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	The room was dark. The only sources of light were the small slit of sunshine peeking through the curtains and the computer screen at which Alex was sitting in front of. Yet again he had stayed up through the night editing his next YouTube video. Honestly, he did do better work at night but it definitely wasn't good for his sleep schedule. He set the video to start exporting so he could upload it and looked at the time. [color=cyan]"Ah, crap! Already 10?"[/color] Alex quickly got out of his seat and pulled back the blinds. His roommate groaned at the sudden bright light in the room. Alex began rushing around the room gathering his books and throwing on some non-pajama clothing. Before Alex could exit the room the other occupant of the room spoke up, "What are you doing?"

	[color=cyan]"It's 10. Got class in a few minutes."[/color] The, until now, unnamed roommate Jake let out a slight chuckle. "Dude, you need to pay more attention. There is no way this is the first time you've been told that classes were canceled today." Judging by the expression on Alex's face one might have guessed that it was but, in fact, he was starting to vaguely remember at least one of his teachers mentioning this fact the other day. Well, way more than just one. Sighing Alex tossed his bag back towards his bed, [color=cyan]"I remember now. Why are classes canceled anyway?"[/color]

	"Seriously? Do you actively try to forget about anything not happening on that computer screen?" At this point, Jake filled Alex in on the information that Alex definitely should've known. "Anyway, there is some meeting at the community center at noon and since most of the professors are apart of this community they decided to cancel classes for the day."

	[color=cyan]"Seems like a publicity stunt by the school administration. How much ya wanna bet that after everyone learns what happened they hold some kinda event. Maybe a charity so they get to look sympathetic."[/color]

	"No idea. Maybe. Everything just seems kinda weird. If they found her it'd probably be out already, and if there was some crime involved you'd think they'd keep it quiet for now."

	[color=cyan]"The curious case of the Mayor's Missing Progeny. Could easily be a Sherlock Holmes novel."[/color] As of late, Alex's mind has been enveloped in old detective stories and movies. This is in large part due to how his teacher tasked him to make a crime film. Whatever genre Alex had the right to choose and he was thinking along the lines of one of those old Sherlock Holmes movies but he had no real idea of how to bring it to life. Alex started thinking about his assignment but then his roommate suggested an interesting idea. "You know, if it does turn out there was some foul play involved there will be a LOT of people clamoring for details. You could go to that meeting and record it."

	[color=cyan]"Why? There's already bound to be a lot of cameras there. What point would there be in adding mine?"[/color]

	"Because, if there was a crime involved it's likely the media will be used to tell the truth the mayor wants to be told. Happens all the time in cop shows. Also, it'd give you an easy out for that end of term assignment, and if it's any good may get ya some big recognition."

	[color=cyan]"So, what you expecting me to do? Be a modern Sherlock Holmes recording my exploits and putting away bad guys?"[/color]

	"Pretty much. You're smart enough. These past four years I've known you I've seen you watching people like a hawk. Throw in that acting ability to get in the mind of a character and you can be a makeshift detective." Alex laughed. Sure he liked to watch people but he wasn't able to pick up the little details, and he could easily put his mind into a character but characters on a screen and on stage are a little different to actual people. He hated to admit it though that the idea sounded a little fun to him. There was also the added bonus that a real-time documentary of a crime would make it so he didn't have to put as much work into his film project.

	[color=cyan]"Okay. I'll admit I am interested in the idea but if I were to do it I'd need a Watson. Would you be up for it?"[/color]

	"No can do compadre. I may want to be a cop but I'm not smart enough to be a detective. What about Kiley?"

	[color=cyan]"Nah, she's actually graduating this semester and needs to focus on getting into a good med school. I won't bother her. Guess I'll just have to hope someone else I know would be up for it."[/color]

	"Good luck with that. Other than your professors you know, what maybe 10 other people?" The two chuckled a little and Alex grabbed a pillow chunking it at Jake. [color=cyan]"Hardy har har. I'm gonna leave before your insults make me do something you'll regret."[/color] Alex picked his bag back up emptying it of his textbooks and throwing in a Holmes novel or two in case he got bored. He threw the [url=http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/aaa5_bag_of_holding_gray.jpg]bag[/url] over his shoulder, grabbed his [url=https://static.fotokonijnenberg.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/image/800x547/602f0fa2c1f0d1ba5e241f914e856ff9/j/v/jvc_gzr405_quadproof_videocamera_zwart_jvcgzr405beu1.jpg]camera[/url], and was on his way.

	Upon exiting the University he turned his camera on and began recording the town. If everything went in his favor then he might as well get some good shots of the general scenery for an opening shot with one of those opening monologues talking about the general information for the situation. Alex was lost in his own world until he heard the call of a vaguely familiar voice but one that Alex would have no chance of placing. He turned the camera in the direction of the voice to see that the guy was calling out to someone who Alex actually recognized. It was the redhead who worked at the cinema. Unfortunately, Alex couldn't remember her name. Only that it started with a 'P'. Alex started thinking. If he was gonna actually do this crime documentary thing then at some point he'd need some interviews. Sure these two likely knew nothing but every documentary had that set of interviews asking random locals their thoughts. However, he couldn't just straight up tell them it was about the mayor's daughter's disappearance. That'd be weird. Especially if nothing came of the town meeting. He'd have to think of something. He made up his mind and began crossing the street in their direction. Hopefully, this didn't seem too strange.