#virtue:accepted

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𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐇𝐖𝐀, a FEMALE individual aged TWENTY-THREE, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. she is a FOURTH YEAR student majoring in MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to IM NAYEON. we’ve heard rumors that she’s called the VIRTUE of the HOPE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring her in for further questioning, for her ACHIEVEMENTS AS AN UP-AND-COMING BROADCASTER + BEING A MEMBER OF THE HAN FAMILY makes her a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

INHWA: “—no, no one. insoo’s... difficult, sure, but never to the point where someone would want him—” a bite of her lower lip, a physical stop from finishing her sentence. inhwa’s resolute, relentless when faced with a question she never wants answered. her eyes are shaky, but dare not waver as she stares, head-on, with the detective in front of her. “and can’t you have a little compassion when you speak about him? this is my baby brother we’re talking about here.”

                                                     𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐇𝐄𝐄, a FEMALE individual aged TWENTY-ONE, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. she is a SECOND YEAR student majoring in ECONOMICS & STATISTICS at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to KIM MINJU. we’ve heard rumors that she’s called the FIRST PLEDGE of the JUSTICE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring her in for further questioning, for her ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD AND WORLD DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS makes her a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

SOLHEE: “no. at least none that i’m aware of.” she’s confident in the way she speaks, posture straight and hands lying folded on the table. expect no less from someone who’s spent her entire life perfecting the art of deception. she knows people don’t fall off the face of the earth over nothing. 

upon hearing the question, TP2 is etched in the forefront of her mind and their name creeps toward the tip of her tongue, but solhee quickly swallows it down. “harm’s a rather strong word. i can’t think of anyone who would have such morbid intentions, let alone the capacity to do so,” she says instead, guarded. “i’m certain that insoo had his enemies. just like how we have our own, and especially with a reputation like his. but i think you’re looking at the wrong place. we’re all just trying to make it to graduation here.”                       

                                                      𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐋𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐍, a MALE individual aged TWENTY-TWO, is a person of interest CASE FILE NO. 914191515. he is a FOURTH YEAR student majoring in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to BAE, JACOB. we’ve heard rumors that he’s called the VIRTUE of the FAITH lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring him in for further questioning, for his REPUTATION AS THE HEAD OF THE ASTER GANGNAM PROJECT UNDER DIO C&E AT THE AGE OF SIXTEEN makes him a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

ILHWAN: “no.” there is a faint hint of annoyance in the crook of his brows, most likely due to being abruptly called upon by the police. “han insoo has always put himself at the center of attention and other people’s scrutiny, within many circles. too many people want him gone.”

DETECTIVE: “including you?”

ILHWAN: a beat of silence. then: “i suggest you have evidence first before you try accusing me of being involved in his disappearance, detective. that line of thinking is dangerous, and i don’t know if you’re willing to face what comes after if you keep pressing this line of inquiry.”

DETECTIVE: “is that a threat?”

ILHWAN: “i wouldn’t threaten you while being recorded, detective.” he glances at his wristwatch. “i have fifteen minutes to make it to my next class, so i’ll be going. if you must brainstorm up suspects, why don’t you think about who would benefit the most from him gone?”

DETECTIVE: “you said, ‘too many people.’”

ILHWAN: the overhead lights of the interrogation room glints in the lens of his bespoke eyewear. “haven’t you thought of the possibility of more than one person working to be rid of han insoo forever? maybe you should be looking more into what TV and HP1 were doing the night he went missing.”                                                   

                                                       𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐌𝐈𝐍,a MALE individual aged TWENTY-ONE, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515.he is a FOURTH YEAR student majoring in CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY CONVERGENCE at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to KIM SUNWOO. we’ve heard rumors that he’s called the VIRTUE of the TEMPERANCE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring him in for further questioning, for HIS WINNING STREAK AT THE PAST THREE METAVERSE COMPETITIONS makes him a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

DONGMIN: “i’m sure there are a lot of people,” dongmin slouches in his seat, legs spread out with tips of his pointed-toe shoes almost touching the detective’s. he’s peering out from between his bangs, one hand scratching absentmindedly at his temple. “like, insoo wasn’t exactly the nicest guy out there? i think when you’re unapologetically yourself, you leave yourself more open to criticism.” dongmin then widens his eyes a bit, a sly smile creeping up his face. “trust me! i would know. it’s hard being so unique..” DETECTIVE: “once again… do you know anyone–in particular–who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

DONGMIN: “i think it’s a little wrong to point fingers,” he sits forward suddenly, elbows on his knees, chin propped up in his interlaced fingers. “so maybe i’ll say who i think it probably isn’t.” he pauses now, pondering. his eyes are staring up at the ceiling, his expression unreadable. there is only the sound of the detective’s heel tapping along the floor rhythmically, and dongmin’s low, almost imperceptible, humming.

DONGMIN: “i bet you have a lot of people throwing blame to HV or PP1, right? it’s easy to blame them. they’re like the perfect scapegoats.” dongmin’s eyes glint with something, but it fades as quick as it came. “personally, i think that if i were rivals with insoo, i would lose all sense of purpose should he disappear. would it not be the same for them?” he sits back, but he doesn’t look as carefree as before. “i think those two need someone like insoo to feel complete, in a way.” dongmin suddenly jumps up, eyes glowing. “actually, i think it would be really fun if FTHV was behind it all. it seems like something they could do,” dongmin laughs behind his hand, slumping in his chair. “oh, you have to interview them now. i wonder what they’ll say? hey, tell them i sent you, too. i’m sure they would love to hear from me.”

                                                        𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐉𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐘𝐔𝐍, a MALE individual aged TWENTY-ONE, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. he is a SECOND YEAR student majoring in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FASHION DESIGN at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to LEE JAEHYUN (HYUNJAE). we’ve heard rumors that he’s called the SECOND PLEDGE of the FORTITUDE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring him in for further questioning, for his FAMILY'S NAME AND HIS CAREER IN THE HIGH-END FASHION INDUSTRY makes him a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

DOYUN: the name itself struck doyun like a chord, but he is good at concealing his discomfort, even if he is aching to run away from his seat. he could never hurt someone who he admired for so long. though, others may think otherwise. “no,” he says sternly, displaying a cold look at the detective. “but insoo was never a favorite. he had a lot of mixed opinions, but i never thought…” he pauses briefly. “—i never thought someone would do something as cruel as this.” his voice grows weaker and his eyes shift elsewhere. he is thinking. who would it be? who could it be? there is silence, and the detective’s slow burn of impatience settles in. doyun finally speaks, “um, have you, perhaps, questioned CP1? i don’t want to assume things, but there has always been tension between them.”

                                                       𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐁𝐀𝐄𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐇𝐘𝐄𝐎𝐍, a MALE individual aged TWENTY-FOUR, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. he is a FOURTH YEAR student majoring in STATISTICS at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to WOO DOHWAN. we’ve heard rumors that he's called the VIRTUE of the FORTITUDE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring him in for further questioning, for his FAME AND RECOGNITION AS A TALENTED ICE HOCKEY PLAYER ON THE NATIONAL TEAMS makes him a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?”

YOOHYEON: "no one in particular." he shrugged, trying to keep up a disinterested appearance, which he has to admit that he's not very good at. he was used to interviews, but a police-led interrogation was completely different. and he hadn't been given a script to follow. "what i mean is, no single individual comes to mind. but i wouldn't be surprised if someone did want to." it wasn't news to anybody that han insoo was a man to be wary of (and perhaps even jealous of)—someone as well-connected, well-kept, and well-informed as him was bound to make enemies, no matter how good of a kind, philanthropic pretense he went to great lengths to protect. "he seemed to know everything about everyone," yoohyeon confesses, rubbing the back of his neck in obvious discomfort. even about me, he thought to himself, holding back words that danced on the tip of his tongue, taunting him to be let out. insoo had been one of the few who knew about his current condition as a stressed out star athlete, you could say, and one sentence too much to his parents could very well lead to the end of his largest sponsorship. but of course, yoohyeon didn't tell the detectives that. why would he. after all, it wasn't him who had conspired to insoo's disappearance.

but he does have to say, he's not sorry that insoo is gone.

                                                       𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀, a FEMALE individual aged TWENTY-TWO, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. she is a FOURTH YEAR student majoring in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to PARK SOOYOUNG. we’ve heard rumors that she’s called the VIRTUE of the PRUDENCE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring her in for further questioning, for her BEING A MEMBER OF THE HAN FAMILY makes her a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?” 

BORA: harm? someone that could harm him? [PAUSE] well. our family… we keep to ourselves, but we’re still quite visible, it’s beyond us. safety is always a concern, i’m sure you can imagine. it’s so upsetting to even consider this thought, but insoo is an outdoor person. he likes adventure, i think he could be a bit reckless -- my uncle worries so much about him. [PAUSE] boys don’t tend to be as cautious about their whereabouts and whatnot, they think they’re invincible. with him missing now, i can’t help but wonder if someone who knows about his background could have done something to him, or a group of people. i don’t know. i don’t have a list of suspects or anything, but you can never know what people will do or who you can trust. it’s all i can think about. [PAUSE] i don’t mean to push, but i hope you can understand our family is very concerned. we’re all anxious to see him again, safe and sound. this is such a painful, senseless situation. we understand that you’re doing everything in your power, but detective- [PAUSE] any information you can share with us will be very helpful right now. discretion isn’t a problem, we just… it would be a relief to know.

                                                        𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐋 (𝐃𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐍𝐄), a FEMALE individual aged TWENTY, is a person of interest in CASE FILE NO. 914191515. she is a SECOND YEAR student majoring in GLOBAL BUSINESS at sungkyunkwan university, who bears a striking resemblance to CHOI YEWON (ARIN). we’ve heard rumors that she’s called the FIRST PLEDGE of the PRUDENCE lineage in this supposed-VIRTUE SOCIETY, but as we cannot find any concrete evidence to back this up, such information shall be striked from the record. officers are recommended to proceed with discretion should they need to bring her in for further questioning, for her INFLUENCE AS A SCION OF THE HAN FAMILY makes her a high-profile individual.

DETECTIVE: “do you know anyone who would want to harm HAN INSOO?” 

DAPHNE: the eerie silence drowning the room is broken by the tapping of delicate nails against the metal table. it is a soft, light drumming to a constant rhythm that she hopes will drown out the erratic beating in her chest. 

“harm?” daphne’s doll-like eyes widen in skepticism, her response seemingly dazed and detached. “you think there’s been foul play? on the disappearance of someone like han insoo? i think you forget who he is, detective,” she speaks slowly, her voice soft and evergreen as if she were speaking of fairytales rather than the potential murder of her dear cousin. “insoo is... beloved, by many. nobody would be foolish enough to lay a hand on him.” a hint of resentment lies in her voice at the word ‘beloved’, something she doubts she’d ever hear in a sentence about her, but she hopes the detective does not pick up on it. 

“i hope i’m not overstepping but i already know what people are going to start thinking and where their fingers would first be pointed. i trust you to steer them away from his family. this is a time of grievance as i’m sure you’d understand and i don’t think our family should be pressured any more than necessary,” she speaks in a listless but deceitfully concerned tone, fighting the urge to roll her eyes at the reference to the hans, the relatives who had never been hers as much as they was his. why now was she trying to protect their reputation? 

“but if you really must know my suspicions… the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb, or whatever they say.” daphne’s words are confusing and contradictory to her previous statements but she’s always been a girl who speaks in sweet misleading nothings, her intent was to misdirect her interrogators and it seemed like she was succeeding. “by that i don’t mean that his family are nothing to him, no they must be everything to han insoo, but i believe there are some people in his life far more important. far more impressionable too. if i were you, detective, i’d be looking towards those two friends of his, FRTP1 and FRTP2. they’ve followed him around like lost puppies for years now, so out of anybody else i think they’d know the most about his disappearance. and if i’m being entirely honest, something about that boy, FRTP2, has always unsettled me... but then again, what would i know?” she says this solemnly, seeming to retract all her diverting accusations as soon as they’ve been planted in the detective’s mind. her head tilts downward in remorse before she looks up again, feigning a light glistening of tears as if she was not internally relieved. “i know me and insoo were never close as family should be, but his blood runs less on my hands than it does in it. i’m trusting you to find him, so please, look in the places that matter.” 

in spite of her name, han daphne does not matter and she never has. not yet at least.

                                                         𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒?

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