“They found a greenish residue all over the place, though.”

“Greenish? What…what did the lab work say?”

“You’re not gonna believe this.”

“Not if you don’t tell me. What did the lab work say?”

“It’s…cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Someone was messing with us, chief.”

“Is…is that all? Don’t scare me like that. I…just don’t.”

“What’s the matter, chief? Expecting it to be something else? I hate to tell you but chances are the perp isn’t a giant snail or a ghost.”

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