"Hrm... so it's the same, then."

He sighed in frustration, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"I'd hoped it was just like what happened to the third victim, being just a copy cat and the culprit easy to track down... but it seems like this is the exact same MO as the original two."

Which meant... he was going to have to rely on what he'd learned from that case, and not what his logical mind was telling him.

"...Doctor. I... realise what I'm about to say is going to sound ridiculous. But I'd ask if you'd hear me out."