"Yeah, I haven't managed t'find anythin' past, y'know, what he says at night," Heiji indicated the intercom. "No computer, no coherent files, nothin'. 'S been real frustratin', I gotta tell ya. I haven' been pullin' my strike neither, but I'm gettin' a little worn out..."

Shinichi had shown up at just the right time, though Heiji wouldn't admit to it. He had been getting burnt out, unable to really deduce anything solid. Now, at least, he'd have a fire lit under him, and he'd have to push himself to work faster and harder than his rival.

"Yeah, no probl'm. 'M glad y'got people t'travel with. This place ain' no cakewalk."