She Journeys

The Mysterious Visitor (or: Natalie Drew, Girl Sleuth)

What is life without a little bit of mystery? Apparently someone came into the story tonight, asking for me. I was working in receiving, so the cashier offered to page me, but the visitor said he didn't want to bother me. Apparently he went to leave, then came back and hovered a bit, moving Kim to repeat her offer. She actually picked up the phone, about to press the page button, but then he insisted that she not. Very very strange. He didn't leave a name, or a message, or anything... just said he'd be seeing me later anyways. Being a naturally curious girl I prodded Kim and Gemma (who was with her at the time) for details and a description. This is what I came away with:
- young
- tallish (not tall, but not short, either)
- average build, not muscled
- dark hair, shortish, but not buzz-cutty short, and not styled funky
- no facial hair
- could be half asian or spanish (Kim) OR caucasian (Gemma)
- no accent or speech impediment
- no glasses
- may have had earring
- not "cute" but not ugly
- dressed all in black, in a t-shirt with a red star on it
- no backpack or shoulder bag
- walked with a sort of saunter, hands in pockets
- kind of shifty (according to Gemma)
- knows I've worked at 920 for awhile (asked if I still worked there)

Every time I was sure I'd figured out who it was (see below for a list of those who were suspects at one point or another during the investigation), a new detail would arise that just didn't fit. I figure the guy is either looking for the Natalie who works at the west side store, or... I dunno. I have absolutely no clue who it could be. Gemma said he acted quite odd, and I have to agree -- why would someone go out of their way to ask about me, but not make the effort to see me?

Suspects

1. Josh (always has someone fetch me, plus is tall, and quite thin)
2. Sean (same as above, except not tall, and has funky hair)
3. Chris, Josh's roommate (has cool multi-coloured hair, and glasses)
4. Jeremy (is blonde, very tall, wears glasses, carries backpack)
5. Jari (has accent)
6. Wainwright guy (has odd teeth and manner of speech, is muscley)
7. creepy internet guy (quite short, stocky build)
8. Dan (Gemma would have recognized him)
9. Curtis (balding, always wears touque, plus is thoughtless jerk)
10. Jim (likeliest candidate, except hair is not dark... or is it? can't remember, have blocked him out as he is also thoughtless jerk)
11. Christopher (wears glasses, doesn't wear cool shirts with red stars on them, is skinny)
12. Kyle, brothers friend (doesn't make sense, wears glasses, is tall)
13. Vince, brothers friend (is blonde, has quite short hair)
14. Russell, cousin (is tall, and very not shifty)
15. Brad (blonde)
16. Darcy R., from hometown (blonde, and doesn't make sense)
17. Lloyd (unlikely, plus hair isn't that dark, and would have asked to see me)
18. Jeff Martin (um... unlikely)

Who could it be?

posted by TriptychChick @ 10:24 PM