The police station is attached to the soldiers' barracks to the north of the town. As Royal Commander, Laurel's rank presides over all police operations, and thus he has the privilege of overseeing investigations such as this. A line of witnesses and suspects alike waits patiently outside the interview room. Ningan and Dakota join Laurel on the other side where they observe the conversation through a window.
"We've gathered a total of eight attendants of the auction, plus three of Potts's staff and one patrol officer on duty at the scene of the crime." Laurel explains to his company. "It should take no less than a day to interview all of them, so you're here for the long-run."
"And how do you suppose we inquire about the Medallion?" Dakota asks.
"I've presented my chief detective with a list of necessary questions. Trust me when I tell you I had better things to be doing this morning: I was forced to cancel my training class to my most senior recruits."
"Trust me when I say that arresting a serial killer is more important." Ningan affirms.
The first witness enters the interview room: a bearded soldier in full uniform.
"Oh no…not this guy again…" Dakota cringes as her persistent admirer takes his seat opposite the chief detective.
"Officer Brutus. A pleasure it is to see you. Tell me about your daily duties as a fully-fledged member of the Royal Hylian Forces."
"Well, Detective," Brutus rests his elbow on the table. "I rise from my bed at 6AM every morning, comb my beard and shine my boots before I embark on my first sentry shift at 9AM. Then, at 3PM, I finish my morning shift and take the opportunity to complete my errands: buying groceries, visiting my dear aunt and her puppies. I then proceed to work on my fitness before I eat at 6PM. After a hearty meal, I take a rest before I wake up to start my night shift at 9PM. My night shift concludes at 3AM, leaving me just enough time to sleep before I begin again."
"You certainly have a routine entrenched in stone." the chief detective notes. "So tell me: how did last night differ from your ordinary routine."
"Ah, last night was the night where everything changed forever…" he says, wistfully gazing out of the window. "I was conducting my patrol down the back alleys of town around midnight, when I encountered the fairest maiden in all of Hyrule: there she stood beneath the streetlight; her hair, black as night, swooping over her forehead and curled behind her pointed ears…her smile, shining brighter than the moon herself…" Brutus pauses to emit a long dreamy sigh. "Ah, if only you could picture her, Detective…"
"That would be my intention, Officer, yes."
"Her voice soft as rose petals, she spoke to me…something about a party. She looked so lost and alone…I could not let her go. And so, being the gentleman that I am, I offered to escort her to her abode. Sadly, she declined: I believe she was nervous…understandably, after encountering the love of her life so unexpectedly. Duty called, and I was forced to return to my post…alas, I am sure we will meet again…"
"Who the hell is this guy?" Ningan sneers.
"The fanciful Officer Brutus." Laurel describes him. "Somewhat a hopeless romantic within the team."
"Hopeless lunatic more like…"
"This…heartthrob of yours…" the detective proceeds. "Was she situated outside of Mr Potts's residence at the time of your encounter?"
"Indeed…her hair, black as night-"
"Yes, I recall. Was she acting unusually? Suspiciously?"
"She was wonderstruck, Detective. What more can I say?"
"And did you encounter anybody else in close proximity to Mr Potts's residence during your shift?"
"Not a soul."
"I believe our conversation concludes here." The detective surrenders. "Thank you for your time, Officer. You are free to go."