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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))

Dec-31-2008 07:17

The guy who was playing waiter at the moment for Reese said, not too friendly, "Here", and put the drink in front of her.

Reese looks at him, and says, "Well you unfriendly as...." Makensie interrupted, and said, "Thank you kind gentleman for getting my cousin her drink, and having the patience to actually DO it" He smiles at her, and said, looking at Reese, "You ought to learn manners from your cousin", and walks off.

Reese looks at Makensie, and said, "You are too friggin nice, do you know that? I thought I tought you somethin' growing up" Makensie smiled, and said, "You did...but, I handle myself in a different manner"

Meanwhile, Ace and Clift walks up, and Ace says, "Well, who do we have here?" Reese looks at him, no smile, and said, "I'm Mak's cousin...and well, who are you?" Makensie closes her eyes, and shakes her head. Ace laughs, and said, "I'm Tony...but friends call me Ace" Reese stands up, and says, "Please to meetcha, Tony"

Clift greets Reese, and says, "Long time no see, Reese" She responded with, "Not long enough"

"REESE!! Quit being so rude to my friends!!", Makensie said, very serious.

Clift grins, and said, "It is quite ok, Mak. I probably know where it's coming from, and cant quite blame her"

"No excuse for rudeness", Makensie said, looking at Reese.

All Reese said, in a very dry tone, "My apologies. Now, Makensie, you have a nice night, and have fun. I have to find Joey, so we can get outta here but until I get a few free drinks in" She gave a quick hug to Makensie, looked at Clift , and walked off.

Makensie looks at Clift, and Ace, and said, "I really apologize for her behavior" Clift said, "Oh, no need. You cant control how she is ...and that is just her" Ace said, "That's right. Just a different personality but, man, am I glad YOU are not like that. Why..Id have to take you out the back door, and beatcha" He makes a fist, and acts like he is boxing. They laugh.

Dec-31-2008 07:20

Clift looks around, and asks, "Where is Violet?"

"Restroom", Makensie replied, then said, "Oh...there she is ...talking to her Director"

He watches her for the longest time, before taking his seat.

"Love struck, are we?", Makensie says, smiling. He looks at her, and said, "Are we?"

Nothing else was said, as Ace was talking to some people behind her.

Dec-31-2008 10:37


Clift touched Mak's foot with his foot underneath the table playfully.

He smiled and looked into her eyes saying nothing. Ace was not paying attention to Clift and talking to some friends behind him.

As Violet approached and sat back she noticed a moment being shared by Mak and Clift. Makensie quickly pulled her leg back and put her hand on Ace's arm, somewhat confused.

Ace turned to her, "You okay Mak?"

"I'm just fine." Makensie assured him, then turned to Clift once more giving him a 'no-no' look. Clift smiled cheekily and held Violet's hand whilst looking at Mak.

Violet, of course, could read what was happening like a book, but it didn't seem to bother her much. She turned to Clift. "Yes, Clift?"

"Pardon?" Clift was confused.

"You are holding my hand are you not?" Violet nodded towards his hand on hers, "I assumed you wanted something." She smiled.

Clift smiled back. "I do want something, a dance? Do you do the Fox Trot?"

Violet shook her head. "I'll only dance if Mak will dance as well."

Clift turned to Mak, "Whatcha say Mak?"

"I say..." Makensie started. "It's time to dance ourselves home Clift!"

Dec-31-2008 13:43


... and they did.

At least Ace did. He half-walked half-danced his across Kingsway and the other London Streets whilst both Miss Parr and Miss Brewer encouraged him slightly now and then.

Clift and Ace started chatting about Miss Reese Withers, Makensie's cousin, who, Violet knew, was a fascinating woman in her own right.

"Mak," Clift started. "Looks like I left a bad taste in Reese's mouth since we met last."

"Please excuse Reese, Clift, you know how she is." Mak explained.

Ace added. "Yeah but come on, when Clift said 'long time no see', she replied 'not long enough'!"

Violet suddenly started giggling uncontrollably. She could not imagine the situation herself, but still found it rather funny. "Miss Withers' quite the character..."

"I don't see it..." Clift shook his head and disagreed.

"Well of course you do not," Violet chuckled. "She made a perfect ninny out of you Mr. Garrett!"

They finally reached Doyle Estates, where both Miss Parr and Miss Brewer lived. Ace offered to escort Mak to her apartment, Clift offered to escort both Violet and Mak to their apartments.

"You cannot even choose whom to escort..." Violet said under her breath.

"What was that Vi...?" Clift asked.

"Oh nothing, I was just saying that both Miss Brewer and I are perfectly capable of escorting one another thank you." Violet assured him.

Clift leaned in for a kiss, and Violet leaned back to avoid it.

It felt awkward for a moment. Suddenly, Ace felt too weird to approach either Violet or Mak for a good night kiss, and just waved instead.

Violet invited them all for a full English breakfast at her apartment the next morning and they all happily accepted.

Dec-31-2008 13:48


***

The next morning, Miss Violet Parr surveyed her table in the dining room just before the guests arrived -she had invited the gang as well as her brother Leopold:

A tray covered with muffins, crumpets, cheese & raisin scones, chocolate coffee bread pudding, vanilla mousse and a selection of Danish pastries was presented...

Fresh steaming black coffee and a pot of proper tea with a side bowl of fresh cream and sugar was clearly visible...

French breads, loafs of whole wheat bread together with an assortment of croissants lay next to dishes of cheese, jam & honey along with a tray of caramel date mini-cakes.

Cheese & chutney sandwiches were placed next to the large glasses of fresh juice and assortments of exotic fruits placed on a bed of fresh strawberries and wild berries that awaited all the morning visitors.

The way to the dining room is paved with a sensual, aromatic and captivating smell.

There was a knock at her door, and she went to greet her first visitor for the morning...

Dec-31-2008 21:48

Violet opened up the door and there stood Bonelady, she seemed to be in a hurry and didn't have time for pleasantries, "Ms. Parr, I know we have not formally met, but I am looking for Makensie Brewer, a good source told me that she is here, it is urgent that I speak with her at once."

Being the eloquent hostess that she is, Violet invited Bonelady in, "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name."

"The name is Bonelady, Makensie and me work together at Dawg Pound Investigations, I apologize I don't have the time for chit-chat, but there is an urgent matter, is Makensie here or isn't she?" she explained excitedly.

"I am expecting her any minute, but she has not arrived yet, feel free to come inside and wait for her, can I get you a cup of coffee or anything," Violet offered.

"Thank you for the offer, but no thanks, this has to do with a case that all of you were working on," she began to expalin as she was walking in the door.

Just as Violet was closing the door, Makensie showed up at her apartment. "Bonelady, what are you doing here? I told everyone at the agency that I was working on a case unrelated to DPI, I really don't appreiate you coming here to check up on me." Mak told Bonelady matter of factly.

"Just can it with all the don't appreciate it stuff, it seems that case you are working on does have something to do with DPI, tracking you down wasn't easy, but I finally managed to find you." She continued.

"Whoa, slow down, what do you mean it has something to do with DPI? What's happened?" Makensie began to worry.

"It's Lil, she's gone missing, I just found out about it myself, c'mon we have to go, " she pulled at Maks arm starting to drag her out of Violets apartment.

"I'm not going anywhere," Mak protested, "Where is ctown? Did he put you up to this? I swear that guy needs to stay out of peoples personal lives, I told him that I was taking some time...."

*more*

Dec-31-2008 21:52

"Look Mak," Bonelady interupted, "I know he has done some childish things in the past, but you haven't really seen his serious side, this is no joke, he is back at the Agency going through the crimes scene, he sent me to find out where you are. He knew all about the case you were working on, he even told us to leave you be. But tonight when him and me went into Lil's office to talk with her she was gone, there was a broken window with a rock in the middle of her office, He immediately sent me to find you, didn't even give me a chance to go over the evidence with him. Now are you coming or not? I have Barnabas waiting downstairs with the car running."

Makensie just stood there not sure what to do, Bonelady began to head for the door. Makensie looked at Violet trying to gauge what she should do, but deep down she knew what she had to do.

Jan-1-2009 13:34

Makensie would've loved to have stayed and had lunch with her friends,and she would've liked to have seen Ace....Clift...both....but, she was dedicated to her agency, and if one of the Directors has gone missing, she knew she had to be there to help as best she could.

"I really must go to help take care of this", Makensie says to Violet.

Violet nods, and says, "Of course! Actually, when Ace and Clift arrive, I am sure they are going to want to help, as well. I do too so, once they get here, we will find you, and do our part to solve this bizaare event"

Makensie gives Violet a quick hug, and said, "Thank you, my friend. I will see you in a bit then"

As Makensie walks out the door, Bonelady said, "Will you hurry up, we must get going"

Looking at Bonelady, she says, "Don't you even start woman. Oh, and Violet, Clift and Ace are going to help us with this"

Bonelady nods, and says, "Great! The more help the better"

They began discussing who possibly could've done this, as they walked onto the street.

Jan-2-2009 04:41



With his mouth stuffed, Clift grabbed two chocolate croissants whilst
walking out of Violet Parr's apartment.

He paused at the door and turned to Violet. "Sorry, Vi... I need to go after Bonelady and Mak, I really can't have Mak alone at this hour of need."

"Bonelady sounded very serious and in haste." Violet replied. "The situation must be grave."

"I'll do what I can... Sorry again Miss Parr."

"I totally understand Mr. Garrett." Violet nodded. "I will stand back and wait for Tony Masters to come over and brief him before catching up with you."

Clift leaned in to kiss Violet on the cheek, and as usual she leaned back to avoid his kiss. They shook hands instead and she called after him, "Please take care of Mak and Bonelady."

Clift yelled something in reply, but his mouth was too stuffed for Violet to decipher it.

Violet tutted. "Speaking with his mouth full... even in light of these circumstances... unspeakable manners!"


***


As Clift ran down the street from Doyles Estates and made his way to Dawg Pound Investigations, he started thinking about the kidnappings.

He got a wire a few days ago from Vivienne telling him that she was safe and sound after the NY police found her. Vivienne was not too harmed to begin with and she and Scarlett seemed fine.

Now someone else has been kidnapped from DPI, and Mak needed to help and he was of course going to be there for her.

Clift arrived pretty quickly to DPI since he took the London Underground. There he found someone waiting for him...

Jan-2-2009 13:42


Miss Violet Parr turned and went back into the dining room.

She was still taking in the morning events... Bonelady's sudden arrival, Makensie Brewer's sudden departure and Clift Garrett's extreme reaction to the situation.

It was apparent that detective Lillian Angel, more widely known as Lilangel, was in serious danger.

Violet suddenly recalled meeting Bonelady so suddenly.

Her first meeting with Bonelady was reminiscent of her first meeting with Barry Grant: It was brief, sudden and very intense.

Bonelady herself seemed like a very intensely caring person, and also a character and detective to be reckoned with. Violet knew very little of her, except, of course, her widely famed crush on her Director and boss, Ctown.

***

Violet started to put the food spread on her dining table in containers when Leopold walked in.

"Morning Vi..." He cheerfully spoke.

"Good morning, Leopold. I see working again is doing wonders to your morning mood." Violet noted.

Leopold nodded. "It is great being back at the Yard, and I learnt my lesson about the dissemination of classified information."

"Point taken." Violet shook her hair free.

As Leopold approached her, she suddenly and vigorously stepped back. "What is that smell?"

Leopold was slightly stunned. "It is my new cologne... Don't you like it?"

Violet, heavily averted, very suddenly felt sick... and when Leopold took another step towards her, she vomited... all over him.