#*teresa small

(TERESA): Ah, Mx. Kyle I presume? I’ve been informed that you prefer gender neutral terms of address. I’m DI Teresa Small from San Myshuno Police. I’d just like to go over a few details with you about events leading up to the fire if possible.

(MAX): Right…we can talk in the uh…garden? If it’s alright with my stepmum…

(SIMONE): Course! The back door’s unlocked. Shout me if you need anything, yeah?

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(TERESA): Before we begin, I just want to clarify that this is an informal chat and it is purely for purposes of establishing a timeline of events that preceded the fire. Do you consent to me recording our conversation? For evidence purposes?

(MAX): Uh…okay, yeah.

(TERESA): Thank you. Now it’s been determined that the flames were ignited from outside of the property, leading us to believe that this may have been intentional.

(MAX): Oh fuck. Was it a hate crime?

(TERESA): That’s what we’d like to find out. I have to ask, have you ever received any threats at the establishment? Discriminatory in nature?

(MAX): …Not that I can think of.

(TERESA): Okay and do you have any enemies? Any disgruntled former or current employees? Any recent run-ins with angry customers? Is there anyone at all that you know could have motive to do this?

[gala flashback of THE FENGS]