Like his previous responses, Sato didn't know much. Though, the detectives could see him take longer and longer to think.

[b]"Hit anyone hard enough and they'll liquify inside. Or enough chemicals will turn anyone to sludge. I know of a few people who'd do that kind of thing. Cleaners. But--you know--professional courtesy."[/b] Sato said. [b]"And bouquets? What, is there some new serial killer on the loose?"[/b]

He paused--half to observe the two detectives, the other to think some more.

[b]"I guess those Saniwa got liquified and turned into flowers, huh? No other reason why you'd come by. Good riddance. They deserve it."[/b]

He paused a bit more as if he was trying to predict the future.

[b]"If you're going to ask if I think the concerned bitch did it, then no. She looked like the sort to kick down a door and pummel everyone with her fists. Or paws. Fuck if I know."[/b]

Caretaker remained an overly polite brick wall.