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The USS Sleuthetania
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Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-22-2008 06:32


International financiers and shipping magnates Patankar & Santanelli have proclaimed a new age in luxury travel with the launch of their flagship ocean liner, the USS Sleuthetania!

The Sleuthetania offers unmatched comfort and opulence for her lucky passengers as she steams the worlds oceans and visits many ports of call.

These quests are available now to passangers of the USS Sleuthetania. The Sleuthetania calls at New York harbor and the port of Shanghai every few days.


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Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Nov-25-2008 07:30


Clift was amazed that Miss Parr played that card to get herself out of talking. “So, if your upbringing does not allow you speak to a fellow detective because it is 11:38 p.m. right now, may I ask what your upbringing does allow?”

Violet relaxed a bit, then smiled. She gently brushed her index finger against her purple-red painted lips, then, using the same index finger proceeded to smudge Clift’s own lips with her exotic colour rouge.

As Clift Garrett stood there stunned, Violet smiled to him politely. “It allows me this.”


Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-26-2008 07:38


Clift walked into his bedroom still stunned.

His lower lip was still smudged with the purple-red lipstick of Miss Violet Parr. He knew he had to do something about Makensie quick, but he also would have to do something about this case before things get out of hand.

Violet had warned Reese Withers about keeping an eye on Barry, and sure enough, Barry’s kidnapped soon enough by a bunch of goons, apparently. Violet on the other hand will not tell him the information she knew readily.

He did not understand why? What would Violet have to gain from stringing him along? Wasn’t she a friend of Barry’s? Didn’t she care about the investigation coming to a favorable end?

Clift was so exhausted and consumed by thought that he decided to sleep that night and get some much needed rest, and then catch Mak the next thing in the morning before she got off the ship as she promised.

He lay on his bed, closed his eyes and fell asleep immediately.


Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-26-2008 07:41


***

Clift woke up the next morning and went up to have breakfast.

He had washed his face thoroughly and made sure there were no lipstick marks: Makensie would flip if she saw Miss Parr’s distinct purple-red lipstick on his lips.

He was thinking about Mak.

He knew exactly what kind of woman she was. Clift figured that most women do not like Makensie, perhaps because they are intimidated by her beauty, even if they are beautiful themselves. Mak can get a man’s attention by just walking in the room. She was beautiful inside and out, yet quiet, which can come off as snobbish. Makensie was very regal and can be biting, but she never loses her femininity, and class.

His mind then went to Miss Parr.

Violet put on the strongest and calmest of exteriors. Clift did believe that she was a very polite woman, but he felt that deep inside her was a scared little girl who puts an act to convince others that they better keep their distance. Violet’s beauty was as intense as Mak’s they were both somewhat exotic.

Mak had beautiful features with a hint of Asian beauty. Her eyes were deep and beautiful and her hair was soft and fashionable. Violet, on the other hand, had an Arabic-Indian type of beauty or look. Her eyes were curious and her hair was long and dark.

Clift shook his head suddenly and spoke to himself. “Clift! You fool! The case! Barry Grant is now missing again and in danger! Better get to work.” Clift got out his notebook when he saw Makensie walking into the resturaunt alone to get some breakfast.

Clift got up and walked quickly towards her.

He gently but firmly gripped her arm. “Good morning dear.”


Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-26-2008 07:42


“Just what do you think you’re doing, Clift.” Mak was still irritated.

Clift whispered in her ears. “Let’s not make a scene. People started looking, just join me for breakfast.”

Mak did not want to argue. It was too early in the morning. She sat across from Clift and started eating a plate of fresh fruit. “Mak, this thing with Violet Parr, is not what it looks... We’re just friends working on a case together. Don’t let it get to you.”

“Clift, I don’t want to talk about, so please don’t just drop it.”

Clift held her hand and kissed it. “Either way, please accept my apologies.”

As Clift was apologizing, Violet walked into the restaurant. “Oh great!” muttered Mak.


Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-26-2008 10:30

Makensie, at first, was going to get up and leave, but, realizing how childish that would be, she chose to remain seated. Clift looked at Makensie, then at Violet Parr standing in the doorway.

She scanned the room, then stopped when she noticed Clift. She smiled, in her polite manner, then found a seat near the front.

Makensie looks at Clift, and says, "Would you like to join your partner up there?", as she continued eating her fruit.

Clift smiled, slightly, and says, "I asked YOU to join me for breakfast. Now, why would I get up and leave you?" Growing serious, he said, "Makensie. Do you really think that I'm this rude, ignorant man, who has no manners? I care about you alot, Mak. There. Is that what you wanted to hear? I said it. I mean it. I also am a detective, as you are, so you know that work comes first, and I have to do whatever it takes to get information out of Violet Parr"

Makensie sat quiet for a moment, playing with the fruit on her plate. Finally, she grabbed her napkin, wiped the corners of her mouth, and as she placed the napkin back on her lap, she says, in a calm voice, "I am a detective, yes, and I am just as serious as what you are when investigating a crime, but to what extent are you willing to go to do this Clift? To follow her around like a lost puppy, as she tells you just enough to keep you coming back for more? I do like Ms Parr, she is very classy, and polite, but I am a woman, and I can see what she is doing. There is no doubt she knows more than she is letting on about Barry Grant, but, she is throwing just pieces out at you, while you run around like a little dog trying to catch the scraps as they fall."

Clift continued eating a bit, then after wiping his mouth, and taking a drink of juice, he says, "How would you know this, Mak? Because YOU do the same thing?" She gives him a puzzled look, and said, "Excuse me?"

Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-26-2008 10:48

"You keep yourself at a distance, even though I can see in your eyes how you feel about me, as I do you, but, you just do enough to keep yourself at arms length, and ME coming back for more"

Makensie placed the napkin on her plate, to show she was finished, and says, "You keep coming back at your own choice. It has nothing to do with how I act or what I do" He didn't comment, but silently agreed with that.

They sat quietly, and looked at each other, then Makensie broke out in laughter. He didn't know what to say or do, so, he laughed too, and said, "Just what are you laughing at?" She smiled, and said, "US. How childish we are acting. Like two idiot school-age kids" He took a drink of his juice, and says, "I suppose it does seem stupid. Here we are adults, acting like teenagers"

Makensie stood up from the table, as Clift grabbed her hands, and had her sit back down. "I know you are still planning on heading back to London, when this ship docks, but, I want you to remember what I said to you. This is just a case, and this is just business with Violet Parr. No matter what is said, or what is done ..I will do anything, to a point, to get what I need for this investigation. You know that I will keep in contact with you, Mak"

She squeezed his hands, stands up, as he does, and she said, "I know. Now, good luck with this investigation, as always, and I hope this ends up being an eventful trip" He walks around the table, gives her a hug, then gives her a single, but firm kiss on her lips. Pulling back, she looks at him, not quite knowing what to say. Her face turned a bit red, as he smiled, and says, "You blushed"

She laughed quietly, and says, "I suppose I did. Well, Clift, I am going to head out on deck, and enjoy the morning & the ocean breeze" He let go of her, and said, "I will join you in a few minutes" She smiled, knowing what he was going to do, and said, "Thank you for a delightful breakfast. I enjoyed it" He said, "My pleasure"



Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-26-2008 10:51

Makensie headed to the door, and looks at Violet Parr, as she walked by, saying, "Good Morning, Ms Parr" She looks up, smiles, and says, "Good Morning, Ms Brewer"

As Makensie began to turn the corner, out the door, she looked back one last time, to see Clift paying their bill, and Violet Parr watching Clift.

Makensie smiled, then continued on her way to the deck.

Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Nov-27-2008 00:05


Miss Parr was having her Earl Grey with cream, crumpets and marmalade when Clift Garrett came over and sat down at her table.

“Morning Miss Parr.”

“Morning Mr. Garrett,” Violet started, “You know Mr. Garrett… gentlemen usually ask a lady’s permission before joining her table for any meal or discussion.”

Clift was taken aback. “Is that a tip or a request?”

“Oh no, please stay,” Violet smiled. “It was, indeed, only helpful advice for when you next attempt to flirt in your backwards way with women.”

Clift was both stunned and intrigued. “You should speak of flirting Miss Parr… until this morning my lips were still smudged with your lipstick!”

“Oh?!” Miss Parr feigned shock. “And how did that come about?”

Clift looked at her with a baffled look and she winked cheekily in response.


Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Nov-29-2008 07:38


***

Clift Garrett was having dinner with Miss Violet Parr later that evening. It was to be their last dinner together before the Sleuthetania reaches Shanghai. The two were quietly eating their dinner when Violet suddenly spoke.

“Clift,” She looked at him directly, “I know I have been stringing you along since New York, but please trust that I have my reasons for doing so. I am trying to make sure that this whole matter ends whilst ensuring Barry’s safety.”

“Miss Parr, we are all intending the same.” Clift was not amused.

“Yes, I understand. I trust your abilities as a detective… The thing is that you are somewhat new and inexperienced. I did not want you to make any rash decisions with the information I have to give. Until I have gotten to know you better…”

“And have you in the past few days…”

Violet smiled. “Well when you were apart from your soul mate, Alexis Peck, yes I have.”

As soon as he heard the mention of Alexis Peck, Clift rolled his eyes and made the sign of a cross upon him. Violet immediately covered her mouth as she chuckled merrily. “Oh Clift, sometimes you’re a perfect ninny.”

They continued on eating quietly, and then Violet very suddenly said. “The Eastern Triads, approached me recently… back when I was still in London. They wanted to talk about Barry.”


Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Nov-29-2008 07:39


Clift stopped eating. Violet continued. “I was paid very handsomely to ensure that he is never found and that your investigation ends in any way possible.”

Clift started drinking his third glass of wine. Violet spoke. “Mr. Garrett, I think you’ve had enough wine tonight, especially bearing in mind the gravity of the information I’m giving you.”

Clift urged her on. “Please continue Miss Parr.”

“I was handed a list of instructions to carry out… They wanted me primarily to send you to Delhi on a wild goose chase to look for clues and witnesses that do not exist and ensure that you believe Barry to be in Delhi and not Shanghai. I was also instructed to go to Shanghai and burn down both Barry’s apartment and agency.”

Clift was dumbfounded. “…but why?”

“I made my own conclusions and deductions.” Violet pressed on. “It appears that Barry could be in possession of several incriminating documents -in either of these two locations- that would harm the Eastern Triads, the Green Hand and possibly the Circle of Light. The documentation he has may include detailed information about HYDRA and other factions. This would include names, numbers, locations and even bank statements and maps. You know how he was? Always after the biggest of criminal minds… At any rate, I believe that it was one or a combination of these factions that have caused this storm in Barry’s life and ensured he vanishes. They must have been behind the incarceration of Becky…”

Violet stopped talking and started eating again. Clift spoke to her. “Miss Parr, would you care to elaborate?”

“Not really. I care to have my dinner while it’s still hot though.”

“Would you tell me what you said the Eastern Triads when they offered you the money?”

“I agreed.” Miss Parr said simply.


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