In Your Line of Sight
The Assignment
Evan Hartley stared at the folder on his desk, tapping it lightly with a finger. A new case. One that could make or break his week , or his nerves.
Evan Hartley
*muttering to himself* First solo assignment since the transfer… okay, calm down. Think logically. Focus.
Supervisor
(voice over intercom) Hartley, your first assignment is ready. A theft with a possible break-in at the art gallery downtown. Officer Adrian will be on-site to assist.
Evan Hartley
*hesitant* Adrian…? *sits back, rubbing the back of his neck* Okay. Just… stay professional.
Art gallery exterior. Evan arrives, notebook in hand. Adrian is already examining the area, calm and composed.
Evan Hartley
*to himself* Alright… first impression matters. Don’t look nervous…
Adrian Knight
*without looking up* Detective Hartley? I’m Officer Adrian Knight. I’ll be assisting you today.
Evan Hartley
*blinking* Uh… yes. Evan Hartley. Nice to… meet you.
Adrian Knight
*calmly* Likewise. *glances at him* You’re meticulous, I can tell. Good.
Evan Hartley
*blushing slightly* Th-thank you… I try.
Adrian Knight
*teasing slightly* Just try not to overthink. It can slow you down sometimes.
They examine the scene together.
Evan Hartley
*pointing at broken lock* The lock was tampered with… amateurish, but deliberate. And… hmm, footprints over here.
Adrian Knight
*leaning in* I see. You’ve got a sharp eye. Most people wouldn’t notice the subtle scratch marks here.
Evan Hartley
*glances at Adrian, flustered* Uh… thanks. I… I noticed.
Adrian Knight
*soft smile* Good. Attention to detail matters. Don’t worry I won’t let anyone distract you.
Evan Hartley
*scribbling notes, muttering* Distract… he’s already… distracting…
Adrian Knight
*raising an eyebrow, teasing* Detective Hartley? Are you… flustered?
Evan Hartley
*looking down quickly* N-no… just… focused.
Adrian Knight
*smirks slightly* Focused, huh? I’ll take your word for it.
Later, reviewing evidence inside the gallery office.
Evan Hartley
*fidgeting with pen* So… the thief left a pattern in the placement of the stolen items… almost like a message.
Adrian Knight
*calmly* I’ll run a check on local pawn shops and security footage. You… keep analyzing the scene notes.
Evan Hartley
*hesitant* Right… okay. *pauses* You make this… less intimidating than I expected.
Adrian Knight
*softly* I’ll take that as a compliment… and I hope you’ll feel comfortable working with me.
Evan Hartley
*heart skips, murmuring* I… think I already do.
Adrian Knight
*leaning slightly closer* Then we’ll notice more things… together.
Evan Hartley
*grinning nervously* Yes… together.
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First Case Together
Morning at the gallery. Evan and Adrian meet at the entrance before starting their investigation.
Evan Hartley
*adjusting his coat* Good morning, Officer Adrian.
Adrian Knight
*calmly nods* Morning, Detective Hartley. Ready for your first team investigation?
Evan Hartley
*nervously* I… think so. I’ve reviewed the initial report. But, uh… teamwork is… new to me.
Adrian Knight
*soft smirk* Don’t worry. I’ve got a steady hand. You focus on the details I’ll handle logistics and questioning.
Evan Hartley
*scribbling notes* Right… logistics… questioning… got it.
Adrian Knight
*leaning slightly closer* You know, you’re adorable when you get flustered.
Evan Hartley
*looking down* I… am not flustered! I’m… focused!
Adrian Knight
*teasing grin* Focused, huh? Sure. I’ll take that.
They enter the gallery, walking carefully around the crime scene.
Evan Hartley
*pointing at a display case* Look, broken glass here. And fingerprints… faint, but present.
Adrian Knight
*examining* Good catch. I’d have missed the faint ones without your notes. You’ve got a sharp eye.
Evan Hartley
*blushing slightly* Thanks… I… just pay attention.
Adrian Knight
*smirks* Attention to detail… I like that. Keep this up, and maybe I’ll let you analyze the next case alone… under my supervision, of course.
Evan Hartley
*gulping, mutters* Uh… supervision… yes… of course…
Later, interviewing a gallery employee.
Adrian Knight
*calmly, to Evan* You observe, I speak. We can split tasks, efficient and clean.
Evan Hartley
*nodding* Right… okay… *glances at Adrian* You… you make this… less nerve-wracking.
Adrian Knight
*softly* That’s the point. A good partner is… reliable.
Evan Hartley
*heart skips* You… are reliable.
Adrian Knight
*smiling faintly* And you… are thorough. I like that.
Evan Hartley
*grinning nervously* Th-thank you… Adrian.
They inspect the suspect’s footprints outside the gallery.
Evan Hartley
*pointing* See these? Direction changes… looks like the thief hesitated here.
Adrian Knight
*leaning closer, studying* Good observation. Hesitation can indicate familiarity with the place ...or fear.
Evan Hartley
*scribbles notes* Familiar… or fear… got it.
Adrian Knight
*teasing* You’re scribbling faster than I can keep up. Careful, Hartley… you’ll wear yourself out.
Evan Hartley
*flustered* I-I… just… want to help!
Adrian Knight
*soft smile* I know. And you already are.
Walking back to the station after gathering initial evidence.
Evan Hartley
*thoughtfully* I… I didn’t think teamwork would feel… this… easy.
Adrian Knight
*teasingly* Easy? With me? Don’t get used to it too quickly.
Evan Hartley
*Blushing, mutters* Maybe… I already am…
Adrian Knight
*soft chuckle* Then I’ll enjoy watching you get more comfortable… at your own pace.
Evan Hartley
*heart racing, small smile* I… appreciate that.
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The First Clue
[ The art gallery office. Evan and Adrian are reviewing the gathered evidence.]
Evan Hartley
*spreading out photographs and notes* So… the stolen items weren’t random. There’s a pattern. See? The placement… it almost looks like a code.
Adrian Knight
*leaning over* Huh… interesting. I’d have missed that. Good eye, Hartley.
Evan Hartley
*blushing slightly* Th-thank you… I… I just… noticed.
Adrian Knight
*smirking* “Noticed,” huh? You make it sound casual, but that’s sharp thinking.
Evan Hartley
*muttering* Casual… yeah… totally casual…
Adrian Knight
*teasing* Careful, detective. You’re mumbling again.
Evan Hartley
*looks up, flustered* I-I’m… just… thinking!
Adrian Knight
*soft smile* Thinking… good. Keep thinking, Hartley.
They move to the gallery floor to examine the scene again.
Evan Hartley
*kneeling, inspecting the floor* These footprints… they looped back near the display. The thief didn’t just leave ...they lingered.
Adrian Knight
*watching him* That hesitation… fear? Or maybe the thief’s cautious.
Evan Hartley
*scribbles quickly* Fear… cautious… got it.
Adrian Knight
*soft chuckle* You’re writing faster than I can speak. Relax a little.
Evan Hartley
*nervous grin* Relax… okay… I’ll try.
Adrian Knight
*teasing tone* “Try,” huh? You’re cute when you try.
Evan Hartley
*blushing, looks away* I… I’m not trying to be cute!
Adrian Knight
*smiling faintly* Just saying what I see.
Later, examining the victim’s office.
Evan Hartley
*pointing at scattered papers* These documents… they’re coded. Look,
repeated numbers, symbols… maybe a sequence to the thefts.
Adrian Knight
*leaning closer, studying* You’re good at spotting patterns. Most people would skip right past this.
Evan Hartley
*heart racing* Th-thank you… Adrian.
Adrian Knight
*softly* You’ve got a knack for details. I like that about you.
Evan Hartley
*Small smile* I… I like how you… notice things too.
Adrian Knight
*teasing tone* “Notice things”? Careful, Hartley. Soon you’ll be noticing me too much.
Evan Hartley
*blushes, muttering* Maybe… I already am…
Adrian Knight
*soft chuckle, glances at him* Then I’ll enjoy it… quietly.
They step outside to examine the nearby alley for additional clues.
Evan Hartley
*pointing* Footprints again. Smaller… maybe a kid or a woman. And… mud tracks fresh.
Adrian Knight
*nodding* Good catch. You’re connecting things quickly.
Evan Hartley
*hesitant* You… think I’m doing okay?
Adrian Knight
*gentle smile* More than okay. You’re… impressive, Evan.
Evan Hartley
*heart skips, mutters* I… I want to impress you…
Adrian Knight
*soft chuckle, teasing* Careful what you wish for. I might start expecting it.
Evan Hartley
*blushing deeply* N-no… I… just…
Adrian Knight
*leaning slightly closer* Just what, Hartley?
Evan Hartley
*quickly scribbling notes, mutters* Just… paying attention…
Adrian Knight
*smiles softly* I like that
Returning to the gallery office with the first real clue.
Evan Hartley
*thoughtfully* I… didn’t expect figuring out the first clue would feel… this… exciting.
Adrian Knight
*teasing* Exciting, huh? With me around? I should be flattered
Evan Hartley
*small, nervous smile* Maybe… I am.
Adrian Knight
*softly* Good. Let’s see what the next clue brings… together.
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