Her first stop at Threadbare Tailor had left her somewhat disappointed though all the more intrigued. The morbidity of her task was not at all overlooked, however in the process of investigating what had actually led to Mr. Lane's death, Billie couldn't say she wasn't fascinated or even thrilled to figure it out on her own. Of course, the assistance of the other investigators was almost a necessity, and was seemingly the case when she had ventured to Fox Residence.

"Why hello, sir." She offered, taking a few steps within the residence in an attempt to observe it further. She had hoped the man had found someone of use in his time there beyond a few loose floorboards or dust particles, though a spot of conversation was definitely a suitable substitute for the time being. "Oh yes - what an honor it would be, truly, to lay to rest any suspicions following all others who are in question." Billie hoped she wasn't come off as too eager, but any other tone she could have used would have only been an act; a poor one, at that.

"You are quite right about that. He didn't seem to be the most forgiving type, especially after the ordeal with his son. I know very well the stresses of affording an education and can only imagine how Mr. Fox felt when Mr. Lane had refused to assist." Admittedly, Billie was somewhat angered that Mr. Lane would have done such a thing, though figured he must have had his reasons. For all she knew, Leroy could have been an absolutely terrible man and, accompanied by his devilish son, the decision to prevent his volatile nature to transfer to the castle may have been for the greater good of society.

"Though I am unsure as to whether this is enough motive to kill one's father-in-law... or grandfather." Her thin hand had raised to her cheek as she mulled through her options, attempting to properly place blame where it was due. "Do you really think it's possible?"

The man before her seemed quite intelligent to be involved in such a case but. all in all, she was quite glad he was there to accompany her. For without his presence, her mind may have been shut to the plethora of possibilities in regards to Mr. Lane's murder that appeared to be directly laid out in front of the both of them. Billie wanted to take a more direct and up front approach prior and had now realized such was path for certain failure. Solving this case would require wit, restraint, and careful thinking.

"Either scenario seems likely and I also thought his son would have received a scholarship. I still question the child's behavior above all else... It may suggest that he's been spoiled and, going off of what you mentioned, possibly cost his father the remainder of his savings." Billie's brow furrowed while she cycled through her counterpart's words. Any scenario they presented was quite plausible, which really complicated the whole ordeal.

"And, if Mr. Lane had been Mr. Fox's only resort for money, I doubt he would be so brash. Too many people would suspect him to have done it. Not to mention that the current semester has been underway for a months time now - one would think, if they truly needed money, such a deed would have been carried out in advance." She added shortly after, observing the other investigator's actions as he paced around. Had Mr. Fox actually done such a thing, Billie wasn't certain he would be completely emotionally stable. Those who commit crime in a rage fueled state, so she observed in the past, tend to feel some sense of remorse, despite how serious their actions.

What truly struck her was what the man said about the location of the body. The storage area for a body must have been rather large and, most likely, would have begun smelling after some point. She hoped they would find it before the maggots did. "Well, with that in mind, I think we would both benefit from comparing notes. Perhaps we are overlooking something?" The witch pushed, eager to see what her partner had gathered thus far.

Billie nodded as the man went through his theory. She had agreed with a majority of it, though thought she would add her own personal take on the story.

"I believe that Mr. Lane, like you mentioned, visited his son-in-law after he refused to pay for his grandson's education or materials. The younger Mr. Fox, fueled by rage, though nervous all the while, threw a rock at Mr. Lane that ultimately led the man to his death. A swift blow to the head may have prevented a large loss of blood" She ended rather confidently, certain that, between the both of them, one of these theories had to be correct.