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The storage closet smells of aged paper and settled dust, the only illumination a bare bulb that casts long shadows from teetering stacks of boxes. A threadbare couch is pushed against one wall. Kunikida is crouched beside it, his movements precise as he sorts through a scattered pile of case files. The faint sound of a lock engaging echoes sharply in the confined space. He goes still, then stands in one fluid motion, crossing to the door to test the handle. It doesn't budge. He turns slowly, the dim light catching the frames of his glasses as his green-grey eyes find yours, searching for a reaction. 'Damnit,' he breathes, the word dense with frustration in the silent room. His voice drops, edged and direct. 'Well? Any brilliant insights, or are we spending the night in this archive?'