He went on like that for a while, and before he was done, Lucas had dismissed him as being ineffectually goofy, although his ideas about the killing were roughly the same as Lucas's own. Holly said he had no idea who on the staff might have been involved with Tubbs, or might be working as a spy.
In "Silken Prey," a character expresses his thoughts on a murder case, but his antics come off as overly silly to Lucas, who loses interest in him despite their similar beliefs about the situation. Lucas perceives the man's approach as ineffective and non-serious, leading him to disregard his contributions.
Meanwhile, Holly is uncertain about the staff's involvement with Tubbs or any potential spies among them. This lack of clarity adds to the tension, as the characters navigate the complex web of relationships and motives surrounding the investigation.