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June 2019
Samuel
‘Sam.’ It’s Saffron. ‘We’ve got the results back from the textile fibres.’
‘Right. Great.’
‘Towelling, apparently. Cotton towelling. Which suggests that the body was wrapped in towels after death. But, more importantly, there are traces of matter on the fibres. Some blood. And, amazingly, some hair.’
‘Hair? Oh my goodness.’
‘Yes. Exactly. And also a small shred of another fibre. Lab thinks it might be manmade. Probably part of a label from the towel. Traces of text printed on it. Not enough to read full words.But it’s being analysed right now; we might be able to get a brand off it. So we have hair, blood, and possibly a brand of towel. And all in all, I’m pretty fucking ecstatic about that.’
I don’t like the sound of swearing. It bothers my ears. But on this occasion, I fully understand the need for it. This is more than we could ever have hoped or dreamed of.
‘Fucking amazing!’ I agree.
Saffron laughs. ‘Never heard you swear before.’
‘I’ve never felt the need before. That’s truly great news, Saffron. Truly. Keep me posted. When are you expecting more updates?’
‘Within the hour. They’re fast-tracking everything. Watch this space.’
‘I’m watching it, Saffron. I’m watching it like a hawk.’
I end the call. Then I turn to make sure I’m not being watched, and punch the air with a fist, very, very gently.
