Noir & Nasekomoe
Nasekomoe
Hey Noir, I've been sorting beetles in my spreadsheet and noticed how ant colonies run their affairs—it's almost like a tiny, efficient crime ring. Have you ever thought about the parallels between insect societies and human criminal networks?
Noir
Yeah, insects run tight circles just like crime families. One uses pheromones, the other favors bribery. Both have a boss, a hierarchy, a code—though the code’s more about survival than loyalty. It’s a handy lens when I’m chasing a perp.
Nasekomoe
Nice comparison. In my spreadsheet the soldier beetles always line up in strict ranks—no bribery, just chemical signals. They’re almost like tiny courtrooms, judging each other by their cuticle shine. Do you notice any of that in your investigations?
Noir
Sounds like a judge in a tiny courthouse, just with more wax and less legal brief. I see that in cases where the evidence is all about who’s got the cleanest alibi. Just like those beetles, the real detectives only care about the shine of the story, not the money behind it.
Nasekomoe
Right, the real detectives are like beetles—watching every polished line in the case file, not the cash. I keep a log of those shiny alibis; maybe you’d like a copy?
Noir
Sure, send it over. Always good to have another set of eyes on a shiny alibi.