Thank whatever omnipotent being that exists then! I was getting really worried for a min.
So, let m get this straight. Piper didn't want you on the case at all, huh? So they actually ran off an told the top brass about it and you got in trouble?
[Togusa didn't intend to say this much. But the gates are open now and so he keeps going.]
Exactly. So far as RPD is concerned, that was the end of it.
But then the feds found her two states away a week later with a group of girls being prepped to be sent out of the country. Kato's family left Recolle when she was found, and went all the way back to Japan.
But by that point, it was a federal case, there was never any kick back to Recolle unless you were specifically trying to follow up on it. Which I was, because her parents were talking to me, and not Piper, reason number two he got pissed.
Pretty sure Piper knew and just never said anything about it. And then shipped off for a promotion. So, that was really the end of it.
You got robbed, Togusa. Definitely. You could've had that case solved way before the Feds jumped in. It's kind of odd that Piper got in the way like that all for the sake of a promotion.
I didn't make a big deal of it at the time because I was coming up for my next review. I saw the possibility for at least getting considered for extra training for Detective. But the most recent thing on everybody's mind was me not doing my job.
It just feels like something I don't have the right to be angry about anymore because it did turn out the right way. A girl who was in trouble is safe and back with her family and okay. I just didn't have anything to do with it.
At the end of the day, it's not about the promotion or pay. It's about the "people" we meet and those we can help along the way. I want to make detective someday but I'm not putting that goal ahead of my job.
It's "protect and serve" not "help yourself". I just want to do my job and be damn good at it. Most of the blokes on the force are too busy chasing a bigger paycheck than to give a damn.
[It is a very long time before Togusa can muster up a reply to that. Also, because it turns out he's having a second conversation about this very same subject. But, finally, he comes back.]
You're right. You're completely right.
I would appreciate it if you didn't bring this up to any of the guys. Anybody who does know about my involvement? Well, they just haven't been saying anything.
[Was it something he said?! Fynn is just has a boatload of idealistic optimism to fling around. He's kind of ridiculous like that, endearing but ridiculous as hell.]
My lips are sealed, Toga!
I got your back as long as you have mine. You know I'm one of the few "decent guys" around these days. Just make sure to keep Gabby out of my damn hair.
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So, let m get this straight. Piper didn't want you on the case at all, huh? So they actually ran off an told the top brass about it and you got in trouble?
Well damn! Piper is an asshole.
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Exactly. So far as RPD is concerned, that was the end of it.
But then the feds found her two states away a week later with a group of girls being prepped to be sent out of the country. Kato's family left Recolle when she was found, and went all the way back to Japan.
But by that point, it was a federal case, there was never any kick back to Recolle unless you were specifically trying to follow up on it. Which I was, because her parents were talking to me, and not Piper, reason number two he got pissed.
Pretty sure Piper knew and just never said anything about it. And then shipped off for a promotion. So, that was really the end of it.
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You got robbed, Togusa. Definitely. You could've had that case solved way before the Feds jumped in. It's kind of odd that Piper got in the way like that all for the sake of a promotion.
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I didn't make a big deal of it at the time because I was coming up for my next review. I saw the possibility for at least getting considered for extra training for Detective. But the most recent thing on everybody's mind was me not doing my job.
It just feels like something I don't have the right to be angry about anymore because it did turn out the right way. A girl who was in trouble is safe and back with her family and okay. I just didn't have anything to do with it.
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It's "protect and serve" not "help yourself". I just want to do my job and be damn good at it. Most of the blokes on the force are too busy chasing a bigger paycheck than to give a damn.
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You're right. You're completely right.
I would appreciate it if you didn't bring this up to any of the guys. Anybody who does know about my involvement? Well, they just haven't been saying anything.
I might need your help with something soon.
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My lips are sealed, Toga!
I got your back as long as you have mine. You know I'm one of the few "decent guys" around these days. Just make sure to keep Gabby out of my damn hair.