"Well, something quite terrible has happened in our little guard post. Terrible and wonderful." He leans forward a little, earnest expression marred only by his smirk.

"You see, I've come across a mystery. Two mysteries, in fact! I think they may be connected. And while a mage loves nothing more than a good mystery, you'll appreciate that officers can't abide them. Perhaps you can help me solve these puzzles before anyone else need be confounded by them."