"Alright boys, listen up. This is Patrick Wastro. He's been causing trouble around town but it all seems random. Obviously, this guy has a plan but we need you to figure it out and catch this guy." Rhys debriefed. Where has he been so far?" Higgins asked. "So far, he's been spotted at Salty Bank, Spicy Supermarket, and Lickity Laundry." Explained Rhys. "Random indeed." Slinky said. "Don't worry sir! We've got this;" said Matter as he jumped out of his seat. "That's the spirit! Now go get 'em." Rhys said. "Slinky, take Matter and check out the Spicy Supermarket. I'll head to the bank and Roswell can take the laundry." Higgins said. "3, 2, 1, Break!" They all said.
At the bank, Higgins looked around then approached the counter. "Hi, Detective Higgins. I'm here to get some info about the recent disturbance regarding this man." Higgins said as he held up a paper with Patrick's face. "Oh yes. Right this way." The lady behind the counter said. He was led into an office where a man swiveled around in his chair. "There's not much we know about this guy other than one minute he was on our cameras and the next minute he rounds a corner and is gone." The man said. "Can I see the tape?" Asked Higgins. "Sure." He said.
Meanwhile at the Laundromat…
"Hi there. Heard there was an incident recently involving theft. I'm investigating and would like to see what you know." Said Roswell. "Well, it was a normal day when a man who came in to do his laundry suddenly pushed a woman to the ground and then took her into the back room. I went back there to see what he was up to and the woman ran back past me. I was worried about him tampering with anything so I looked around for him back there but couldn't find him. The weirdest part was when I came back to the desk, the money drawer was empty! The only other person that was here was that woman but I know I saw her run out." Said the store associate. "Interesting. May I take a look around?" Asked Roswell. "Sure." The store associate said.
At Spicy Supermarket, Matter was staring down the candy aisle while Slinky asked for information. "So you say your friend disappeared for a while and then came back and was acting all strange? Then he just took money from the register?" Slinky said. "Yeah! It was all so strange." The cashier said. "Matter, stop drooling. Just pick something out and let's meet back up with the others." Slinky said. "Huh? Oh ok. I'd like to buy these gummy pangos." Matter said as he placed a bag onto the counter. "That'll be $3.99." said the cashier. They paid and then left the store. I wonder if the other guys had any luck. Just then, a scream could be heard across the street. "Let's move." Slinky said. "Mhm." Matter muffled with gummies in his mouth. "Help me!" Said a woman who had fallen on the ground. Standing over her was a man about to grab her. "Stop! Don't even think about it!" Slinky said as he held up a SCPD badge. "Try and stop me." Said the man. He threw a bunch of dust in the air and blinded Slinky and Matter for a moment. Once they could see again there were two Slinkys. "What the heck?" Matter said. "I'm the real one." Said the first Slinky. "Don't listen to him, I just got information about his guy from the store, remember?" Said the other Slinky. "No, I bought you the gummies!" Said the first one. "Uh, um." Matter said looking puzzled. "Sorry Bro, I'll figure this out later!" He said as he stunned both Slinkys. Matter called Rhys to bring the car and he threw them inside.
Back at HQ…
"Matter, what did you guys find out?" Asked Roswell. "And where's Slinky?" Asked Higgins. "We ran into a problem but then that problem cloned itself." Said Matter. "Well, at Lickity Laundry I was told of a guy who took a hostage and then somehow robbed them without being seen. He also let the hostage go for some reason." Roswell explained. "The folks at the Salty Bank showed me a tape of this guy entering the bank but never exiting. It doesn't add up." Higgins said. "Hm. I do say gentlemen, I believe I've solved this enigma. If you would follow me to the cells, I'll explain everything." Matter said as straightened his monocle. Once they arrived, the two Slinkys were standing in the cell crossing their arms. "Took you long enough." Said Slinky. "C'mon bro, let me out of here." The other Slinky said. "In due time, my good man. Now, allow me to solve this crime. I believe Mr. Patrick Wastro has the unique ability to transform into other people or at least alter their appearance to look like them. This allowed him to enter the bank and exit as someone else. It also allowed him to make it seem as if he let the hostage go on purpose at the laundry when in fact it was him who acted like the hostage and robbed them while they were distracted. And lastly, the friend at the supermarket was also Patrick in disguise but unfortunately myself and Slinky caught on to him and thus we are back to the problem at hand, figure out the real Slinky from the fake." Matter explained. Roswell gave him an approving nod while Higgins clapped for him. "How are you going to decipher who is who?" Roswell asked. "Ahem. I have half a sandwich for a certain rubber boy when we have lunch." Higgins said. "Ooh, thanks a lot man!" Said one Slinky. "I told you not to call me that! Also I'll take that sandwich." Said the other Slinky. "There you are! Nice one Higgins. He hates being called rubber boy." Matter said as he let out the real Slinky. "No! This can't be happening!" Said Patrick. He then transformed into a beautiful woman. "C'mon, boys. Can't you let me out just for a little bit? Pretty Please?" He said. They all looked at each other and laughed. "You actually thought that was going to work?" Slinky said. "Wow you're dumb." Higgins said. They left Patrick and headed back to the office. "Boys, I'm proud of you all. Let's toast to having a slightly safer Salty City." Rhys said. "For justice!" They all said as they clinked their drinks.
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