Traces in the Dark
You bring the piece of fabric to Tom, hoping he might recognize it. When he sees it, his face goes pale. "That looks like it could be from my jacket," he admits. "I was near the Principal's Office that night, but I swear I didn't break the window. I was just trying to sneak in to retrieve the trophy I had hidden for the game."
Tom explains that he panicked when he realized he had been seen, and in the confusion, the window broke. He promises to show you where he hid the trophy, hoping to make things right. Together, you retrieve the trophy and take it to the Principal, where Tom confesses the whole story. The Principal thanks you for your investigative skills and reminds Tom that honesty is always the best policy.
Tom leads you to the hidden spot where he kept the trophy. The case is closed, but you remind Tom of the importance of honesty and trust. The Principal decides to forgive him after he apologizes, and the trophy is safely returned to the museum.