Fast Track to Murder/Transcript

On the Trans-Siberian Express...

Carmen Martinez: Uh, , I gotta admit, my head is still killing me from the Christmas party, and the lurching of the train ain't helping...

Carmen: But catching criminals is the best cure, so I can't wait to get to Mongolia to stop SOMBRA from building its satellite!

Armand: Ah, Carmen, how can you talk of rushing away from here? We're on the longest railway line in the world! We have a unique chance to see its beauty!

Carmen: Dupont, you've been at this for hours. Do you have to talk so loud? And so often?

Armand: I'm sure that, unlike you,  appreciates the wondrous journey we're hav-

(The train starts to shriek.)

Armand: 

Carmen: What the heck is going on with the train?

SCREEEECH!

Carmen: Why has the train stopped? Listen to that, I think something's happened in another carriage! You're right, , we should check it out at once!

Chapter 1
Investigate Trans-Siberian Lounge.

Carmen Martinez: What the heck! A man hanging from a ceiling lamp!

Carmen: Well spotted, , the victim's got a wound on his head! This was clearly a murder!

Carmen: We stumble across a dead body each time we take a step closer to SOMBRA. I don't know if this murder is also connected, but I agree, we're not leaving here until we have answers!

(The train inspector, Nikita, walks in the lounge.)

Nikita: Oh, thank Lenin! You're the officers, aren't you?

Nikita: I'm Nikita Rukhin, the ticket inspector. I stopped the train as soon as I found Ilya Tretyakov's body.

Carmen: You knew the victim?

Nikita: Tretyakov is, or was, a famous diamond magnate. And now he died on the train! Such a disorderly thing would never have happened during the Soviet times.

Carmen: The Soviet times, huh? Alright, Mr Rukhin,   will want to talk to you in a minute, so don't go far!

(Nikita leaves.)

Carmen: Meanwhile, , let's send the body to the... well, we don't have a lab. But we've got our team on the train, and hopefully they'll work something out!

Carmen: And what else have you found, ? A stained napkin? You're right, it's highly suspicious that it was under the victim's body. We can take a closer look at that stain!

Carmen: Let's get right on track, . The sooner we're done here, the sooner we'll get to Mongolia!

Examine Napkin.

Carmen: Great, , you've collected some substance from the napkin we found close to the body! Let's bring it to Lars!

Ask Nikita Rukhin about the victim.

Carmen: So you're the ticket inspector... How well did you know the victim?

Nikita: Mr Tretyakov took the train sometimes, always in first class. I believe he traveled for his diamond business, since they are mined in Siberia.

Carmen: Did you notice anything suspicious before the murder?

Nikita: Not before, but after we stopped, I saw some suspicious littering outside the train. Things thrown right by the tracks!

Nikita: This is all very irregular. In the Soviet times-

Carmen: Let me guess - this would never have happened.

Carmen: Anyway, I agree, , we should check if this suspicious littering outside was someone trying to get rid of evidence!

Investigate Trans-Siberian Train.

(Carmen is seen wearing winter clothing outside the train.)

Carmen: Brr, it's cold out here. And it's true, there's a whole lot of nothing around... On the upside, the killer can't have gone anywhere - there's nowhere to go!

Carmen: Alright, , what've you found? A torn photo? I know you can put it back together in no time!

Carmen: And this looks like someone's diary. What's it doing out here in the snow? Let's see if we can find out what it says!

Examine Torn Photo.

(Back on the train...)

Carmen: Great job on restoring the photo you found outside the train, !

Carmen: That's definitely Ilya Tretyakov in the picture...

Carmen: But who's that woman with him?

Carmen: They look cozy... if they're lovers, we want to know who she is. You're right, , we can run her face through our database!

Examine Unknown Woman.

Carmen: So the woman acting lovey-dovey with the victim in the picture is one Nina Rodionova...

Armand: Did you say Nina Rodionova? , why do you speak of that delightful figure skater? Her last medal set a historic record for-

Carmen: Dupont! Where did you come from! This is what happens when the whole team is stuck together in close quarters...

Armand: Yes, so exciting, to be close to the action! But why were you discussing the divine Nina?

Carmen: Your Nina has apparently been dating our victim!

Carmen: After all, where would a billionaire be without a hot young girlfriend...

Carmen: And we're in luck: Nina is on the passenger list! Let's talk to her, !

Ask Nina Rodionova about her relationship with the victim.

Nina: Oh, my poor Ilyusha! My love ripped away from me so soon! I wish we'd never embarked on this journey!

Nina: And now you come to ask questions about him. But how can I answer questions when my heart is frozen like a desolate tundra?

Carmen: I... don't know what to say to that.

Carmen: We're sorry for your loss, Ms Rodionova, but could you tell us more about Ilya? He was rich and powerful... did he mention any enemies?

Nina: Enemies? My Ilya? No, I don't believe it, he was kindness itself! He was so good to me, gave me such beautiful diamonds, and now I'm all alone!

Carmen: Okay, <Name>, you're right, there's no point continuing this. We'll have to talk to Nina again when she's feeling a bit calmer.

Examine Faded Journal.

Carmen: Excellent, <Name>, now we can read the text in the diary we found outside the train!

Carmen: The entry says... oh. "Roses are red, the fight for freedom is noble, I'm on the Trans-Siberian because my struggle is mobile!"

Carmen: Well, that's... inspiring poetry.

Carmen: But, more importantly, the poem is signed "Agrafena"!

Carmen: You're right, <Name>, I recognize the name and the themes in her writing! This must be Agrafena Raskolnikova, the famous activist!

Carmen: But can an activist we met in Saint Petersburg be on this train? What would Agrafena be doing all the way here, in Siberia?

Carmen: It's a small world, but Agrafena'd better not be here to cause trouble! Let's talk to her!

Talk to Agrafena Raskolnikova about the murder.

Carmen: Hello, Agrafena. Fancy meeting you here.

Agrafena: You again, <Rank> <Name>! Are you following me or something? Just the thing you government types would do!

Carmen: This is a murder investigation. A man, Ilya Tretyakov, was killed on this train.

Agrafena: Tretyakov's dead? Good riddance!

Agrafena: He was everything that's wrong with my country!

Carmen: You say that about everyone.

Agrafena: Because it's true! You think Tretyakov's business was all legal? Hah! As if anyone like him would make honest deals involving diamonds.

Agrafena: If someone's offed him, I'm glad! Down with oligarchs!