News : Gallery to be the site of New Public Library

View of new library.


The BALLS is becoming a popular spot.

Bay Area Lending Library Services (BALLS) is the new cool place to have hit Sinners Bay town.
With its glamorous views of the bay through its generous gallery windows, the BALLS library is cited to be amongst the most ambient places to go and is fast becoming a hot spot for networking and socialising.

BALLS is introducing monthly reading club gatherings as well as other workshops in a bid to bring culture to the masses.
Only time will tell exactly how Sinners Bay residents will take to this idea.

News: Hair today, Gone tomorrow?

The once gloriously red locks of one Stubby McGinnis, local business owner, have been blemished by the attack of a woman upon both his person and his vanity. Mr. McGinnis, one of those men lucky enough to have all his hair even at the age he might be, was apparently the victim of an assault by Raynee Jewell, known to be an employee of Mr. Hawk Zsun, a local business owner himself, who has just recently owned a club within Sinner's Rest.

It seems that Ms Jewell, as well as her friend Ms. MarySue Devall, have some past grievance against Mr. McGinnis as the local rumor mill churns out.

At this time, no assault charges have been filed, but it seems, for the same of his health, sanity, and hair, Stubby has now opted to sue Mr Zsun for damages.

Oh, what a tangle we weave, when our combs do deceive!


Source: Anonymous Author leaving written article in office Inbox
Article has been validated and found factful.

News: Two Million stolen in Bank Heist

The SRBT ( Sinners Rest Bank and Trust) was robbed of an estimated Two Million dollars - its owner, Mr Spencer Wasser, confirmed.

The Bank's secure boxes were untouched but most of its premises was in disarray.
The Bank promises to be back in normal operations by the close of the week.

The police appear to have a lead in the case in the form of CCTV footage caught on tape by the Bank's security measures.

Persons who might have information on the person depicted in the following images are urged to get in touch with the local law enforcement.

Early Morning Coffee with Nancy Neiro

I read the newspaper report about the burglary at the therapists's practice, but I didn't connect it to the note I received until later. If nothing else, this has taught me that I need to be a lot sharper. I'm now thinking that the note probably came from a third party rather than from the therapist himself. Did this person know what to look for, or was the note to me just an opportunity taken after a chance find? I don't know for sure if there is a connection but it does at least give me something to go on, and now I have a name - Dr Jake Hobie.

Early the next morning I went to the Dogs Bollocks for a coffee. The coffee isn't great there but I like the feel of the place (when the owner isn't around) and the location, so close to the sea. It helps me to wake me up.


There was only one other patron in there at that time, Nancy, the cousin of poor Laura. I did want to speak to her but I hadn't planned on looking for her yet. She had far too many other things on her mind, after all.

I found her to be still edgy, which was no surprise, but on the whole she seems to be bearing up quite well. She's managed to find out a little more about her cousin's lifestyle, including some suggestions which are likely to raise a few eyebrows.

She also mentioned that the dead girl had been seeing Dr Hobie, which of course made me sit up and take notice. It seems he works out of a room over the Daily Sins newspaper office. I'll have to take a look. I could ask Dita what she knows about it, but I'll need to be careful what I say to her. She's sure to have a few questions of her own.

Anyway, back to Nancy. She said her mother amd Laura's are sisters, and that both she and Laura were only children. My heart went out to her when she said that. I did ask if she knew anything about Laura's father, but she said she knew very little. I can see I'm not going to have an easy time finding out more about that line.

We chatted a bit more and it seems that we have a few other mutual acquaintances in this and nearby towns, so it's likely we'll be seeing more of each other while she's around. She's a bright girl, but vulnerable, and I have an uneasy feeling she's going to have a lot more pain to go through before she finds any peace.

Later on I did get to speak to Dr Balut at the hospital. She didn't know Dr Hobie but offered to make enquiries. She'd read the newspaper report too, of course, and I expect she has her own reasons for wanting to find out more about him. On my way back I stopped off at his place but the door leading upstairs was locked and there was no reply when I rang the bell. The newspaper office was empty too so I shall have to try another day.

Agent Dresden questions Q.:

(OOC preamble - On a visit to Qadriyya's store, Q's Quirks, in Sinner's Bay, Agent Dresden (Vittorio Abruzzo) begins to question Q about Laura's death and what she might know.)


Vittorio Abruzzo smiles, as he closes the door, glancing around the establishment, his pale blue eyes alert and flickering over details as his mind registers them.


Qadriyya Halostar turns as someone enters the store, and she recognizes the man from the other night at the club in Sinner's Rest. "Ah, you're the .. agent or something, right?" She studies him briefly.

Vince Dresden chuckles softly,.. a mild amount of irritation wavering through his voice.. "My word sure does travel fast in these parts! Yes, Ma'am.. that's me.. Agent Vince Dresden.. But please, feel free to call me Vince."


Qadriyya Halostar eyes him. "I saw you at the club the other day, and I briefly overheard you talking to a blond lady, not much, but I got an idea. It wasn't through mind reading or something, I assure you, or word traveling anywhere.." She chuckles. "Well, Mr. Dresden, to what reason do I owe this visit?"


Vince Dresden smiles, and glances around for seating... seeing none, he simply leans his back against the counter.. "I see your love for music extends past your DJ'ing. Sex Pistols, old Billy Idol.. you seem to have some good taste."


Qadriyya Halostar glances around the small store and nods at him. "Yes, I do like quite a bit of music, and those are some of the genres I enjoy. I sell music here in record form and other formats besides vinyl."


Vince Dresden grins wider, and settles an elbow onto the counter making himself more comfortable.. "I'm not sure I can consciously agree with Adam Ant or the Human League, however. But, let me cut to the chase as to why I'm here to speak with you..."


Qadriyya Halostar shrugs. "Merely a display. I carry other stuff as well, so what can I do for you, Mr. Dresden?"


Vince Dresden: "I would first like to offer my condolences, I know how it feels to lose someone close to you in such a horrible way."
Vince Dresden loses his smile, his lips down turning mildly in empathy, pale blue eyes clouding mildly as he imagines his own loss for a moment, before his head shakes softly.. and their keen gaze settle back on her.


Qadriyya Halostar sighs as he mentions Laura's demise and the body being -- "Yes, I heard, and I've identified.." She nods briefly. "Thank you. It is horrible."


Vince Dresden offers a small, encouraging smile.. "I want you to know, I am going to do everything in my power to find the killer, and bring them to justice... which is one of the things that brings me here today... Anything that you may know, could prove very helpful.."


Qadriyya Halostar studies him and smiles. "I'm glad to hear that, Mr. Dresden. Ah, yes, I've had one policeman come by with some questions.. "


Vince Dresden: "Well, not to impugn the reputation of the local police, I'd really rather deal with everyone myself.. they seem a bit.....overwhelmed.. by this all. And of course, I have experience on the case... We believe this killer has struck before you see?"


Qadriyya Halostar shrugs. "Well, I am happy to try and help either way as it is needed." At his words, she nods again. "I see. Well, I would like to find out whoever did this to Laura and see them end up behind bars where they belong."


Vince Dresden: All accounts have you as Laura's dearest friend.. I can certainly see why, even in a city full of lovely women, you two most definitely stand out. Birds of a feather, and the like. I, also was paying rather good attention the other night, and it could actually prove of interest, were you and Laura friends......or lovers?


Qadriyya Halostar chuckles. "Yes, she is my best friend, and I've known her for a while." She nods. "We always kept in touch, even going and coming back." She stares at him. "Lovers?" Her voice holds some tone of surprise.


Vince Dresden: Well miss, I would be more than happy to have a woman as lovely as yourself give me the looks you were shooting your lady friend at the 7 sins.... So, I am assuming you are at the least interested in women.... again, this is in no way a judgment, but if I'm looking for a man, when I should be looking for a woman.... you understand."


Qadriyya Halostar snorts lightly. "I don't recall giving anyone looks, Mr. Dresden, and no, I wasn't Laura's lover or something. Just good friends."


Vince Dresden: "The condition of the body, as well as the means used to kill her, both point to a crime of passion.. As you were such good friends perhaps you could illuminate me on her very swift growing interest in illicit drugs?"


Qadriyya Halostar shrugs. "I suspected that she was using, and I could see the signs, though I don't actually take part in such myself. It wasn't too long as I think that she has been into such.. stuff."


Vince Dresden: No. Me either. I don't suppose you knwo of any new friends she may have made? Ones that are active in such drug use? Possibly someone who could have supplied her? Did she have a boyfriend?



Qadriyya Halostar rubs a hand over her cheek. "I'm sure I could probably give it some thought.. this is all rather sudden, Mr. Dresden, and hard to take in. Could we pick up this questioning soon? I'd like to some time to adjust."


Vince Dresden smiles softly and nods his head solemnly.. "Well, just remember,t he longer we take, the more of a head start our murderer gets... " He pulls out his wallet ahnding over a business card.


Vince Dresden: Any time of night, if you think of anything at all, do not be at all worried over calling me.. that's my personal number."

Qadriyya Halostar nods. "I won't take long, Mr. Dresden, and agreed." She reaches out to take his card. "I will, and call you with anything that I have."


Vince Dresden: good... good. I look forward to hearing from you miss Q, and Im sure I will be seeing you at your shows.. I admire you work.
Vince Dresden: Good evening for now, Miss..

Qadriyya Halostar smiles. "Ah, thank you, glad you enjoy it. I sing sometimes at the Smuggler's Inn in Sinner's Rest as well. I'll be in contact in the next couple of days."

News : Burglary reveals dead girl had mental problems.

A burglary that had recently taken place indicates that dead girl, Laura Dreadlow, had been seeing a therapist. Sources say that Dr Jake Hobie, the therapist in question, had been struck on the head by a paperweight and left unconscious, as his office was ransacked for notebooks and tapes. Amongst the property stolen from his office were two years worth of recorded therapy sessions between Dr Hobie and Laura.
Dr Hobie's part time secretary was also a victim in this crime though she eventually managed to find help for her boss by dialing 911 despite her struggles in bondage.


The theft comes as a blow as these therapy sessions may well have been able to shed some light and provide possible new leads for the ongoing investigation into the murder of Laura Dreadlow.

Both Agent Dresden and Dr. Hobie were unavailable for comment during time of print.


The ransacked cabinets from which notebooks and tapes were stolen, amongst which were two years worth of therapy sessions between Dr Jake Hobie and dead girl Laura Dreadlow.


The burglary of an office reveals that Laura Dreadlow had been seeing a therapist.


The location of the burglary was just above the Daily Sins office.

Bringing you local news for local people
from the desk of Dita Actor

Facts?: Police report as leaked to the press

OFFICIAL POLICE REPORT
DETAILING: Assault of Detective Kelsey Edelmann, April 24, 2010
NOT TO BE RELEASED TO PUBLIC BY ORDER OF: Detective Kelsey Edelmann
RATED CONFIDENTIAL BY ORDER OF: Detective Kelsey Edelmann

At approximately 11 AM SLT, Detective Edelmann noted a woman in a business-type skirt suit motioning towards her by Zoe's Cafe.

After being approached by Detective Edelmann the woman proceeded to overpower the detective, forcing her to the ground where she was bound, gagged, and blindfolded. She was forced to walk to the vacant lot next to Zoe's where she had her trousers forcibly removed, and was hogtied with additional rope. Her hosiery was slid down and her service revolver was inserted into her vagina while her pepper spray canister was forced into her anus. Both were secured with additional rope before red lipstick was used to write "Stay out of town" and "FBI" on her buttocks. Nylon fishing wire was then bound to the trigger of Detective Edelmann's revolver, and then run around the vicinity with sufficient tension so that a careless rescuer could trip the wire and unintentionally pull the trigger of the revolver. Finally, Detective Edelmann's hosiery was then pulled back up, further ensuring that Detective Edelmann would not be able to expel these devices.

Due to the writing on her buttocks as well as the well dressed nature of her assailant, Detective Edelmann is concerned that inter-agency rivalry between the SRPD and FBI, taken too far, could be the cause of her assault. In addtion to the writing on her buttocks, the assailant stated to Detective Edelmann that "You can deliver my message dead or alive" and "You be a good messenger and make sure that the people at the top get to hear of it," while also taking efforts to further humiliate Detective Edelmann and show disrespect for the SRPD. Detective Edelmann's police badge was affixed to her notebook, and placed under her chin, where they became soaked with saliva due to the drooling caused by the ballgag lodged in the detective's mouth.

Detective Edelmann was eventually freed without further incident at approximately 1 PM SLT by Ms. Mayumi Inaka, a local citizen in good standing. Ms. Inaka has assured Detective Edelmann that she will refrain from informing the news media about what she saw or discussing the matter on the internet as per the wishes of Detective Edelmann.

News : Crime Wave in Sinners hits all time high in economical depression

Video survelience caught the newest criminals in SR in action. The IOU bandits can be seen on camera walking into the grocery store filling up a backpack and plastic grocery bag . They leave behind a hand written IOU note signed the IOU bandits.

Items taken
7 cans of Tuna
7 cans of Salmon
7 cans mixed veggies
1 block of cheese
1 gallon vanilla ice cream
1 gallon milk
1 bottle prenatal vitamins
1 box velveta
1 box of cereal
1 notebook
1 bic pen


A crime with a similar MO was comitted earlier in the day when several tools were taken from the Hellicopter hanger. The note was signed IOU bandits but however said IOU nothing.

CCTV Footage

News : 19 April - Ho Downs and Wet T-Shirt Contests

Seems the residents of Sinners like a good party and spotted at the Dog's Bollocks this weekend was one Jacobi McCaw wearing a new hat - as well as his brother Stubby McGinnis who seemed to be a contestant in a wet T-shirt contest...

Bringing you local news for local people
from the desk of Dita Actor

A page on Dita's office notepad.

Transcribed Notes :

Over coffee with Nancy Neiro, who claims to be Laura Dreadlow's cousin.
She popped by the office to confirm news of Laura's death to be true.
She disclosed that emails sent by Laura to her in past weeks prior to her disappearance seemed darker.
Neiro runs her own IT consultancy and has contracts with some major software firms and had been convinced before returning to the bay area, that Laura would have followed her footsteps and gone to MIT.
Neiro also mentions Laura frequently talked about the 7 Sins Club of which Laura seemed an alleged frequent patron.
Neiro also mentions Laura had a close friend named Q.

At this point, my own investigations seem to have come to a bit of a lull.. apart from Mr Ninetail's suspicions on the possible motives for Laura's death and its connection to a similar death in Beaverly hills.
On a more disturbing vein… Louise seems to have disappeared. I'm hoping there is no connection to the two circumstances.

*Notes to self *
Must look into Q,
Still researching the real Laura Dreadlow article.
Must look into the 7 Sins Club more closely.
Is the murder connected to some underground trade in illicit medical surgeries?
Must post these pictures to Agent Dresden.

Conversations : Dita Actor Reviews a Recording

* Plays Media*

[8:10] Deep Male Voice: Its probably why the FBI would be here if they found it on her....
[8:12] Deep Male Voice: a little piece of paper with a number stamped on it carefully lodged under one of the fingernails
[8:13] Dita Actor : Oh? This is interesting .. are you .. are you ...you're not suggesting there's a serial killer out there are you?
[8:13] Deep Male Voice: Are your neighbours always so noisy in their lovemaking?
[8:13] Dita Actor: aye unfortunately budget cuts have meant the news paper gets an office in the .. well shit quarter basically

[8:15] Deep Male Voice: It's possible. Of course, I don't know for sure...just speculating.

(Sound of stilettos approaching and then fading in the background)

[8:16] Deep Male Voice: Odd. A pretty young thing like that just wandering the streets shortly after a murder of a similar girl.
[8:17] Dita Actor nods I think some people just aren't aware of the murder really... some people don't read the news...
[8:18] Deep Male Voice: so, I imagine you have had a long night of trying to put together a story about it?
[8:19] Dita Actors: That's a very good piece of news actually ... I think I might confront the special agent with it... see what sort of facts that might shake loose..
[8:19] Dita Actor : Yes I had to pull an all nighter... didn't get out of my party frocks till this morning!

[8:20] Deep Male Voice: yes, well, if its Dresden....it may take awhile.
[8:20] Dita Actor: Oh you know Dresden?

[8:21] Deep Male Voice: In a way.....lets just say he is a little eccentric, yes, thats the word for it.

[8:22] Dita Actor Eccentric? How.... is he.. you know..

[8:23] Deep Male Voice: I don't think its drugs...but...he likes to follow his "dreams"...he thinks he gets a channel to the spirit world or something in his dreams.

[8:24] Dita Actor :You .. are joking right? We're getting the agent on hallucinogens?

(Sound of female nervous laughter)

[8:26] Deep Male Voice: I did not say that.
[8:27] Dita Actor : No ofcourse not Mr Ninetails .. I understand.. anyway what is it that you do?

[8:28] Deep Male Voice: I just said I didn't know how he went about getting his "dreams"

[8:28] Dita Actor: Oh I see...

[8:30] Deep Male Voice: I go from town to town...I take personal security contracts...that is how I found out about the fingernail thing from an FBI buddy of mine....

[8:33] Dita Actor: ...And so the plot thickens.. Poor laura, she seemed such a good soul.. did you know she did meals on wheels?
[8:33] Deep Male Voice: really?

[8:33] Dita Actor : Indeed... she was very darling... helpful some might say angelic... a very sweet girl is what I'm hearing ...

[8:34] Deep Male Voice: yes, I am sure she was
[8:35] Dita Actor: Naturally the town being as small as it is is quite shaken up ... and now.. with your little tidbit .. I think i just might lock my doors tonight
[8:36] Deep Male Voice: I don't think you fit the profile Ms. Actor

[8:36] Dita Actor: Oh? How do you mean.. is there even a profile?
[8:37] Deep Male Voice: The girl in Beverly Hills...looked very much like this girl in this poster.
[8:38] Deep Male Voice: That is why I remarked on the delicate masculine look of the girl...the girl in Beverly Hills ...I think she was a TG.

[8:38] Dita Actor: Did she now? so you think the serial killer has a penchant for.. masculine looking girls?

[8:39] Deep Male Voice: You don't fit that look Ms.Actor.

[8:39] Dita Actor: Ah...
[8:41] Deep Male Voice: You have heard of TG's in this lil town haven't you?
[8:41] Dita Actor: Ofcourse.. you mean Transgendered folks?
[8:42] Deep Male Voice: Yes. Exactly.

[8:42] Dita Actor: Yes I've heard but haven't met many here
[8:45] Deep Male Voice: I had heard a long time ago about a town way up in the woods having a club that helped people makeover into TG's....and were pretty good at it too....

[8:46] Dita Actor: Oh? do you have details of this club?

(Sound of drawer contents being rustled)

[8:46] Deep Male Voice: You hear the wildest stories sometimes.
[8:47] Deep Male Voice: Just a little bit...you know how sometimes a story seems so off that it just sticks in your mind?
[8:47] Dita Actor: I do indeed.
[8:49] Deep Male Voice: Anyways, this club, is supposedly run by some kind of big wig, you know, someone with enough money to get past all the little niggly things like building codes, health regulations, things like that...

[8:51] Deep Male Voice: and its far enough off the government radar that they don't even realize its there basically...

[8:52] Dita Actor: Why would the government have an interest in a TG Club?

[8:53] Deep Male Voice: so anyways...this club...or how the story goes...the families around the area where this club is ...the long time families that is...would raise their kids to be sex slaves when they were young....

(Sound of gasp)

[8:54] Deep Male Voice: and beautiful still...and then of course they would get married off to some unsuspecting "new" family in the area when they got older...
[8:56] Deep Male Voice: but then, that one that was in the "new" family...would be on the lookout for particularly beautiful young people....
[8:57] Deep Male Voice: so that they could replenish the bloodlines with new blood....keep from getting stale blood...ingrown, sort of like the way they characterize hillbillys you know...
[8:58] Deep Male Voice: anyways, when they found a candidate they would let this big wig with the club know about it....
[8:59] Deep Male Voice: and the next thing you know...the "new" young person winds up missing...
[9:01] Deep Male Voice: presumably, they have been abducted and put into sex slavery in some kind of secret brothel and then the whole cycle repeats.
[9:02] Deep Male Voice: Pretty wicked little scam of a story don't you think?

[9:03] Dita Actor : Wicked indeed

[9:04] Deep Male Voice: The funny thing is...among the underground sex culture...the story keeps popping up...and I even heard of a little variation from it.

(Sound of rustling skirt)

[9:08] Dita Actor : Well.. thank you really for taking the time to tell me this.. it's all rather unexpected..

[9:09] Deep Male Voice: Oh, I almost forgot, how it relates to the TG thing...that is ...if you have the time..?
[9:09] Dita Actor: Is there anythingelse you think I should know..
[9:10] Dita Actor: Oh yes I have all the time you need
[9:10] Dita Actor : Let me make a fresh pot and you can tell me all about it

(Sound of clattering as if record button is being pressed and then re-pressed)

[9:12] Deep Male Voice: Now, where was I? Oh yes, the brothel and the girl in Beverly Hills....
[9:15] Deep Male Voice: So, anyways, occasionally, one of the youngsters goes off to college in one of the big cities...
[9:16] Deep Male Voice: and of course, coming from such a small place, their minds can get pretty twisted in that kind of atmosphere....
[9:17] Deep Male Voice: sex, drugs, and rock and roll !

(Sound of robust male laughter)

[9:18] Dita Actor : Indeed...

[9:18] Deep Male Voice: not to mention, they are already a little twisted coming from that place....

[9:18] Dita Actor: Indeed

[9:20] Deep Male Voice: well, one of them finds a culture of TG's their in the city...but the TG's are having problems getting needed medical attention....
[9:21] Deep Male Voice: and Doctors willing to do the transformation surgeries...
[9:21] Dita Actor : I can see that , getting any sort of doctor is hard ... I find.. we always have problems with trying to staff our hospitals and clinics
[9:22] Deep Male Voice: The laws and lawsuits of the big city combined with the never ending damning from the conservative bible thumpers...
[9:23] Deep Male Voice: well, anyways, this one youngster thinks she has a solution for their problems...

[9:24] Dita Actor: Oh?

[9:24] Deep Male Voice: she will take them up to her little town and they can have their transformations and pay it off with sex slavery...
[9:27] Deep Male Voice: they even come up with a story about why their youngsters are looking so odd...they say that its because of some old chemical dumping that got into the water supply !
[9:29] Deep Male Voice: Now how is that for a coverup...uh, our men look like women and our women look sort of like men because of toxic waste....hehahahahaha

(Sound of nervier female laughter as if forced)

[9:30] Dita Actor: Yeah... good one that...

[9:32] Deep Male Voice: Who knows? I might run into that town one day...wouldn't that beat all?

[9:33] Dita Actor: Perhaps...
[9:34] Deep Male Voice: So, Ms. Actor, how long have you lived here?
[9:35] Dita Actor: Here? not too long.. though I confess my home is actually in the bay area...

[9:35] Deep Male Voice: I see, so you're not a native?

(Sound of phone ringing and clatter as if record button is being switched off)

Conversations: Lynx, Kay and Mika talk about Laura

April 17th, early evening

Lynx Debruyere fumbles with her key in the lock, having some difficulty turning it with the slight tremor in her hands, and making quite a bit of noise before finally forcing the door open. "Goddamn it..."

Mika Shoreman hugs Kay closer, "They told me the meaning behind it..." turning slowly to look at the front door, "Madame is home..."
Kayleigh Balut jumps, a guilty nervous look in her eye as she stares at the door. "I... um... so I hear."
Mika Shoreman kisses your cheek, "Do not worry..." standing up slowly, letting her down onto the couch as he rises and walks towards Lynx.

Mika Shoreman passes the chains dangling from the chandelier as he hugs Lynx.
Lynx Debruyere pulls the door shut, rubs at her face a little, and looks up at Mika and his guest, not immediately recognizing her from behind. "Ohhh uh....hi, Love." She sighs, pulling him close...and holding him for a moment longer than she normally would have. "I'm glad you're home."
Mika Shoreman: "Is something wrong?"

Kayleigh Balut bites her lip, turning on the couch to watch them, not sure if she should leave, or wait, or run like hell before Lynx gets mad. She takes deep breath, Mika's words helping to calm her a bit as she watches the two.

Lynx Debruyere shrugs, and shakes her head in a sort of defeated way. "Well...not really I guess, I dunno. Just...something..." she glances over his shoulder at Kay, finally recognizing her when she turns around. "Ohhh! Uhm--hi, Kay. Sorry if I interrupted you guys, I'm just stopping in."

Kayleigh Balut waves sheepishly. "Hi Lynx. I hope you don't mind... we were.... um... talking."

Mika Shoreman kisses Lynx's cheek, "She...wants to help me..."
Lynx Debruyere smirks a little, and gives Mika a gentle kiss on the cheek, hoping he has naughtier plans for a lone damsel than just talking. She nods to him. "Help you? You've been feeling better though, haven't you?"
Mika Shoreman frowns, "Off and on...but..." he strokes some of his hair back to reveal a surgical scar, "She knows...and she..." pausing for a moment, "She wants to help me...see if the Demon left anything inside..."
Mika Shoreman lets his hair fall down over the scar. "As well as with...other problems."

Lynx Debruyere sighs again, and scratches uncomfortably at no particular itch on a random patch of skin. Demons seem abundant today and all she can think about is getting some more of her stash to sell, making some money and spending the rest of the night pleasantly high. She nods. "Well....uhm....good, I hope it goes well. We can pay, if she thinks you need meds or anything, okay? Don't worry about money."

Mika Shoreman tesnes up at the word meds, "O-oui..."

Lynx Debruyere rubs his arm gently, and feels another uncomfortable twinge of sadness for a moment. "Have you uh...heard the news? Radio or tv or anything?"

Mika Shoreman shakes his head, "Non." He turns, walking over to Kay and sitting down next to her again.

Lynx Debruyere frowns. "Well...uhm....you remember Laura? The one with the pretty dress you liked at that party?"
Mika Shoreman looks up, "Oui."
Kayleigh Balut turns, listening to Lynx. "Laura Dreadlow? She's missing, right?"
Mika Shoreman looks between Kay and Lynx, looking confused, "Quoi?"

Lynx Debruyere shakes her head at Kay. "They found her, down by the water I guess. She's dead."
Kayleigh Balut gasps, wide eyed. "My god.... no one told me. That poor girl.... "
Mika Shoreman: "Is that who they were talking about at the party?"

Lynx Debruyere can't help but smile, just a little. "More than talk, Love...I'm not surprised you don't remember, you drank like three bottles of Iko's wine." She shakes her head again, thinking more now about the toll this is gonna take on her finances than the horror of what actually happened to the girl. "Anyway, yeah...poor thing. But can't really say it's a giant shock."

Kayleigh Balut raises an eyebrow. "what do you mean Lynx? I heard she was quite the innocent."

Mika Shoreman: "No, not that, I heard someone at the party today mention a body."
Lynx Debruyere blinks, looking between Kay and Mika, and shrugs quickly at Kay's tone. "Ohhh, well, I mean...I'm not saying she deserved it, or anything like that. Not that they even know how she died...at least I don't think they do. But 'innocent' isn't really a word I'd use...not that it's any of my business."

Mika Shoreman turns to Kay, "It was after you left to do that errand, the man and the woman sitting under the stairs."
Kayleigh Balut frowns. "That was Dita, and some new guy... Vince, I think he said he name was."
Mika Shoreman: "They talked at length about it."
Kayleigh Balut shrugs. "I'm suprised I wasn't called to the scene... But I guess I'll be... busy at work tomorrow" Kay sighs, not wanting to mention the word 'autopsy' but knowing that is what will fill her day.
Mika Shoreman wraps his arms around Kay
Kayleigh Balut leans back against Mika's chest, still flicking her eyes to Lynx to see her reaction, as she tries to relax.

Lynx Debruyere smiles a little to herself at Mika and Kay, and heads upstairs, trying to put Laura out of her head.

Mika Shoreman kisses Kay softly, "You seem tense..." He slides his hands down her arms, taking her hands into his.
Kayleigh Balut turns her head, watching Lynx, letting out a breath as she leans against Mika, chuckling. "I know you said she wouldn't mind, but..... I defintiely did not want Lynx mad at me."
Mika Shoreman kisses her neck as he pulls her hands in front of her. "She will not be." Mika Shoreman pulls her wrists together, then links the rings in her cuffs together.
Kayleigh Balut smiles, watching you latch the cuffs together. "We'll have to talk more... but maybe another time..."
Mika Shoreman nuzzles her, "Oui..." He pushes her forward slightly and pulls her arms back, digging into the couch and finding a short length of chain, linking it to both of her arm cuffs.
Kayleigh Balut smiles, glancing up at him. "I'm guessing you want to do something other than talk?"
Mika Shoreman kisses your ear, "Oui..."
Kayleigh Balut tilts her head, stretching a long expanse of neck before him. "I'm yours for the night Mika.... Whatever you want."

Lynx Debruyere digs the little tin box out from under the bed, and portions a few grams of powder into a couple of seperate baggies, which she ties off. She flinches, unable to push down another memory of Laura, and mutters to herself. "If that bitch is gone she better at least have a couple friends left or something."

Mika Shoreman kisses Kay's neck up and down, murmuring a moment. He reaches down, gripping her ass cheeks and pulling upwards, sliding her legs up into the air.
Kayleigh Balut moans, her legs rising as she wonders what he is planning, her pulse begins to speed in anticipation.
Mika Shoreman pushes her legs together , then links the rings on her ankle cuffs, then slowly lowers her legs down.
Kayleigh Balut watches as he locks the chain in place, squirming a bit on his lap, leaning up to kiss him gently.
Mika Shoreman kisses her neck, he shifts her on top of him so that she's on one leg, his knee in her ass pushing on the beads.

Lynx Debruyere pockets the baggies, and checks the time on her phone. Still only 7:20; she should be able to get around to the necessary places before it gets too late. With any luck Mika will stay safe at home occupied with his guest, and she can bring home enough to pay some bills before the electricity gets shut off.

Kayleigh Balut throws her head back, gasping at the pressure in her ass
Mika Shoreman kisses her cheek again, "Do you like that?" bouncing Kay on his knee slowly.

Lynx Debruyere heads back down, taking a peek at Mika and Kay on the couch. "You two have fun, okay? Especially you, Love, you deserve it. You've had a busy week."
Mika Shoreman nods, catching the ring gag and setting it down.
Lynx Debruyere smiles. "It'll be a late night, but I should be home before dawn. Oh and if Laz comes around, tell her to get the table saw out of the playroom...her and her stupid projects."
Mika Shoreman nods.
Lynx Debruyere lets herself out, locks the door behind her, and heads for the bus stop.

Preamble: A cop turns up to question Q about Laura

Drake Lavender tries knocking once more

Drake Lavender steps down the stairs as no one has answered the door
Qadriyya Halostar hears the knocking on the downstairs' door, and leaving the upper area -- she heads down before opening the front entrance. Spying a man there, she smiles. "Hello, may I help you?"
Drake Lavender: "Hello miss, I am terribly sorry to bother you at this hour, but there have been reports that you may have information on Laura Dreadlow, do you mind if I have a minute with you?"
Qadriyya Halostar smiles and gestures him to enter the office space. "Sure, come on in, and we can talk upstairs in my shop. I'm Qadriyya, though most call me Q, and you are?" She doesn't miss the mention of Laura's name from him.
Drake Lavender smiles "Thanks, I am Drake, I have just started working on this case, hoping to put forth some positive contributions."
Qadriyya Halostar nods at him. "Ah, Drake all right.. do you have a badge of some sort? Are you a police man or ..?" She raises an eyebrow while studying him a bit more intently.
Drake Lavender feels as if she is doubting his credibility. "Yes, I do. Sorry for being out of uniform, but I just got the call to help working on this."
Drake Lavender pulls out a Sinners Bay Prison ID Card
Qadriyya Halostar nods at him before she leans forward to carefully examine the ID card as he shows it to her. "I am one to ask as frankly, we've had some attacks and break in attempts in the store and office lately. All right, Drake, just follow me upstairs and we can talk? Hm, coffee?" She points at the machine behind her.
Drake Lavender feels sorry for the woman alone "Sorry about that, maybe I can work on that case next."
Drake Lavender shakes his head "No thanks on the coffee, I am wide awake, I am used to the night shift."
Qadriyya Halostar nods as she smiles. "That would be fine, but for now, I'm happy to answer questions on Laura.. she is my best friend.. "Her voice drifting off, she pauses to get herself a cup of coffee from the machine before making a beeline for the stairs.

Drake Lavender: "Nice place, Q!"
Qadriyya Halostar smiles as she settles on the couch and looks around. "Thank you, Drake. Now what can I answer for you?"

Drake Lavender: "About Laura, how long before her dissapearance did you come into contact with her?"

Qadriyya Halostar pauses before setting the coffee cup on the table and near the record player. "Well, probably the same day, I suppose, actually, but it was earlier.. "
Drake Lavender: "I see, and did you have any idea of her plans for later in the day?"
Drake Lavender paces around the room, very comfortable after doing many interrogations.


Qadriyya Halostar ponders as she regards the cop pacing over the store's floor as he questions her. "Oh, well, not really. She did mention seeing someone, but didn't give specifics, but you know, I think that it was someone of the male persuasion ..."
Drake Lavender: "Ok, I see." he says with a hint of accusation in his voice.
Drake Lavender: "Look I will cut straight to it" he pauses "I hate to be this guy but..."
Drake Lavender walks to the couch to sit down next to Q

Drake Lavender: "The reason I came here is because you are now being looked at as a suspect."
Qadriyya Halostar looks rather incredulous at his words as he mentions Q being a suspect. "Seriously? I am her best friend, and hardly one to actually have any motive to kill her. However, if this is the case, I will have to ask you to conduct the questioning through the proper channels then to protect my legal rights. I will have my lawyer help handle this matter,as well as I suggest you produce evidence in that case or something." She looks a bit less friendly at the man's audacious accusation. "Now if you have nothing further.. perhaps you should leave."
Drake Lavender does not move after her comments. "Maam, I was just asked to deliver you the message. I wish that I could tell you what reasoning or evidence the station has to come up with this, but I am not involved with the prosecution. I am only coming here as a service to you., When the station called me, they told me to ask you those two questions. I apologize that I am the one to bear this news to you."

Drake Lavender feels sorry for Q, as he knows that the station rushes to frame people to ease the publics mind.
Drake Lavender offers comforting words "I am sure everything will work out and she will be found alive before anything bad happens to you."
Qadriyya Halostar raises an eyebrow. "I see, well, I am not one to shoot the messenger. However, I suggest you come up with more than just hearsay, and knowing Laura, there has to be more than myself as a suspect. So, again, if you have nothing further, Officer, I have things to do. Should your outfit feel ready to ask in helping to find Laura, come back and talk to me.. otherwise, good bye."

Qadriyya Halostar pauses. "So, your message has been delivered.. do you have anything to ask that could help in finding Laura? I actually am concerned about her." She looks rather concerned suddenly before sighing. "Hearing that I am a suspect is hardly what I expected."
Drake Lavender steps back forward towards her "Yes, I am sure that is tough news for you, I have not heard of any new breakthroughs on the case, but I am hoping we get somewhere, and it doesn't have to do with you, you seem like a fair lady."
Drake Lavender gives off a smile to the irritated woman
Qadriyya Halostar hardly looks irritated at the moment. "Well, I am sure that you are not here to access my personality."
Drake Lavender: "Of course its not, just relaying you a message."
Drake Lavender: "Mind if I sit down?
Qadriyya Halostar gestures at the couch. "Sure, if you like." She nods.

Drake Lavender feels his cell phone go off and says "Actually, sorry I have to get back to the prison to read a fax. I will be back though. Don't stress, I am sure everything will be alright... Have a good night, miss."
Drake Lavender darts down the stairs
Qadriyya Halostar waves at him as he leaves the store. "Right.." In the meantime, she settles back to ingest the news about Laura.