After a brief talk with the homeless man, Sam had a good lead. The hobo had described the murderer as a huge gray stone man. That didn't leave much room for error. He stopped at the high security prison and asked to see a prisoner. Two armed guards led him down a long corridor, cells on both sides of the walls. Filling this place where some of the worst criminals of Jump. Most where silent, probably plotting revenge or escape. One was outside however, in a cell with no ceiling. He wore a straight jacket and seemed to be mumbling to himself. Sam stopped and looked at the man, he had burns all over his face.
"Whats his deal, why does he get special treatment?"
One of the guards stopped and walked toward Sam.
"Thats just Dr. Light, he totally lost it. All he does when he is awake is complain about how dark it is. In his sleep he suffers from chronic nightmares. Pretty creepy."
"Yes, that is very weird. What caused those burns?"
"They have always been there, we found him like that on the street. They seem permanent."
They moved on until they found Cinderblock, the huge Grey monstrosity was unmoving, he was asleep.
"Has he been always been like this?" Sam asked.
"Yes sir, he has. This is the only way we can contain him. Hes kept in that air tight room, we keep him out with a mix of powerful tranq's. Is this all?"
"Yes, thank you. I can find my way out."
He left with more questions then answers. Sam untied his coat, it has stopped raining but now it was oppressively humid. He figured that if anyone would be able to help him it would be those super kids. Teen Titans, yeah, they would know about this, they fought him for Christs Sakes! Sam headed toward the pizza parlor where they always 'Hung Out'. These kids these days, we never 'Hung Out' when I was a kid. He sat inside and sipped on some frozen coffee abomination. A few hours passed until he heard the bells above the door chime, and a familiar voice.
"...Did you see the look on his face! He had no idea what was going on!"
"Yeah dude, you really did get the drop on him."
Sam didn't have to listen any longer, he glanced over and saw the five kids. The three boys were exchanging some sort of war story, while Starfire walked behind, with an innocent smile on her face. Raven walked in, dismal and spooky as always. She seemed even paler, probably because any minimal amount of light she would normally be getting was blocked out by the clouds. He waited for some time until they took their seat across the room and received their order. luckily they were right next to the trash can, giving Sam the perfect way to casually approach them. He walked over to the trash can and threw out his cup. He paused behind their table and reached into his coat. All the muscles in Robins body visibly tightened as he kept an eye on Sam. When Sam pulled out his wallet he waved it around Robins face.
"Relax kid, I come in peace." So eager to be the hero, hes gonna do something stupid one day.
Robin raised his eye brow.
"Who exactly are you?"
"I'm a private investigator in the service of the police department," Sam extended his hand, "Sam Spayed's the name, and I have a few questions."
Both Cyborg and Beast Boy looked as they were about to explode with laughter. Starfire looked on curiously.
"What is so funny that you seem about to explode friends Cyborg and Beast Boy?"
How could she not understan-oh right, Alien.
"All humor aside, I still need some information."
"Ok. So Mr....Spayed, what can we do for you?"
"Well, I'm sure you know about Cinderblock, and the recent rash of murders. We recently got a break in the case. The most recent one had a witness. He says that a 'Huge gray stone man'. However the only one who fits this description is currently in Jail, and has not escaped. Do you know of anybody that fits this description? Maybe someone that hasn't been caught, gone unreported to the police?"
