[u]Collaboration between Tanderbolt and Guardian Angel Haruki[/u]

A good sheriff always has to be aware of his surroundings, and Robert was no exception. While he waited for the clerk to look through the records, he peered out of the window in the hotel, and saw two people conversing next to the car he parked behind. Although he could harldy be described as a people person, he at least bothered to make eye contact when talking, causing him to get only glimpses of what was happening outside. When he looked out later, he only saw one person, who was holding something in their hands and walking away at a rapid pace.

Although he was not sure where Henry was, Robert was not particularly worried about him getting away, and he would like to deal with more pressing matters before searching his room. He followed after the person who he had seen walking away, and noticed that they were holding an envelope in their hands. While in pursuit, he passed Henry's car and noticed that the envelope had disappeared from the back seat, a fact which made him even more concerned about this stranger. As he grew closer, he could tell that he was not following Henry, but someone else, who had a more feminine appearance. 

The mysterious woman was also aware of her surroundings. She had noticed that someone had left the building and was tailing her. She smirked as she kept on walking at a fast pace, getting the feeling that someone was coming closer. She thought to herself in complete silence as he drew near, with her back towards the man pursuing her, "[i]Come and get me, big guy,[/i]"

Robert raised his voice and said. "Ma'am, could you please stop a moment? I'm the town sheriff, I'd just like to ask you a question or two. It'll only take a minute, and you could really help me out here."

The mysterious woman stopped after he spoke up, and she turned quickly to face him. She greeted Robert smoothly, "Hello, Sheriff. What is it you'd like to ask me?"
He hadn't seen this woman in town before, which was worrying. Visitors were exceptionally rare, and it was unheard of to have two in the same day. Robert had a feeling that something strange was going on in town. When the woman stopped, he continued to walk closer, and got a good glimpse of the envelope in her hands. It was thick and roughly the same size as the one in the car, raising further suspicions. "I was just looking into a matter tonight when I happened to notice you out here. I haven't seen you around here before, and it's awful late, do you need any help with directions? Also, would you happen to know anything about a man named Henry who just came to town? I need to find him, and I had a hunch you may have traveled here with him."

The woman answered calmly "No, but thank you for your offer, Sheriff. I've been in Storybrooke for as looong as I can remember, so I know my way around. As for this Henry person..." she shrugged, and answered, "I only just met him tonight,"

Her answers only made him more suspicious. He knew everyone that lived in Storybrooke, and there was no way that she was a long time resident. Robert walked closer, stopping only an arms reach away, and said "One more thing, ma'am. I'm going to need to do a brief search of your belongings, primarily that envelope in your hands." His tone of voice was firm and unfriendly, he was now acting as an officer investigating a crime, rather than a kindly sherriff looking to help a stranger.
The woman noticed how he looked suspicious, but she didn't say anything and listened as his tone switched to an unfriendly one. She wasn't the least bit intimidated, she simply handed the envelope to the officer and she commented "You can ask the people who go to the Rabbit Hole about me. I usually can be seen there," 
A brief glimpse inside the envelope confirmed his suspicion that it was the one from the car. Robert dropped it on the ground afterwards, so that he could have both hand free if he needed them. He said "I'm sorry, but I have to place you under arrest. This will all go peacefully and smoothly if you just go along with it." Robert kept one hand free and the other on his taser, just in case.

The mysterious woman pretended to be shock (with expert acting) and asked "What?! Why?!" When he placed his other hand on a taser, she raised her hands to show that she wasn't going to struggle against him, and she said "OK. OK..." She knew that she could fight him, but not if he had a taser. She said to him, "Aren't you at least going to tell me what the charge is and read my rights?"

Without hesitation, Robert got out his handcuffs and began to say "
 “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?” " He wanted everything to be admissable, so it was important to get that out of the way. After he finished reading the warning and handcuffing the woman, he said "A large amount of tax money has gone missing recently, last seen in the car owned by our visitor, Henry. I saw the envelope vanish when you had a conversation next to the car, and now I see that you have a very similar envelope" While he talked with her, he walked back to his patrol car.

The mysterious woman was silent as he read the Miranda Rights, and stated what he was charging her for. She commented as she walked to the patrol car with him, "That all seems circumstantial, doesn't it Sheriff?"

Robert made sure to bring the envelope with him, putting on the front seat after sitting the woman down in the back. He started the car, and said "Don't worry, I'll look into other possibilities later. For now, I just want to get to the station" At the station, he stored the envelope in the locker, and went through the usual booking procedures with the woman. She had no ID and refused to give a name, leaving Robert to simply fill it in as Jane Poe, because there was already a Jane Doe in the hospital. Her fingerprints turned up nothing, but at least they would have something if they needed it in the future. This was the first time months he'd actually had to arrest someone, usually the stations cell sat empty. He left her with the deputy on duty, instructing him to let her make a phonecall to get her attorney if needed. It had been a long day, but he had finally finished his duties for now. He sent Regina a copy of the arrest report, making it clear that the unidentified woman was not the same one in the hospital, and that he would still investigate Henry. Because he didn't have much better to do, Robert made his way to Regina's house.