You see Thomas practically shudder as he continues, his voice slightly elevated once he realizes no neighbors can overhear your conversation (in fact, Thomas has very few neighbors to begin with anyway). He then shifts slightly. "Well, uh, yes. I'd like for you to look into the theft, and i-if maybe you could shed any light on my uncle's disappearance." He then realizes that you're still standing outside on the porch. "Oh, come in, come in, I'm s-so sorry. The break-in just has me a bit flustered is all, and it's not like the police are going to pay any attention to some missing books. Can I get your bags?"