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Post by Shitakibo on Jan 7, 2024 20:44:46 GMT -5
Taki almost didn't need to see the grisly crime scene when they'd arrived, the scent of it had grown with each passing street and alley. With a flick of her wrist and a soft arcane word, a small sphere of light fluttered into the room to float near the ceiling. As it's gentle blue glow illuminated the scene, it appeared to be what it was trying to convey... at least on the surface. A botched summoning of some force beyond the mage's abilities...
Stepping carefully inside, she examined the scene more thoroughly, cautious with each step not to touch any of the evidence splattered across the room. As she finished walking the perimeter of the circle, she started to piece together what might have happened. Kneeling beside the body of the slain man, she was careful not to touch or disturb anything as she examined his injuries. Several slashing cuts in groups of three crisscrossed the man's body, though to her eye they didn't seem exactly natural. Each of the cuts was too uniform in depth, width and angle, as were their locations not consistent with even the wildest scenarios the shaman imagined. There was other evidence as well, including a distinct lack of coagulated blood in the cuts. The body's condition did not match up with the pungent coppery smell of arterial spray still cooling as it soaked into any thirsty fibers.
"Once you've had a moment to collect yourself, carefully take a closer look around. Describe what you see, and why it doesn't suit the presented display..." She did her best to not give away the clues at hand, though she still wanted to get his mind shifting gears from the initial shock of the situation.
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