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As some of you may know, I was hired to find the person responsible for multiple killings in September, along with an attempted homicide. That person has now killed the Emperor. [ There's a flash of something like remorse, but it only lasts a second before her jaw tightens. There's no time to feel guilty for not catching the person sooner. She has to stop him now, before he kills again. ]

I have a list of suspects. I've narrowed it down significantly. If you were one of the people I talked to about it, please see me immediately.

[ The message is simple, one she can essentially cut-and-paste to each person. It's short, but far from sweet. She doubts they'll appreciate it. If the killer is killing again, then they have to move to catch him, and quickly. So screw pleasantries. ]

Get in touch with me as soon as possible.

[ Sharon looks tired. She doesn't want to have this conversation, but it's part of the job. The horrible thing is, Barry seems like a nice guy. A good guy. But that doesn't mean he can't be a killer. ]

Barry, I hate to ask this, but do you have an alibi for the time when the Emperor was killed, and is there anyone who can verify it?

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Did you find him?

Not yet. I've got it narrowed down to 33 people, and it's getting shorter by the minute. I'm in WA-1D if you want to stop by.

No! [She answers too quickly.] Thanks. I'm.. kind of busy.

[Hayley's not super thrilled about Sharon, but now knowing she was hired by Tony makes her more likely to cooperate.]

I never told you everything I remember though, did I? He was kind of taller, like.. maybe just above average? Definitely not short. He was wearing a suit. I couldn't tell what color or anything and he never spoke, but.. I don't know, hopefully that helps.

Who are the list of suspects? Maybe I can narrow it down?

[ Sharon considers for a moment. If the killer hacks the signal... Then again, it could be useful to draw him out of hiding. ]

Mako, Tarrlok, Robert Lutece, Gaius Septimus, Lord Henry Wotton, Arthur Curry, Barry Allen, Damian Wayne, Jason Todd, Hal Jordan, another Hal Jordan, Billy Costigan, Rory Willams, Clara "Oswin" Oswald, Hannibal Lecter, Invincible - sorry, I couldn't figure out his civilian identity, Bossuet, Combeferre, Javert, Jean "Jehan" Prouvaire, Marius Pontmercy, Scarlet Spider - same as Invincible, Scott Lang, Victor Borkowski, Bruce Banner, Percy Jackson, Zelgadis Graywords, Jackson "Jax" Teller, Jim Kirk, Balthazar, Isaac Lahey, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi.

I know Clara and Damian sound like they don't belong, but Clara was in a man's body during that week in September, and Damian had an age spurt. I don't want to rule them out of the Emperor's death without making certain.

I know it wasn't Jason, Invincible, or Bruce.

I think Percy and Isaac are both too short, but I don't know if they could have altered their height somehow.

Jason Todd?

[ She makes a face. ]

I hope you don't mind, but I might give him a hard time for a little longer just for being an asshole. Is he always like that?

[ She takes a moment to make some notes, then looks up again. ]

And that gets us to fewer than 30 suspects. I expect to cross off a few more names by the end of the day.

Is someone staying with you or vice versa.

Yeah, he is. But do me a favor and tell him I vouched for him after you're done with the harassing? I could use the brownie points.

I'm fine, if that's what you're asking.

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Will do.

Listen, if you want, we've got an empty room in the suite. If you want to stay there some, I'm right next door. I'm proficient in various ways of protecting and killing people.

[ She'd point out that she knows how to kill people with her bare hands, but that might not be the most comforting message. ]

Who's 'we?'

Christopher Pike and Teddy Altman. They're all right, and they mostly keep to themselves.

Thanks but no thanks.

All right. If you're worried about your safety for any reason, I'm the equivalent of a phone call away.

..Thanks.

Sure. And when you feel like it, feel free to stop by to go over the suspects I haven't crossed off yet.

[ Sharon nods. Their business concluded for now, she cuts the feed. ]

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