an eye out for him.

[ He can't be that hard to find. ]

[ audio ]

[simplicityitself]

[Mr. Holmes sounds, well, we worried as Mr. Holmes ever sounds.]

Conan is missing, you say? Where was he last seen?

[ audio ]

[wizard_redfive]

[Boy, would a certain Holmes fanboy be thrilled to hear his idol is worried about him. Or at least he might be if he wasn't missing.]

At the Genessia City library it seems. He left there around 10:30 AM according to the librarian on duty.

[ audio ]

[simplicityitself]

Is that time of day common for him to visit the library? Is he currently employed?

[ audio ]

[wizard_redfive]

Yes, it is pretty common.

Kinda. He runs various errands around the city. Delivering things, finding lost or pets items, stuff like that.

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[tresbeau]

The little one? I have not spoken to him in quite a while, I'm afraid. Would you like me to keep my eyes open, ma chérie?

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[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine recognizes the French language from her brief stay in Paradisa, though she only can tell what he means from the Wizard's Speech.]

Yes, I would.

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[tresbeau]

Then I will. He is quite entertaining either way, it would be a loss to lose track of him.

[ Little detective. So funny. ]

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[wizard_redfive]

Entertaining, huh?

[Dairine thinks he's more a pain in the butt, but she's dealt with Conan's annoying habits for years now.]

Thanks. It's rather easy to lose track of that guy.

[Video]

[fierybluebird]

[Birdie head tilt.] Maybe. Why?

[Because he probably wasn't the most recent, but before giving away details like that, he'd rather make sure it was even safe to.]

[Video]

[wizard_redfive]

Because he hasn't shown up yet, and I need to know if he's gone and gotten himself in trouble again!!

[Sorry about the outburst there. Dairine's temper is just a little strained worrying over the idiot detective.]