This one's a bit short, so I'm posting two this time around. Thank you for everyone who commented and kudos'ed, as well as everyone who just read, too. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my work. You guys are amazing and don't you dare let anyone tell you aren't just because you read fanfiction (The 'Not-actual-literature' club is terrible and arrogant).
Naomasa did not have a habit of eavesdropping on his co-workers. This once, however, that was exactly what he had been doing. Unintentionally.
He fixed his frown into a neutral expression as he walked to his superior's office, his mind a muddle of theories and thoughts. He never liked it when his instincts proved correct, but in cases like these, he especially loathed it. This online analyst was spreading waves, and they weren't all good ones.
Ten minutes later, the Captain of the precinct stared at him with raised eyebrows, hands folded on his chest. "You're aware that Detective Arusawa is handling this? She specializes in missing persons cases."
Naomasa gave a brief nod. "Yes, sir. However, I am not asking to be handed the case, only to be kept in the loop. I have some concerns that this may be more than just a missing persons case."
The Captain sighed. "So you heard about the involvement of Cyber."
Naomasa gave a wince and a nod.
The captain laughed mirthlessly. "Of course you have. Fine, but I'm only allowing this because you were already onto this analyst before this all happened. Tell Arusawa to keep you informed."
Naomasa smiled. "Thank you, sir." He spun on his heel and left. Now came the discovery part.