Killing Spring/Transcript

Somewhere in the desert...

Carmen Martinez: We've been trudging through this desert for ages, ! I'm starting to think w'll never find the town Ingrid told us about!

Carmen: Alright, fine. We might as well recap while we walk.

Carmen: So we know there's a protest movement in the town to overthrow the Sultan. He's a dictator who's caused misery and poverty for his people!

Carmen: Ingrid thinks things could get ugly if the Sultan decides to crack down on the protesters...

Carmen: But she also beleives that such an atmosphere of dissent could be the perfect place for the Chief's killer, The Sword, to stir up trouble!

Carmen: I agree taht it's a shaky lead, . But for the moment, it's all that we-

Carmen: Wait, what's that in the distance, ?

Carmen: It's an oasis! Quick, let's go and have a look around!

Chapter 1
Investigate Lush Oasis

Carmen Martinez: Darn it! That man... he's dead! You gotta be kidding me, . Why is it that everywhere we go, we find a dead body?

Carmen: I know, we can't turn a blind eye to this - we'll have to investigate! But if we're lucky, this man's death might be linked to The Sword...

Carmen: If you ask me, it looks like our victim was killed by your average bullet wound. But we'd better send this body to Angela to be sure.

Carmen: What else did you pick up, ? Good eye, this locket has a picture of our victim on it!

Carmen: And look, there's some faded writing on the other side! I'll grab your dusting kit!

Carmen: And what are those reeds for? Oh, you reckon there's something hidden among them? Better get looking then!

Examine Heart Locket

Carmen: Good job on the victim's locket you found at the crime scene, . The inscription reads, "Fatima & Hamza". Carmen: So our victim was called Hamza? That name does sound familiar, ... Let me look it up online.

Carmen: That's it! Hamza Boussefi! He was the leader of that protest movement we came here to investigate.

Carmen: You're right, the woman on the locket must be his wife. We'd better go break the news to Fatima about her husband!

Inform Fatima Boussefi of her husband's murder

Carmen: Hello, Fatima. I'm afraid   is here to inform you that your husband has been murdered.

Fatima: My... My husband's dead? But... he was my hero! He was the people's hero!

Carmen: I understand this is difficult for you, Mrs Boussefi, but we need to know if there's anyone who might've wanted to hurt Hamza.

Fatima: There was hardly a shortage of people who wanted him gone...

Fatima: Hamza was so committed to helping the people overthrow the Sultan... Always ready to do the right thing... despite the risks.

Fatima: He knew his life was in danger. The Sultan doesn't tolerate any sign of dissent - that's how he manages to keep his grip on power.

Fatima: Hamza said he didn't even feel safe at the protest square, where all the protestors have been camping out. And now he's... he's gone!

A short while later...

Carmen: It must be tough... Fighting for what you believe in, but knowing you're risking your life and the safety of the ones you love...

Carmen: Yeah, I'd also like to have a word with this Sultan we keep hearing about, but we'll need more than a hunch to be granted an interview!

Carmen: You're right, what we can do is check out the protest square that Fatima mentioned! Let's go!

Investigate Protest Square

Carmen: This place is totally empty, . Looks like they finally managed to force the protesters out... And I wonder how much it has to do with their leader being dead. Anyway, what did you find?

Carmen: A mic? Oh man, it's from Wolf News.

Carmen: Wolf News has the most disreputable journalists around! The organization's TV station and newspaper just report whatever sells, no matter whether it's ethical... or even true!

Carmen: I suppose you'd better scratch the mic for prints.

Carmen: You also picked up a protest sign? Right, there are some leaves on it! I'll grab the vacuum so you can collect a sample.

Examine Microphone

Carmen: You've uncovered the fingerprints on that Wolf News mic we found at the protest square! C'mon, let's look for a match in the database!

Examine Fingerprints

Carmen: The fingerprints on the Wolf News mic you found at the protest square are a match for Thomas Cox? Dang!

Carmen: Oh, I had a few run-ins with him when I was a journalist, . Thomas has been working for Wolf News for yars. Let's just say that our methods differ.

Carmen: I don't relish the idea but I guess we'd better talk to Thomas, !

Ask Thomas Cox about his presence on the Square

Carmen: Long time, no see, Thomas. You're here to cover the protest movement?

Thomas: Darn straight, I am! You know me, Carmen. I go where the stores are.

Carmen: And your story wouldn't happen to concern the death of a certain Hamza Boussefi, would it?

Thomas: Come on, Carmen. You know I wouldn't leak any details of a story before it's been broadcast!

Carmen: That's your problem, Thomas. You and Wolf News have never understood that some things are important than a story. We're investigating a murder here!

Thomas: Get over yourself, Carmen! Just because you won that Pulitzer doesn't make you any better than-

Carmen: Just tell us what you know about Hamza before   arrests you for obstruction!

Thomas: Fine. I had an interview lined up with Hamza to discuss the protests against the Sultan. I kinda admired the guy. I mean, he was fighting for good ol' US-style liberty!

Carmen:   is the one asking the questions now, so stick around, Thomas!

Examine Protest Sign

Carmen: Good going, <Name>. You grabbed a sample of those leaves on the sign you found at the protest square. Let's get it to Lars and hope the results are useful!

Examine Bunch of Reeds

Carmen: What was hidden among those reeds you picked up at the crime scene, <Name>? Some kind of... hook? And it's covered in blood!

Carmen: The killer won't get off the hook with you on the case, <Name>! Let's get this hook to Lars!