Choir of Happiness (1x1 Murder Mystery)

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{"Sorry for the late reply Syn, was busy making sure the crops don't get frostbitten once the blizzard comes in."} Avery sends a reply as he adjusted his winter gear seeing Pam and Yui helping out as well. {"Oh hey if you're heading out to the market, the local bazaar is a great place to meet other farmers and see what they're selling, there's even a fishmonger who raises his own pond. They're good people with great advise if you're looking to do some seasonal crops too. But if you're like most of the folks living in the urban neighborhoods, there's the popular Akatian Foodland."} later sending it before going back to work. There was quite a few more lanes to cover as the snow starts to fall. Avery had his own tarp that's lined with cold-repellent threads he imbued a scroll in.

"I'm almost done on my part boss, just need a little more and my section's all done." Pam says after flying over to Avery's spot, Yui says the same thing when she got on over, well they're halfway done at least and just a few more hours of work and they would be set. "Well let's take a break everyone, I'm sure we could get out of the cold and stand by a warm fire." Avery chuckled as the girls couldn't agree more. Heading back to the farm house to warm up.

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Syn was driving around when he got Avery's text. {It's fine, Avery. I understand.} He replied to the first half and stared at the second half before nodding to himself. {Thanks for the advice. I will br sire to check them all out. Stay warm} he added before deciding on which place to go first. The bazaar is was and then Akatian Foodland after. With that plan firmly in mind, he headed to the bazaar to meet the local farmers. By the end of it, he would have many admirersand new friends, especially expert farmers who figured out that hebwas the one now living in the Meadow Farm and thought that the pretty, pink haired young 'woman' was nice though he wouldn't know of it yet. Apparently, they all thought he was a woman. He just shook his head and just decided th let it go for now as they would figure it out eventually. He walked away with many buys and the respect of the farmers who know knew who owned the farm now. After placing his things in the truck, he was off to Foodland to get some actual good for the house, making a note to get plenty as he heard that a blizzard was moving in. He hoped that Morgan would be okay. As well as Avery and the others.

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With one field covered for the weather, a few more are still out in the open. Sighing to himself, at least he still got some farmhands to help out as he got the girls workin. Looking off into the distance seeing the snow covered mountain a slight smile rose as he sees Pam and Yui already starting, not wanting to let them do all the work, Avery quickly picked up the pace if they're to finish on time. Though having radios on hand and listening to Pam's crazy ideas was nice to have and the idle chatter helped passed the time though Yui spent most of the time giggling at Avery and Pam talking and coming up with weird things that only those two might come up with.

Before long, someone familiar steps up onto the field and greets Avery with a warm hug, "Hehe, hi hun. Finished with work?" Avery asked as Gerry nods before planting a kiss on his cheek. The last field was almost covered up as Gerry help the three out.

Afterwards, once everything was all done, Avery and the others headed back to the farm house to get dinner lunch ready, snow began to fall quietly as they stopped to gaze at the scene with smiles all around. A moment of wonder as they look off into the horizon past the industrial farms and over the mountain. The year was soon coming to an end, "Well let's make these last few days worth while before next year rolls in. Go team!" Avery shouted as the girls couldn't agree more as they cheered happily and continued onwards to the house to warm up. "Hey maybe for tonight, we should head over to Syn's farm to celebrate." Pam said as she felt like throwing a party. Avery chuckled, "I think you ought to ask him that first if he's alright." giggling afterwards until he felt his phone going off. Looking at the screen, the a weather warning was announced with high winds blowing off, feeling the gust of wind got the four racing each other to the porch although Pam won by a glide.

With everyone inside, the girls went to get lunch ready while Avery lights the fireplace.

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Syn made it home after getting what he needed, though it took him a few trips to get everything inside the house but he managed. After doing so, he closed the door behind him, setting his jacket up on the coat rack before deciding to heat up the fire place. He had been surprised that there had been on but then again, in a house like this, there was bound to be one. He made sure to stroke the fire until it was nice and warm before going to place his groceries away as well as make himself some hot chocolate to warm up even more. He heard the wind pick up slightly and was glad that he made it back in time as he Did not want to be caught up in this kind of weather. He just hoped that the people he met today had taken shelter as well. He hummed quietly to himself as he made a mug of hot chocolate and wondered if he should sent Avery and the gis some through a teleportation spell? He thought about it before deciding to.do just that, sending a note along with it that said To help keep you all warm. Hope you like it, Syn.♡ before whispering the words and watching it disappear. He made sure that it would appear within sight of someone and went back to his own chocolate, settling down on the couch with his mug and just basked in the warmth.

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Everyone was comfy on their favorite spot before Avery was startled when something appeared on the coffee table, hot chocolates enough for everyone as they wondered who's it from, Yui was brave enough to take a closer look to see the note as she read it out loud for everyone to hear as they let out a sigh of relief when it was from Syn. "Hmm must've used a teleportation spell, cool beans~" Avery chilled out as he gets one when Yui passed the cups around taking a sip which warmed him up quite nicely before he rests his head on Gerry's lap. She took a sip as well before setting their cup on the small table beside the sofa and pulling out a bag of goodies that went well with the hot chocolate. Seeing what was inside, there was plenty leftovers as that gave Avery an idea as he quickly find a pen and paper and fishing out a teleportation scroll from his desk in the study room. Grabbing another scroll and running back to the living room, he took two types of scones from the bag and placed them on the unfolded scroll and the small piece of paper writing, Thanks for the hot coco ( ^u ^ ), have some baked goodies to go with the drink.

Sending the treats on their way and hopefully on someplace Syn can find them on, Avery worked on sending Morgan something as well but did it a little differently as he placed the second scroll on the table unfolded, with the fourth unclaimed cup, he placed it on top of the scroll with two treats resting beside it and a note for Morgan to know who it was from.

Taking a picture of the warming gift for Morgan, Avery text Morgan the photo and after a while the scroll vanished with the goodies along with it and later a thanks from Morgan.

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Syn was watching television, the weather report to be more precise, before noticing a thing of goodies landing on his coffee table. He smiled when he saw that it was from Avery snd sent him a text to thank him and hoped that he and the girls enjoy the hot chocolate. He started to nibble on one, taking an instant liking to them as he muched away happily drinking it down with his chocolate. As he continued to watch the news, he wonders what Morgan was up to and if he was warm. He had a hunch that he was working on a case of earlier was any indication and he also hoped that the other would be careful. He rubbed his thumb absentmindedly over the charm bracelet that Morgan had gotten him for Christmas, smiling at the memory before shaking his head and settling back into the couch to continue watching the news. But not before sending Morgan a text to take care and be safe.

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Back at the precinct, Morgan was on his lunch break though he chose to look over the statements taken during the crime scene at the hotel. Enjoying the scones and Syn's hot chocolate, Morgan was at his usual seat beside the balcony up in the café on the upper floors. The city was already covered in snow with a steady yet calm snow fall. At least he's kept warm with his coat and the scarf Syn gave him as he lifts it up a bit and smile. Looking up at the sky, Morgan is reminded of his late wife as he could hear the muffled jingle of the rings on his necklace. "Love is a little complicated... isn't it Ophelia, though now I kinda see what got you into reading "those" books in front of me." speaking to himself thinking she's out there listening.

Humming a tune in the silence, as the café speakers started playing the same tune. "Let the good times roll, huh." Morgan spoke softly as he looked up thinking that's the answer she's giving him, looking at the scarf again and nodding, Morgan gave a quiet "thank you" before standing up to lean on the railings. Getting a text from Syn, Morgan wondered what to say though he seemed speechless at the moment as he couldn't figure out what to reply back to Syn. With nothing else in mind, Morgan sat back down as he chose to take a selfie of him and the goodies Syn and Avery and another with him holding the cup giving a cheers with a soft smile. He seem different as he looked at the photo before sending it, a weight off his shoulder? Or a bit of clarity that helped lifted something off. A few moment of thinking as Morgan took a deep breath before sending Syn another text. {"You got plans for tomorrow?"}, somehow his heart raced a little until he got it to calm down. Wondering how Syn would react, Morgan went to finish up his light meal.

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Syn was standing on the porch of house, looking up at thr sky as snow gently fell. He was thinking about Morgan and his own feelings about him when he startled out of his thoughts when he heard his phone beep. He blinked before reaching into his pocket to see that Morgan had sent him a selfie with hot chocolate and some scones. He smiled at the picture, shaking his head at the detective'd antics and hoped he enjoyed the treat. He sent back a picture of his raising his own mug before telling the other not to work too hard. After a few minutes, Morgan texted back and asked what he was doing tomorrow. {No. Why do you ask?} he sent back, frowning at tje random question before shaking his head once again and deciding that it was probably nothing. He sat down on the nearby porch swing, setting his phone down beside him as he continued to watch tje snow fall, taking a sip of his drink every now and then as he waited for Morgan to respond. This was nice. He could definitely get used to this.

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Receiving a reply through his phone, Morgan took a look and sends a reply back to Syn, {"Well I was kinda wondering if you're okay with going out for dinner tomorrow."} Sending it as he gets up and heads back to work.

A short elevator down to the main floor, Morgan and Detective Frank were busy looking over the crime scene evidence and checking back on the other's who're sent to get as much intel from the victim's loved ones or those who've interacted with before her untimely death. Seems like the news of the star's death to her family took a toll, telling the officers to give the family some time, Morgan had them head on out to the next for questioning. With that being said, Morgan and another officer figure out the murder weapon used as they're talking with the medical examiner who's over by the body and helping to determine the weapon.

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Syn stared at the response for a few seconds, surprised by question. But He didn't even hesitate to send a response of {Yes. I would love to}. He sat there long after he had sent the response, still a bit in awe. He didn't know what to feel about the question but he felt kind of happy and honored that Morgan would ask him to dinner. Was this...a date? Or was he looking too deep into the meaning of a dinner between friends? He didn't know what to think to be honest but he couldn't wait though. He smiled all the way back into the house as he wondered what he should wear tomorrow. Well, he would have plenty of time tomorrow to think about it, until then he just decided to continue to finish cleaning up which would probably take up the rest of the day to be honest. While doing so, he managed to find a small wooden box in his bedroom closey and wondered how long had it been there as he had never noticed it before earlier. It was locked but he managed to find the key tapes to the bottom of it. Huh. He would decided to take a picture and sent it to both Morgan and Avery, asking them of either one of them had seen it before. He was very curious as to what was inside and used the key to open it, finding it filled with many things including several papers.

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Detective Frank noticed Morgan looking a bit shaky, nervous maybe though it looked more like he made a giant leap. "Morgan? You alright buddy?" Frank asked though it was enough to snap Morgan out of his state of being flabbergasted. "Oh um... I-I'm alright." trying to sound calm, though anxious at best, maybe experiencing the feeling a teenage boy when talking to someone they feel close to on the phone for the first time. Something he never thought he'd feel at his age of all things. Well with plans for tomorrow, Morgan would have to pick a nice place, but before then, the case that's still on-going.

After a couple of hours of trying to solve a recent murder, there weren't much of a lead to follow, and with that it was already time to clock out and head on home. Morgan remembered to bring over the cup that was given to him via a teleportation spell and after a long bus ride home, Morgan received a text from Syn again only this time it was a photo of a wooden box. Morgan seemed puzzled unsure of what it is as he then gets a text from Avery as he also sent a reply to Syn. {"Not sure what they are, but I know a deed when I see one and that "could" be Meadow Farm's deed but I'm only familiar with the current template, this one looks kinda old. Gerry would like to take a closer look at the other things though, she thinks it's got something to do with a certain pot that's in the greenhouse there."} Avery then notifies Syn of what pot Gerry is talking about by the label written in an old elven language.

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Syn frowned at the response before unfolding the paper and starting to read. With every sentence, his eyes went wide. Holy hell. This was the deed to the farm and the paper behind that one was the will of the previous owners! This was crazy but he knew that Avery and the others would be very happy as apparently they left the farm to Avery and Gerry in the will. {Pot? Ah, yeah. I remember it now. Though why would an elven pot be in the greenhouse is beyond me then again maybe elves owned it before the previous owners did. Anyeay, the papers were the deed to the farm as well as thier will!} He replied to them, sending both a pic of the deed and will. He also told Morgan to havr a good night and that he would see him tomorrow before going back to shuffling the papers. He placed both the deed and will in a folder that he placed in his bag so that he knew where it was and he would hand it off to the detective when he saw him for dinner tomorrow. He paused at that thought. Good god! He was going on a date! He shook his head before closing the box and setting it on his nightstand. He would give the box to Avery and Gerry when he saw them again. Or, he would give it to Morgan to give to them. With that, he decided that he was done for the night and went to get ready for bed as he planned on getting up early tomorrow to work on the greenhouse.

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Morgan looked baffled until he hears Avery shout out loud in both confusion and surprised. Gerry re-read the message, though hearing it from Syn, they may find out soon tomorrow. Avery on the other hand tries to figure out why the old couple would give Meadow Farm to him and Gerry as Morgan would have to be there to double check once Syn brings over the box tomorrow.

As morning came and Avery actually getting help with sleep since his anxiety level rose slightly, Morgan went though his morning routine while planning for tonight's dinner plan with Syn as he wonders what sort of place they should have dinner at. In the time being, working at home would be something to kill time with before the night out. Pam and Yui had started cooking up a simple breakfast and getting the gist of what happened last night from Gerry and what Syn had informed. The girls were quite surprised as well though they kinda understand why the old couple would give their farm to Avery and Gerry. The vixen was still a bit confused but decided that it was an honor seeing as her and her husband were close with the old couple before their passing.

Morgan paused for a moment reeling in from what he just asked of Syn yesterday. Now that he thinks about it, his heart could be heard beating as his own anxiety and nervousness starts kicking in like young highschooler asking someone they feel close to out to prom. It felt quite different than when he first started with his late wife Ophilia, he was more or less calm, but with Syn, his heart raced as he tries to calm himself down. Maybe a little breakfast would help once it's ready.

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Syn had gotten up early that morning like he promised himself and went to check on the greenhouse. He made a mental note to give the folder and box to Morgan as soon as he saw him. He was still reeling over the fact that the man had asked him to dinner. As a matter of fact, he had forgotten to ask where they were going. {Say, Morgan. Where are you taking me? And what tume are you picking me up?} he asked, sending the text to the other before getting back to checking on the plants who seemed happy to see him. Well, the ones that weren't hibernating that is. He greeted them cheerfully as he made sure to check on every last one of them, listening as the plants chatted to him about their day and such as he waited for the other's response. He just smiled and answered back cheerfully as he continued to work the morning away only stopping to eat breakfast. After that, he left the plants and went around the farm, checking everything despite the snow. Good thing for these thick, snow boots he was wearing.

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Morgan was helping out in the barn checking up on the livestock, some were slightly asleep while some were getting some head pats and chin scratches when he gets a message from Syn. Thinking for a moment, Morgan didn't really knew exactly where to go to with Syn tonight as he just wasn't sure, {"Not sure, haven't really picked anywhere specific yet, but I'll pick you up at around 7pm tonight, maybe we can go somewhere in town."} later sending the reply as he puts his phone away when one of the cows became a little fussy. Though he's still feeling a bit anxious for the date and it was considered his first date, though from thinking about spending time with Syn, Morgan felt happy as his heart beats louder.

Afterwards, Morgan heads back home to clean up and continue working on other paper work that's sent to him from the precinct and getting updated with the current murder case.

A short video conference later, Morgan stretched out a little as he checks the news while Avery and the girls starts prepping for next season and checking on the fields.

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