Their physical examination involved high speed racing for hours on end. I doubt even an Olympic swimmer could've pulled it off satisfactorily. [ It wouldn't be a fair assessment for either of them, but that doesn't mean Conner shouldn't take it. He should do things that are to his advantage; who care about being fair? ]

But if fairness is important to you, I won't push. It'd be helpful to have an "in" with the police, though. I've been talking to people, but... civilians, you know.

[ He can't well call it "investigating" when he doesn't have a ready list of pointed questions, or has been able to learn very much more about the kidnapping than the basic run-down the police here was willing to give them. ]

I can tell you that the kids like magic tricks. I've learned the best hiding places for hide-and-go-seek. I know the most popular confession spots around the palace, where people go to express their love to one another. That sort of information.

[ He spent his time playing around with the kids and trading gossip with older women, he would take any advantage he gets. ]