A Twist of Fate/Transcript

Beijing, China...

Chief Ripley: , we've learned that SOMBRA is kidnapping orphans from all over Asia.

Chief Ripley: Their last major operation took place right here, in Beijing. So I want you and Archer to-

Jack (nervously): Uh, Chief? I hate to state the obvious but it's late, and I'm sure even the big bad SOMBRA doesn't work overtime!

Jack (innocently): How about  and I check out the Great Wall before we get down to business? It'd be a shame to come all this way and miss it!

(Chief Ripley facepalms.)

Chief Ripley: Need I remind you that you're on a mission and not a vacation, Archer?

Chief Ripley: But I suppose I could spare you for one evening.

Chief Ripley (demanding): Enjoy the Great Wall, , but keep an eye out for suspicious activity while you're there!

Chapter 1
Investigate Great Wall.

Jack Archer (facepalming): , can't we do just one evening of sightseeing without you tripping over a dead body?!

Jack: You don't have to be a genius to figure out that this guy has been suffocated with a plastic bag. That means we've got another murder on our hands!

Jack: Chief Ripley won't be pleased. It feels like every time our investigation into SOMBRA progresses, another murder investigation gets in the way!

Jack (thinking): Anyway, this plastic bag is clearly our murder weapon... What a way to go!

Jack (confused): And well spotted! The victim's missing a glove. That's weird... why would anyone steal a glove?

Jack (proudly): You also picked up the victim's wallet? No doubt that'll give us an ID to work with. Let's look inside!

Examine Wallet.

Jack: What did you find in the victim's wallet, ?

Jack: According to this ID, the victim's name is Fang Cheng. That doesn't ring any bells...

Jack (gladly): But these torn pieces from his wallet should tell us more about this Cheng guy. Let's tape 'em up!

Examine Torn Paper.

Jack (wondering):That paper you found in the victim's wallet is from a restaurant nearby...

Jack (jokingly): Knowing the victim ate Peking duck just before his death is hardly a killer lead, !

Jack (nervously): Oh, you think someone from the restaurant might have been the last person to see him alive?

Jack: Well, according to this receipt, Cheng was served by a waitress named Chieko - and he gave her quite the tip!

Jack (excited): You think it's worth a shot having a chat with Chieko, ? Then let's go!

Ask Tsukada Chieko if she knew the victim.

Jack: Ms Tsukada,   is here to ask you about an individual you served named Fang Cheng - we've found him murdered!

Chieko: I'm hardly surprised,  . Everyone knew Cheng earned his money by dubious means.

Jack (confused): What do you mean by that?

Chieko: Cheng ran a gang of pickpockets. He took in kids and gave them shelter in exchange for the goods they stole from tourists.

Chieko: I'm guessing it was pretty lucrative - he never hesitated to splash the cash!

Chieko: Anyway, I'm afraid there's nothing more I can tell you,  . Cheng was just a regular here at the restaurant, I didn't know him on a personal level.

(After talking to Tsukada Chieko)

Jack: You're right, . Chieko said the victim ate here regularly, so we should take a look around!

Jack (gladly): Anyway, I'm always up for food! Let's investigate the restaurant terrace!

Investigate Restaurant Terrace.

(Jack holds a burnt scorpion on a stick.)

Jack: A scorpion kebab wasn't quite what I envisaged when you suggested we check out the food, !

Jack: You've been busy grabbing clues while I was ordering? Excuse me for wanting to sample the local cuisine!

(Jack puts the scorpion on a stick down.)

Jack (nervously): But uh, I'll pass on the kebab. So what've you found?

Jack (amazed): Dude! This watch must be worth a fortune!

Jack: There seems to be something written inside the lid. I'll grab your dusting kit so you can recover the writing!

Jack: And check out this old photo! That's our victim, but he looks at least ten years younger!

Jack: I wonder who the kid is... He must be much older by now! Perhaps you can find a match in the database, !

Jack (confused): But why'd you grab that glove?

Jack (shocked): You're right! The victim was missing a glove when we found his body - and this looks exactly like the one he was still wearing!

Jack (excited): We'd better vacuum up a sample of those petals on the glove - it could be just the clue we need!