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Murder at the Masquerade: An RP Stage Short
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Molly Maltese
Molly Maltese
Old Shoe

Jan-8-2010 18:21

(The same idea as the Harlequin Short, only the murder does not have to happen right away; this one is very loosely structured. Happy RPing, and ANYONE is welcome to join.)

"Well this is quaint." Molly Maltese said approvingly, adjusting her mask with a flick of her wrist. "I wonder who shall be the first to uncover my identity; I took a great many pains to disguise myself this evening."

"I hardly recognized you, ma'am." Her driver said politely, and Molly threw him a benevolent grin.

"I really do look quite striking with black hair, don't you think?" she asked, and he nodded. She leaned forward to check the mirror again. She had gone to the stylist and had her hair dyed a sleek, shiny black, and had deep finger-waves done to frame her face. A large peacock fascinator clung to her hair just above her elaborately twisted bun, launching a spray of exotic feathers behind her to match her peacock-detailed gold mask. Only her quirky red-lipped smirk was even faintly recognizable.

"This will be fun." she said as she climbed out of the car and adjusted her floor-length red-and-gold satin gown. Fluted beads jangled gently around the swooping neckline. She wrapped a white fur stole around her shoulders and moved inside, showing her invitation to the doorman. Immediately she was asked to dance by several young me in dashing black masks.

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Molly Maltese
Molly Maltese
Old Shoe

Jan-10-2010 00:12

"That is quite enough." Molly told the men as their probing hands neared places where access was as exclusive as this party. But they did not listen, so she kneed one in the groin and lunged for the gun that had skittered just out of reach. She fired a shot up into the ceiling, and the crowd scattered.

"You ought to be ashamed of yourselves!" she hissed, her cheeks burning. After a moment, she swept up her bag and looked around, seriously thinking about shooting Joseph Zeo right where it counted. Had he no sense of decency, to leave her abandoned to a crowd of men!

"RRRGH" she announced grandly, darting like a bullet to the stage where he stood. But Marc neatly intercepted her and braced her arms behind her, twisting her gun out of hand methodically.

"Temper, temper, dear." he said conversationally, and she threw him a dirty look. "Love your hair by the way."

"I will END him!" she howled, her cheeks still flushed. Marc gave a chuckle and readjusted the strap of her dress.

"You can punch him all you like, just don't shoot him." He said, patting her shoulder and then leaning to pick up the gun. Unbeknownst to her however, he pocketed it. It could, after all, be the murder weapon.

Talia Rune
Talia Rune
Nomad

Jan-11-2010 08:20

"This should be nice, I haven't been to a masquerade in forever" Talia said to herself as she stepped out of the car and headed towards the door.
She was elegantly dressed to fit the occasion; in a dark green floor-length gown and a golden mask. As she entered the building she was surprised that no-one checked her invitation, she knew she was late, but still only fashionably so.

As she entered the party she heard someone scream and then heard someone claim that there had been a second murder.

"Well, so much for an evening off" she said to herself "It seems to be time to get to work."

Talia made her way over to what seemed to be the scene of the crime, only to find that there were already more detectives than bodies around. So typical for this town.

"Good evening. I'm Talia. Sorry I'm late" she said and sent a dazzling smile to the people standing over the body.

Jack Billings
Jack Billings
Thespian

Jan-11-2010 12:11

Jack grinned at the man speaking nervously up on the stage. He recognized him as one of his ex-wifes cohorts. Slowly, he removed the little gold Hellfire pin from his lapel and dropped it in his pocket. It was surprising she hadn't recognized it immediately, but he had never considered her the brightest in the bunch. The red carnation he dropped to the floor, smushing it under his well-shined shoe until it was a pile of petals scattered every which way across the dance floor. Then, leopard-like, he smoothed back his hair and approached a woman he hadn't seen before, who was looking down at the body with an air of authority.

Another detective?

He came forward and put on a charming smile just as he heard her say, "Good evening. I'm Talia."

He put out a hand and smiled at her, his black mask still in place. "Miss Talia, forgive me for saying so but I don't think a crime scene is the appropriate place for a beautiful lady such as yourself."

Talia Rune
Talia Rune
Nomad

Jan-11-2010 15:59

Talia turned to Jack and held her hand out towards his outstretched hand. "Enchanté" she said as Jack brushed his lips across the back of her golden glove.

"Thank you, but this is not exactly my first time at a crime scene. And if I'm not all the more mistaken, you're not exactly a novice either."

Talia smiled sweetly at Jack and then turned her attention back to the crime scene. "What are we dealing with here?" she muttered to herself.

M. Lacrimosa
M. Lacrimosa
Thespian

Jan-12-2010 17:50

Marc still had his black mask on as he approached Talia Rune from behind. "What are we dealing with here?" She muttered to herself.

"A very good question indeed, Miss," Marc said and she jumped. Quickly, she swiveled around to find herself face to face with Marc.

"And who might you be?" She asked.

"I am detective Marc Lacrimosa. One of the handful of detectives investigating this crime scene. And who are you?"

"I am Talia Rune. Also a sleuth." She replied.

"Indeed.." Marc said with a pause. He looked up and saw Jack Billings standing on her other side.

"Jack Billings, I'd advise you to leave. I doubt you have business here..unless of course you are the murderer."

Before Jack could reply, Marc took Talia and pulled her off to the side and told her quietly, "I advise you to stay away from him..he brings nothing but trouble," Marc said.

She nodded.

Then Marc turned around to find the others.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Jan-23-2010 12:14

"NEXT!" Vulkie shouted and the next man came up. As she carefully "searched" the man, she looked at her fellow detectives who also searched the people.

"NEXT!" Vulkie shouted and as she looked in the man's face, she made a groan. "Jack Billings. Long time no see. How's the kneecaps?" Vulkie said, taunting Billings

Billings smiled back at her. "Fine, fine. You've made it very clear that time dear. I suggest you better watch your steps, or else..." Billings replied, allowing Vulkie to search him.

"Seems like you're clean. Off you go. I'll let Molly know you were here" Vulkie said, grinning. Billings nodded. "I'm already looking forward for a small conversation with her. Gah, it has been such a long time. I remember well, the old days and such..." Billings said, but Vulkie cut him short.

"Spare me your life story Billings. Buzz off. I've got searching to do" Vulkie said and Billings went off.

"NEXT!" Vulkie shouted and the next male came up. Just then, Vulkie heard a scream.

"Joseph, come with me!" Vulkie shouted and they went outside. A woman pointed to something that laid in the dark, on the ground.

"Damn it. Looks like a stiff one" Joseph said, lighting a cigarette.

"Let's see for ourselves" Vulkie said and both detectives walked to the body. A woman, shot three times in her chest.

"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Jan-23-2010 12:16

(sorry,wasn't finished)

"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?" a man asked.

As Vulkie looked around, she saw it was a guest. "I beg your pardon, sir?" Vulkie said and Joseph looked up.

"Ah, the dead... Such a.... interesting thing.... You know, I was always fascinated by the death of people... How one woman can die at the hands, of a.... killer..." the man said, dreaming and sinking away in his thoughts.

"Never mind him. Must be a lunatic or so..." Vulkie said and Joseph looked around for clues....


Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Jan-24-2010 08:40

"Like the our hostess of this masquerade, this lady was shot at close range." Zeo remarked as he knelt down to remove her mask. At the back of his mind, he wondered how the killer recognize his targets while everyone had their masks on. Were they mere random killings?

As the latest victim's veil was removed, Zeo had no doubt that the targets were intentional. The decease in front of him was none other than Lady Federick's sister. The killer could possibly have history with this family.

Zeo inhaled his Chesterfield deeply and then snuffed it on the ground. He then stood up and barked the order to his bureau staff: No one were allowed to leave the premises of the Opera house. Agents at all entrances, exits and the perimeter were to execute the directives without fail, regardless of the status of the guest.

"The wounds are fresh, and none of my staff had seen everyone leave. That means the killer is still amongst us. Everyone's a suspect. Vulkie, can you go check on that strange man who mentioned about dancing with the devil? I need to get everyone inside the main hall, which should help prevent anyone else from dying." Zeo left Vulkie and returned to the main hall, while half of his team held their positions to prevent anyone from leaving, and the other half ushered everyone back to the main dance hall.

Zeo noticed some crushed rose pedals scattered around the dance floor. It was possible that the man they were looking for had already changed his disguise. The thin detective spotted Molly from across the dance hall. She scrutinized him with a look of disguise. He had no idea why the woman held such hatred towards him. Zeo sighed, knowing full well that he had to face his aversion. It was his job to personally examine everyone whom were accused as being the killer.

Every step he took seemed heavier then the previous. Just as he was about 6 feet from Molly, the light in the hall suddenly went off.

BLACK OUT.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Jan-24-2010 12:02

As Vulkie marched into the main hall, she saw the man who whispered to her about dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight. "You, sir, over there!" Vulkie shouted and pointed at the man. Immediately, the man began to run and Vulkie rushed behind him.

Suddenly, the lights went out and Vulkie was blinded for a few seconds.

"Damn. Not now!" Vulkie thought and tried to look around. Everyone was looking around, only the moonlight was visible through the large windows of glass.

Suddenly, a voice cackled through a box.

"Hahahahaha.... You are all welcome at my party, dear friends. I have a thing or two up my sleeve, so don't try to figure out where I am. I may be amongst you, I may be at the security hall. Hell, I may even be in the garden outside...." the man said.

"You son of a b*tch! You show yourself this moment instantly!" Marc shouted and the man cackled again.

"Oh, but Mr. Lacrimosa... Yes, I know your name... All of you, I know your names.... Miss Maltese, Mr. Zeo, Miss Nouson..." the man said

Vulkie swallowed. "He knows my name..." Vulkie thought. "He knows everyone's name.... It must be a familiar person then...." Vulkie immediately thought.

"I'm going to the fusebox outside!" a guest said. "Let's see if we can get the lights back on" another guest said.

The man laughed and everyone heard him again, through the whole main hall. "There's no escape..... the lights are out, for all of you.... For I have the best plan of the century" the man said and just then, the sound was cut off.

"He's left!" Vulkie shouted and just then, Molly shouted : "Let's all meet at the podium!"

All the detectives made their way to the podium. Only one was missing.

"Where's Joseph?!" Marc yelled and no one could reply on that question....

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Jan-25-2010 08:40

Zeo and another agent headed for the fuse box while the killer was still talking in the main hall. He had to act quickly, before the killer had a chance in the dark. His other agent who was supposed to protect Lady Frederick was still missing, so he was not taking any chances and got someone to accompany him.

The agent Railey and Zeo quickly went around to the back of the building. "Damn it!" the agent said.

"What is it?" Zeo questioned. His eye sight had never been good in the dark, especially since the car crash which almost took away his vision. He had trained acute hearing during the ordeal in its place.

"The fuse box, it's beyond repair."

Zeo stood and thought quickly. "We need light. Railey, you go and collect as many flashlights as you can and return them to the main hall quickly, I'm going to return to the dance hall to make sure everyone's alright."

Railey took the order and quickly headed for the exit. As Zeo trotted back to the Opera House entrance, he could hear a few people talking, coming in his direction. He supposed others had also thought about restoring the fuse box and were coming around.

Just then, right before Zeo was about to turn the corner and meet the group, he heard a very faint ruffling sound behind him. It was so soft, that anyone else would probably have missed it. Zeo turned around and saw a shadow holding up a gun at him. He ducked just in time as the person fired, barely missing him. The gun was armed with a silencer. Zeo drew his own revolver and fired, but also missed his target in the dark.

His gun shot rung in the air, and the group behind him stirred. Zeo could hear people running towards them as the shadow quickly disappeared.

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