Coat found on Walter Hufnagle (recognized by Toby)

A large, weathered personal coat that Toby recognizes on the corpse of Walter Hufnagle. The garment shows long use—scuffed, threadbare cuffs and surface staining—and contains a business card in a pocket that links the body back to Toby. Characters handle it as both clothing and the primary physical clue identifying the deceased.

7 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

7 moments

S1E10 · In Excelsis Deo

Toby Insists on Dignity for a Dead Marine

Toby's coat functions as the identifying clue: it was worn by Walter when found, and its recognition is what drags Toby into the underpass. The coat ties Toby personally to the dead man and provides moral impetus for his promise of an honor guard and funeral arrangements.

Before: On Walter's body (worn), weathered and threadbare; contained Toby's business card in a pocket.

After: Left as evidence/part of the identification chain (still associated with the deceased); in the immediate scene it remains the reason for Toby's involvement, not reclaimed.

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S3E16 · The U.S. Poet Laureate

Cease Attacks on Ritchie: Gravitas Debate

Toby grips coarse wool coat upon doorway entry, rumpled fabric signaling fresh arrival from night chill into heated debate; crossed arms underscore tension as he integrates, garment's dishevelment contrasting office intensity and marking transition from external rounds to comms core.

Before: Worn by Toby outdoors

After: Still worn, heading to desk

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S3E16 · The U.S. Poet Laureate

Toby Suspects Coercion Behind Poet's Sudden Activism

Toby enters wearing disheveled coat gripped tight, its rumpled fabric signaling fresh arrival from crisis fieldwork; embodies his tense transition into office strategy huddle, amplifying harried pragmatism amid poet intel drop.

Before: Worn by Toby outdoors, trapping night's chill

After: Still on Toby as he moves to desk, unaltered

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S4E19 · Angel Maintenance

From Coffin to Compromise: Draft as Leverage

Toby's coat functions as a transitional prop: he begins to put it on to leave after delivering bad news, then removes it when Richardson offers a drink—the coat signals an attempted exit and the meeting's unexpected elongation.

Before: Worn by Toby as he arrives; initially off when he walks in but put on when preparing to leave.

After: Taken back off by Toby when he accepts the drink, indicating the meeting's détente and the momentary personalization of what was otherwise a transactional exchange.

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S4E19 · Angel Maintenance

Death, Draft Threat, and a Drink

Toby's coat is an on/off prop: he puts it on to leave after delivering the news, then removes it when Richardson offers a drink — the coat physically marks his initial intent to depart and then his reluctant continued presence.

Before: Hanging/worn by Toby before he enters Richardson's office; on his person at the scene start.

After: Taken off again and held by Toby while he accepts the drink.

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Late-Night Poker & The Lifted Lockdown

Toby's coat acts as a transitional prop: grabbed as the levity ends, it signals departure and the return to official duties, physically marking the shift from poker to the rest of the night's responsibilities.

Before: Hung/laid aside in Leo's office while Toby participated in the game.

After: Picked up by Toby as he leaves for the evening.

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Midnight Egg — Belief, Departure, and Quiet Proof

Toby's coat is a personal item grabbed at the end of the night; it marks the transition from camaraderie to departure and signals Toby's decision to leave the room and return to other responsibilities.

Before: Hung or laid aside near the table during the game.

After: Worn by Toby as he exits Leo's office.

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