Grave Concerns (Literally)

Felix, looking like he was on the brink of another detective epiphany, turned toward Isadora with that classic, ever-so-polite-but-somehow-persistent smile plastered on his face.

"Madam Rivet, pardon my intrusion into your personal grief— truly, my condolences— but, uh, would it be entirely inappropriate to ask who killed him? You know, the one you're mourning. A teensy bit of context might do wonders for my investigation."

Isadora, who looked like she had been asked one too many questions on a day when she was just not in the mood, inhaled deeply. Her breath was the kind that screamed, I don't have time for this nonsense, but in a very refined way.

Finally, she spoke, carefully articulating each word as though talking to a particularly slow toddler, "I can tell you, Detective, but I must admit, I'm curious— how exactly do you know he was killed? And don't say it was a lucky guess. I hate lucky guesses."