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Monday, February 10, 2:15 pm
Daesyn sighed as he finished another batch of paperwork. Bouncing his leg against the floor, he looked around his office for something else to do before he sighed and continued with the rest.
"Detective Onism?" A voice came from in front of him. Looking up from his desk, he came face to face with one of his co-workers, Mary Dawsawn.
He smiled. "Call me Daesyn."
"Right, okay," Mary responded, shuffling in place. "I'm in a bit of a hurry, so here."
She set down some files onto his desk. "Detective Wilson asked me to bring this to you. Most of us are preoccupied with the sudden influx of robberies all around the city, so you have to go on your first case alone I'm afraid."
He looked at the cover of the dossier. It was decorated to look like a jungle. Someone must've had the free time to do some arts and crafts.
"It's fine, Mary." he grinned. "I’ve been itching to finally get a case."
Seeing how excited the rookie detective was, Mary couldn't help but give a smile.
"Well, I'd better get going then." she laughed. "Best of luck, Daesyn."
"Good luck, Mary." he waved her off. "Now to take a look at you..."
He took the files from the table and let his eyes drift over to the label in front.
' Old Ruins Investigation Help '
Monday, February 10, 7:00 pm
Dallas was on the computer at his work, examining fingerprints from a recent case that he needed to help in. He focused on his task as if he was in his own world of science and work, especially since he wanted to do his job well as a Forensics Intern.
Soon he heard his boss and a co-worker discussing a case, though he drowned out the sounds and chatter since he was too focused on his analysis. Massaging his temples, he scanned more paperwork on his desk.
His co-worker then confronted Dallas, carrying a short stack of papers in his arms, not long after their boss left the lab. He looked disheveled and tired even though the day has just started.
“Hey, uh- Dallas? Can I bother you for a second?” He said with a fake smile, obviously nervous to approach Dallas.
“Luther? Well, what do you need?” Dallas said, pausing his work and turning his chair to face his co-worker. He then gave Luther a concerned and confused look.
“Can you take this case for me? Something important came up and I’m unable to do this one right now. Are you up for it?”
“Well, sure, but I still have to work on this other case-” Dallas was suddenly cut off by Luther interrupting.
“Thank you, Dallas! I owe you one in the future!” Luther said with joy and excitement, pretty much beaming with happiness. He dropped the stack of papers next to Dallas’ computer and went back to his work area.
Dallas then sighed and turned his chair to face his computer again, he continued working on his analysis on the fingerprints, though with a smile from getting another case.
Monday, February 10, 6:30 am
I haven't gotten a wink of sleep yet. I have stayed up all night thinking about what surprise my boss, Dr. Hyde Jenkins, had in store for me. Damn, my anxiety was really getting the better of me. Suddenly, my alarm clock started ringing, making me jump in surprise. Shit . Time for work already? I groggily made my way to take a quick shower. My limbs felt like they were weighing me down and I felt this heavy pressure behind my eyes that made me wanna close them and never open them again as if I were sick.
After that refreshing shower, I changed into the clothes appropriate for work; a plain coloured shirt paired with some khaki shorts. I decided to wear my brown combat boots today along with a white baseball cap to shade my eyes from the intense heat. Before I left my apartment, I grabbed a decent pair of Ray-Bans my brother got me for my 22nd birthday and a decent amount of food. Once I was out I checked my mailbox only to see it empty with a small cobweb forming in the corner. I sighed and made my way to the tram station to make my way to work.
The time was 7:45 am when I arrived at our current excavation site. We haven't exactly found anything interesting aside from a few stone and iron tools that were used by prehistoric people and a few bits of architecture here and there, but it was still pretty cool if you asked me.
As I was studying a block of carved stone and looked for my tent at the same time, someone called my name. My head started to race with numerous thoughts. I looked over to see Dr. Jenkins approaching me. He smiles warmly at me and I greet him.
"Hey, kid." Jenkins started, ruffling my hair in which I quickly brush back. "I have something here for you. Follow me."
He motions to his tent and I quickly follow. I look around in the enclosed area. Hyde’s tent is littered with various framed certificates, trophies, multiple rocks in display cases, and a lot of paperwork. He sits down at his desk and motions for me to sit on the chair in front of him which I do.
“Let me cut to the chase,” Hyde begins. “I want you to complete an assignment for me.”
He pulls out a brown folder labeled The Ruins File. My eyes widen in awe. I take the file and open it to the first page. On that page has multiple pictures of what looks like an ancient structure surrounded by dense jungle with the title: Evigheden - the Foretold Eternal City. Interesting. I flip the page. There is a lot of information on the said case on that page.
“Am I working on this alone, sir?” I asked, flipping through the rest of the pages. “Am I allowed to request company?” He thinks about it for a few moments before nodding.
“Yes. I know two people who would be more than eager to join you on this assignment.” Hyde replied. “I just need to send a letter to their corporations. Make sure to pack only the necessities and don’t forget your book and quill.” I quickly exit the tent.
The following hours were a flurry of excitement. I spent the rest of the day writing in my journal about my day and what I need to bring onto this journey.