Welcome back to No Fury. Last time, a startling accusation, Spyro is currently the lead suspect in Cynder's rape. But wait a second, this can't be! Can it? Let's see what is going to happen.
(Our tale resumes in the classic halls of SVU's HQ, but now there are two familiar dragons walking through them. Spyro and Cynder are here, with Benson and company waiting for them)
Benson: You guys got here fast.
Spyro: You said you had a suspect, so we got here as fast as we could.
Benson: Well, in that case, we're going to need to speak with you in private.
Cynder: Gladly.
Benson: Not you, Cynder. This time. (Pointing towards Spyro) You.
Spyro: Me?
Benson: Just need to confirm a few things. About where you were last night.
Cynder: (Picking up on this) Wait, you think Spyro did this?!
Benson: Like I said, just checking something.
(At this point, we can see the rage in Spyro's eyes as we transition into the famous SVU interrogation room, where he has just slammed a fist into a wall, leaving a noticeable dent)
Spyro: ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MINDS?! EVERY MOMENT YOU WASTE TALKING TO ME, THE MONSTER WHO DID THIS GETS FURTHER AWAY!
Rollins: Which is why we're trying to make this as quick as possible.
Spyro: I already told you I was taking a call in the hotel lobby when everything happened!
Carisi: We've got someone checking phone records to verify your alibi.
Spyro: ALIBI?! WHAT DO YOU THINK I AM?! DON'T ANSWER THAT, I KNOW WHAT YOU THINK I AM! YOU THINK I'M SOME KIND OF RAPIST!
Rollins: Hmm... maybe you were right. Definitely a temper on this one.
Carisi: We're not saying you did it. We're just trying to get an answer on one thing.
Spyro: (Angrily) What?
Rollins: In the phone call to police, you said Cynder had been raped.
Spyro: And what the hell is wrong with reporting a crime?
Rollins: It's more that we want to know how you knew Cynder had been raped. She never said it to anyone, not even Liv. Evidence shows it, but she's never said it.
Carisi: So answer us this, Spyro. How did you know Cynder had been raped?
(We can now see the rage in Spyro's eyes as Carisi asks)
Spyro: You want to know how I knew? Fine then. (Sighs) Cynder had a very... traumatic history. Your ME has no doubt figured this out.
Carisi: As in the scarring found during the rape kit?
Spyro: So I'm right then.
Rollins: Okay, what does any of this have to do with anything?
Spyro: That is evidence of it all. Cynder was kidnapped before she even hatched, and afterwards was subjected to every form of torture imaginable by Malefor's minions. Everything from having hot metal blades grafted to her wings and tail after the natural bone points were ripped out...
Rollins: To being raped at least 7 times.
Spyro: Seven? Try 15.
Rollins: My god.
Spyro: I was the only one she told, not even her family knows the full extent. (Holding back tears) And when she told me that story, there was more sorrow than I've ever seen in my life. I felt the same sorrow in the air that night. That's how I knew. Happy?
Carisi: As much as that clears up, it doesn't explain why the only fingerprints found in the room and on the victim are yours.
Spyro: (Shocked and Enraged) That's your whole case against me?! Fingerprints?! I'll say this again, since you seem incapable of understanding this. I was taking a phone call in the lobby during it all!
Carisi: You'll forgive me for not being sure, seeing as since you've been in here, you've been almost the exact opposite of how you've been described.
Spyro: (Sarcastically) I wonder why?
Carisi: We know all you do back home. So what happened? You try to blow off some steam, but she didn't feel like it? So all those feelings of under-appreciation boil over, and you take what you want by force?
(At this point, Spyro is clearly enraged to almost Dark Spyro levels, as evidenced by the dark aura emanating from him. He's had enough of these accusations)
Spyro: (Getting up on the table) I WILL NOT STAND HERE WHILE YOU ACCUSE ME OF RAPING CYNDER!
?: And you won't have to.
(Now attention turns to the doorway, where a green clad humanoid figure stands holding a case binder. And beside this figure stands Cynder, just as angry as Spyro is)
?: At least not while I'm here that is.
Rollins: And you are?
Elora: Elora, Spyro's attorney. And as far as we're concerned, this interview is over.
Spyro: (Calming down a bit) Elora? Who called you in?
Cynder: I did. There's no way these accusations are true. And since they won't listen to anyone else, I figured they'd listen to an attorney.
Elora: So unless you have reason to hold my client, I suggest you end this interview forthwith.
Rollins: If it means anything, I believe him.
(At this point, Benson walks into the room)
Benson: So do I. (To Carisi) Hotel team got back to us. Cameras confirm Spyro was in the lobby during the assault.
Carisi: Alright, but riddle me this. Why is someone with nothing to hide getting so defensive?
Elora: I can explain that.
Carisi: Please do.
Elora: My client is currently in a state of compassion fatigue.
Carisi: Compassion fatigue? Seriously?
Elora: It's a real problem in caregiving professions, much like Spyro's frequent works, characterized by lessening of compassion overtime. Irritability is a common indicator. My client realized this was his situation, with some help, and agreed to go on this trip to try and disconnect from it all for a while to try and replenish it.
Rollins: So he's burned out.
Elora: Pretty much.
Carisi: Well, either way, we're back to square one.
Spyro: Wait, can't you trace the phone call?
Benson: TARU's working on it as we speak.
(Now Finn walks into the already crowded room)
Finn: TARU just called. They traced the phone call. Got audio you need to hear
Benson: Alright, let's check it out.
Carisi: What about him?
Benson: We can't hold them. Let them go.
(And as Benson and Finn leave, our tale ends for now)
Well, that was a wild ride. So now we've not only got answers to pressing questions, but an actual lead that might pan out! So why include this scene at all? Interrogation drama. So, what's the new lead? Tune in next time to find out! Same time... same channel!