[Naruhodou rubs his arms, shivering from the sudden coldness in the air. Right, this is a thing that happens here. The cause of it only saddens him, seeing the detective down and upset by the loss. As he recalls, he just barely missed his chance to investigate.]

I. . .still can't say just yet, but I was close. I think. [He comes over, settling down beside him.] Maybe you can deduce something from all of this. I'd like to know what you think. [It might be a good exercise to keep his spirits up. Although...he's worry that he'll think, when he sees a certain trunk.]