Closed to Sirius

[roddy_reinigen]

Roddy waited outside the coffee shop, sitting in at one of the outside tables, sipping his drink. He wasn't really one for fancy drinks, especially ones he'd likely have to abandon partway through once they began their investigation, so he just got a plain black coffee and put a few sugars in it. He sipped at it slowly, while keeping an eye out for a big, black dog. He just hoped no actual black strays would wander by, but then, that was a chance they'd have to take to pull this off without drawing attention.

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[constantprisoner]

From where he was in the garden, Sirius had a decent view of everything, and was not opposed to shoving his head through the rosebush if he needed to. He was a dog, it would be cute if anyone saw. It was also kind of comfortable, and since not a whole lot was happening, not even kids out roaming the neighbourhood, he could feel himself dozing off.

At least until he heard the car pull up, waking up almost as it turned off and its occupants starting to open the doors. He stood up suddenly, barking as loud as he could. Hopefully Roddy could hear him because he would need to leave quickly. He didn't need the pound called on him again.

[roddy_reinigen]

"Crap!"

He definitely heard the barking, so he shoved the blanket back into the corner, hurried out of the room, shutting the door behind him, before shifting back to rat. This way, he figured, he could hide if he had to. Running along the hallway, he ran up any flight of stairs he could (he probably wouldn't be able to get high enough to exit through the crack he'd dropped through originally), until eventually he found himself in the attic. Investigating, he found a gable vent screen.

He wiggled through the vent, chewing on the screen until he got through, then squeezed his way out, gripping onto the outside of the vent once he did so, and looking around. Seeing a branch of a tree nearby, Roddy launched himself, scrambling onto the branch, before climbing along it to get down, his hook-like claws digging into the bark, and his long tail moving from side to side to help him keep his balance as he slowly made his way back down to the ground.

Once there, he took off, running back to where he'd gotten in at so he could grab his key, before running back to Sirius.

[constantprisoner]

Sirius, in the meantime, has had to abandon his hiding place. He ignores the insults being hurled at him from the owners of the house, and heads towards the nearest alley he can find, hoping leaving enough muddy footprints for Roddy to follow. It's to be expected anyway.

Once there, he waits, and sniffs at a garbage can so as to look natural.

[roddy_reinigen]

Roddy runs along, easily able to follow Sirius's tracks. Not only did he leave muddy footprints, but he left his scent as well, after all. Spotting Sirius in the alley, Roddy ran up to him, putting the key down and sniffing his leg to get his attention.

[constantprisoner]

Sirius eventually catches on, turning around to look at Roddy and give him a nod.

"Get what you needed?" seems to be the indicated question.

[roddy_reinigen]

Roddy nodded. Granted, he didn't know what he'd do with what he found, but he definitely knew who did it now, and knew there was evidence in his room that would look rather suspicious, once Roddy could figure out how to get the police to look there. But that was another thing for another time.

Picking up the key again, Roddy began to head back to where his clothes were stashed.

[constantprisoner]

Sirius follows him for a bit, just to make sure that he gets back there safely, before heading his own way. He'll give Roddy a quick nod to let him know he's off. And resolves to check in with him at a later date.

He just doesn't want to stay in one place to long, lest he be noticed, or the men from the house come looking for him.