Things as always weren't so simple… for in fact, real robbers had come to town.
Their objective was, of course, to steal the secret sauce - and recipe - of sizzling the perfect steak from Gordan Handsey.
And of course, the real Cops got a tipoff, from a ragged-clothes-wearing guy slurping instant noodles. You know who it was. It was (your favourite) Author come back to deliver what he promised - to elaborate on Bob's alter egos in order to build up the story.
Moreover. It was also time for Inspector Ross to make another appearance.
"...So let me get this straight… the infamous "SS" real-life Robber, Steyk Steeler, is planning on entering the "Cops and Robbers" game?!
"That's right. I'll give you a heads up: His objective would be the steaks, or failing that, the recipe. Word on the street has it that he wants to taste Gordan Handsey's meat at least once in his life."
"...You gotta watch your phrasing…"
"Ah Yeah, my mi...steak."
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"🤭..."
"Hmm… Couldn't he just go to the restaurant and buy one like everyone else?"
"Well… apparently... he's… poor."
"...Why doesn't he work?"
"Well, this is him… working."
"I see."
"I'll give you another bit of intel. A psychic, who styles herself as "Medium Raré", would also be making an appearance."
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