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Creative Arts and Media => Roleplay => Serious RP => Topic started by: Angder on July 29, 2015, 06:40:31 PM
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Welcome to the sleepy town of Darkfall. located in the idealistic English countryside this town has continued quietly, existing as a perfect little town. Everyone knows each other, crime is low. A pleasant, if somewhat insular society.
Or at least that's how things were, until a week ago, a violent murder occurred behind the local Church, usually such a thing would be news, but not hugely noteworthy, what sets this apart from most killings is the nature of the body.
The corpse was Completely mutilated and smashed. The killer is still loose, and the only clue is blood smeared on a nearby tombstone:
"Henda Coofena. Sytenc Enteco."
Near the center of town is the BrokenMoon hotel, as hotels go its fairly poor, peeling wallpaper, plumbing that does not quite work right, though the beds are comfy and its surprisingly easy to get to sleep. The people running the place, the Drakes, seem nice, if slightly bumbling, however the rest of the town seems distinctly... icy... towards those staying at the hotel. Edward Drake, the Wolf running the place, tells his customers its just how things are. "You Can't change how the town folk are. Just do your thing and let them do theirs".
It is early morning, around 8AM, April the 16th. 2015. Most Furs should either be waking up, or awake already.
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Addison has only been in this town for one night and he already hates it. He had a nightmare last night, he usually doesn't have nightmares, in fact he usually didn't even remember any of his dreams at all, it was like he didn't even dream at all. Now all of a sudden he had a dream and it was a terrible nightmare, at least to him it was. It was horrible, he was just sat there for a while and nothing happened, but all of a sudden there were just eyes watching him. NOT people! Just eyes! All they did was just stare at him! Unblinking! He just wanted to disappear or making them go away but he didn't want to move because they just kept looking at him! Nothing else happened. They just stared at him all night, unblinking, showing no sign of any kind of strain. When he had woken up it was in a cold sweat on his bed.
Addison is still sitting on his bed, he sighs and rises from it. Making his way to the bathroom, he throws off his clothes and gets into his shower. Whilst he showered he thinks about asking if there's anything weird about room 39 in the local hotel. I've never even dreamt before this is...weird on so many levels. **censor** that dream was freaky... I hope that doesn't become a thing that keeps happening. He shakes his head, trying to ease his thoughts, and starts to whistle to himself as he showers.
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Calixso jumps to attention, his heart racing so fast that he can hear the resounding thud in his chest. He scans his environment to find himself in bed, much to his relief. Calixso rotates his torso, cracking his back, before overlapping his arms above himself; yawning. He had quite the nightmare. He envisioned himself back in the city, himself and his entire family being held at gunpoint. As a trigger was pulled, the gunshot was heard but the entire scenery changed. He saw himself in the center of this town. His ears were twitching as he heard nothing but a series of mixed whispers that grew louder and LOUDER until...
Calixso shakes his head and groans. He has a migraine just recollecting his dream. He walks out of his room and makes his way to the lobby.
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Devareaux, true to the others had the same nightmare. In the dream, he found himself in town center, surrounded by a permanent fog.. he could hear voices, someone screaming for help, and someone else laughing.
He jumped awake, gipping the handgun on the table next to him instinctively. "Just a dream.. like the others.." he muttered and rose from the bed. "Get out of there.." he tapped his forehead with his finger as he grabbed his clothes, a simple black shirt and jeans, with a leather jacket. He strapped his holster to his side, and placed his pistol inside. He opened up his door. "Room 41.. better ask around" he looked down the hallway of the hotel "lobby. There'll be someone down there." He closed the behind him, and headed down to the hallway to the lobby.
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The plumbing in the showers groans as it is turned on, and seems to splutter as Addison starts the shower. The water is cold, and takes some time to warm up.
This pretty much confirms your suspicion that the plumbing barely works.
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As Calixso and Devareaux head for the Lobby, they can hear a conversation between two people, you recognize one voice as the receptionist (a wolf, presumably Edward Drakes Daughter) But the other voice is unknown to you.
Unknown voice: "~Why do we even need a hotel in this accursed place? This place is barely more than a village, it does not need more strangers."
Receptionist: "Look if you have a problem take it up with my father please, I can't change anything"
"And yet you choose to work here? This place causes more problems, mor~"
"For the last time, This place has been here a long time, we have been able to make money out of it. So we continue to run it. It's as simple as that, this is not some gi~"
"OH its about money is it? I am sure you could not be happier when Helen Died."
"How could you even suggest such a thin~"
"OH COME ON. We all know how much it boosted your business, Everyone coming to~
"I think It might be best if you just left"
At this point, at least one of you arrives at the lobby, You can see that the second person is a somewhat large fox, standard colors. he is at the font desk, obviously arguing with the receptionist, The receptionist is standing at the desk, having stood up during the argument Neither of them have noticed you yet.
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"Whats happening here?" Devareaux walked up to the pair "is something the matter sir?" He faces the fox "sounds like a heated argument.."
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Calixso enters the scene shortly afterward; hearing the context of the conversation.
*thick russian accent*
"I am also intrigued as to what the issue at hand may be. Perhaps there is someway to settle this dispute without further aggression?"
Calixso locks eyes on the aggressor of the conversation, almost anxious to see his actions escalate into hostility.
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Addison groans as he steps out of the shower, the water had been luke warm at best, his long hair plastered to his face. He did his best to make sure he was as dry as possible but his hair was still a little damp. Ugh whatever... He puts on a pair of jeans and a green hoddie and heads outside, making his way to the lobby slowly. Once he sees what's going on there decides to stay near the hallway he just came from, he doesn't want to draw any attention to himself or really get involved with whatever is happening. Just need to stay out of this...stay over here and it'll all go away...maybe...
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The fox glares at the two, he seems to wince as he hears Calixso's Russian accent. "Please excuse me. I was just leaving." He says, icily. Showing considerable contempt for both of you. He then turns, snarls something under his breath, and heads for the door.
The wolf behind the desk sits down, and sighs, leaning her head on one paw. "Thank you. Thought he would never leave... I am sorry you had to see that. Some of the townsfolk... well... I think you can tell..." She looks up at you two. "I trust your room were.... well bearable at least."
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"Bearable.. yeah, but i did have a question" he came to the counter and leaned up against it lightly "who stayed in room 41 before i did? Anyone specific?"
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Addison slowly edges his way towards towards the receptionist's desk, he looks down at the floor as he does, waiting behind Devareaux quietly. He tapped his foot against the ground a little, trying to keep himself occupied. He hummed to himself quietly.
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*Calixso stands idle as he awaits the receptionists response looking over at Addison a bit bothered by his humming but does not pay it any mind.*
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The receptionist frowns. "41... why is this important? I can check the records but I am not sure I am allowed to." She looks down at the ledger showing who has been staying at the hotel. "It was probably some time ago. We don't get much business..." She opens the book, and starts looking through.
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"I get that, i just got an odd feeling while staying in that room" he looked back to addidon and calixso for a moment, but turns back to the receptionist.
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Addison turns to Calixso, starting to feel awkward due to the lack of conversation and feeling like he's expected to say something. "Erm...G-good morning. How are you today?"
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Calixso licks his own lips because they had been still so long they had begun to stick to each other.
"Good Morning to you, my friend. I'm very good. Not entirely sure about what the commotion was that just happened but it seems to be over now. And how are you, my friend?"
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"The last guest was more than 6 months ago..." The wolf shakes her head. "No I am sorry... I can't. Its not right for me to tell you" She closes the book. "We get a lot of people complaining about that sort of thing though... Guess the place must be haunted" She jokes. "Quite seriously... Its probably just this place. Towns dying. Simple as that, and idiots like Mr.Brill really don't help, whole place feels like its collapsing, sometimes that feeling gets to you."
"Anything else I can help you with?"
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Addison smiled a little. "I'm good. Thank you. Had a weird night but that's about it." He turns to the receptionist. "Oh miss, erm...Is there anything strange about room 39? At all...?"
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Devareaux took a few steps back, letting Addison ask his questions
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*Calixso looks around the room taking in his surroundings. Noting everything around him as he then turns back to zone back in to the conversation.*
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"The rooms are all completely normal as I just said, Its just this town, this place..." She shifts uncomfortably. "If you want I can change your room, move you to room 38. It won't make any difference though..."
"Err... Anything else I can do for you three?"
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*Calixso looks at the others before responding for himself*
No. No thank you mam. I am good. My room is, how you say, shipe shape."
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"No, no it's okay." Addison gave a nervous smile to the receptionist. "Sorry, to be a bother, miss. Have a nice day." Addison moved away from the desk and tried to decide what he should do, he didn't want to be bored the whole time he was here that's for sure.
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"Better a ask around.. maybe they have their own way of solving crime." Devareaux headed out of the hotel, taking a few looks around before heading down a stretch of sidewalk
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Beryl enter the hotel and set his bags infront of the desk "excuse me is anybody here he asked". He looked around for somebody.
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The receptionist glances over at the Siberian tiger who had just stepped through the door. It obviously must have taken a couple of seconds for his eyes to adjust to the gloom of the hotel. "Umm... yea... Welcome to the Broken-moon hotel... are you looking for a room? But it's... its 8 in the morning!"
As well as the receptionist there are two other people a present, (and beryl thinks he might have brushed past a third as he entered.) There is a Cat(Addison)... you think they are probably male but it's hard to be sure, and an African wild dog of some kind(Calixso).
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The town was not that big, in the center is a small town square and high-street, a small number of shops are present on the high street, though there are also a lot of empty buildings. The square itself contains a police station, a fire-station, and a closed library. Up to the north of the town is the church, and the churchyard. That is apparently where the body was found, out in the Graveyard. There is also a lot of farmland around the town, in fact some of the housing round the outskirts has been converted into farm buildings.
Finally there are two large mansions outside of town, but within walking distance, one is currently occupied, the other seems to have fallen into disrepair, and to have become overgrown.
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"The church.. better check there first." Devareaux headed there immediately, looking around town as he did "this place isnt that big.. not the kind of town you'd think a murder would happen." Devareaux checked his watch "8 AM.. perfect. Gives me plenty of time to look around"
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Beryl startled slightly "oh hi there" he looked slightly embarrassed to have not noticed the group standing there. "Ye..yes im looking for a room. I just got into town this morning. Im on a foot vaction a holiday yall call it I believe". He looked around at the hotel, it didnt appear to npbe much but it would provide rest. He didnt believe in such things as ghost but if there were such a thing they were here.
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Addison headed out to the square, glancing at the police and fire stations. Well...they have the necessities. That's good, I think. He walked over to the library only to find it was closed, he looked slightly dejected as he realised this and sighed sadly. "Oh..." That doesn't bode well for how entertained I'll be in this town...
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*Calixso wanders around the town taking in as much as he can. Memorizing the roads and their qualities. It doesnt take him long to go over the majority of the town before he finds himself next to [size=0px]Devareaux at the church.* [/size]
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"OK... I have some rooms free... is room 18 OK?" The Receptionist asks. "Your american aren't you... I... I recommend you avoid the majority of the townsfolk... they are not the most accepting of... well... anyone really."
The receptionist Sighs, and rests her head on one of her paws. "Now more than ever."
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The Church is actually a short distance from the town, about a quarter of a mile away, up the hill. it is surprisingly big actually, with imposing Gothic architecture. As its a Saturday the Church is probably empty, There is a reasonably sized graveyard to one side. The church door does not appear to be locked, you are probably free to explore...
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*Calixso slides his paw along the exterior wall of the church until he comes to a large wooden door he assumes is the main entrance. He pushes the door to find it unlocked; peeking through*
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"Whoa" devareaux placed a hand on calixsos shoulder "hold on there bud. Who are you anyway? I saw you earlier.."
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Beryl looked troubled for a minute. "Yeah 18 will be fine, is there something I need to know about the town" he suddenly wondered about the feeling he had about this place. "Well how bout food is there somewhere I can get that"
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*Calixso looks at the hand upon his shoulder before looking to the face it is attached to.*
"My name... *removes his paw* is Calixso, Calixso N'yat.
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Addison gently pawed at the door to the library sadly. He sighed and went to walk away from the library, hesitating for moment. It wouldn't really hurt to have a peek inside somehow...would it? He started to circle the perimeter of the library, searching for an entrance.
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"Hmm.. you can call me attono. Seargent attono." Devareaux walked past him into the church, looking around the interior of the large Gothic church
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*Calixso walks inside after 'Attono' and begins to observe and record every detail that he can hear, see, and smell withing the building.*
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As you would expect, Calixso and Devareaux find themselves looking into the outer room, beyond of which is the Nave, the church is well cared for, obviously a catholic church, As you expected, the place is empty, There is a copy of the Bible in the Pulpit. Stained glass windows, the place is respectable, and is well maintained, actually far better cared for than most churches either of you have seen.
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Addison heads along the side of the Libary, and notices a window, brushing a paw against it it gives slightly, and could be opened to allow access. The room beyond is a medium sized side room, there is a desk on one wall which you suspect used to have computers or public use. They have been removed, on the opposite side are the libary's books on computers. A surprisingly large selection, the Libary was obviously well stocked, and the books have not yet been moved... there is a door on the far side opening into the main room of the library.
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The receptionist points to a room to the side. "Through there... Nothing you must know... though we are a bit insular I am afraid." She yells through the door behind her. "FATHER? Someone wants something to eat..." There is a grunting from a back room, and then she turns back. "Can I just have your name and how long you plan to stay... And then head through please..." She opens the book, and gets ready to write down the details.
In the next room, Edward Drake moves behind the counter in what could be described as a restaurant. Once it would probably have given the right impression, but as with the rest of the hotel, it has a run-down feel to it. The Drakes obviously try their best, but you suspect their best is not good enough...
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"I hate churches.." devareaux muttered as he went deeper into the nave "always have, always will. Though there's nothing special about this church..."
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"Yeah I umm was fixing on staying a couple day but umm maybe I better get a little rest and do my site seeing quickly" beryl shakes his head "oh sorry names Beryl Andrian" he feels a cold chill run down his spine. "I dont wanna sound rude but buisness been a little slow?"
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Addison approached the window and looked back and forth to check the coast is clear before he climbed through it. He looked and the room, making his way to the books and reading some of the titles. He glanced over at the door before heading over to it nd walking into the main room of the library. This is probably a stupid idea.
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Calixso decides to walk to the copy of the bible and open it; skimming through it.
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Flicking through the bible you find nothing too unusual, however you do notice that there is a notebook under the bible full of notes, on each page is a date, Usually a Sunday, followed by a string of notes about what the sermon would be about. The most recent one is discusses the recent murder... while he does not go into detail about the crime, he states it should not stop people coming to church, he also states that without evidence, they should not assume it was someone at the hotel, or Mr Carrington. It is also noticeable that about three weeks ago, a sermon was missed, or at least not recorded...
Two either side of the nave are two doors into the side-chapels, there is also a door at the back to the belltower.
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The library is dusty, it has been closed a short time, but again, the books are yet to be removed, you wonder if whoever shut this place down even WOULD move the books, you are obviously in the fiction section, heading further in though you notice a single set of footprints, moving around the shelves... If Addison squints, he might just make out three further footprints even further in, heading from the front door, further into the library. The single set of footprints you are next to seems to go parallel to the footprints that are further away, keeping behind cover... Hiding perhaps?
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The receptionist sighs "Actually this is the most business we have had in years..." She states. "And... well... given the circumstances... I really wish it was for a different reason..." She glances behind her. "Father seems to be happy enough though... I guess that's good."
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"Ill check the bell tower first.." devareaux pushed open the door at the back, and looked up the flight of stairs to the top of the tower.
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"Oh alright" It was hard to see that there was more than meets the eye here but it was obvious the receptionist wasnt give up any more details. "Well, I think im gonna head to my room, yall will let me know when the foods ready then?" Beryl picked up his back and felt another chill run down his spine.
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Calixso takes a mental note of everything written in the journal as it seems to be something of importance to him before rejoining Attono at the bell tower.
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Addison stared at the ominous footprints for a few moments. I think, I probably...should not try to follow these suspicious foot print...but I'm gonna. Addison followed after footsteps, he looked around to make sure he was actually alone every couple of seconds.
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Looking up the bell tower, Devareaux could just see what looks like a robed figure, almost looking like a priest or monk, he or she appeared to be looking down at the two of you, unmoving.
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The wolf at reception nods, hearing Beryl's words. "Father should be up soon with it... I... I hope your room is pleasant..." she turns away. "I need to go talk to father about something..."
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You follow the footprints, and it eventually goes behind a bookcase at the back of the library. The other three pairs seem to go to a door, and enter into it, the one near you went to the door, but you have no idea if he went inside or not. You suspect not. you notice the lock on the door is broken. Beyond is a small room the shelves are broken and empty, but there is a whole set of old books on the desk, they look old, and appear to be unmarked. Finally there is a safe in the corner, it's open and empty. There is not much dust in this room.
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"Hello?" He called up to the hooded figure looking down at the two of them. He climbed up the stairs "sir? Or, ma'am?"
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Addison followed the footprints and stopped at the door, noting that the lock had been broken somehow. Oh...That's good... He gulped and took a deep breath as he entered the room. His eyes were instantly drawn to the unmarked, old books on the desk. No markings? Why? He slowly opened on of the books to the first page.
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Beryl makes his way up to his room and finds it as he had expected. "Its a place to get some rest I suppose" he said to himself. He had done most of his trip on foot and enjoyed takkng tim to rest from his backpacking adventure.
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*Calixso's body tenses as he spots the hooded figure standing in silence above them. He stays on guard in case anything happens;Trying not to display signs of anxiety*
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When Devareaux reaches the top of the tower the figure is gone. Which by conventional wisdom is impossible. There is no other way out of the tower... climbing down the tower without climbing equipment would be impossible.
From the bottom of the tower it looks like the figure moves back slightly and moves out of sight... but there is something... wrong with his legs... as he moves rips seem to appear in the bottom of the robes as he moves, and through those rips you can not actually see his legs...
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Addison looks into the book, and is disappointed to find its in latin, however someone has left a note in English on the first page.
//This book is pure fiction. Creature referenced is different from IB's but has the same basic concept... Inspired by it perhaps? limited usefulness//
moving on to the next one, you find it labeled as: African Myths for the modern man (published 1924).
There is a note in this one also:
//Page 16... Its exactly the creature described! Capable of Doing what we need! IB will live!//
The page in question is ripped out, obviously whoever was here last ripped the page out and took it with them...
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A few minutes later There is a knocking at Beryl's door, Edward Drake, a large male wolf, yells into the room. "food is ready!"
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Devareaux rushes back down the tower and heads outside, looking for the figure. "There's something wrong with this town.." he shook his head and went back inside "hey, uh.. calyxso, or whatever your name was. You see anything moving about outside?"
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Beryls moves to the door just as his stomach begins to growl. Perfect timing he thinks to himself. He opens the door to see a large wolf standing outside. "Ah thak you"
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"As far as I'm aware, I have seen no such things. What did you find?"
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"Something was watching us.. and when i got up there, it was gone."
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"Something? What do you mean something?"
*Calixso tilts his head slightly confused*
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"It wasn't a person.. whatever it was was gone when i got up there.."
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"Could you describe to me what it looked like? I saw nothing pass me? Are there more routes to and from the church?"
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"No other routes. And it was cloaked, so I didn't see its face."
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Addison sighed and rolled his eyes. Well...I can't exactly read that. I think it might be Latin. He read the note of the first page, pursing his lips as he reads. Pure fiction huh? What creature is this? Who is IB exactly? I don't get what this is supposed to mean. He cocked his head and his ears twitched as he read the next book, spotting another note. So...They were doing research on African Myths, neat. What does capable of doing what we need mean? This is a little trippy. Maybe...No. Well...I guess it's possible, just some nut who's interested in this stuff. What the hell is IB? I don't think it's really a who anymore...
Addison checked he was still alone and then grabbed both of the books, deciding to keep them, no one was using them so sure they wouldn't be missed. He made his way towards the window he entered from in the other room.
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There is a sudden burst of movement from outside the church, Calixso catches it out of the corner of their eye as someone or something runs past or across the window, It happens too fast to identify what it is though...
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Beryl is led downstairs and is shown to a table... Edward places a plate of food on the table in front of him... "I forgot to ask. do you want anything to drink?"
From the 'Restaurant', Beryl can hear the front door open. "Oh! Mr Tesh... Not normal for you to be around so soo~" Edward looks up, hearing his daughter say the name. "Ah, this is probably important, will only be a minute..." He dashes into the Lobby. "Tesh? whats so urgent you need to turn up at such short notice?"
"Oh, its simple enough I want to have some information on a couple of people who have been staying here... a certain... Devareaux..."
"Oh... he left this morning... I will have to check if he boo~"
"I am afraid my business is rather urgent... where did he go?"
"Erm... I am not sure we should~"
"I think he headed right after leaving... I saw him pass my window."
"Thank you, I will head to the pub at the end of the road and continue my investigation you have been most helpful..."
"Can I just ask what was so important?"
"No you cannot." Mr Tesh, a large brutish Otter, with a nasty set of claw marks across his mouth heads for the door, grinning. There is still time to catch up with him if Beryl chooses, though he does not look like someone you would want to mess with... the way he moves shows that he is probably a competent fighter.
((Key: Edward = Yellow, Tesh = Green, Receptionist(Hannah) = Teal.))
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Addison returns to the street without issue, but behind him, he thinks he hears a door open in the library... Maybe he is just paranoid.
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Addison eeps and nearly drops the books. Don't look, don't look. Addison, no. No. He turned around and peeked into the library through the window, just peeking up over the windowsill. Okay Addison, you are no longer doing smart things, I am officially a moron. Just be ready to leave as fast as possible. The books were clung tight to his chest with both arms.
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Enough is enough beryl thinks. I heads to the door and follows the otter trying his best to stay hidden likely to no avail. This was crazy but he had to know if he was in danger. Beside that hotel sent a chill down his spine. Actually he still felt it. Maybe he should just go back to his room get his stuff and go. Look at that guy what am I thinking.
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*Calixso jumps from the sudden movement taking a defensive stance immediately.*
"WOAH! My friend, did you see that?!"
*Calixso points in the direction of the movement*
"Just over there... I could swear i saw something move."
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Devareaux whirls around to the direction he pointed, pulling his handgun as he did "the window?"
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The door of the church opens, and a figure stumbles through the outer chamber towards the Nave, a robed figure, a priest prehaps, emerges into view. "What on earth is all this Racket? I just come back from an early morning walk, and its like someone has seen a ghost..."
Under the hood you can make out a badger, fairly old, wearing glasses. His brown robes are obviously fairly old, but well looked after, despite the current splattering of mud along the bottom. He does however look similar to, if not the same, as the figure up in the belltower...
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Mr Tesh walks down the street towards the pub. He either does not notice Beryl, or does not care. He strides into the pub at the end of the road. This place looks pretty run down, but not unpleasant... the place is called "The foresters bow"
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Behind Addison, a, no, two figures walk through the libary.... you think it is a pair of anthro badgers wearing casual clothing... "Another pair of footprints..." "As I said, we were right to move it, kept it here it could have been stolen or worse..."
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Addison clutcheed the books even tighter to his chest, peering over at the two presumed badgers from the window. He did his best to make sure only his head from he eys up would be visible above the windowsill, trying to be as concealed as possible.
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Berl walks in to the pub and takes a seat, he pulls his hat down low over his face. "Ill take a beer"he shouts to the barkeep.
He looks around nervously for the otter, what am I thinking he thinks to himself.
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*Calixso replies to the badger priest*
"Sorry to be a bother Father, but we thought we saw something unusual moving about the church. How, may I ask, are things faring for you?"
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"First, is anyone else supposed to be in this church aside from you?"
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The Priest "Well to my knowledge there is~" The badger notices the gun, he visibly jumps. "...please... I am just a servant of god... put the gun down... there is no need for it here..." He starts to back away. "Just... put the gun down. please... This is the house of God we don't need weapons..."
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The barkeeper glares at beryl, and pours him a beer, the entire room seems to notice Beryl... including Tesh, he turns to one of the others at his table... He nudges them and starts to talk in hushed tones, his back to Beryl. The whole group looks tipsy. One of them, a wolf leans back snarling. "Yea... we should put em on a ship, and send em back to where-ever the hell they c~" Tesh nudges him, and glances at Beryl The wolf follows his gaze, snarls, and talks quieter. Still, Beryl gets the idea. These people really hated foreigners, and viewed 'Foreign' as anyone not from the small town. Getting angrier as they talk, eventually Tesh, and 3 thugs, stand up and move to the door.
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"Just need to go get the last batch... wait? these footprints are different... different shoes" "Big deal... anyway we sh~" By now they are out of view... If Addison wants to run. Now is the time.
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Addison quickly got up and took off back in the direction he came from. He made sure he didn't fumble with the books and drop them. He wanted to read more from that one about the African myths. Okay, so here's what I should do...I should just go back to the hotel for now, that's it. He slowed his pace down to a leisurely jog when he felt he was in the clear.
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"Sorry." He holsters his weapon "just got spooked, habit I guess"
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Beryl looks to the bar keep. "Did I do something" he ask. He watched the 4 go. He didnt figure hed get an answer but he needed to kill time. Hed wait a minute and follow.
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The priest relaxes, but is obviously still worried. "What are you doing carrying a g~ Your military aren't you."
"In answer to your question... I believe I am alone, though my sons might come up here later, and some people might come to pay respects at some point today... some people missed the funeral."
The priest turns to Calixso. "You mentioned seeing something unusual, you are not the first... I believe someone else said something similar. He claimed to see me in the bell tower while I was out in the graveyard. I guess tensions have been high since... well... I suspect you already know what happened to Helen. Keeping the town from destroying itself has been near impossible"
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"This is a local pub." the Barman states. "People don't like your sort interferin' in local business. Don't worry though. Ya pay. I don't really care who you are." He offers Beryl another drink.
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As Addison emerges he finds himself confronted with the fox from the hotel. The one hassling the receptionist earlier today.
"well. what a surprise." The fox blocks his path, sneering at him. "Your from that hotel aren't you" He gestures at the books. "Guess you already know this town is not for you. Going to go sit in your room and read instead. Smart." The fox grins a slightly twisted grin. "If I had my way, you would not HAVE a hotel to stay in. Names Mr Brill by the way. what's yours?"
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the time is approximately 9AM now.
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"9 am." Devareauxs watch was set to alert him every hour "and to answer your question, yes. Special avoid service to be exact."
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"No thanks one is fine for me". Beryl pays up with the barkeep and moves to the door. He steps out cautiously, he had no idea what he was looking for but something was amiss and thks otter knew what it was. If he had any sense hed leave and never return this town but that chill.
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Addison meeped and shrunk down as he was confronted by the stranger, clutching the books to his chest as tightly as he could. He was shaking a little. "O-oh, hi Mr Brill. I-I'm Addison. Nice to meet you..." Addison found Brill to be more than just a tiny bit intimidating nd wanted the conversation to end as quickly as possible.
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*Calixso's face turns to that of interest*
"What exactly do you mean? Who is Helen? What happened to her?"
*Questions raced through his mind as he found the priests statement to be that of importance.*
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"Helen... she worked here... tended the graves and the crypt... She... was murdered last week. I assumed you knew." The Priest looks up, smiling sadly. "Of course I have not introduced myself, I am the Reverend Blake." He states. "I assume you came here to pray..."
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The barkeep watches Beryl leave... he knew the cat was following Tesh, the otter who came down from the manor occasionally. He doubted he would see him again.
Beryl could see the group of thugs heading to the edge of town, he could see the church up on the hill in the direction they were heading... That seemed to be where they were heading.
Tesh stops the group half way up the hill. "Old Issac has no reason to know bout this, just need to get rid of em before more goes wrong." Tesh states. The other thugs, holding makeshift weapons consist of a pipe wielding fox, a cat, the youngest of the group, with a pocket knife, and a bull with a glass bottle. The Otter himself seemed unarmed, but now something felt even more 'Wrong' about him... worse than the rest of the town.
The thugs disperse, hiding in bushes either side of the path, they were not desperately well hidden however, and Beryl should have no trouble keeping track of the whole group.
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Brill pushes into Addison, hoping for him to drop the books. "I don't know why Father continues to push for you guys being accepted... Addison... but you... at least you know your place is out of the way reading quietly... but take my advice." Brill grabs Addisons shoulder. "You better get the hell out of here as soon as you can." He states. "Trust me on this." He snarls, "I need to go check on my 'Brothers'..." Brill pushes Addison slightly back, hoping him to drop his books, and then moves round to the front door of the library, walking inside...
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*Calixso's ears droop*
"I was unaware until this moment. It is terrible news to hear of another life passing. However, she must be in a place better than our awkward existence here. I just might take you up on that offer Father Blake. My name is Calixso, Calixso N'yat."
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Beryl snuck up the street casually looking about, he imagined he was being inconspicuous but for all he kew he was sticking out like a sore thumb. He was a retired bull rider after all not a spy, what was he thinking. That otter, it seemed apparent if there was trouble of all the other he would be the hardest one to contend with. What are you hiding he thought.
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Addison stumbled over onto his backside and dropped the books on the floor. He sat up quickly and scooped the books into his arms before getting back up onto his feet. He watched as Brill as he went into the library. He took off towards the hotel again, sprinting this time.
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"Seargent attono, mister Blake." He replied with a little nod "and I'm afraid I'm not the religious type, I'll head into the town again."
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The priest nods... "Fair enough Sergent... And Calixso, all are welcome to pray here... though I must apologize for the attitude of the townsfolk."
The priest glances around. "I have things to attend to... I will be here most of today if you need me." He says.
~~~
The thugs start to settle down, and get used to the idea of hiding... Tesh somehow seems to vanish entirely.
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Addison has no issues returning to the hotel.
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*Calixso is unsure whether to follow the Reverend or follow attono*
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Beryl settles down along the side of a building and watches. "What are you doing" he whispers. A thousand thoughts run through his head as he sits there. What are they hidding, are these men dangerous, would they kill him if they knew he was following.
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Addison quickly rushed to his room, waving to the receptionist as he passed her, and slammed the door behind him. He dived onto his bed and dropped the two books in front of him, panting heavily due to sprinting his way to the hotel. He opened the book on African myths again.
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attono spared a glance at calixso, but headed out of the church, back down the road into town. Tapping his fingers against each other as he went, seemingly a small tick he had picked up.
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The priest nods politely to the two as the sergeant begins to exit. "If you can excuse me, I have work that needs doing..." He moves over to the alter, and seems to examine it for signs of damage, or dust. "So quiet most days... I wonder if my sons will visit me latter..." He mumbles to himself.
As Attono moves down the hill back into town, the thugs emerge moving in front of him to block his path, Tesh also emerges, but stays at the back, obviously not wanting to be in the front. "hey... We heard you were new here." The bull states. "And were poking your nose where you don't belong... along with some damn rusky. so... we want to tell you to leave." The thugs grin, and begin to advance. "Damn Foreigners." The cat glances back at Tesh. "Though He don't look foreign." The cat gestures to Devareaux. Tesh waves his hand dismissively "He helps them. Lets them in to pollute us, he is just as bad." The cat looks blank for a second, then blinks and nods. He then turns back, grinning madly. "Damn traitor"
~~~
Addison finds a whole host of creatures, most scary, though some are laughable, and a few that are just plain strange, The book seems to claim that most of the creatures are fictional, but a few it claims real evidence exists for... and some of the pictures look a bit too real... its hard not to be creeped out. One of the passages at the back describe a type of ghost, but someone taped a prayer over the image, apparently the ghost emerges from the corpses of the clinically insane to spread madness and despair to the living...
The prayer reads:
//May your way be lit through times of trouble.
May the evil that plagues your heart be purged.
May the corruption be undone and the guilt fall away.
For cause shall never again trouble mortal men, and is locked away. Stripped of its power to corrupt.
May god have mercy on her soul. And ours.
Amen//
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Some of these things made Addison's skin crawl. He leaned a little closer to the book as he read the prayer. He mumbled the words as he read them. Afterwards he paused as he thought out loud in order to help collect his thoughts. Weird...So, maybe it's possible that this relates to the other stuff in which case...hmm. IB could be whatever was 'stripped of it's power' or maybe the 'her' but as that doesn't seem to be edited in I doubt it. What's with 'And ours'? Unless...Maybe, IB isn't a someone or a something. It's a group of someones. I think that might be it.
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Beryl recognized the cat from the hotel earlier and he didnt seem to be friends with these men. Suddenly an idea shoots through his head, a crazy idea, a foolish idea. "Ive gotten be outta my mind, damn what was his name anto, antonio, antwan, Robert, damn". He jumps from his h Hidding before he talks himself out of it and shouts. "Hey dude there you are I been looking for you, where ya been?"
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Atonno perked his ears and looked past the group at baryl "Excuse me, do i know you?" He slowly moved to a fighting stance as he talked, not knowing if these thugs would try and attack as he spoke
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*Calixso's ears perk as the priest speaks*
You have sons, father?
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"Oh yes! 4 of them." The priest says cheerfully. "They work here with me in the church... Don't see them as much as I used to though... especially not peter" The badgers head droops slightly. "Have some doubts about him... but I raised him under god so he can't be too bad." The badgers crouches down behind the alter. "David, now he is an interesting person, and a splendid young man, finds beauty in all gods creations." He says happily.
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The thugs glance back at beryl, the cat snarls. Tesh turns, and takes a couple of steps closer to him. "American. If you know whats good for you, you will walk away." He states. "Whats happening here is none of your business."
The bull, eager for a fight, inches closer to Atonno. "Lets see what your made of. 'Traitor'.
It is quite possible that this particular thug does not actually care who he is fighting, its just an excuse for him.
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Do you have any idea as to what Peter may be doing instead?
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"Im warning you, back off." He growled "i know five different ways to kill you with my bare hands.."
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Eryls acted slightly tipsy as he walked up and put an arm around attonno shoulder. "Whats going on here, are these the friends you were talking about earlier." He looked to the bull. What the hell am I thinking he thought to him self
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"What the hell are you doing?" He asked under his breath
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Addison got off of his bed and stretched. His back clicked loudly, he grunted loudly. "I need to go out. I mean, I'm on holiday. I need to enjoy it, take in some sights. Maybe go into the countryside. Yeah." He looked at his bed. "Nah...I'll stay here."
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He leans in close to attono and whispers. "I dont have a damn clue but lets try safety in number" he looks to the thugs. "Do one of you know where we can get a drink".
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"Theres only two of us, and i dont think you know how to handle yourself..."
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"I hear bad things from the townsfolk... I can't believe it, but I hear he hangs out with the bad groups in town" The priest sighs. "I hate myself for admitting it, but Peter... he is different from the others, and not just for the obvious reasons either" He pauses cleaning the altar, and sags slightly. "I always felt I had to try extra hard to stop him from doing wrong, and now its like he barely sees me as a father... He prefers to ignore the person who raised him and to just..." Reverend Blake sighs. "Still, god gave me the strength to look after him, I am sure I did a good enough job. I would trust him with my life, just like the other 3... It would be nice if he actually acknowledged it for once though... he refuses to even use our surname." The badger gets to his feet, the altar now looked new, he had taken a great deal of care with it.
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The bull grins. "Well I know a dozen ways to kill you with this bottle." he says. "And I am willing to prove it!"
The bull swings its bottle, aiming to smash it across Atonno's face.
Tesh swears, and looks back at Beryl, snarling. "I guess I need to take you both out now." he gets into a fighting stance, the cat turns to go after Atonno with his knife. The fox tries to move behind Beryl, readying his Pipe to bludgeon Beryl with.
~~~
Something seems to appear in the window, blocking out the light, the curtains are closed so Addison can't quite see what it is there, but he feels deeply uneasy, almost like his eyes refuse to look. For a second its like something is looking in, and then it moves, leaving before Addison can even properly react.
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Attono catches the bottle, and throws it right back at him, he then moves for the cat, twisting his wrist and forcing the knife from his hand. He catches it as it fell, and presses it against the cats throat. "Now, how bout you calm down?"
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Beryls turns onnhis heels and catches the fox in the gut with an uppercut. "Maybe not but us cowboys are a little crazy."
He backs up keeping his fists up ready for the pipe.
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Addison let out a high pitched yelp of fear, falling backwards and hitting his head against the wooden frame of his bed as he does. He gently rubbed his head and sat up. "**censor**..." He muttered under his breath. He slowly raised up to his feet and made his way over to the curtains, swiftly pulling them apart from each other and looking out of the window.
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Have you ever attempted to speak with him regarding the issue. Sat down in a quiet place and just had a man to man?
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The badger sighs. "I had hoped the other 3 would make it clear to him... I love him dearly, and yet sometimes I wonder if he realizes it... Ah well. I know, I will speak to him next Sunday. He is holy and will turn up with the rest of the religious townsfolk. I will speak to him, make sure he knows its not just god who is proud of him." The Badger grins, and moves towards the left side of the church. "If you excuse me, I must clean the crypts"
~~~
The bull snorts as glass smashes across his face, broken glass spraying across his face, before walking menacingly towards Attono the fox swears loudly and staggers back, dropping the pipe into Beryl's waiting hand, then glancing around, obviously realizing he was outmatched and wanting to run. the cat hisses as his arm is twisted, then his eyes go wide as the knife goes to his throat. "Wait... John... Stop!" The bull pauses. "Damn incompetent teen."
Tesh looks down at his watch. "Really. Must I do everything myself?" He looks up at Attono, not at all worried. "Let me be blunt here, I hoped my incompetent freinds would scare you away. But as it stands I may as well be plain here. I want you out of this town. If you don't leave I will have to find a way to make you leave.". John (the bull) turns to Tesh. "I thought this was about some dam~" "I am sorry to inform you but I am not actually a racist bigot" Tesh interrupts "so if you would quietly shut up."
Tesh turns to Beryl. "As for you I would rather you forgot all about this. This is between me and the wannabe investigator."
~~~
Out the window Addison could sense something is wrong even before he opens the curtains... as he does so he looks down the street, a short distance away, he sees a window smash... and something crawl? flow? scuttle? Addison is unsure what he is seeing, but it moves into the window. someone (or something), just broke into that building, and something tells Addison it was not friendly.
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"You haven't the authority to dismiss an SAS officer, Civilian." He put emphasis on the word civilian. "Next time you try this, ill shoot to kill. Remember that." He threw the knife down, and took a step back "now, run along before i change my mind"
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*Calixso walks out of the church after paying his respects to the reverend and walks out of the church and rejoins attono*
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Beryl stepped back a few steps and looked at Mr. Tesh. "Well like I said we grow big in cowboy country and we had much afraid of an ass whooping." He knew he was making a big mistake but he didnt care he was in it now, common sense was out the window.
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Addison stares at the scene and then quickly pulls his curtains shut. He was afraid and panting heavily, he shuddered and jumped back onto his bed. He was not leaving this room for the rest of forever. Nope not ever no way no how.
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Tesh snarls, his anger growing as Calixso comes down the hill towards them, and the three thugs run away in a frenzy...
"Well... as I am just a civilian Shooting me would be highly illegal. Not that I would care about things like that... For example" Tesh dashes towards Attono, far faster than you would expect from an otter his size, aiming a punch at his stomach. Hoping to knock him to the ground.
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Addison continues to feel more and more wrong. The images in the book feel a lot more real now...
Of course... he probably just saw a burglar or something, it was just a person, or a bird... surely that's it... surely.
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*Calixso notices the aggressive motion and quickens his steps as he begins to run to assist attono*
"Oi! What's going on here?!"
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Attono took the punch full on, and punched tesh in the face
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Beryl diug his heels in and pushed himself into tesh hoping to off set his balance. To add an extra bit of pain he delivered a right hook to his kidneys.
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Addison took a deep breath and then hopped off of his bed. His mind was racing with all sorts of thoughts and all of them were stupid and superstitious. He'd never been superstitious before and wasn't going to start now. He walked out of his room and made his way to the loby of the hotel. He needed to go for a stroll.
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Tesh takes the punch to the nose, he tries to grab Attono's arm, obviously hoping to force him to the floor. Beryl slams into him, knocking him offbalance, he falls over from the punch, trying to drag Attono with him, he then rolls and gets up to his feet. "Bastards." He snarls, and leaps at Beryl aiming to grab the tiger and slam his knee into Beryl's skull.
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The receptionist looks up as Addison enters the lobby. "Erm... Addison... are you OK? you look like you have seen a ghost."
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*Calixso quickly intervenes by diving at the antagonist and gator rolling through the air before slamming him to the ground, he delivers three swift elbows before standing back up and taking wing chun stance*
"What's going on here?"
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"Bastard.." attono had fell, and was feeling the punch. He then stood up, holding his gut "id leave, before things get worse!"
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Addison smiled at the receptionist, it was genuine and beaming. She seemed nice. Not surprising for a receptionist but still. "Oh it's nothing Miss...erm...I don't know you're name. Sorry."
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Beryl staggered back suprised. This guy could move rather well for his size. He looked at calixso, "thank you." He slid hes feet apart and readied for round two. It was unlikely he was gonna give up that easy
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Tesh falls, rolls back, and then quickly climbs to his feet. Angry and badly injured. "I think this is going to get much worse for you than for me." Tesh starts mumbling something under his breath.
The places where Attono had been grabbed started to burn, hurting as if his fur was coated in acid, but despite this pain the affected areas are not actually having much damage done to them.
Tesh grins nastily. "If you leave now, I can spare you a lot of pain.
~~~
"Oh... umm... drake... though you can call me Hannah." Hannah says. "Anything I can help you with?" She tries to smile back but something seems to be troubling her.
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"I-" atonno had started to speak, but then his eyes widened and he doubled over, holding his stomach "what the hell?! Its like my.." he broke off with a groan "You're lucky i dont.."
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*Calixso hops in place anxiously as he awaits Tesh's movements, taking great care not to act hastily but rather conserve his energy*
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Beryl looked over at calixo with a grin, "I go high you go low." With a push of of his foot he drove towards mr tesh.
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"Hi Hannah, no not really." Addison paused for a moment, able to see something was bothering her and not knowing whether he should help or not. "Is there anything I can do for you though? You seem troubled."
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Tesh snarls, and lifts an arm to block Beryls attack, while aiming an uppercut at his stomach.
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Hannah seems to think for a second... then looks down. "No I am afraid..."
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Beryl runs into teshes arm and lets out a loud oof as the upper cut connects. The pain brings him to his knees as he wrap his arm around his gut. "Yep he can move"
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*Calixso contracts his legs whilst rotating his hip and lumbar to the right, lowering his right shoulder as he raises his left. As he twists through the air he feigns a high tornado kick but instead lands on his dominant foot whilst spinning and sweeps out tesh's legs from beneath him*
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Attono had managed to get up, ignoring the pain "why do you keep attacking? You're outnumbered!"
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"Oh okay. Well...Tell me what's wrong anyway. Please. You look like you need to tell someone" Addison smiled warmly at Hannah.
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"You think being outnumbered would stop m~" Tesh falls to the ground as his legs are pushed out from under him. He starts to get up again, but is sluggish in doing so, obviously stunned.
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"Well... you see... well you probably can tell we don't make enough money to run this place... we survive on... 'Donations' from a third party... and usually that's fine... but sometimes we are asked things... nothing bad, but... well... It gives me a bad vibe... I really should not be telling you this but it makes me more and more uncomfortable..." Hannah sighs.
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"Quickly, while he's stunned!" Attono said to calixso and beryl "knock him out!"
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*Calixso gets a running start as he flips several times through the air before attempting a heavy drop kick to the base of Tesh's jaw*
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Beryl rolls himself acrossed the ground with what strength he can muster and drives his elbow down into teshs chest several times, trying to stay out of the way of calixso. His gut burns as his muscles tighten with each blow.
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"Oh. I see. Well, that doesn't seem very nice. I hope that situation gets better soon. Is there anything I can do? I have a good amount of money I probably won't spend anyway." Addison glanced back towards his room, where his suitcase is. The suitcase has his money inside it.
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Tesh tries to get to his feet, then gets slammed back into the ground. He slumps down, out cold.
There is the faint sounds of police sirens in the distance
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"Its not the money with have now... its the income... We can't risk losing their support..." Hannah sighs. "It is not that bad... its rare they bother us, without them we would not have a hotel... we would have no job."
There is the faint sounds of police sirens in the distance
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Assuming the burning sensation stopped when he was knocked out, devareaux straightened up. "You two better get out of here, I can get myself through any trouble with the locals, you guys though.. im not so sure."
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"How much trouble are we in" beryl looked to attono. "I dont mean with the police, the bobby I believe ya'll call em, but with the town in general. There's something going on here isnt there?" He turned to calixso and then off toward the sounds of the sirens. "Hes right we need to go"
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Addison's ears twitched at the faint sound of the sirens. Maybe I'll delay my walk for a few more seconds... "Ah I see. Well that still doesn't seem like a very good situation at all Hannah... I hope you find a way out of it."
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*Calixso's ears twitch to the sound of the approaching sirens.*
"That sounds like a wise idea, let's go."
*Calixso begins walking back to the hotel*
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Hannah looks at her feet. "Sounds like trouble..." She looks up. "Probably best not to get involved."
The Sirens seem to be coming closer to the hotel... then come to a stop nearby.
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With Tesh defeated, there should be no issue returning to the hotel, provided you are not slowed down by anyone. Having said that the sirens seem to have stopped coming closer, but seem to be coming from the direction of said hotel.
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*Calixso curious to see what is going on at the hotel continues to move onward.*
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"They stopped.." attono observed with a twitch of his ears "hmm.." he then went to tesh "probably not the best idea ive ever had.." he then hoisted him over his shoulder, and headed towards the hotel with him on his back
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Beryl looked over at attono slightly concerned. "Should we really be bringing him with, my vote is to tie him up and leave him". He looked hesitantly towards the hotel. "And should we be going the other way there apperently police up there". Beryl looked around suddenly wishing he hadn't added this town to his list of places visited.
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Addison was a little startled by the sirens getting closer and stopping outside. He wondered if they were for him, if he was about to be arrested for stealing a couple of books. Books of all things! His ears flattened against his head. "I've never liked the sound of sirens, way too loud." He knew his behaviour probably looked suspicious.
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"Nah, he needs to be taken to the police anyway."
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"And what happens if he were to be released?"
*Calixso, still ampped from the fight, is noticeably tense and ready for anything*
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"Take him into SAS custody."
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"I still vote for tying him up and leaving him here" beryl was clearly nervous as they approached the hotel. "I mean he did try to kill you after all, what happens if we're arrested?"
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"I get us out. Don't worry about it."
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Hannah continues to listen to the commotion, seeming agitated. She wipes her brow. "G...Give me a second I am going to go see what is up outside..." Hannah leaves the lobby through a staff door, heading to leave leave the hotel and take a look outside.
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Attono arrives at the hotel just after Hannah leaves the lobby. He multiple townsfolk have probably seen him, and the person he is carrying, though no-one has yet approached him or the other two. Probably out of fear, still, as they approach the door, a pair of policemen (A lion and a Sloth) appear coming out of a side alley further down, they immediately spot Attono, and start moving quickly, not quite running, towards him. The lion gestures at Attono to stop.
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"Morning officers, I'm sure you're aware of my visit already, so i won't bother with introductions. This man" he gestured to the unconscious form on his shoulder "attacked me, and my companions here. Tried to kill us in fact."
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Addison was curious as to what was happening outside as well, as soon as Hannah left he decide to poke his head out through the front door of the hotel and see if he could see what was going on. He knew that if such acts of curiosity continued without moderation it would probably end badly for him but at the moment he couldn't help himself.
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Beryl was nervous, edgey, and ready to run. He didnt much care for police as it was but now he was here thousands of miles from home in a country he was unfamiliar with and out matched. "Y-yeah son of a bitch tried to kill us" he threw his up "I dont have a gun or anything im unarmed"
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*Calixso stands by unsure of what actions the police will take but takes a neutral stance to avoid looking too confrontational*
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The police seem to nod. "We are going to have to take you down to the police station..." the lion states. The sloth looks at the unconcious person. "Is that... Tesh?" The lion seems to jump slightly. "Oh... OK... I umm... just come with us please..." The police begin walking towards the center of town.
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"Where are we going?" Devareaux follows after, but staying alert in case someone else tries to attack them.
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Beryl followed after the police. "So are we in trouble or something"? He looked back towards the hotel "cause all my papers are back there" he pointed
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The police shake their heads. "We just need to get you to explain what happened. Though if we feel you are lying legal charges could be... well... We will see what Tesh has to say, and what you have to say..." The police seem uncomfortable... as the Lion passes the alley he first emerged from. "Wait... if he is here to investigate... well there can't be any harm in showing him the~" The sloth sighs. "Your right... But the other two will have to come with me. as soon as you two are done come to the police station. We will get this all sorted out. The Lion nods, and gestures to Devareaux. "I am sorry for this but well... I guess its kinda important for your investigation..."
"There has been another murder"
"Pass Tesh over to me." The sloth states. "I will see you at the station."
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"Wait what!" Beryl stops and looks around around his gaze bouncing from one person to the next stopping on the rhino. "What murders, someone has been murdered", in a bit of shock his attention shifts to tesh, "did he do it was he gonna kill-" he looks back to attono. "Sorry friend I guess i still havent caught your name".
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Addison was watching the commotion from the door of the hotel, just poking his head out. He kept completely quiet, his ears flattened against his head as he observed.
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*Calixso is taken aback by the enforcement's statement.*
"What do you mean murder? We didn't kill him."
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"I don't like this.." Attono said to himself quietly "I'll take him to the station. You'll have to forgive my cautiousness, he's dangerous."
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The sloth shrugs. "Fair enough. We all go to the station then." The police escort the group to the station, moving out of range of what Addison could hear from the hotel. the sloth explains the situation to Beryl as they go. "a few days back there was a murder up at the church, a bloody one as well..." The sloth Explains. "Guy was a sick bastard who even left a message for us to find." The lion snorts. "Shame it was complete gibberish." The Lion states. "We thought it was an isolated incident until today..." The lion shakes his head "OK here we are... We are going to put him in a cell and get someone in here to make sure he has not taken any permanent damage. In the meantime, who wants to explain what happened first? I need to take the statements separately."
~~~
Hannah returns to the lobby, and sits down, not even looking towards the front door where addison might or might not still be, she looks white as a sheet, and is shaking slightly.
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Addison looked back as he heard Hannah return, he smiled up at her innocent and then dropped the smile when he saw how she looked. "Erm...Miss Hannah are you okay? You look pretty bad. Are you shaking?"
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"I'll explain first, you two stay here. Make sure he doesn't try anything."
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Beryls slowly meandered his way oger to a chair and sat down, his gut was churning now. He didint like this one bit. From crazed otters to now a murder, he needed to get his things and go. He looked to tesh and then to calixso. "So whats y8ur story friend"
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The Sloth leads Devareaux into a separate interview room. and sits him down. "OK... you know how this works. explain what Tesh apparently did this time."
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Tesh groans in his cell. The lion looks over. "can I just be blunt... there is no way we are going to make the charges stick with this guy..." The lion says, sadly. "Powerful friends."
~~~
"he... he's dead... I mean... he was a loon but... he did not deserve... I can't believe it. Who... does anyone take~, did anyone take him seriously enough to..." She tears up slightly. "There... it..." She looks over to Addison. "Don't go out to look please... whatever you do"
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"Theres no apparently about it. He attacked me, tried to kill me. The most he got was hitting me in the gut.." devareaux raised an eyebrow "why ask what he 'apparently' did? Why not just ask what he did..?"
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"Wait what" beryl stirred in his chair uneasy. "You're telling me this guy is gonna be back on the street?" He didnt like that idea one bit. This guy was a psycho and they were gonna let him go
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"Dead? Who's dead? Addison waited for a response and when he decided it seemed unlikely he would get one, he made his way towards where Hannah had came from. He walked at first but soon quickened his pace, eager to find out exactly what was going on.
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"Do you have any proof." The sloth asks. "We can't touch Tesh without proof." The sloth pulls a notepad out, and writes on it.
//I'm sorry, HE won't let us actually get as far as convicting him... we will try to keep you from being hurt further but there is nothing I can do//
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The lion nods. "This is all just formality. I want to do more but... well... nevermind."
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Addison made his way outside, and is faced by a large number of policemen... even from here he could smell the blood though, going as far as possible without crossing the barrier, you can just see through the window that had been broke into earlier... there was blood on the ceiling.
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Hannah reaches out a shaky hand to Addison, but is too late to stop him.
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He raises an eyebrow "there are three people who say he did, isnt that proof enough?" He casually signed with his hands
// can you tell me where he lives?//
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Addison looked at the police officers then the barrier. He then walked into the barrier, causing the tape to snap. He passed onto the threshold of the crime scene
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Beryl took a hard set expression. "What the hell is going on here, apparently there's been a murder and what the hell is with this otter?"
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The sloth shakes his head. "We can try but..." He seems to glance at a window, seeing a shape moving outside. "well I... if that's who I think it is." The sloth smiles sadly. "The interview is over"
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The figure from outside steps into the room with Beryl. The Lion starts to speak but is interrupted. "That is EXACTLY what I want to know." The figure states, loudly responding to Beryl's question.
He is a cat, tall and imposing, white fur wit blue stripes down his back. He is wearing clothes better suited to last century. "I came as soon as I heard what happened." The cat turns to Beryl. "I can also assure you that we can get this sorted out quickly without issue."
Tesh groans in his cell, hearing the voice, he smiles.
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Any normal person would instantly regret doing what Addison just did.
Just inside the house was a large pool of blood. In that blood was... well... the person who was killed. Or part of him anyway.
On the wall, written in blood, Addison can see words: Grenas Hompenus Sectorus Qenxisop
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Beryl stirred in his chair, he took an instant dislike to the guy. He gut churned at the sight of him. "Who the hell are you now?" He was really starting to dislke this town and this guy looked like a damn vampire or something. He thought it might be be stupid to insult the cat but he was having trouble not doing so.
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"This interviews not over until i get what i came for. And that's him behind bars. If you wont take him into custody, ill hold him and take him back into London with me."
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Addison stared at the remains for a few moments. He couldn't tell if he felt partially indifferent, or so disgusted he had gone full circle. He glared at the words on the wall. He knew that if he did feel indifferent it was due to one person in particular. Almost looked ike he could have done this, but he hadn't seen him for a good while.
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The sloth blinks. "...Technically I can't stop you taking this to London... huh... I don't know if its a good idea but..." The sloth pauses, deep in thought.
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"Ah Forgive me" The cat offers a paw for Beryl to shake "I am Anctium. I basically own this town. Mr Tesh is one of the men under my employ."
The lion looks over to the cat. "The evidence seems to say that your Mr Tesh attacked the three people here."
"I assure you Tesh would do nothing of the sort. But, I am happy to talk to those making the claim, after all its in all our best interests to clear up this misunderstanding." The cat states, he looks over to the lion. "This is not a good place to talk. Can you find us somewhere more comfortable. Tesh can stay here for the moment if you prefer."
~Lion
~Anctium (the cat)
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Now Addison had gotten over any initial shock, he could see that the house was fairly messy, he notices looking into the livingroom (Avoiding the second pool of blood) a whole stack of old newspapers, and books. looking over the shelves you realize that this guy had a lot of books. Including in addition to the normal ones you might expect, "the moon-landing hoax" Several books on alien abductions, some books about various wars, and secret projects (Both fictional and... supposedly real) that took place during those wars...
Taken in a vacuum the collection was actually fairly amusing. This guy was a complete conspiracy nut.
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Beryl looked at the paw with extreme disrespect, he stood up and sneered at the cat. "Well I'll have you know I'll be pressing charges on your guy" he turned his attention to the lion "now am I gonna have to go above your head to do it?"
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Devareaux leaned forward, staring the sloth in the eyes. It was obvious the interrogation had become one sided at this point. "Tell me. And ill ensure you dont suffer any repercussions. Lawful, or not."
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Addison chuckled a little at the collection of books. That was just ridiculous. He then realised where he was and stopped. "What in the hell happened in this room? What the..." He let out a long sigh.
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The sloth yelps. "I can't stop you no... but... well..." the sloth clams up. hearing voices outside. "You should probably talk to him first" He mumbles. "Understand who you are dealing with." He is referring to the unfamiliar voice outside the room.
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The lion looks at his feet and mumbles something about finding a good room to talk in. Anctium sighs, and follows the lion. He knew he was getting nowhere with Beryl. "Trust me." He says as he walks. "Whatever you think of me now, dropping charges will be easier on everyone."
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Addison hears voices behind him. Someone else was entering the house. "I hope you have a strong stomach..." A voice says. "Yea... I will be fine" The second voice sounds like a female bird of some kind. A little bit ill at the site of all the blood. "Still no clues?"
"Nope, nothing, guy left no finger prints, no footprints. Its like he could climb walls considering nobody even saw him. And he did all this within a few minutes"
Addison remembers that he should not technically be here...
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Addison cursed under his breath and quickly looked for a way out. "Shit...This won't look good." He took a few steps back, looking for something to hide behind or in at the very least.
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"Well then, let him in." He taps the butt of his gun "and i am authorized to use this, if this is something shady or a murder attempt."
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Beryl slumps back in the chair and sighs. "Ive had about enough of this crap, maybe I should just beat the answers outta someone"
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The sloth nods, and opens the door. "Anctium?" He asks. "We... we were not expecting you." He lies.
"Ah finally." The cat says. "Someone who perhaps won't assume the worst?" The cat strides into the room. This guy was arrogant to the core. "So... I understand you were attacked by the good Mr Tesh." He looks over his shoulder. "Don't hold back you two! ((Beryl and Calixso)) I see no reason to leave anyone out of this conversation."
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In his cell, Mr Tesh grunts, as he starts to wake up.
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The only good hiding place Addison could see was under the TV. Behind the stack of electronics plugged into it.
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Beryl follows the two into the room. He made no attempt to hide his dicontent as he crossed his arms. "I hope you dont expect me to budge, I want charges pressed and I want him doing time" he motioned to tesh. He wanted to move for a gun a shoot the otter but what would that do, get him in a cell.
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"Yes, he did. And unless he goes in for assaulting an officer of the government, and interfering with an investigation, hes going back to London with me just as soon as i solve these murders."
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Addison ducked under the TV, tucking up his tail as he did. He was fully aware that hiding there would probably end in him being electrocuted.
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"Ah, well. We are all reasonable people" Anctium states "Look." He sits down opposite Devareaux, the perceptive in the room would notice that both police officers had seemingly left. "I know full well that Tesh attacked you." Anctium whispers. "But the fact is if you let him go I can handle the situation as an internal affair, without getting the legal system involved." Anctium leans back slightly, then blinks. "Wait? Murders? Plural? has there been a second one?" The cat actually looks slightly alarmed.
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"The female bird, a parrot, enters the room Addison is in. "...Just like last time..." She crouches down next to the second pool of blood. "No murder weapon, no fingerprints." She grimaces. "Any idea who would want this guy dead?"
"Pretty much everyone, guy used to spread rumors to anyone who would listen." The second voice says, he is obviously outside the room. "Said the hotel is haunted, aliens stole his parents... if you can name an insane conspiracy, this guy probably has spread it."
"Hmm. What has he spread recently? Maybe he got too close to something real?"
"Heh. Something about monsters roaming the streets. Said Reverend Blake was a space lizard or somethin'"
"Blake would not murder someone, and nor would he let someone else in his name." She starts to move around the room, occasionally picking up an object of intrest, a bit of broken glass, anything, and putting it in a sealed bag. hoping to find something of interest. Sooner or later she would check behind the TV.
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Addison tried to desperately think of something but the only thought he had was a little less than helpful. Piss...
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"Yes. I saw the sirens. You're losing control of this town. And i can help. Let me take command here, and as soon as im done, ill release tesh. Assuming hes cooperative, and then ill be on my way."
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"No this is crap" beryl blurted out. "This guy tried to kill us and your telling me some crap about internal affairs, no I wanna see him locked up if not shot. The guys a maniac" beryl slammed his fist against the wall
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The cat grins, as if amused by both reactions. He looks over at Devareaux. "I admit I am... curious who is committing these murders. But first things first, perhaps you should calm your friend down a bit." Anctium's eyes seem to glow slightly as he says that last bit.
In truth Anctium was getting a little desperate. He was almost wondering if he could not avoid having Tesh, At least officially, locked up.
That would raise questions, questions he did not want answering
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The parrot inches round, ignoring most of the paperwork. The ramblings and collections from a madman. she reaches the TV, and crouches down to look underneath it, not expecting to find much, but wanting to check everywhere, just in case.
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Addison tensed as the parrot couched down. **censor**! **censor** **censor** **censor**! Piss... He panicked and instinctively shouted out. "Don't hurt me, please!"
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"Beryl? He does have a point. You do need to calm down. At least for a little while." He looked back at Beryl "i can nandle this, though i am grateful for your help."
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As much as he hated it he had to admit they were right, he needed to calm down before he found himself locked up in a cell. Despite the fact that every fiber in his being wanted to haul off and punch something he found a chair and sat down in a huff. "I dont know how things work here but back home we got a system called internal affairs, we call them when things aint gettin handled properly"
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The cat is still grinning as he watches Beryl. "good." he looks back at Devareaux, then he stops grinning, in a second all the arrogance was gone. "Two murders. Probably more coming. Torn apart? the real question is who, and why. not who the murderer is in this case, but who are the victims." He stands up, I think we are going to have to take a look. don't you three agree?"
Calixso shakes their head. The whole thing was creeping them out. "I think its best if I just left." Calixso leaves, and runs for the hotel.
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The parrot jumps. "O...Officer?" She looks down at Addison. "Its OK... I won't hurt you... how long have you been here?"
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"I think so as well. But beryl is a civilian. He stays." Devareaux looks back at Beryl "sorry."
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Addison shook nervously as he peeked out from under the TV, it probably looked like he was shaking in fear. "I...I don't know..." He had to lie. If he didn't, his presence would be considered suspicious, he was sure of it.
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Anctium nods. "Lets head off then. sooner this is dealt wit the better"
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The parrot reaches a hand out to Addison. "You should come out... If you saw anything we need to know" She spoke gently, obviously not wanting to scare Addsion. Behind her a couple of policemen entered the room, the parrot gestures them back. It was possible this guy was the murderer, but she doubted it.
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Addison came out from under the television and stood up in front of the parrot. He wasn't really sure what to do or say at all in this situation.
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"Indeed." Devareaux stood up, holsteting his gun again. "Show me there."
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Anctium moves to leave the room, heading to leave the station, he gestures to the lion. "Here... show the way please?" The lion grunts, and heads for the crime scene, with Actium close behind.
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"erm... OK... if... lets start with the basics..." The Parrot stammers. "Whats your name?" she asks Addison.
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Devareaux follows right behind him, glancing around as he did. This 'anctium' seemed to be in charge. He'd have to keep an eye on him..
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Addison looks down and mutters. "Addison. My name is Addison."
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Anctium and Devareaux arrive at the scene without issue. A policeman stops them, this one was a plump rat. "Hey... Oh... Anctium. In ya go then. Good to see you taking an interest."
"Thank you Mike." Anctium approaches the front door, eager to see the scene.
"I warn you..." Mike states. "Its not pleasant in there"
Anctium pauses, and grins. "I have seen worse I am sure.
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"A...Addison." She looks over her shoulder. The policemen had noted the name, she looks back at Addison, "here... I will get you outside so you can explain what happened..." She gently tugs Addisons arm, trying to guide him towards the door.
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"And what do you mean by, 'I've seen worse' anctium?"
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Addison didn't resist, he was fully aware that wouldn't end well. He allowed himself to be lead out of the building, remaining absolutely silent as he did.
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Actium ignores the question, but looks over to Addison as he leaves the building. "That does not make sense..." The cat mumbles, obviously displeased. "YOU THERE!" he points at the officer escorting Addison. "Pause a moment." The Cat bounds over to Addison. "Do you mind explain, Addison chap, what you are doing here?" The officer steps back, gesturing to Addison to answer the stranger's question. The parrot looks confused. "Wait who is...?" Her question trails off as she watches Addison and Actium.
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"I...erm...I..." Addison meeped, too shocked and surprised by how suddenly things happened. He sort of just panicked and stepped back a little whilst keeping quiet.
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"You clearly dont know how to approach a situation carefully.." devareaux muttered as he followed him over. "Allow me." To Addison, he said "your name is Addison?"
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Actium sighs. Stepping back to let Addison and Devareaux talk.