[Unruffled by the young man's cold tone, L is now safely able to lift the coffee without spilling it. He takes a deep gulp.]
The good news is that your brother probably isn't mad at you. The bad news is that there aren't any immediately obvious suspects. No matter... if there were, the police might have some hope of finding him, and they've already proven themselves to be less than adept.
Was your brother ever involved in anything blatantly illegal, or is his career one that could viably earn him enemies? Even if it was a long time ago, to the point where he would feel safe backpacking alone in a different country, I need to know.
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The good news is that your brother probably isn't mad at you. The bad news is that there aren't any immediately obvious suspects. No matter... if there were, the police might have some hope of finding him, and they've already proven themselves to be less than adept.
Was your brother ever involved in anything blatantly illegal, or is his career one that could viably earn him enemies? Even if it was a long time ago, to the point where he would feel safe backpacking alone in a different country, I need to know.