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Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Dec-22-2008 10:32

((this is a thread that can be about anything....at any location, instead of having a specific place and having to skip around threads. Except for the USS Sleuthtania...that can be kept as its own when on ship))

((I copied and pasted Acemasters last update in the USS thread to here..since Mak is no longer on the ship))




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Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Dec-25-2008 03:07


Miss Parr’s mind came rushing back to the present moment, whatever happened between her and Clift in those few hours needs to be forgotten immediately for now.

Vivienne Garrett and Scarlett Masters have been kidnapped it seems.

Violet has been trying to reach the New Scotland Yard, the London Metropolitan Police. Although they all were detectives, they needed the help of the local authorities.

Violet quickly got off her bed and got dressed.

Clift was already dressed and waiting for her in her apartment’s dining room. The two quickly left the building, found a taxi and made their way over to the Ritz where they were going to meet Makensie and Ace.


Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Dec-25-2008 12:56

Makensie arrived at the ritz, the same time as Ace did....along with Clift, and Violet.

Looking at them two, she could tell something has happened between them two...a change in relationship. She IS a woman after all, but shrugs, thinking to herself, Just friends anyway so what does it matter.

Ace walked up to Makensie ,smiling as always, and Makensie smiled back....and as Violet and Clift walked up, Makensie nodded, and smiled, and greeted them both.

"Well, shall we step over here and get to business?", Ace said.

They all agreed, as Ace held his arm out, and to Makensie said, "After you" He placed his hand on her back as she walked ahead of him.

Such a gentleman, she thinks.

She noticed Clift glancing at her, as well as Ace a few times, but, she never responded in any way.

If Violet and Clift were to be an item, then she was happy for them. Violet was a wonderful woman. "Hopefully, Clift doesnt play her heart around", she thinks.

Ace looks at her, and says, in a whisper for only her to hear, "Don't let it bother you" She growls at him, slapping his arm playfully, and said, "It doesn't"....and she meant it.

Acemaster
Acemaster
Well-Connected

Dec-26-2008 01:05

'Doesn't it?' Ace thinks, 'It must bother her.'

Ace wasn't too worried about his sis. Even though Vivvy Garrett was also missing, this was more of a comfort to him than anything else. Why, you ask?

Well, the answer is simple. Since this was two probably related kidnappings from around the world, they were probably completed by factions. There are five factions in the two cities: Dies Arcanum Brotherhood, Order of Socrates, Eastern Triads, Green Hand, and La Cosa Nostra. La Cosa Nostra is the only one of the five that has large connections in both cities. Did the mob do it? Perhaps... but, Ace knew the Don.

If it were any other faction, well, Ace still has good ties with the Eastern Triads, so that may pull through. Then, three other detectives, three other factions.

Finally, it raises the question, if Scarlett was kidnapped, how did she escape and throw a message to Ace? That meant the probability of kidnapping is greatly lessened... somehow, Scarlett may have gotten into trouble.

Back to Vivvy... if Scarlett wasn't kidnapped, and is therefore on the run, then Vivienne Garret going missing is possibly unrelated. That means, three more factions, with La Cosa Nostra down. Two factions, three detectives, piece o' cake.

If the factions didn't take Vivvy, then they can most likely find out who did. If not, well, we ARE detectives...

So, Ace was not very worried about either girl, but a certain alarm must be raised in the head after your sister throws a rock through your window.

Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Dec-27-2008 01:49


Clift Garrett was dazed himself.

He did not get much sleep that night, and was not sure he was fully sober when he was with Violet in her apartment at Doyle's Estates.

Clift had the feeling that both Mak and Ace felt that something has gone on with Violet and himself. He was not sure that something was. Clift was not the committing type, he was an actor... a free agent.

Clift was also stupid enough to speak Violet's name whilst still on the phone with Mak.

Very selfishly, Clift was not entirely happy with how Mak and Ace's friendship began to warm.

When Ace put his hand on Mak's back, Clift walked quickly ahead of them and opened the door for her. He could see that Violet herself was somewhat confused by his actions. He did not want to play Violet the same way he did Mak but he couldn't help it.

It felt that Mak was slipping away and he needed to do some damage control.

"I think we should split up into two and groups and search through the scene of the kidnapping, the building and the streets," he said. "I'll escort Mak around," he stretched an arm towards Makensie, "... and Ace, you make sure Miss Parr is safe when examining the scene with you."

Clift turned to Mak and saw her give him a strange look.

He felt she was telling him you are not the one in charge here Mr. Garrett.



Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Dec-27-2008 01:55


***

Moments later Mak and Clift were surveying Scarlett's apartment on the inside.

Mak had found a thread, and she and Clift examined it and realised that it came from a male overcoat.

"This smells like La Cosa Nostra, it has their mob ways all over it..." Clift said. "They are the only ones who are able to execute a kidnapping in NY and London simulatneously."

"Let's not jump to conculsions Clift," Mak spoke. "Let's wait and see what Violet and Ace find on the streets outside... Maybe Scarlett wasn't really kidnapped after all..."

"Mak..." Clift spoke up. "It's not what it seems with Violet, she's a nice girl, but I'm not the serious type you know that?"

"Why are you telling me this Clift? Your personal life is yours and yours alone!"

"You have to listen to me, Mak."

Mak couldn't do this again, she didn't have the energy or the patience for dealing with the likes of Clift. "We're here on business, please let's keep it that way Mr. Garrett."

Clift backed off, Mak always called him Mr. Garrett when she wanted him to back off. "Okay... so what do you think about that thread? Can the tailor tell us who it came from?"

Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Dec-27-2008 02:40


Meanwhile...

Miss Parr and Mr. Masters were looking at the streets for any evidence of Miss Scarlett Masters suspected abduction. Violet Parr noticed Ace's nervousness at the whole and she felt she was tense herself.

She decided to speak up and break the tension.

"Well... Mr. Tony Masters," Violet shook off her insecurities about the whole incident of the night, "Since we find ourselves to be on the same case, perhaps I should reintroduce myself... as we have not been introduced properly..."

Ace smiled. "Please go right ahead Miss Parr. I'm intrigued."

Violet smiled politely, "I am Miss Violet Parr, British, my father is Sir Albert Parr, born in Coventry, and my mother, Lady Madhuri Parr is a Britain of Indian decent having been born in Bombay herself. I'm 29 years old and am a retired Lawyer..."

Ace responded with ease. "Well then maybe I can tell you more about myself then..."

Violet suddenly stopped short of a clear muddy footprint. "Well, there seems to have signs of a struggle, someone was clearly dragging someone else, and one of the two was of heavy built..."


Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Dec-27-2008 07:41

**********

Meanwhile, in answer to Clift's question, Makensie said, "Well, there is only one way to find out, now, isn't there?"

Clift nods, not used to Makensie being so business like. He started to say something else, as Makensie was looking closely at something.

"What have you got there, Mak...oh, excuse me, MS Brewer", he asked, looking at her, with a slight smile.

She didnt find it amusing, and kept to her straight faced, business like tone, and said, "A strand of hair....looks to be from someone with curly hair. DO you think the Barber could help us on this?"

Makensie didn't like being so sarcastic, and she didn't mean to be, but, being alone with Clift had her a bit rattled, and she did not like that.

He gentley touched her arm, and said, "Mak, I know you are trying to keep this business....."

"It IS business, Clift! I dont have time anymore for...whatever this is.....", she said, and she kept investigating...not really seeing anything.

Clift would be lying if he said that Makensie's behavior wasn't bothering him. It truly was eating at him, and that is something HE didn't like.

What he wanted to do was just grab her into a hug, and tell her to stop this foolishness with them, but, he knew she woldn't stand for that, and he didnt want to make matters worse.

Clift noticed that Makensie was standing with her back to him for a long time, so he walked up behind her, and says, "Everything ok, Mak?"

She jumped, and turned toward him. He was standing a bit too close to her for her liking, so she stepped back a bit, and said, "Oh, I'm fine. I guess I must've got side tracked. So, if we are done here, maybe we should see how Ace and Violet are doing. Yes?"

He knew she was off in her thoughts, and he knew her well enough to know when things were bothering her. She could fool those who didn't know her very well, but not him.

As she walked on, he stopped her, and said, "Is there something you want to say?"

*more*

Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Dec-27-2008 07:56

*No..there isn't. This isnt the time, nor place. Besides, we are friends Clift.....just leave it at that. Please"

"Just like you and Ace? Just friends?", he said, with a bit of jealousy,and anger, which he didnt mean to let come out.

She turned to look at him, and placing her hands on her hips, she said, "Just like Ace and I? Yes...friends"

"Yeah right", he said, chuckling.

"Ohhh welll..what about YOU and Violet, huh? IS she your next victim, Clift?", she said, anger welling up in her.

"Victim? Look....I am a man who is meant to be single. As nice of a woman Violet is, there isnt anything going on!", he said, almost losing his cool.

She laughed sarcastically, and said, "Well, if there is, that is FINE!! We are nothing to each other but friends!!!" Walking away, she mumbled, "All we ever were"

He says, "Excuse me? I didnt hear you" She turned back around, walking toward him, and said, "I SAID...all we ever WERE anyway!!"

He nods, shaking his head, and said, "I think you know better than that" She laughs, and said, "Do I? Just call it a moment..we had" Makensie felt very cold in emotion, and she was doing her best to keep Clift Garrett out of her heart.

Clift felt something he's never felt before...or its been a long time atleast....an ache in his heart. The feeling of heartbreak.

She turned, once again, and said, ...."and another thing.." , but before she could finish, Ace and Violet walked in to share their findings.

Knowing they just walked into something, Violet automatically said, "Oh I'm sorry, excuse me"

Ace was looking at Makensing, then back at CLift, then back at Makensie, then as he looked back at CLift, he said, "Should we walk back out?"

Clift and Makensie both holler, "NO!"

Ace walked over to Makensie, and before he said anything, he said, "Are you ok?"

Clift rolls his eyes, then looks at Violet, who was looking back at him. They didnt say anything, but what they were saying with their

Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Dec-27-2008 08:06

eyes was "We have to talk"

Makensie looks at ACe and threw out a slight chuckle, and says, "Why wouldn't I be ok? This is nothing"

He nods, and said, "I dont believe you BUT, if you say so"

Clift says , a bit too loudly, "Can we just get on with this investigation, please?" He walks out, leaving them all behind.

Makensie watches him, then catches Violet's eye. They looked at each other for, what seemed to be, a long time, and in that stare was understanding.

She didnt harbor any jealousy toward Violet. Makensie had great respect for Violet Parr, and considered her a friend.

Makensie smiled,as did Violet, and they walked out.

When the stepped outside, Clift was standing with his hands on hips, staring off into space.

She wanted to say something, because she did care how people felt, but, she just couldn't let herself do that. The attraction to him was too strong, and she just wasn't going to let herself be stupid again. She would do her best anyway. Clift was persistant when he wanted to talk, which made it quite tough.

Ace walked up beside Makensie, as he, again, placed his hand on her back, and said, "So, off to the Barber, and Tailor, while they check the footprint?"

Clift slightly turned to look at them, and couldn't stand seeing Ace touch her....but, he had noone but himself to blame for that.

"yes, lets get out of her. I will let you tell Clift what the next plan is. I will head to the car", she said, and she walked briskly away.

Violet walks up beside Clift, as Ace walks to them, so they can discuss their next step in this.

Acemaster
Acemaster
Well-Connected

Dec-28-2008 18:16

((Sorry, looks like I didn't post yesterday when I meant to. Grrrr... BTW Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! ;-) ))

After a bit of deliberation, it was determined that Ace should check with the podiatrist, Violet and Mak would see the tailor, and Clift would go to the barber.

When Ace arrived, he found the footprint to be made by a very heavy person wearing high-heels.

When Clift went to the barber, he found that the hair was straight and black.

But, the girls not only found out something from the tailor, they had a very interesting conversation, if you could call it that...

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