Fictional last words in Criminal Case

"This has always been your problem, Gwendolyn, you're far too emotional for this line of work. But while we're on the subject, I'll let you in on another little secret... I saw Reggie Pratt earlier, riding on the same bike path that I use. I tracked him all afternoon, and I even had time to sit down to a fiddlehead fern salad while I watched him in the park. It's clear I'm way ahead of you, . I think it's only a matter of time before I crack this egg all over your anxious little faces."

"I failed to catch Arthur Darkwood! I had every resource at my disposal, human or otherwise. But Darkwood kept eluding me and the queen was getting impatient. So when I got wind that Darkwood was set to attend the supernatural conference, I thought I'd finally be able to redeem myself by bringing him in! But the demon queen said she'd lost confidence in me, and sent some lackey to arrest Darkwood instead! Now I'll never have the chance to redeem myself!"

"I'm sorry! I have no excuse except that I didn't want to be embroiled in yet another murder investigation! Fact is, Macaron was one of the earliest investors in Luvver... at the time, I had absolutely no idea who he was. It was only after the app became a hit that I discovered his identity and his links with the Parisian mob! Of course, I didn't want anything to do with a gangster, so I offered to buy him out. But he refused, which is why I ended up suing him! , it's all been so stressful that I've put on over ten pounds from binge-eating figs and other expensive treats!"

"Mum's the word! Hey, and to get into the building, take these clothes! Official FBI garb. It'll be a step up from those disguises you cobbled together."

"Nonsense! You just need to know how to deal with her. I've brought her favorite éclairs from Lapurée. They're around here somewhere. Give those to her, and she'll be putty in your hands, as you Americans say!"

"You're cute - I don't see why not! And as for you , now that you're a Parisian, you should start dressing like one. Take one of my silk scarves! Au revoir for now!"

"No. I simply let out my frustration by scribbling my feelings on the book cover and forgot about it!"

"Welcome to the Greatest Show in Paris! Let me introduce... Charity and Mercy: Two minds, one body! And the sleek, the svelte, the scintillating... Sylvain Sauternes! And now, won't you all join me in wishing a very happy birthday to Chief Gauthier Delacroix!"

"Get ready to die!"

"It is. It exists between dimensions, but it's made accessible to this dimension in case of emergency. It's a big stone tower with glowing green lights! I'm going to represent the good demons. I've got some things to get ready, , so I'll meet you there!"

"What?! Your chief is with the queen?"

"As you know, there was a civil war between the demons. We were depleting the Netherworld's resources too quickly, so the demon queen decided that we'd invade your world for its reserves! Some of the weaker spirited demons didn't approve, and mounted a rebellion against the queen. One of the leaders of that revolt was Arthur! But he disappeared mid-battle! Whether he was injured or ran away, nobody knows. But the queen's supporters tortured me for days, trying to get information on his whereabouts! I started to think that I'd never again feel the cool waters of the River Styx, or taste sweet human tears until the queen intervened and stopped them! I owe her my life, ! I'd never betray her to get revenge on Arthur!"

"I didn't kill her! I tried to appease her with some of my amyl poppers, but she stormed off. So I passed the poppers on to Amélie and Céleste. And I didn't see Justine again after that!"

"Prince Amadou, my boy! You've grown since I last saw you - you're almost as tall as your father!"

"Larry! You're alive! But you...you were dead!"

"You can't send me to prison! I'm a Government Minister!"

"In twenty years, I'll be dead and forgotten, Your Honor. But the stars above the sand dunes, they'll still be there, unchanged."

"I don't care! No jail will ever be as painful as losing my son!"

"Ignorant fools! You think this is the end, but this is just the beginning. You'll never stop us!"

"Do you think I care about prison? My mission is complete! What do I have to fear?"

"Well, I suppose since I can't play at having all the power now that I'm stuck in prison, then nobody should be able to! I'll make a few phone calls, . I'll have a meeting with the President of the European Commission organized for you by the end of the day. Now, before you go , I'd like to treat you to lunch in the prison canteen as thanks for returning my crown!"

"Well, I guess my services might come in useful in there..."

"Hans got what he deserved, but let this be justice for killing my brother. Now, I can finally atone. I loved my brother!"

"We're all just small cogs in the big machine of history, Your Honor. That's all I have to say."

"This is God's wish for Europe, . We, the elite, will take our rightful place as rulers over the continent's lesser souls."

"What do you mean, what's their name?! Who ARE you?! You're not Promethians!"

"Adam killed a part of me the moment he did what he did! It was his turn to die! An eye for an eye!"

"What do I have to gain from lying, ? I'm already in jail. There was a note inside the package. It said: "What kills a chief, kills an ex, and no one will be the wiser." Unfortunately, I threw it out."

"Guess that gives me plenty of time to think up my next few articles! Perhaps I could do a report on prison conditions..."

"Oh yes, I remember clearly now. One of the protesters I interviewed mentioned something about "The Sword being the blade who will cut down the foreigners." I just ignored it at the time. Riddles don't make for good articles, you know! But then I heard the word crop up again during the protests. People whispering that The Sword had given them orders. I got the impression that this Sword individual was helping to orchestrate the protest movement."

"He swore he would! But they were my hole reason for joining the heist crew! I needed more money to finish my exhibit! So just to make sure I followed through with the heist, Louis locked my babies away! If you hadn't picked me up for questioning, I would be picking that lock right now to free them!"

"I just wanted to know where he hid the diamonds, Your Honor! I didn't count his fingers! Look, all I wanted in life was to be an actor! When it didn't work our, I became a con man instead. I was good at being a fake Sheikh! I had a real flair for it! I put in the work, the research... not like that slimeball Waylon, who had no talent! When I found out he managed to cheat Papa Quansah out of his diamonds, I swore I'd make him pay!"

"50 years? Wanna bet I'll be out in 50 days?"

"Wait, ! Even though you ruined my dreams, I guess you DID save the city. Money won't do me much good in prison, but you may be able to put it to good use."

"I swear it's true, ! Go to my mother's office, you'll find the proof!"

"Wait! You can't do this! ...This isn't over! I'll be out in no time!"

"Nobody can stop the progress of science! This isn't the end! Very soon, you'll all see what we've achieved!"

"Your Honor, I've thought about it over and over again, and I still don't regret removing that filthy liar from Pacific Bay!"

"It doesn't matter. My life doesn't count. But , promise me you'll go help Randolph! You HAVE to help him!"

"What... a job? You're giving me a job?! And regular meals?! Your Honor, can I stay in prison longer?"

"Thirty years is nothing for true love! I... I know the other Ruth will wait for me... She has to!"

"No, but it did make me see how much better I am than ugly old men like you!"

"No, no, I killed her on purpose, Your Honor! Killing is also a form of performance art! If hadn't stopped me, I could have shown you all!"

"Well... if you really want to know... she was doing this private dance in a giant martini glass. There was no heart, no love in her dance... Just some woman tricking me into falling in love with her! So when she tossed away the giant glass olive stick she was dancing with, I took it, stood up on a chair and stab-"

"No. I just did what he told me to do. And that got me in enough trouble as it is! , here, that's everything I've got. I hope it can help you catch whoever's responsible for ruining my life! e!"

"I had plans for the money, alright... and I would have done just about anything to get my hands on it. Someone else beat me to killing Louis, though. Fine with me. One less step to get what I wanted..."

"25 years?! Please have pity on this poor pensioner!"

"It's a blur! Wait! There were flowers... yes, I remember hiding the manuscript somewhere near the Louvre... in the gardens. But I can't remember the exact spot!"

"I don't care! Thank you, ! Here, have my prison lunch. It's not much, but it's all I have to say thank you!"

"25 years?! How will my family survive so long without me?"