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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.

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?"

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"

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Nov-29-2008 07:39


Clift raised his eyebrows in pure shock.

Violet finished up her plate, wiped her mouth and shrugged. “How else would I be able to raise enough many to travel to and meet you in New York, then take you with me to make a difference to Barry’s safety.”

“I thought I was the one taking you with me.”

Violet chuckled merrily once more. “As I said Mr. Garrett… a prefect ninny…”

Nov-29-2008 10:15

Makensie had spent the rest of the time after her breakfast with Clift, trying to avoid him. Some distance would do her good, and besides, she knows nothing of this Barry case, and she had murder cases to attend to.

"From now on, Reese can deliver her own messages", she said to herself.

As she was heading back to cabin for the night, she looked in the restaurant, and saw Violet Parr, and Clift in discussion.

She stopped to watch for a bit, then smiled. She walked on, and as she did so, Clift looked in the direction of where Makensie had been standing.

What Violet was telling him was very interesting, but, he also couldn't shake the thought of Makensie going through his mind, and knew he had to make sure to talk to her before she left the following morning.

Meanwhile, Makensie walked into her cabin, shut the door, and leaned against it, sighing softly.

She said, "I hope I can get off this ship, before seeing Clift" She didn't know why she thought that, and she didnt want to examine her feelings anymore.

Opening her suitcase, she began packing so she wouldn't have to early in the morning.

Nov-30-2008 05:30

Clift was both shocked and unappreciative.

He did not appreciate Miss Parr amusing herself with him and calling him a ninny. He was also shocked by the amount of information she kept hidden from him all this time.

He was tired upset and drained. The Barry Grant case was draining him and he could no longer take tactfully handling the two women it heavily involved.

Clift counted four factions in on the Barry disappearance. Perhaps Barry had gathered through his years of detection something to be used against every single one of these factions.

Violet made it sound as if he was framed and so was Becky. This was starting to get really interesting but Clift could not help put things in perspective once more.

“Miss Parr, I hope you understand very clearly that this is my investigation.” Clift grabbed Violet’s hand firmly underneath the table and spoke very seriously. “I started it and you would not have been so involved if it was not for my prying. You would not even have enough money to be involved if it wasn’t for my investigations to begin with lighting up the whole of the City’s underworld. I appreciate some respect!”

Miss Violet Parr nodded suddenly taken aback. “Agreed Mr. Garrett, I was just having some fun of my own when I said that I was the one taking you with me… Just to see how you would react. It was just harmless fun I assure you.”

Clift raised a brow. “Well, I hope you had your fun, Miss Parr, for it seems that what you just said is nothing but serious business. We reach Shanghai tomorrow morning and I would appreciate you ensure that you tell me everything you know before then. That is, if you indeed intend to help me help Barry…”

Nov-30-2008 05:32


Clift took Miss Parr’s arm firmly and escorted her to her room.

She gently struggled to free her arm but he kept his strong grip on her. Clift had a little too much to drink and was somewhat tipsy. He wasn’t the friendliest person when he had a few drinks.

When they reached Violet’s first class compartment he let her go brusquely. He bid her good night and kissed her hand. “If you expect me to treat you as an equal in this investigation Miss Parr, you better start treating me as one too.”

“Understood,” Violet was actually relieved to see him, go. “Good night Mr. Garrett.”

***

Makensie Brewer heard a knock on her door.

“Who is it?” She asked. She was getting ready to go to bed.

“It’s Clift, open up Mak. We need to talk.” His voice sounded very strange and desperate.

'Has Clift been drinking?' Makensie thought and then said. “I can’t Clift! I’m in my night gown, about to go to sleep!!”

“Mak open up this won’t take long.”

Makensie got up and as soon as she opened the door a little, Clift barged in and took her into his arms and kissed her deeply on the lips. She struggled for a bit then rested in his arms for a while before pushing him away. He stumbled a few steps back then fell with his back against the door.

“I have more to say if you will listen.” Clift smiled.

Makensie was shocked. “Clift! You stink of booze!”