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MURDER AT MAPLE MANOR
POSTED ON Oct 19, 2023 7:37:41 GMT
[nospaces] [attr="class","omgen"] [attr="class","omgentop"]MURDER AT MAPLE MANOR  [attr="class","omgenmid"] TIMELINE: OCTOBER 1ST, NIGHT [player]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/791380318115463178/1156735664642080819/Pokemon_Black_and_White_2_OST__Ns_Room.mp3?ex=65160d89&is=6514bc09&hm=2a2dea96f57cba076d92384b2177ce27aef9ef2afbff081478d3055bcce8bf84&[/player] [break] N's Room - PKMN BW 2 [break][break] THE STORM PEAKS...
 Even as the wind howls discordant outside, you can all feel a shift in the air. The storm is starting to die down now, having tore and worn itself out through the long night you've been together.[break][break]
Your time is growing shorter and shorter. You know you will leave soon.[break][break]
Better make the most of it if you want the real killer behind bars.[break][break]
TEA ROOM AND HALLWAY
Yuina Higashi is left alone in the Tea Room to finish up her investigations.[break][break]
The fuzz on the teacup is strange, but after a quick examination Yuina is able to figure out a few things. It is natural, like something from a plant or insect. There is a slightly sweet scent that makes the nose tingle. While natural, the concentration is odd - something only a pokemon could do. Yes, what Yuina figures out is...[break][break]
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With the discovery of a potentially hidden body, the Hallway is abuzz with footfall. The people who were already there may feel crowded, but thankfully the manor's halls are grand enough for the sudden traffic.[break][break]
Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki crashes into one of the decorative tables in the rush. It draws the attention of Kouji Matsubara, who decides something is off about the whole thing- the location doesn't really line up with the rest of the decor. He picks up the piece of furniture, a pot on top wobbling as it's moved out of the way.[break][break]
The carpet here is marked, much like Kouji suspected, with a few brown stains. It looks like someone tried to clean them up- actually, the other stains were also poor attempts at cleaning. These ones are just more obvious.[break][break]
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Adelaide Whiteley and Ambrose Hendrix take up point in trying to figure out the rest of what's up with the rug. The stains have been identified but there are still suspicious track marks hidden underneath it. In the middle of Ambrose's fussing and Adelaide's searching, they find it's easier just to roll the thing up. This gives them a peek underneath.[break][break]
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While there are certainly the deep gouging marks of something opening and closing, as suspected, there is actually something more hidden under the rumpled up rug. Thinner, fainter scratch marks on the ground. It looks like something was dragged away.[break][break]
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With those four busy, that leaves Elise Calcifet, Mika Nakayama, Eris Halla, Navy, and Isaac Merlo to sniff out just exactly where this body is hiding.[break][break]
Eris' scream draws forth more footfall. Soon, they are picking the hallway over closely. No smell, stone, or dust bunny will be unturned in this search.[break][break]
So hard to notice if so many of them hadn't been looking for it, one of the decorative wooden panels of the wall is the very slightest different shade from the rest. A knot in the wood, what most would just see as normal, now stands out. A small button to press, hidden away in plain sight.[break][break]
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With a click, the door swings open and the smell grows stronger. A startled Confuse Ray is thrown out of the room with an accompanying caw.[break][break]
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KITCHEN AND GREENHOUSE
The Kitchen is abandoned in the recent exodus. However, some loyal to the Greenhouse remain.[break][break]
mint frost and Remiel Calcifet have a reunion as they hunt for the phone. It is hard to track down but they do eventually find it- behind a desk, wedged between it and the wall. From the way it looks, it was probably dropped here and not intentionally hidden. The lock screen shows Walter, the Gardener, with a woman you don't recognize.[break][break]
Mint is able to use his technological prowess to unlock the phone and get a peek inside. There isn't too much you can find in such a short amount of time, he and Remiel do discover a few things: Walter is married. He is planning to file for divorce. He was struggling for come up with the money for the divorce.[break][break]
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robin coello doesn't give up on the plants, the bits and pieces enough to fuel her along for the last of the search. She is right, though- she probably should have worn gloves. One last upheaval of a strangely raised plant bed unearths a mound of bloody towels as well as the rest of the missing cleaning supplies. Oddly enough, a Water Stone falls from the bundle when it's picked up.[break][break]
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Gwyar Wledig and Rowan Wrynn decide to give the letters a good look over in case they can gleam anything important. The contents are typically romantic- but a few of them are saucy enough to heat the ears with the details. The letters are intentionally vague and do their best to hide details of the sender and receiver. But, they do eventually manage to parse out who it might be. Given what Mint and Remiel uncovered, it certainly makes sense why it might be such a secret....[break][break]
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BEDROOM AND GYM
Josh Devlin and ollie morales find stacks and stacks of letters all from the same person. The contents seem almost shy, but as the two read over them they see the evolution of a sordid and secret romance taking place. It seems that whoever sent them is genuinely in love with Andrew. There is exactly one letter in what they assume was Andrew's own hand, unsent as of yet, which paints the whole thing with a full picture. However, there is something else that can be read between the lines.[break][break]
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Given what is known about Walter in the Greenhouse, if Josh, Ollie, Gwyar, and Rowan were to cross reference the letters they would find a match. So, it is safe to assume that Andrew and Walter are having an affair. Walter was also most likely in Andrew's room at the time of the murder given the evidence found.[break][break]
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The traction in the Gym picks back up, more people filtering inside.[break][break]
Grigori Sokolov and howard slayte decide the best course of action is to rifle around in sweaty, stinky, unwashed clothes. While absolutely disgusting, and somehow almost smelling as bad as the dead bodies, nothing really seems too out of the ordinary... at first.[break][break]
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This clothes seems to mostly belong to Andrew, but a few of Andrea's things are in here as well. A note falls out of a pocket on shorts belonging to her. Grigori is the first to pick it up, unfurling it to read- while not specific, it seems to be a threat. Time is drawing short, so if the two of them want to finish looking into this they'll need some help.[break][break]
Victoria Beckett, Cillian Quinn, and @albrecht finally finish picking up the mess that Howard made. Many interesting points are raised as they chat- could someone be planting evidence?[break][break]
But the TR Case buzzes in error as Hazel tries to slide the last TR inside.[break][break]
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The noise would draw their attention. Trying to swipe the TR again would give the same error noise. A red, flashing X on the small screen showing the type. Flipping over the TR, the three of them would get to have a good, close look. While hard to see, small fissures of cracks were on the back of the disc. Subtle, but clear with intent. Hazel is still able to slide the TR inside, but they all sit with the knowledge that...[break][break]
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This, along with the missing TR, complicate things greatly.
SECRET ROOM AND POKEMON
The inside of the Secret Room looks to be some type of office. There are papers scattered everywhere, mostly all over the desk and littering the floor. Blood is tacky and dry in a pool around a body.[break][break]
The body is of a man around Madam Peacock's age. None of you recognize him from the case dossier. He is laying face down in a pool of his own blood, the edges dry and tacky by now. He is well dressed in a suit, a suitcase sitting tipped over next to him.[break][break]
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The strangest part of the room, aside from the body of course, is the back wall seems to be a large vault. The vault door is open but cracked, so you can't see inside from the entrance. There is, however, something all staring out back at you. In the shadow of the vault you can make out a large pokemon. It pants in distress, eyes glowing in the darkness, and some type of beak is visible. However, you can't actually make out what the pokemon is. Maybe you should calm it down first.[break][break]
"I knew something wasn't right." declan walsh pushes into the room before anyone else can, appearing like a shadow behind you all. His boots click on the floor as he kneels down next to the body and gives it a quick examination. A few officers rush around at his beck and call, whispered words between all of them, before he nods and stand back up. He addresses everyone in the Hallway- but what he says will surely be passed to anyone not present.[break][break]
"This is Dayton Hensley. He is the Peacock Family's lawyer and financial adviser." Declan hums and rubs his chin, deep in thought.[break][break]
"The pokemon you all have uncovered are suspicious, as well. We have a device with us that can determine if a pokemon has special breeding or had artificial movesets implanted. Please, use it as you wish."[break][break]
DETECTIVE DECLAN
It seems that Detective Declan isn't done with you, though. He seems thoughtful, glancing through you all as he stares into the distance. With a shake of his head, he addresses you all once again.[break][break]
"I still don't have all the pieces yet to solve this. I implore you all to continue the search for the real killer."[break][break]
Declan steps past you all now, arms folded behind his back.[break][break]
"The duties delaying me are dealt with. If you need my assistance, I will lend it."[break][break]
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WHERE AND HOW? LOCATIONS AND CLUES
- To uncover a CLUE, it must be investigated so many times. The amount is listed in 0/0 format, reading times investigated/needed investigations.
- Investigation carries over between rounds. You can investigate the same clue multiple times if it's available.
- You can only investigate once per round.
- Certain Clues being uncovered could unlock new places to search!
- You have a limited amount of time to search, so it is advised to work together OOC to find out where you might need to look next!
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Tea Room - CLEARED[break][break]
A stately room filled with bookshelves and a plush chairs. It looks like a wreck in here, with various liquids and stains on the once pristine floor. This is where the body was discovered.[break][break]
There is a strange whimpering under the table... 1/1 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
The decorations might provide insight. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
The stains on the floor are suspicious and sticky. 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
A teacup lays broken in pieces. 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED!
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Hallway - CLEARED![break][break]
The connecting hallway between all the points of interest. While it seems very plain, someone with keen eyes might be able to sniff out more.[break][break]
Something smells really bad out here. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
The table here is a skewed. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
The rug by the door feels loose. 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Search for the hidden entrance. 5/5 CLUE UNCOVERED!
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Kitchen[break][break]
A large kitchen loaded down with all the most modern appliances. Grace works in here as the personal chef of the manor. It's connected to the greenhouse through a special backdoor.[break][break]
What's that on the oven's hood? 1/1 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Maybe some personal effects of Grace's are in here. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
This spice rack is off somehow. 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
The only place left to look is the pantry. 0/2 [break]
The cleaning closet door is cracked. 4/4 CLUE UNCOVERED![break][break]
Greenhouse - CLEARED![break][break]
A large greenhouse connected to the kitchen. It has a few flowers but mostly seems full of fresh veggies and fruits. Walter works out here as the Gardener.[break][break]
Above the door is...? 1/1 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Maybe some personal effects of Walter's are in here. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
You can hear the occasional, muffled ding. 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Maybe the plants are hiding clues. 5/5 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Do the tools seem off to you? 4/4 CLUE UNCOVERED!
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Andrew's Bedroom[break][break]
Andrew, the son of the victim, claims he was in his room all night. Maybe peeking around in his room could prove if that was true or not.[break][break]
Something's asleep on his bed. 1/1 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Going through Andrew's things might help. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Searching the dresser couldn't hurt. 0/3 [break]
There are boxes hidden in the back of the closet. 4/4 CLUE UNCOVERED![break][break]
Gym[break][break]
The personal in-home Gym of Andrew. Andrew works in here as his personal trainer. It's filled with typical gym equipment. Oddly enough, it looks like a TM/TR case is stored in here as well.[break][break]
What's that in the corner? 1/1 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Maybe Andrea left some of her things in here. 2/2 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Why not look at the TM case? 3/3 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Something is weird about the pile of TMs on the floor. 5/5 CLUE UNCOVERED![break]
Ugh, a pile of sweaty gym clothes! 2/5 [break][break]
Secret Room[break][break]
A secret room hidden in the hallway behind a false wall. There is a large vault in the back of the room, standing open, and a body on the floor.[break][break]
Idenify the bird in the room 0/2 [break]
Search Henley's body 0/3 [break]
A suitcase is open is rifled through 0/3 [break]
What are all these papers on the desk? 0/4 [break]
What happened to the vault? 0/2[break][break]
Pokemon[break][break]
The Pokemon scattered around the mansion have all been brought back to the entrance. Declan has given you a machine to help test if any of them have had a TR used on them recently.[break][break]
Use on Snubbull 0/1 [break]
Use on Vivillion 0/1 [break]
Use on Ferrothorn 0/1 [break]
Use on Infernape 0/1 [break]
Use on Breloom 0/1 [break][break]
DEADLINE
POST BY[break][break]OCTOBER 24TH, 11:59PM EST. [break][break]
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Adelina nodded in agreement the other in the greenhouse. It seems pretty much cleared up now so they was making some serious progress for sure. "If that's the case the others have likely found more clues maybe clean up the rest of rooms or are least close. I doubt the killer would attack with two of you here and least one of you armed. Too risky if there trying to cover their tracks." [break][break] It was just her honesty opinions here. If she was the killer than she would for when others least expected it and pick them off. Although playing in something fears could work too but was think into that a bit too much. "I will leave the greenhouse to you both. Good luck and stay safe!" [break][break] She decided to go elsewhere in search of the others clues. There could be might something out here that could twisted the murder mystery one it's head. Adelina heads down the hallway where she discovered the rug it seemed a bit too loose for her likely so she decided to take a a closer took at it.
'Letters?'
