[ Muriel frowns, and mutters "That certainly wasn't in the briefing," under their breath. Heaven is unquestionably good and right in all things, obviously, but it's beginning to feel like some more research could've been done before this assignment! If Muriel were more honest with themself, they'd think it feels a bit like they've been thrown under a bus, or hung out to dry, or some other human metaphor. ]

Alright, well... I was sent to spy on someone, and everyone knows police officers blend in easily, and can question people if they need to. So. That's why.

As to... the other thing, with all due respect, I don't believe it's anyone's business.