ST:TTV319 | "Baltimore Blues"
Updated: Mar 18
Stardate 95168.4
In a city where someone is murdered almost every day, attorney Michael Abramowitz's death should be just another statistic. But the slain lawyer's notoriety--and his taste for illicit midday trysts--make the case front-page news in every local paper except the Star, which crashed and burned before Abramowitz did. A former Star reporter who knows every inch of this town--from historic Fort McHenry to the crumbling projects of Cherry Hill--now unemployed journalist Tess Monaghan also knows the guy the cops like for the killing: cuckolded fiance Darryl "Rock" Paxton. The time is ripe for a career move, so when rowing buddy Rock wants to hire her to do some unorthodox snooping to help clear his name, Tess agrees. But there are lethal secrets hiding in the Charm City shadows. And Tess' own name could end up on that ever-expanding list of Baltimore dead...
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Upon entering the lounge for Mia's theme night, visitors would be greeted by the less familiar sight of a transformed lounge, more reminiscent of a 1930's jazz club with a temporary stage set up at one end where Mia happily sings away with her holographic band. Miadrone hovers overhead and before Mia, acting as a stage light. Many familiar faces are sat at the various tables around the room, and many indulging the theme night with period costume while the bar serves a focus on period beverages Approximation of the visual setting: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4f/88/1b/4f881b55a89a0a5c92d4cc65f11f0d59.png Mia's performance in the background throughout the evening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WxmI4MUIZ4&t=2071s YouTube Live Better Media Sensual Jazz Sweet Female Vocal | Romantic Jazz Music EcosseLast Monday at 07:09 Kiera enters the lounge with a slightly raised eyebrow as she looks around before she moves over to the bar to get her self a drink before taking a seat at a table CrystylLast Monday at 17:15 Keelah and T'Pia sit at a table near the stage both enjoying the show, and both naturally in the spirit of the occassion with period dress. Keelah enjoying a glass of G&T Crystyl, T'Quila and another half dozen NCO's / enlisted also have their own table nearer the back of the room. Some joining the dress up, others in uniform EcosseLast Monday at 21:36 Kiera nods to a few of the people that she recognises as she sips on her drink while she enjoys the music and atmosphere CrystylLast Monday at 22:26 Crystyl smiles, giving a friendly wave back to Kiera from her table a short distance from the bar ?a???eLast Monday at 22:36 Sam slides into the lounge, having got off work. He gives Mia a small thumbs up and a wink, before making his way towards his wife and daughter CrystylLast Monday at 22:38 Keelah grins, holding a hand to welcome him and leaning sideways in her seat to plant a kiss on his cheek as he sits, "Isn't she great!" ?a???eLast Monday at 22:50 Sam holds her hand and gives it a squeeze. "Who, Mia or you? It matters little, the answer to both questions is yes," he winks. "Hey sweetheart," he leans forward to kiss T'Pia. "How's Lara?" CrystylLast Monday at 22:52 Pia grins, reaching across the table to give Sam a big hug, "She's doing well... I think! I know she still hurts a lot, I see it in her eyes when times are quiet..." gives a tiiiiny glance towards Keelah as she's guilty of a similar look and Pia knows it, "...but I'm doing all I can to keep her entertained and happy!" ?a???eLast Monday at 22:57 "You are indeed my dear," he smiles, giving her another kiss, before settling in next to Keelah. "I see that this has extended beyond the holodeck," AnnCariseLast Monday at 23:48 Kelly steps into the lounge dressed in an off-duty black gown. She takes a look around before spotting Crystyl and T'Quila's table, stepping over. "I've never gotten the hang of historical Terran dress, but I don't think I look too out of place, do I?" CrystylLast Monday at 23:51 Keelah chuckles, "We have projectors set up in some key areas around the ship. Since this is a designated triage zone in emergency's, this is one! Seems a shame not to make use of them with a good test now and again!" Crystyl smiles, standing to greet Kelly with a hug, "I'd say you pretty much nailed it Kelly, you look amazing!" AnnCariseLast Monday at 23:57 Kelly smiles back and returns the hug, "Glad I got it right! And always a pleasure to hear Mia sing!" CrystylLast Tuesday at 00:03 "Oh I know, right?" Crystyl smiles as she retakes her seat, pulling another from the next table as everyone scooches around a bit so Kelly has a place to join if desired, "I had no idea she was so talented!" AnnCariseLast Tuesday at 00:09 "She's amazing! You spoke to her over the comms, right?" CrystylLast Tuesday at 00:11 "I did, she was such a dear! Fascinating story too, it's easy to see why she's so high on life!" AnnCariseLast Tuesday at 00:15 "Indeed! She's a good engineer too, and great with history! Recent history is her specialty, but I expect she knows quite a bit about old Earth too." "Now's not exactly a good time to ask her though. Do you happen to know much about this era?" CrystylLast Tuesday at 00:17 Crystyl shakes her head, "I've seen a little in old holonovels like this one the Captain is playing with - though not that one specifically mind! It sounds like it will be a real fun day!" AnnCariseLast Tuesday at 00:27 "I'm sure it will be! I've been in a few holoprograms using old Earth settings, but I always get the periods confused with one another." CrystylLast Tuesday at 00:30 "You and everyone else I imagine!" Crystyl laughs, "Anyway, are you here with anyone tonight? You're welcome to join us if not, right guys?" she looks to the group. T'Quila gives an affirmative nod, seeming to put up with the jovial atmosphere more than enjoy, though a tapping foot would betray her. Most of the other NCO's nod and smile to welcome Kelly, though clearly a couple who don't really know her are uncertain about inviting an officer to join their lowly table. AnnCariseLast Tuesday at 00:37 "Oh I just swung by on my own to check things out. It'd my pleasure to join!" she offers the other NCOs a smile before taking a seat. ?a???eLast Tuesday at 01:11 Sam sits and listens to Mia sing, his arm around Keelah's waist. "It's nice to not be performing myself for once," CrystylLast Tuesday at 18:29 Keelah leans out from Sam a little, giving him an incredulous look, "Have you been holding out on me?" She smirks T'Pia meamwhile leaves them to it and goes to get a fresh drink from the bar, "Hey Jex, can I get another wine?" Jexlata grins at the young girl, "Sorry sweetheart but your mother made clear only one. Let me rustle up something even better for you!" And she promptly goes about making an obscure Talaxian concocsion instead. T'Pia pouts briefly but ut quickly fades as she looks to Kiera, "Hey Commander, enjoying the evening?" EcosseLast Tuesday at 18:51 Kiera glances over at T'Pia with a smile "Yeah, it's a nice change of pace. What about you?" CrystylLast Tuesday at 19:06 Pia smiles, "I always love to watch Mia perform. I still remember the beautiful song she first sang for Mana when she left! Wish I could sing like that!" EcosseLast Tuesday at 19:08 Kiera nods slightly "Aye, she is an amazing singer indeed...I've heard a few things about that, sad that I missed it. And like anything, if you practice enough you can do anything." CrystylLast Tuesday at 19:09 "Oh sure, and maybe get a cybernetic voiceblx tuned to perfection to match hers!" She laughs EcosseLast Tuesday at 19:10 Laughs slightly as well "You got me there, she does have a slightly unfair advantage in that regard." CrystylLast Tuesday at 19:13 "But hey, at least we get reap the benefit with evenings like this, right!" She ooo's at the odd drink arriving, not daring to ask details for fear being put off she tastes and enjoys it. Looking back to Kiera, "So you think you'll come on this holodeck adventure mum's planning?" EcosseLast Tuesday at 19:16 Kiera shrugs slightly "I might do, depends on my shifts and if Kassandra decides to act up that day. I do not act up! See what I mean." CrystylLast Tuesday at 19:54 Pia chuckles, "I hope you two are playing nicely!" EcosseLast Tuesday at 19:59 Kiera grins slightly as she sips her drink "As well as can be I suppose. Assuming you are going to be going to the holoadventure?" CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:22 "Oh yeah I can't wait! Honestly, I'm just glad to see mum finding the time to do things she enjoys though" she smiles EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:25 "Aye, it can be hard for those in command to find time for them self so it is good that she can." CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:25 "I think it says a lot for the senior staff!" She grins at the blatant complement EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:34 Nods slightly as she sips her drink "Aye, we do have a good compliment of senior staff on board." CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:35 Pia smiles, "And I think you make a fine addition to that grouping! Hopefully you're starting to feel more settled here now too?" EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:38 "Aye, starting to feel more settled in as well thanks for asking. I'm just another tactical officer.' CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:39 "You're a senior officer! Doesn't matter what role you fill on the roster, it' the experience you bring to the whole! At least, that's what mum always says!" She chuckled EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:43 "That is a good way to look at it I guess. Should probably look at like that more...the sum of the parts makes the whole." CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:44 "Well I don't really know much myself with all that, but it makes sense to me! And in your case... 2 parts of the whole!" She giggles EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:47 Kiera laughs softly at that "Yeah, that is true." "But you do player a bigger part than you recognise." CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:48 Pia sips her strange drink, "What, me?" She asks with a curious head tilt EcosseLast Tuesday at 20:51 "Aye, you might not play a part in terms of manning the systems but you are a source of moral for your parents and their friends. You would be surprised by how much strength parents draw from their children." CrystylLast Tuesday at 20:52 She smiles sheepishly at that, "I... hadn't really thought about it like that... but I suppose you are right, yeah!" EcosseLast Tuesday at 21:00 Kiera nods as she speaks with a slight grin "Aye, I normally am. So keep that in mind next time you don't think you contribute much." CrystylLast Tuesday at 21:03 "Yeah!" She beams happily, bobbing her head to Mia's singing, "Still, if I get into the Academy next year hopefully I'll be able to start contributing for myself!" EcosseLast Tuesday at 21:04 Raises her glass in a mock toast "Here's hoping for you then!" CrystylLast Tuesday at 21:18 She smiles raising her glass in kind, giving it an odd look as she still doesn't know what it is but proceeding to enjoy it all the same EcosseLast Tuesday at 21:23 "You not going to ask what you got given?" CrystylLast Tuesday at 21:25 Pia laughs, "I know better than to find out when it comes to Jex' concoctions! She has a way of... making them sound far less appetizing!" EcosseLast Tuesday at 21:41 "Ah, the age-old don't ask don't worry about it method." CrystylLast Tuesday at 21:42 "Yes exactly that!" She chuckles EcosseLast Tuesday at 22:02 Shakes her head slightly with a grin "It pays to be inquisitive." CrystylLast Tuesday at 23:43 "Noooot when it comes Jex'mystery drinks, learned that one the hard way!" CrystylLast Wednesday at 00:04 Jex flashes T'Pia a smirk at that ?a???eLast Wednesday at 02:44 Sam pats Keelah's hand. "Now that would ruin the surprise," he winks CrystylLast Wednesday at 02:46 Keelah chuckles, shaking her head, "I will hold you to that now, you know!" ?a???eLast Wednesday at 02:48 "You'll forget," he smirks CrystylLast Wednesday at 02:51 She shakes her head with a laugh, idly glancing back to Pia at the bar, "I do hope Jex isn't using her to test more crazy drink mixes..." ?a???eLast Wednesday at 03:17 Sam glances back. "What is it with lounge staff and the need to experiment? Have they got a "coalition of civilian chefs" or something?" CrystylLast Wednesday at 03:17 Keelah chuckles, "If they do, I'd wager that Jex is the Chairman!" ?a???eLast Wednesday at 03:18 "Talaxians," he smirks. "And now... I'm worried about getting a drink..." BB: In a city where someone is murdered almost every day, attorney Michael Abramowitz's death should be just another statistic. But the slain lawyer's notoriety--and his taste for illicit midday trysts--make the case front-page news in every local paper except the Star, which crashed and burned before Abramowitz did. A former Star reporter who knows every inch of this town--from historic Fort McHenry to the crumbling projects of Cherry Hill--now unemployed journalist Tess Monaghan also knows the guy the cops like for the killing: cuckolded fiance Darryl "Rock" Paxton. The time is ripe for a career move, so when rowing buddy Rock wants to hire her to do some unorthodox snooping to help clear his name, Tess agrees. But there are lethal secrets hiding in the Charm City shadows. And Tess' own name could end up on that ever-expanding list of Baltimore dead. Male Darryl "Rock" Paxton (Rowing friend/patsie) Michael Abramowitz (Victim) - NPC Walter Lloyd (Detective) - Sam Arthur McKinney (Tess’ Editor) Tony Valentino (Mob boss) Frederick “Freddie” Jones (hitman) Eddie “Champ” Johnson (hitman) - nimitz Lester Barnes (bartender) Female Tess Monaghan - Keelah Eleanor Price (Tess’ landlady / bookshop owner) - Sana Rita Moore (Tess’ bestie) - rumi Barbara Edwards (Victim’s Secretary) - Bahieh Maria Bianchi (Club dancer) - Kelly Dorothy “Dotty” Smith (Newspaper girl/informant) - T’Pia Ruth McGraw (Mobster ‘gal) - mi’shune Mia - herself - club singer Place Baltimore https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/fd/1a/c8fd1a197eccf46a766068ee22d89618.jpg Waterloo Row https://s3.amazonaws.com/ghostsofdc/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/03/27204304/086384pu.jpg Barbershop row https://www.shorpy.com/files/images/8c52213u.jpg Fort McHenry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McHenry#War_of_1812 Cherry Hill housing project Seven Foot Knoll Light(house) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Foot_Knoll_Light Washington Monument - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_(Baltimore) Lafayette Monument - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Monument (Just south of Washington Monument in the same square [circle?]) Otterbein Church - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otterbein_Church_(Baltimore,_Maryland) Lexington Market - https://github.com/elipousson/publicmarkets/blob/master/lexington-market.md Dewey, Screwem & Howe Attorney’s Office https://www.officemuseum.com/1935_Eddy_Law_and_Insurance_Offices_secretary.jpg Star Paper offices http://images.gawker.com/1273995101314366894/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.jpg Baltimore PD http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47842000/jpg/_47842094_irplottingroom1930's.jpg The speakeasy https://boakandbailey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/GL004714-672x372.jpg ----------------------------------------- Keelah@crystyll sits relaxing with T'Pia at her side. Both already in period dress Keelah@crystyll: ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP64c4X4oWo&index=5&list=RDJwR-AK0N3FU plays in the background) Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods to Keelah and T'Pia "Hello." Keelah@crystyll looks around with a warm smile, swirling a stemmed glass of G&T, "Alistair, so good of you to join us!" Keelah@crystyll TP | Waves cheerily, "Hello Captain Nimitz!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nod "It's good to see you two up and about again." Keelah@crystyll: "And it's good to be back on my feet, thank you! Care for a drink?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "I'm not too familiar with Terran drinks from this time.." Keelah@crystyll: "Ohh, I think any of your classics will do if you're looking to get in the mood! Else, stock up on modern favourites while you can!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "In that case I'll just have a long island.." Keelah@crystyll gives TP a smile, "Sweety, would you oblige?" Keelah@crystyll | TP nods and trots off happily to get his drink Alistair Nimitz@natthaan sits in a chair. Keelah@crystyll: "So Alistair... that's a mighty fine Yamato I saw circling the station earlier. Your new command as I understand it?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives a nod "It is, the Pegasus." Keelah@crystyll grins, "She looks a proud ship. Almost on par with her Captain, I'd wager!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "I am looking forward to putting her in action soon to really get a feel... but i must admit... it does allow me a greater reach of independence then the Akagi ever did." Keelah@crystyll: "I bet! So does that mean you're going to be pushing out from base more now too?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I'm not sure yet, there is an interesting assignment I'm attempting to get us assigned for that has been needing a look into." Keelah@crystyll: "Oh?" she sips her drink with a curious glance, smiling as TP presents Al his drink Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives a nod to T'Pia as he accepts his drink before looking to Keelah "A new system recently managed warp speed, no one has managed to contact them yet mostly because of everything happening with the starbase Keelah@crystyll: "Ooh a bonafide first contact? I'll admit, I'm a little jealous!" she chuckles, wrapping an arm around TP as she sits back down Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "I may have a bit of a reputation, but I've still managed three first contact missions." Keelah@crystyll: "They do tend to stick out as proud moments, don't they" she smiles Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Not to mention it'll give the Pegasus a chance to wave the Flag a bit." Keelah@crystyll: "And what a fine ship to be carrying that flag!" she raises her glass to him with that Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods as he takes a sip of his drink "So what's the plan for today?" Keelah@crystyll: "Just a little R&R" she smiles, "This is a series I used to play back when I had the luxury of time. You know, only 3 pips, and no family!" she gives TP a little squeeze, evoking a chuckle Alistair Nimitz@natthaan chuckles "Oh indeed... I remember those days.." Keelah@crystyll: "Well my recent stint of being bedbound recovering in sickbay afforded me the opportunity to get reacquainted with the series. Since we were holding position here for a few days, I thought it might + Keelah@crystyll: + make a welcome distraction for people!" Keliaya@anncarise: "Hello Keelah!" she calls out as she steps into the room, moving behind the seat Keelah is in. Keelah@crystyll looks back over her shoulder with a smile, reaching a hand back to welcome Kelly, "There you are! And looking very fitting I must say" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods to Kelly in greeting Keliaya@anncarise: "Thank you! It took me a looong time to figure out how to do proper period dress for this one." Keliaya@anncarise nods back to NImitz as she makes her way over the other side of the seats. Keliaya@anncarise gives T'Pia a little wave too before sitting down. Keelah@crystyll | TP grins back happily, head bobbing to the period music that plays Keelah@crystyll: "So you looking forward to this one then, Kelly? I know Mia's been trying to get everyone in the mood all week!" Keliaya@anncarise: "I was in the lounge after Mia did her touch-ups! It was my first time getting to see the fashion style of this time..." Keelah@crystyll chuckles, "Is she cheating with generating her outfit again or actually trying a real one this time?" Keliaya@anncarise: "I'm not sure actually...she was singing so I didn't get a chance to ask!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Singing?" Keelah@crystyll smirks, sipping her G&T and sharing a quiet whisper with TP, probably to the effect of asking where her father is Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh yes, Mia sings very well! We're even arranging to make it a regular thing in the lounge." Keelah@crystyll: "Bless her, she's been entertaining the officers this week with period stuff to get them warmed up for today!" Keliaya@anncarise: "That's how I got some idea of how to dress!" Keliaya@anncarise: "Hopefully I got it right...from what I saw there were plenty of darker and lighter clothes, but the darker ones always seemed more used for formal circumstances." Keliaya@anncarise: "Brighter colours usually aren't my go-to, but it felt like something more casual and everyday in this era." Keelah@crystyll: "Sounds about right!" Keliaya@anncarise: "These dresses are really loose and long too. I don't think I've seen many humans today wearing those anymore." Keelah@crystyll: "Indeed not!" she chuckles, brushing down her own drab brown tweed skirt Keliaya@anncarise: "It's almost like a shorter, more casual variant of these Earth wedding skirts!" Keelah@crystyll: "As for me..." looks down her drab brown skirt, "I think this should be appropriate for an axed reporter!" Keliaya@anncarise: "It does fit the casual, not overly well off look." Keelah@crystyll | TP: "You look great mum!" Keelah@crystyll smiles between the pair, squeezing her hug around T'Pia again, "As do you sweety!" Keliaya@anncarise: "It does fit the casual, not overly well off look." Keelah@crystyll | TP: "You look great mum!" Keelah@crystyll smiles between the pair, squeezing her hug around T'Pia again, "As do you sweety!" Keelah@crystyll | TP scoffs, "What, in my newspaper seller rags?" and laughs Keelah@crystyll ruffles her hair for good effect, grinning at the Rianni-like response of slumped shoulders Keliaya@anncarise chuckles, "They're not /that/ ragged!" Keelah@crystyll looks between Kelly & Al, "So... any thoughts on what sort of character you guys would like to play? First come first served, so you get rich pickings!" Keelah@crystyll slides a PADD off the table, swinging a foot lazily with the music while sipping her G&T Keliaya@anncarise: "Do we get to create our own or play one from a selected list?" Keelah@crystyll: "It's a set list, sadly. But I've got quite the range! Anything you had in mind?" Keliaya@anncarise: "What did people usually do in this period...maybe a singer or an entertainer? Or has Mia already taken that spot?" she chuckles. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Well... I'm intrested in hearing what you think might be a good fit for me." Keelah@crystyll | TP grins, "I'm going to be 'Dotty', plucky newspaper seller!" Keelah@crystyll laughs, "Well, mia will no doubt appear and sing. But one of the characters here is a dancer at the same club if you wanted that one, Kelly!" Keliaya@anncarise: "Dancing I can do!" she pauses for a second, "What kind of dancing are we talking about?" Keelah@crystyll chuckles, tapping her name in, "I'm sure you'll figure something out. You've seen me dancing before after all, so you get the idea!" Keelah@crystyll looks to Al, and hrms long and thoughtful Keelah@crystyll: "Well Alistair... I've got main characters and supports depending how central you want to be..." Keelah@crystyll: "Then there's the big choice of 'good guys' or 'baddies'!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Always fun to be a bad guy..." Keelah@crystyll chuckles, "In that case... ooh there we go, you can be Eddie “Champ” Johnson; mob hitman!" Keliaya@anncarise: "That sounds interesting!" Keelah@crystyll: "And Kelly, your club dancer is called Maria Bianchi" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Heh.. fun.. been a while since I've been a hitman.." *Smirks, maybe he's telling a joke or the truth.* Keliaya@anncarise: "Maria Bianchi...pretty nice name!" Keliaya@anncarise: "Do...dancers wear anything special in this period?" Keelah@crystyll: "Depends on the character" she gives Kelly a wink Keliaya@anncarise: "In that case I might go grab something that looks better than this everyday dress!" Keliaya@anncarise smirks, "Every chance to show off, right?" Keelah@crystyll: "Exactly! Remember, this might be based on an old linear novel, but this is a holo-adaptation so anything goes!" Keliaya@anncarise: "I'll try not to be too unfaithful to the dancing style of the time!" Keliaya@anncarise: "I'll quickly change to something a little more appealing. See you all at the holo!" Keelah@crystyll: "See you there!" Keliaya@anncarise goes to get changed! Keelah@crystyll: "So Al, these hitman characters probably aren't as... subtle, as you might expect" she smirks a little Keelah@crystyll: "Or, should I say, 'Champ'!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I think I know the type.." *Smirks as he leans back* Keelah@crystyll: "Oh yeah?" she leans back with a wry grin, swirling her glass some, "Well then, I very much look forward to seeing you in action!" Keelah@crystyll: "Honestly, we just don't get enough opportunity to let our hair down and relax with friends from around the fleet these days. It's truly great to see you just kicking back" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "It has been a rough year lately, so this will be a welcome change, Trellain and I were suppose to have a little getaway this weekend, just us and Herra, but she got side tracked with a long Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: range patrol, won't be back for at least two weeks." Keelah@crystyll: "Aww, that's unfortunate. And we can certainly sympathise with your struggle in trying to balance family life between two active starships" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "It's rough, but we knew what we sign on for... also Trellain is a little uneasy about my new crew.." Keelah@crystyll: "Not had many carry over from the Akagi then?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "The Pegasus had a full crew already, most of the Akagi is staying onboard... but Trellain doesn't do well with other Andorians because of her family history." Keelah@crystyll: "Oh, and quite a few in the new complement then, I guess?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "95% of the crew are Andorians... so yeah." Keelah@crystyll blinks, "Really? Wow, I'd heard of ships that was almost exclusively mono-specied, but never actually came across one!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 stops by, stifling a short yawn, "Ohayo! I heard something was gonna happen today?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: with... fancy clothes? Keelah@crystyll | TP leans out from Keelah, smiling wide and dressed rather like a street urchin Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: well.. mostly.. Keelah@crystyll | TPO, "Hi! Rumi... right? Rianni's friend from the other day!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 waves, curiously, "uh.. hai." Keelah@crystyll smiles to Rumi, "Hello Cadet, glad you opted to join us! And yes, we're going to play an episode from my holonovel series" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: oooh... what holo is it? Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: what's it about? Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: does it require a certain attire? Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I am under the imperssion it is the early Human 20th century." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: Why is Captain Nimitz look fancier than normal? Keelah@crystyll chuckles at the questions, "It is indeed; early-mid 20th century Baltimore to be precise" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: 20th huh.... there is a lot of stuff from that time... Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: oh.. one of the North American places.. I don't know those as well... Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods "Maryland... very good seafood." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: pfft.. better seafood than Japan?! Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Well.. I wouldn't say that.. they are more known for lobster and crab." Keliaya@anncarise steps back in, "This is muuuch better, I think!" Keelah@crystyll looks back over the other shoulder this time to Kelly's arrival and grins, "/Now/ you look like our Maria!" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: Good Evening. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I'm not in the right clothes are I? Alistair Nimitz@natthaan waves to Bahieh "Welcome." Keelah@crystyll: "Oh well now Cadet, you could hardly expect to know ahead now could you!" Keelah@crystyll: "Don't worry, I'm sure the holoprogram can work it's magic to suit your character" she smiles Keliaya@anncarise: "Glad I managed to find something appropriate /and/ nicer looking!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: so what kind of story is this? Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 leads over to take a seat Keelah@crystyll: "Basically, it's like an old crime novel. just opened up from a linear story to a multiple-player arrangement" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: Crime novel? Like some sort of Yakuza thriller? Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: should I have tattoos...? Keelah@crystyll: "Something like that, I suspect! This era was about the great-depression mob however" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan pushes himself off his chair and walks over towards Miki with his arms open "Heya." Keliaya@anncarise: "I never saw anything about tattoos in my research into period dress..." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: there were a lot of depressions.. hehe Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: guess I'm not the best at history.. Keliaya@anncarise moves over to take a seat again. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock smiles. "Hiya. What's this about depression? I thought we were having a party." Keelah@crystyll would also offer a smile and wave to Bahieh, "Welcome aboard! Please, join us, make yourself comfortable!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 looks backward, "Hiii Comander! Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 looks at Bahieh, "Sugoi.. that's a cool outfit.." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Oh.. I believe they mean the period on Earth history called the great depression." Bahieh@junnstormgrin takes a seat on the sofa Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock takes a moment to think. "That was before disco, right?" Keelah@crystyll chuckles, leaving TP & Rumi with their familiar faces, "Excuse me a moment, girls" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "About half a century, yeah." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Huh... so one of their world wars?" Keelah@crystyll goes to get a refill on her G&T Bahieh@junnstormgrin: smiles. "It was what I had available in the buffers without needing to trawl the memory core." Keliaya@anncarise: "That is a pretty good find!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "In between the two world wars.." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "The first two anyway." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I just wore what I had around.. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Ohhh.... ohhhh.... oh. You mean that old mission report we had to read back in at the Academy where Captain Kirk nearly frelled up space and time for all eternity?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Umm... yeah... that sounds about right." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Thanks." Keliaya@anncarise: "I wore something more like the everyday casual wear of the time, but apparently there was a character who's a dancer which I get to play." Keliaya@anncarise: "And now I get to dress up in something a bit fancier." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan grins to Miki "So did you hear the news?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock shakes her head. "Nope." Keelah@crystyll returns with a bright smile to greet the one face she doesn't recognize, "Hi, I don't think we've met yet. Keelah" she offers her hand Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "They gave me a new ship, the Pegasus." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock offers her fist to bump. "Nice!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives Miki the fist bump. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "So what is she?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: takes the hand, shaking it firmly. "Bahieh. When I'm on duty, I answer to Captain of the Invictus." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I'm around a bunch of senior officers again... Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 sweatdrops a littlee Keliaya@anncarise | T'Pia: "I'm not a senior officer!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Huh... good point, Cadet. You should make more friends your age." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan points to the Yamato class parked in view from the window. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I have friends my age! Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: they're just always busy or somthing.. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock glances over at the porthole. When she sees the Pegasus her eyes bulge nearly out of their sockets! Keelah@crystyll: "Well, we'll all be taking new ID's for this!" she chuckles, "Always great to meet a new fellow Captain, I hope you're finding the Valley Forge's hospitality to your liking" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "I certainly am. I'm looking forward to something different with new faces." Keelah@crystyll: "Well different should certainly be well covered here! And before I forget, we need to find you all your characters, don't we!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan laughs a little at Miki's reaction "Don't worry, I had the same reaction myself when I read the orders." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "She's freakin' huge! What is she? An old galaxy retrofit or is she fresh off the assembly line?" Keelah@crystyll hrms, "I've a couple here that you might like. We have a secretary at a law firm, and Tess - my characters - landlady. What do you think?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "She's fairly new, was built just before the Iconian War broke out.." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "I think I'll go for the Law Firm secretary." Keliaya@anncarise | T'Pia looks to Rumi, "Oh, you haven't picked a character yet have you?" Keelah@crystyll grins, "Barbara Edwards it is then: paralegal at Dewey, Screwem & Howe!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I don't know any characters!? Sana@turtles#8407: "Oooh people." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Dewey, Screwem & Howe?" Keelah@crystyll spins around at that towards Rumi, "Well, Cadet! I think I've got just the character for you!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: why am I worried? Keelah@crystyll glances over to Mi, "Hey, don't blame me, blame the guy who wrote the program!" she chuckles Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "If I remember my term paper on Federation Law correctly, it's commonly used as a fake law firm. And a joke." Keliaya@anncarise: "Well this is a holoprogram..." Keelah@crystyll smiles to Rumi, "Nonsense! See, how about... Rita Moore! Tess' best friend and confidant" Keelah@crystyll also gives Sana a little wave and a smile as she spots her enter the room Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: who is Tess? Keelah@crystyll: "Oh!" she chuckles, "Tess is my character! She's an axed newspaper reporter" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 looks briefly frazzled and dejected, "I don't know all the things.." Keelah@crystyll: "That's the fun of it, you don't need to! Come on, what do you say... bestie?" she smiles Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 bounces back remarkably fast, "I'll just play it be ear I guess!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: do I need an accent? Keliaya@anncarise: "Don't worry, I'm not even familiar with a lot of modern Earth customs, let alone with this era!" Keelah@crystyll: "Feel free to give it a go if you like, I could never master it myself..." Keelah@crystyll peers around, "Now if I'm not mistaken, that just leaves you two ladies!" Keliaya@anncarise: "And I'm definitely not good enough to do accents..." Keelah@crystyll says looking between Mi'shune & Sana Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Uhhh.... what accent do you need?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: yeah no accents for me, hehe Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Well, this is Baltimore in the.. 1920s? So... American?" Keelah@crystyll: "No accents are needed, just need to pick your characters! Now..." she strolls over, sipping her drink as she consults the PADD Sana@turtles#8407 Looks down at her dusty lab coat "I'm dressed for any role." Keelah@crystyll: "A little later perhaps, I'm not really sure to be honest. But yes, that region" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "This is the holodeck, so the charaters won't realize things like the accent." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock takes a deep breath, then cranks up the squeakiness in her voice like a 20's moll. "Like this, sweetie?" Keliaya@anncarise glances to Sana, "Um...I guess if it's a very special type of dance..." Keliaya@anncarise: "Or themed performance or something..." Keelah@crystyll: "So... I've got a mob 'gal or Tess' landlady" looks between the two again, "Who wants what?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I'm playing the mob guy..." Sana@turtles#8407: "I'll take the landlady sounds crazy and fiesty." Keelah@crystyll grins, turning to Mi'shune, "Mob 'gal work for you then?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 spots Sana and eyes her for a bit, "Kawaii hair!" she then exclaims Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "That's be peachy keen!" Sana@turtles#8407: "Ah a fellow Japanese person." she smiles Keelah@crystyll grins, "Ruth McGraw it is then!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock mutters, switching with ease to her more normal Andorian accent. "The benefits of 12 years of mandatory theatre and dance lessons." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 smiles and holds up a v-sign with her hand in response Keelah@crystyll looks back to Sana, "The landlady - Eleanor Price - runs a small bookstore on Waterloo Row" Keliaya@anncarise: "Wow, twelve years? That's more than I studied for engineering and physics combined..." Keliaya@anncarise: "Admittedly I never finished my physics degree, but still!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: 12 years! Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 nearly falls over, "That's half my life...." Keelah@crystyll: "Well then, I think that's everyone with their characters! So, I'd suggest taking a little time to figure them out, have a drink; even try getting in character!" Keelah@crystyll: "We'll head over to the holodeck in... say, 20 minutes?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: oh we don't just.. start.. ok... um... who am I again? Sana@turtles#8407: "BOOKS THIS IS THE BEST ROLE EVER!" Keelah@crystyll chuckles, shaking her head at Sana as she turns back to Rumi, perching on the table Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: wow.. she's happy.. Keelah@crystyll sits in the captain's chair. Keelah@crystyll: "Ok, well all we know is that Rita is Tess' best friend. We know Tess worked at a newspaper, but lost her job recently too" Keelah@crystyll: "And yeah... you'll get used to the lieutenant. Possibly..." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I like happy people! hehe Sana@turtles#8407: "I'm not happy, i'm insane." she smiles Keelah@crystyll closes her eyes briefly. /so/ proud of her officers showing the VF at it's best right now Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock sighs, "Yeah, I started real young." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan takes out his Padd "So... who am I suppose to wack off here? Or put into a river?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: well all the fun people are insane a bit is what mama likes to say.. often in defense of herseelf.. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock gasps. "Al... I don't think they meant THAT." Keelah@crystyll: "Plot details will be presented once we get into the program, Alistair" Sana@turtles#8407: "What books do I sell?" Keelah@crystyll: "Well you know what, as Tess' bestie I bet Rita hangs around Eleanor's bookstore /all/ the time!" Keelah@crystyll: "So maybe between the two of you, you can have some fun making up that little corner of the world!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: wouldn't I hang around Tess more if we were friends? Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Miki "What? I'm suppose to be a mob hitman.." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: 'Doll?" Keelah@crystyll: "Well naturally, I'm just thinking off a bit that you two might have fun working together, since both characters are close to Tess" Keelah@crystyll: "Or if you like, maybe Rita could be a fellow reporter from the newspaper or something!" Keliaya@anncarise glances left, "I've not seen you around before...you said you were a ship commander?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "So I'm a criminal's trel'ik?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I don't know what is better.. Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "I am indeed." Keliaya@anncarise: "What class is she?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Odyssey. Block Two." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I wouldn't use that exact wording.." Keelah@crystyll shrugs and smiles, "Maybe both!" she waves Sana over, "What do you think, 'Eleanor'?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Well it was a sexist time, Al. I don't think they had lady hitmen at the time." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 sits down, trying to make sense of it all Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Well no.. I mean... there was Bonny.." Sana@turtles#8407: "I have a book shop." Sam@drcrippler enters and slides on in next to Keelah, putting a hand on her shoulder, listening onto the conversation Keelah@crystyll peers up, "Nice of you to join us" her tone clearly tongue in cheek. mostly Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Sam." Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh, I used to serve on an Odyssey! She's a great class." Sam@drcrippler shakes his head a little. "Wouldn't miss it," Keliaya@anncarise: "Very classic profile, and a return to form with the multi-purpose capable cruisers that Starfleet was known for." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock looks quite satisfied. "I can live with that." Keliaya@anncarise: "Easily one of my favourite designs of this century." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Although.. Bonnie and Clyde were brutally killed by the law.." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "She certainly feels impressive on manuevers. And she performed well keeping Hur'q stragglers away from Bajor." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Why didn't you say so? Mount up!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Fair enough." Keelah@crystyll: "Well, we need dto find you a character before we head in now, don't we!" Keliaya@anncarise: "She can certainly hold her own, and is just as capable of exploration and scientific missions outside of conflict." Sam@drcrippler waves his hand, "Who have I been playing for the past week or so?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Not to mention the size and aesthetic, which is always a good impression to have for diplomatic situations." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "She's a very good starship to have earnt command of." Keelah@crystyll: "Hm..." consults her trust PADD, "Oh that was Darryl, but this is a new setup now as we've got more players!" Keelah@crystyll: "Ooh, how about Detective Walter Lloyd?" she grins up at him Sam@drcrippler: "I get a choice now?" he raises his eyebrows. "What's his story?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Oh hey, I get a best friend!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan grins to Sam and Keelah Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I feel like I should have read more about this... Keelah@crystyll: "That's... about all we have for the story!" nods back to Al, "Yes, Alistair is our mob hitman for this run by the way" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 is apparently nervous about getting her part right.. she must not do this often Sam@drcrippler smiles. "Sure, I can do that," Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "And... my deal?" Keelah@crystyll: "All it says here is that your character is a mob 'gal. Take that as you will!" she chuckles Sam@drcrippler: "And you are?" Sam@drcrippler he asks Keelah Keelah@crystyll: "Oh I'm still Tess" she smiles back Keliaya@anncarise nods to Behieh, "That she is! Might not strictly be the largest, most heavily armed or best sensor-equipped ship in the fleet, but if you treat her well, she'll perform just as great." Keelah@crystyll: "So, everyone ready? We should head over to the holodeck if so!" Sam@drcrippler nods. "Got it," he rolls his neck. "Give me a moment to get changed, I came here from duty. See you at the holodeck?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Best thing about the signature cruisers of Starfleet, that is." Keelah@crystyll: "Of course love" she smiles Sam@drcrippler gives her a quick kiss before disappearing Keliaya@anncarise: "Anyways, we've got a holoprogram to get to for now!" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Definitely." Keelah@crystyll: (So layoutwise...) Keelah@crystyll: (Rumi, Sana, Keelah at the bookstore - counsellor corner by the window) Keelah@crystyll: (https://s3.amazonaws.com/ghostsofdc/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/03/27204304/086384pu.jpg ) Keelah@crystyll: (Kelly, Mi'shune at the Speakeasy - these sofas) Keelah@crystyll: (https://boakandbailey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/GL004714-672x372.jpg ) Keelah@crystyll: (Bahieh: company office - middle table area) Keelah@crystyll: (https://www.officemuseum.com/1935_Eddy_Law_and_Insurance_Offices_secretary.jpg ) Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock whistles. "Nice ground vehicles..." Sana@turtles#8407 Looks through a large book on her table to check her book stock record Keliaya@anncarise: "This does look drastically different from what I remember of Earth today..." Sam@drcrippler enters the holodeck, smiling slightly. Seems to know what he's doing and does that Alistair Nimitz@natthaan heads into the speakeasy, whistling a tune as he raps his fist on the bartop for the bartender "Hey listen pally.." *Is doing his best Shatner voice* "Make.. me.. a.. vodka martini... smooth." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 sits and looks around at the full shelves, "Lot's of stories here.. how many are happy endings I wonder?" Sana@turtles#8407: "79 of the books do." she says without looking up from her little stock record book Keliaya@anncarise | Bartender: "Vodka martini, coming right up!" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Good afternoon, sir. How can I help you?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Wow he does a good accent..." she comments. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan since he's in the mob, he is also totally wearing a fedora too. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 looks over, "You've read them all?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock sits in a chair. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock raises her glass to get Alistair's attention. Sam@drcrippler is LA Noireing it up in here Keliaya@anncarise looks around to figure out where she's supposed to be dancing before spotting the dancer NPCs vacating an area which she promptly takes over. Sana@turtles#8407: "Most of them, when I don't have any customers I tend to read alot." Keliaya@anncarise dances the Sidestep! Alistair Nimitz@natthaan takes his drink and swaggers over to Miki, taking off his hat in dramatic style and dropping it on the table "Hello.. doll." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan sits in a chair. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock takes a look up and down at the dapper dressed hitman. "And a... hello to you, stranger! What's a gal gotta do to get her drink freshened up in here?" Keelah@crystyll is walking down the street to the bookstore, stopping to pick up a paper from T'Pia Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: sounds a bit lonely.. Sana@turtles#8407: "I'm busy most of the time." she smiles "I like my books, I prefer my own company to others." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives a look of shock and horror to the batender "What.. kinda.. bartender arr ya? Letting this poor lady.. go thirsty?" *Reaches into his jacket pocket and slides over a dollar bill* "Refill her." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I.. uh... I don't have time to read a lot.. kinda funny, the same reason for the opposite result Keliaya@anncarise | Bartender: "Of course, right away." He takes the dollar bill with a smile and does as asked. Sam@drcrippler: "Yeah, maybe," he leans on the bar and rubs his forehead Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Well ain't you a gentleman!" She exaggerates the squeak in her voice, and plucks the olive out of her glass. "So... what brings you to this cheap gin joint? Business or pleasure?" Sana@turtles#8407: "But you're always here why not read?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 seems to think over how to answer that, "Well.. er.... I am here... cause of... the atmosphere?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives Miki a smirk "Ohh don't worry doll.. if I was here on business, you'd know." *Gives her a wink as he sips his martini... and then breaks charater to gag* "Ugh.. people actually drink this?" Sana@turtles#8407: "The calmness I'm guessing? Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 decides that's it, "Hai! Um.. I mean.. Yeah!" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Have you got an appointment with one of the partners, or is there something I can help you with today?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin sits in a chair. Keelah@crystyll strolls in to the 'ting' of the aging bell hanging over the door, "Ladies!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "It's really not so bad once you get past the taste." She whispers to Al after she plucks the olive out of its toothpick with her mouth. And seamlessly she switches to 20's moll. "Yeah, you must be+ Sam@drcrippler glances at her. "Dewey in?" Sana@turtles#8407 Smiles at the arrival of Tess Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: Hi Ca... um.. Tess! Yes, hi Tess. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: +the schmuck the boss was talkin' about. Lets get our drinks, lose the eyes and talk business, 'kay?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "May I ask who wants to know?" Keelah@crystyll drops her bag by the door, and a fresh newspaper on the table, "Now, what're you doing here Rita? Done with the rowing club already today?" she smiles, greeting her with a friendly hug Keelah@crystyll stagewhispers through the hug, "You're doing great!" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 as she is hugged, "Rowing? Um.. sure, it was.. a short day.." Keelah@crystyll pouts a little, "Sorry I couldn't join you. Not so easy to keep up membership fees these days after all" she sighs whimsically, and perhaps melodramatically Sam@drcrippler: "Detective Walter Lloyd. He'll know who I am," he fishes in his pocket for a cigarette case and a lighter. "Tell him I'm here about the Betty Howe kidnapping," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan mutters softly under his breath "Computer, change my drink to a long island iced tea." *Goes back into charater* "Aww.. who's call mea schmuck? I'll.. alright, lead the way doll." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock leads the triggerman to a private booth, draws the curtains and begins. Sana@turtles#8407: "I could lower your rent I suppose...." she smirks Keliaya@anncarise wonders if she can overhear them somehow... Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: it's ok, I've been talking with your... landlord apparently.. about book reading Bahieh@junnstormgrin: reaches out to an intercom. "Mr Dewey, there's a Detective Walter Lloyd to see you, about the Betty Howe case." A moderately incomprehensible reply can be heard. "I'll send him through." She looks up+ Keelah@crystyll smiles sweetly, "Then how would you keep this place open? Not exactly booming business is it, you see this?!" she gestures with a fluster at the newspaper she brought in Bahieh@junnstormgrin: + "Go right on through. Mr Dewey is expecting you." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Alright, word on the street is there's some shyster named Michael Abramowitz. He's some hotshot attourney going all-in on the boss's nephew." Sam@drcrippler lights the cigarette and nods, heading in Keelah@crystyll: "/More/ clamping down on the booze, and another paper closed too!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock slides herself closer to the triggerman. She drapes her arm over his shoulders and whispers her words, seductive and clean. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Ooh.. teh boss doesn't like that.." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 smirks, "makes it sound like papers were funded by booze.." Keliaya@anncarise finishes her dance routine and goes off to a backroom to rest, totally not eavesdropping on the shady fedora Romulan. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Word on the street is he's gonna try and put the boss's nephew on a three spot... and if I know him, it's a an absolute open and shut case." Sam@drcrippler can be seen at the door, and comes out moments later. "Alright you," he points to Bah. "You're coming with me," Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "So here's what'cha gonna do..." Keelah@crystyll: "Isn't everything really?" she smirks, "But hey, I got word from Pia that they're dropping prices in the Speakeasy on account of everyone being so down again" Keelah@crystyll: "We should head over there!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock runs a finger along the lining of the triggerman's jacket, and looks deep into his eyes. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: uh, sure! Are we gonna invite.... book-girl? Keelah@crystyll smiles looking to Sana, "Well you're not exactly gaining anything from sitting among these dusty old tomes now are you? What do you say, come grab a drink with us?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "You're gonna go see Mister Abramowitz, take him for a nice long drive into the country, plant a slug in his noggin and leave him to commune with nature. Savvy?" Keliaya@anncarise rests in a seat as an NPC dancer takes the stage, picking a spot close to the private booths out of curiosity for what Nimitz and Miki are saying but well out of sight. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock draws away and adds dismissively, "Or whatever a mook like you does. Just make sure Abramowitz ain't doin' what he wants to do, gotcha?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Gotcha... just another basic cannoli run." Sana@turtles#8407: "I suppose I can close for awhile." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock winks. "They say you're a wise head." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 cheers, "Yatta!" and then coughs, "I mean... nice!" Keelah@crystyll smiles, waving her along, "Come on then! Star-... I mean, God knows, I could use one after that news" Keelah@crystyll: "And yeah, I had applied to that other paper, seemed interested too 'til they went bust" she pouts getting the door for the others Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "So, when does the boss want this cannoli run done?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I'm sorry about that.. Bahieh@junnstormgrin: stands up, briefly opening a drawer on her desk and dropping something small and metallic into her purse. "Lead on." Keelah@crystyll smiles every-optimistically, "Hey don't worry, I'll find /something/!" Sam@drcrippler nods and leaves the building in a puff of smoke Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 smiles, "I'm sure it will work out!" Sam@drcrippler: "'ts your name doll?" Keelah@crystyll: "A good stiff one always helps, right!" she chuckles as they close up the shop and wander down the street Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock smirks, "Some time before the boss's nephew has to do time or drop a dime. So soon. Quick as you can." Keliaya@anncarise steps out of the resting area conveniently close to the private booths and returns to do more dancing as the previous dancer returns. Keliaya@anncarise dances the Sidestep! Alistair Nimitz@natthaan smiles to Miki "Tell teh bozz he'll be sleeping with the fishies." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: well.. um.. too bad she couldn't join us after all...?" Keelah@crystyll laughs, "You get used to her like that. One day she might /actually/ sell a book too..." Keelah@crystyll slips into the speakeasy, smiling to see hear music and laughter, "Well, whatcha fancy?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I know these places are supposed to be secret and all.. but I always feels a bit... wrong in them.." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: uh... whatever is good" Keliaya@anncarise is performing a solo dance routine that's distinctly not Terran but does bear some resemblence to some non-classical Earth styles. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "He'll be pleased as punch to hear that." She slides away from him and shoots him a daring look. "Just watch your six. Wouldn't want sheik like you to get on the wrong side of the law." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: Barbara, although most call me Bah. Keelah@crystyll: "Yeah, I know what you mean. That danger... kind of alluring, right?" she smirks, heading to the bar, "Two G&T's?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: not entirely what I meant... Keliaya@anncarise | Bartender: "Coming right up!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Oh don't worry abouh me, if the law was ever gonna do a thing to me, It'd have been years ago." Keliaya@anncarise | The bartender turns away and soon returns with two G&Ts on the counter. Sam@drcrippler: "Got it," he nods. "Right, well... Betty Howe is the daughter of one of the people who owns the company," he pokes back to where they left from. "Just one in a recent string of kidnappings here. We're Keelah@crystyll turns with a knowing smirk as she hands Rumi a drink, "Well, here's to another fun day!" she raises her glass Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Well, the years got a funny way of catchin' up to a fella, so tell ya what... you get through this, what do ya say we paint the town red?" Sam@drcrippler: gonna go do some questioning, and we'll start at that bar across the road, as she was taken just outside. They'll always know something," Sam@drcrippler looks at the covert illegal bar with disgust Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 takes a sip of what she assumes is a fake drink in this instance Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "You're the detective. Speakeasy's... they give me the shivers." Sam@drcrippler: "You're not the only one. We've gotta shut them down, but they're a good source of intel, and..." he glances back. "Banning alcohol's a damn stupid law anyway," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan smirks at Miki "Well.. you've got ideas doll..." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock chides, "You ain't a cake-eater, are ya?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "They might as well have banned fancy clothes and tried to enforce that." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: so uh... maybe if papers are going under.. you should look at other jobs? Sam@drcrippler smirks. "Got a gun? Handy to have one if you do," Keelah@crystyll leans back against the bar, smiling as she looks around the place, "Yeah, but reporting's all I've ever known. What else could I do? Not like I can just go back to school at my age!" she laughs Alistair Nimitz@natthaan picks up his hat and finishes his drink "Oh no I'm not.. I will be back when teh job is done, and then we can have some fun." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock grins devilishly. "Better hop to it. See you around." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "I'm a true American lady, in that regard. I tend to rely on Messers Smith and Wesson to help me get home at night." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan puts his hat on and steps out into the street. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock downs her drink and returns to the bar for another. Keliaya@anncarise | Bartender: "We can always use people in our business. 'Specially someone who got connections." Sam@drcrippler: "These days, you can't be too careful," he nods over and crosses the road, entering the bar Keliaya@anncarise | The bartender goes over to Miki as he sees she's back for another drink. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan spies Sam "Hey! My old friend.. Johnny law!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan walks over and gives him a hug Keelah@crystyll watches the inconspicous man depart, spinning around with a smirk, "Come on Lester, /me/ serving drinks? Or are you just trying to get me up 'there' again" she side nods to the stage Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Another milk and gin, don't drown it." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: dancing at least can be done legit.. Keliaya@anncarise | The bartender makes Miki's drink and slides it over to her before glancing to Keelah, "Hey, can't hurt to try!" he chuckles. Keelah@crystyll pouts, "You say that almost like investigative journalism isn't" she chuckles Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Hm?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: I meant compared to drink serving.. Keelah@crystyll: "Yeah, well... you just keep on trying there, huh" she scoffs, taking a sip and turning back to Rumi, "Yeah, that's what it made it so fun to say" she winks Sam@drcrippler turns and scowls, stepping back. "Step back Johnson," he says, his hand moving to his waist. "Don't make me put two rounds in your skull," Keliaya@anncarise | The Bartender looks back to Miki: "Oh just Tess there is outta a job, and I've been telling her she can always come and work for me." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Aww.. pally... ya breakin my heart johnny!" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "C'mon doll!" She looks derivisvely at the bartender. "Only people makin' kale in bars are the ones who sell the hooch... and the owners." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: um.. yeah? Bahieh@junnstormgrin: takes a firm grip on her bag, having heard that name several times around the office as bad medicine. Sam@drcrippler: "The only thing I'll be breaking is the seal to my paycheck when I put you behind bars. I know it was you Johnson. Enjoy your freedom whilst it lasts," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan smiles to Bahiel "Hey there doll.. I don't believe we've met.. Eddie Johnson.. my friends call me 'Champ'." Keelah@crystyll chuckles, "Sorry, I shouldn't tease! But enough about my woes, anything fun going on with you?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Sam "What did I do this time Johnny?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Bah, and I doubt we have." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Let me tell ya.." She leans over and delivers the wisdom of years with a moll's squeak, "You wanna get ahead in life? Find yourself a nice sugar daddy, make yourself useful for him." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Now now.. no need to be rude here.." Keelah@crystyll upnods to the wisdom from down the bar, "That so, yeah?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: Well.... I guess... I like boats.. and rowing.. so.. I'm enjoying.. water stuff? Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We can all be civilized and such." Sam@drcrippler: "Don'y play coy with me. I know you took Betty Howe. Along with Sarah Howard, Vicki Mills, Laura Baldwin, and Rita Henson," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Sam "Hey now.. I only got two rules.. I don't do dolls, and I don't do kids." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Who ever you are after, he an't me." Keelah@crystyll considers Rumi a moment, almost sympathetically as she remembers her own first time playing these stories and tries to encourage her along, "Aw, come on now! What about that diamond gent you were + Keelah@crystyll: + telling me about last week. What, Tony was it? Don't tell me you've got bored of him already" she winks with a smirk Sam@drcrippler: "Don't give me that crap. You're the only one around here with that much influence," Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 realizes she is being thrown a line and decides to use some real world comparisons to go with this, "Oh.. yeah, heh.. well.. we talk. It's kinda, a not-a-thing thing..." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: but I do kinda like him.. when he isn't being super annoying... like the giant egotist he is, hehe.. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Baltamore is a big city.. we might run this area, but we sure don't control the whole city.. not yet anyway.. of course, if we had a few fine Johnnies like yourself by our side.." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Wha'tha'matta? Cat got your tongue?" Sam@drcrippler: "Not happening," he snaps. "Once I find this kidnapper, I'm going after you. That is, if I haven't arrested you first," Keelah@crystyll grins at the getting-in-the-spirt'ness of it, promptly putting on a suitable galpal reaction face, "Oh yeah? So what's he do?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Tsk-tsk... you and me, we are just two sides of the same coin Johnny... the only difference is our dity laundry stays buried." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 thought the term diamond gent was what he did, "Oh, the jewelry.. shop.. you know!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan smiles to Bahieh "I'll be seeing you soon doll." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan strunts off. Keelah@crystyll: "Aah right! All that time alone, bet he gets all kinds of grouchy like old Eleanour, right?" she chuckles Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "That gives me the shivers." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 considers a bit, "Sure." Sam@drcrippler spits on the ground after him. "Acting like they own the place," he mutters. "Though this is a problem. If it aint him..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan heads off to take poor Abramowitz out for his last cannoli. Keelah@crystyll also notes something in the tone from down the bar she doesn't quite take to, "Hey now, no need for that. Not everyone's got your silver tongue!" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Then it's someone you've never heard of, who has enough pull to operate in their territory. Sam@drcrippler: "And that's even worse. But come on, let's stop scurrying around in the dark," he pushes the door open and enters Keelah@crystyll eyes the stiff and new broad who walk in. Well those two definitely don't belong... Keliaya@anncarise finishes her dance routine again and begins stepping towards the bar. Keelah@crystyll is also totally leaning against the same bar as Mi'shune and not the other side of the room... Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock takes one glance at the new arrivals, and dismissively ignores them in favor of her drink. Sam@drcrippler double takes as he sees Keelah. Blinks a few times, before shaking his head. "You look gorgeous," he mouths to her quickly, before returning to character. Sam@drcrippler clears his throat and heads on over to the bar Keelah@crystyll blows a kiss in response Sam@drcrippler: "You know the drill," says to the bartender, tapping the top as he takes a stool, before, looking back at Bah and nodding over to the others, indicating that he wants her to go ask some questions Keliaya@anncarise takes a spot by the bar too, "I'll have a vodka with orange juice, on the rocks." Keliaya@anncarise | The bartender prepares Sam's drink first, knowing that he's a customer. Keliaya@anncarise | Bartender: "Here you go." He then quickly prepares Kelly's order. Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Old grape juice, please." Smiles slightly, knowing that actually means wine. Keelah@crystyll glances down the bar then back to Kelly, "Who's the stiff?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan makes sure to drop the body off into an empty(ish) looking field before heading back into town. Keliaya@anncarise: "Him? Not sure..." Sam@drcrippler glances down at the drink, then over at Bah. "Oh, you're here. I... was gonna say, you should go ask some of the others what they know," Keelah@crystyll: "Seen my share of bacon to know a porker when I see one. Something's going down" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock gets out of her seat. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "I'm gonna go take a powder..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan arrives into the speak easy with a new suit and a new hat. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock bumps into Al! Keliaya@anncarise: "All I hope for is that they don't take my job..." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Hey, watch where you walkin' ya... Oh! Hello there..." Keelah@crystyll smirks, "Somehow I don't see him as quite having your presence on stage" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan offers Miki the box of cannolis and gives her a wink. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock eyes grow as big as saucers. "OH! How sweet! You brought me some pastries!" She takes him by the hand. "Here, let's go put those on ice, 'kay?" Keliaya@anncarise laughs, "Oh I don't mean replace! Though I'd like to see that..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Lead on doll." Keliaya@anncarise: "I guess if they're people coming to shut this place down, I can always find work elsewhere..." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock leads him a safe distance and leans into him, whispering sweetly into his ear. Sam@drcrippler turns on the bartend. "Alright. What do you know about Betty Howe," he lays it on thick Keliaya@anncarise: "Always someplace that can use somebody who knows how to dance!" Keelah@crystyll: "You'd like to see /that/?" she cracks a smirk looking between the pair with a shrug, "Well, whatever does it for you I guess. Can't say I see much to him myself..." raises her voice at the end with + Keelah@crystyll: + playful smirk to make sure Sam heard Keliaya@anncarise chuckles and takes a sip of her drink. Bahieh@junnstormgrin: crosses over with a glass of wine in her hand. "I don't suppose you remember anything interesting happening last night, at all? Keliaya@anncarise: "Interesting? Well haven't noticed any brawls breaking out if that's what you mean." Sam@drcrippler turns his head very slightly. Perfectly in character, he gives a wink, which looks odd considering he's scowling. Turns back to the bartend Keelah@crystyll looks to the new broad, shrugging, "Sorry, don't often get out from the bookshop. Why, something happen?" Keliaya@anncarise: "As for interesting people, well, everyone's got their own interesting story. Some stand out more than others, but," she nods to the bartender, "He can tell you more about them than I." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock kisses Al in the cheek and goes back into the speakeasy. Keliaya@anncarise takes her drink, "Anyways if you'll excuse me, I've got the group dance to prepare for." Keelah@crystyll | Lester leans in close to Sam, a super-coy tone as he idly wipes clean a glass in his hand, "Say I did know somethin'... who wants to know and whats it worth to 'em?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Well, I'm sure that Mr Howe might be... somewhat generous, to anyone who helped his daughter. Keelah@crystyll: "Howe... as in Dewey, Screwem & Howe? /That/ Howe?" Sam@drcrippler rolls his eyes. "You gotta do this every single time I walk in here?" he reaches for his detective badge. "Detective Walter Lloyd, BPD. And if you don't play ball pal, I'll have this place shut down Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "That Howe." Sam@drcrippler: and your asses in the street faster than you can say Wall Street. Got it?" Keelah@crystyll | Lester raises his hands defensively, "Hey now pally, guy can't be too careful now! So, uh... whaddaya wanna know?" Keelah@crystyll leans in a little, "Something happened to his girl? Is it a case he's working?" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "I gotta go see a man about a dog!" Sam@drcrippler: "Betty Howe was kidnapped last night, shortly after she was seen leaving this place," he clips his badge back onto his belt and grabs a faded photo of a blonde haired girl in a scarlet dress Sam@drcrippler slides the photo across. "Recognise her?" Keelah@crystyll | Lester eyes the pic with scrutiny, "Sure yeah, I seen her. Real sweet doll, wouldn't come work for me though" Sam@drcrippler: "She with anyone whilst she was here?" Keelah@crystyll | True to period crime drama, and because newspapers seem to get insta-news faster than Facebook when plot requires it... Keelah@crystyll FX | Cue dramatic spinning newspaper! Keelah@crystyll | T'Pia can be heard out in the street, "EXTRA, EXTRA, Abramowitz 'moidered in his own office!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan sits in a Lounge chair. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan sits in a chair. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock goes to the private booth, drink in tow. Keelah@crystyll | Lester looks up, then back to Sam, "Listen pally, I ain't got any details for ya, but ya want info...?" he slowly nods towards Keelah as she exits Sam@drcrippler turns his head. "Oh for fuck's sake," he stops and blinks. "Sorry, I'm in character," he apologises before darting out, nipping back in moments later to down the drink and then heading out again Keelah@crystyll is hurriedly grabbing a paper from TP to read the magic hollywood insta-headline Sam@drcrippler: "Excuse me ma'am" he waves down Keelah and almost gets hit by a car. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan takes a seat at a table like nothing is wrong. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock wipes her brow. "Thought they'd never leave." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock asks Al, "Alright, straight dirt. Tell me what happened." Keelah@crystyll cringes as she looks back to the pair chasing her, "Woah, easy there! Don't you know fast these 'cars' go?" Sam@drcrippler does a sort of slide over the bonnet and arrives, unharmed by his family. Gives T'Pia a thumbs up Keelah@crystyll | TP giggles but quickly straight faces back into character, wandering innocently "EXTRA, Extra..." she waves a folded paper around overhead Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Miki "What is there to say? We went in, offered him the chance to walk away, and he refused." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "And that's when you took him for a walk." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Not exactly... he went for his own gun.. so.." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Huh.. he had heat? Must have seen it coming." Sam@drcrippler: "They're not /that/ fast," he rolls his eyes, and swipes the paper off T'Pia, reading the headline Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We dropped the body off at the field before heading back to town.. should take them a few days to actually find him." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "At least.. all of him." Keelah@crystyll: "Wait, ain't he from your law firm too?" she looks from the paper to Bahieh Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Well... that'll make a statement, sheik." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "I never introduced myself to you." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "But yes. He is." Keelah@crystyll: "Yeah but you're trailing him around" thumbs to Sam, "asking questions about Howe, and I've been around enough of his kind to smell bacon, and honey you ain't got that stench. So I figure he'd have + Keelah@crystyll: + already been to the office, makes sense he picked you up there for safeguarding" she smiles Sam@drcrippler is reading the holopaper, moving slightly to tease T'Pia by not letting her past him Keelah@crystyll | TP whacks him playfully with another newspaper, "Hey! You read it, you bought it, mister!" Keelah@crystyll | TP grins, having way too much for with her little bit part Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Sooooo... you better lay low for a spell, hon. The heat's gonna be on ya." Bahieh@junnstormgrin: (As a starfleet tactical officer, Bahieh would fancy her odds against a mob hitter she knew was coming.) Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "They won't be able to prove it, i've got ten men that says I was in Mama cannoli's." Sam@drcrippler tosses the paper back onto her pile, and fishes in his pocket. "Aw man, I have no money..." he rolls his eyes. "Computer, give me... 20 American dollars," he holds out his hand and the money Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Did you notice that your friend was wearing a different suit, detective?" Keelah@crystyll: "Friends, eh?" she's already busy noting everything down in her own little tatty notebook Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Oh yeah? And what's with the fancy duds?" She brushes her hand across his shoulder. "New suit for our date?" Sam@drcrippler: appears. "Yay me, single handedly causing inflation and making everything worse," he chuckles, pocketing the money. "Here you go," he says, giving T'Pia a dollar. "Go... I don't know, invest it or Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "It's my evening suit of course, every gentlemen has three suits, one for the morning, one for the afternoon and one of the evening." Sam@drcrippler: something," he says, before turning to Bah. "He did, but I can't bring him in for wearing a new suit, even though that colour was criminal," Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Frell me, did they just have ~all~ the time in the universe to change clothes?" She asks, dropping character. Keelah@crystyll: "Well it sounds to me like you got this all wrapped up already. I mean you got her" nods to Bah, "You got your man by the sounds of it. Whaddaya need me for?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan mutters "Tell me about it.. the mod wore more clothes then my wife owns.." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: mob* Sam@drcrippler tries hard to fight the grin spreading across his face. "Well, miss, clearly, you don't know the legal system," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan checks the .45 he has hidden under his arm. "I will admit.. the weapons are pretty neat." Keelah@crystyll smirks, "I may have been out of a job for a spell, but I'd wager I know more of the guys down the precinct than you, sugar" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "You got a cool weapon." She hikes up her skirt and shows the .22 derringer strapped to her garter. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "I have a toy pistol." Sam@drcrippler blinks some. "Erm..." he clears his throat. "Okay..." he blinks again Keelah@crystyll: "Hey! Not like that! Smutty old Tom..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "No kidding.. I've heard those don't even kill easily.." Sam@drcrippler: "You're the one who said it, not me!" Keelah@crystyll rolls her eyes, extending a hand, "Tess Monaghan; investigative journalist. Formerly of the Star..." Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock quips, "I don't think I can kill myself with it. Oh! Do we need to return to character soon? Feels like our part is on pause or something..." Keelah@crystyll: (it is because Sam's too busy flirting with his wife to progress the plot :P) Alistair Nimitz@natthaan glances over across the street "Given how easy it was go get away with murder in this time period..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: to* Sam@drcrippler takes the hand. "Detective Walter Lloyd, BPD. You're those pain in the ass journalists who steal our jobs," Sam@drcrippler: (not my fault! I take any chances I get >_>) Alistair Nimitz@natthaan stands up from the table, buttoning up his suit and putting his hat on "I'm gonna buy a newspaper doll. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: " Keelah@crystyll beams proudly, "Well that depends how you define your job. I generally let you keep the whole being owned by the mob thing and stick to seeing justice served, you know" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan heads over to T'Pia and pays her for a newspaper. Keelah@crystyll | TP squeaks at turning to see the mob giant before her. She gulps, "Here ya go, mister" Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock goes to the bar, where there's nothing but NPC's. Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "What am I, chopped liver?" She says, in full moll. Sam@drcrippler: "Yeah yeah, this is why there was so much crim... I mean, there is so much crime here. Vigilanties like you, and..." he glances at the mob boss. "Scum like him," he scowls Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Thank ya kindly." *Takes the news paper and reads off the headline.* "Well... an't that a dang shame.." Keelah@crystyll rolls her eyes, turning away while the boys catch up and flashing a wink to Bah as she goes to find TP Keelah@crystyll leans in, arm around the girl, occasional glancing back and giggling from the pair Sam@drcrippler: "Say Johnson, mighty convenient of you to leave and show up again just as this news broke," Keelah@crystyll ruffles the girls hair and lets her get on her way Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Just a coincidence Johnny... went to go buy my gal some cannolis from Mama's and get changed into my evening suit." *Smiles that kind of grin where the hitman knows the cop will never prove him wrong Keelah@crystyll palms a slip of paper into Bah's hand quietly as they observe the guys interaction To Bahieh@junnstormgrin: it's a downtown address: 352 Barbershop Row Sam@drcrippler: "Let me guess, you bought off some people to nod and keep their traps shut?" Bahieh@junnstormgrin slips the paper into her purse without looking at it. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Aww.. Johnny.. you break my heart to assume I would do such a low thing." *Hands Sam the newspaper* "Feel free to call Mama's, and they'll tell you I was there." Sam@drcrippler scowls. "You've overstepped this time Johnson," he says squaring up to him. "You're not getting away again," Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "You know where to find me Johnny." Sam@drcrippler cranes his neck up to look at Nimitz, and then steps back slightly so he doesn't pull a muscle Sam@drcrippler: "I hope you do," he winks, before shaking his head. "I mean...er... stay out of this investigation Miss," Mi'shune@1nONLY_DRock: "Well..." She croons, "Don't you look like the cat that swallowed the canary. What's got you so happy?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan smirks to Miki "The cops will never pin anything on me." Keelah@crystyll: "What investigation?" She smiles innocently, "I'm just catching up on the latest headlines here, since I'm not writing them anymore!" winks and turns away, "Nice meeting you again, miss. Hope you + Keelah@crystyll: + find what you're looking for" smiles again and heads off down the street Sam@drcrippler takes off his hat and runs his hand through his hair, totally not checking Keelah out as she walks off. "Right, let's get back to the firm and do some digging," Bahieh@junnstormgrin: "Sure thing."
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Personal Log | T'Pia Bishop-Se'Lai | Stardate 95168.4
"Extra, Extra! City attorney 'moidered in own office!" she giggles at her less than refined attempt at a period accent.
I practiced aaaall day ready to give that line in mum's holostory last night! Everyone had so much fun, it was great - seeing mum and dad really relax for a while and let their hair down. Anyway, as this is set to be an ongoing adventure mum asked me to keep a journal of story progress so we have a point of reference to come back to. Makes sense I guess, though I'm sure she's just doing it to make me practice writing reports for the Academy! But yeah, first things first; the cast list!
Tess Monaghan (Reporter) - Mum CAPT Keelah
Walter Lloyd (Detective) - Dad CAPT Bishop
Barbara Edwards (Victim’s Secretary) - CAPT Bahieh
Eddie “Champ” Johnson (hitman) - CAPT Nimitz
Ruth McGraw (Mobster ‘gal) - CMDR Sh'sonora
Maria Bianchi (Club dancer) - CMDR Keliaya
Eleanor Price (Tess’ landlady / bookshop owner) - LTJG Minatozaki
Rita Moore (Tess’ bestie) - Rumi CDT Mitsuki
Dorothy “Dotty” Smith (Newspaper girl/informant) - Me! T’Pia Bishop Se'Lai
Lester Barnes (bartender) - NPC
Michael Abramowitz (Victim)
Betty Howe (Victim?)
(These guys didn't get used in the first episode but makes sense to keep a note I think!)
Darryl "Rock" Paxton (patsie)
Arthur McKinney (Tess’ Editor)
Tony Valentino (Mob boss)
Frederick “Freddie” Jones (hitman)
So this episode - 'Baltimore Blues' was pretty quiet for my character, most really as it was just introducing them all! But this gave me a chance to drop character and keep tabs on things developing around the holodeck! Or... stay in character and snoop around eeeeverywhere so I had all the juicy gossip for Mum Tess!
Tess' day started out like any other of late; more job hunting. Since the Star paper collapsed she's been out of work and living mostly on the kindness of Eleanor at the bookstore. She picked up a spread from me right at the start and saw news of more job losses as a former rival paper had also gone down - especially frustrating as they had shown interest in taking her on. I mean, who wouldn't right? This was Tess! after all, super investigative journalist! *Ahems* aaaanyway... Tess linked up with Rita at the bookstore and after a failed attempt at coaxing Eleanour to join them at the Speakeasy, Tess and Rita headed out to have a catch up.
At the Speakeasy itself, things were already getting interesting however! As top triggerman Eddie was heading in for a discrete rendezvous with Ruth - posing as a dancer at the seedy establishment like Maria was - Ruth was actually on the 'Boss's payroll, used as a discrete broker or something it seems! She fed Eddie some info on a mark the boss wanted to 'disappear' anyway, - Michael Abramowitz attorney at law, and promising young protege of old man Howe over at 'Dewey, Screwem & Howe' prosecution attorneys. So Eddie headed off to take care of business while Ruth continued to go about her business, just as Tess and Rita arrive.
Meanwhile at the attorney's office, Det. Walter Lloyd was meeting with Howe to discuss the kidnapping of his daughter, after his meeting he tied up with Barbara Edwards in the front office and resolved to take her with him - whether he suspected her involvement, or thought she might be of some help to his investigation, who could say. Anyway, they headed out together and made the natural first assumption of scoping out the Speakeasy across the street as Betty was believed to have been there before she disappeared.
As Walter & Barbara tried to work information from the crowd and staff - to little effect as nobody seemed to trust Johnny law in this time! - in came my big part! I called out at the top of my voice to reveal the startling crime that took place seemingly not moments after Walter & Barbara left the office! Tess was straight to my side - naturally - and getting all the juicy details, at least those in print! And she was closely followed by Walter & Barbara who seemed in such a rush to catch her that Dad Walter almost got knocked down by a '36 Cadillac! They talked a while but where interrupted by the appearance of a smug looking Eddie who seemed to want nothing more than to rub Walter's face in the fact he seemed untouchable. Tess took this opportunity to to pull me aside and get the real scoop though, and I gave her the address over on Barbershop Row that my mooching indicated would be a solid lead for her, since having the Detective trail after her seems to have sparked her intent on investigating whether being hired or not!
So that's about it really, I think! We paused the story there as it was getting late and our guests had their ships to get back to and stuff, but it seemed like everyone had a real fun time! I love how this kind of thing seems to bring so much relaxation for people. And it's not like any relaxation either, but actually losing themselves in the character's they're playing just seems to spark a level of entertainment and escapism that you don't get anywhere else! From what I've seen here, I might have to look more into this 'roleplay' form of entertainment, as it people really do seem to rather enjoy it! Oh, and Captain Nimitz & Commander Sh'Sonora... WOW! Watching those two was like watching professional actors in an old period movie or something! They were sooooo good with their accents and knowledge of the 'lingo' & behaviors fitting to this environment. I know who to watch more closely now if I want to really pick that stuff up!