This Sleeping Car connects between a Sleeping Car and the Lounge Car. Rooms A - D are Single Cabins, E - H are Double Cabins, and I is a Cabin Suite with a double bed.
Russian,[color=darkred]"There's no one here right now,"[/color] she says, [color=darkred]"but someone could enter at any moment or even overhear from a compartment. The only problem is that the conductor too is missing, and my compartment is locked. What about yours?"[/color]
Russian,"[color=#0000BF]My cabin is open, I don't keep it locked, but maybe I should considering what's going on on this train.[/color]"
Wolfgang moves over to the conductor's seat and takes a look at the passenger list (if it is there), looking for Rheticus's compartment.
Russian,"[color=#0000BF]My cabin isn't really safe either, there's someone called Kieran Mclaugherty who I've yet to meet, that shares my cabin.[/color]"
"He said we were all cooked but we were all right as long as we did not know it. We were all cooked. The thing was not to recognize it."
Elena looks at the conductor's clipboard to see if he wrote or drew anything interesting.
Russian,[color=darkred]"I last saw [b]Kieran[/b] in the Bar Car,"[/color] she says, [color=darkred]"but it will be closing soon, and then he'll likely head back."[/color]
There are doodles of a pair of exotic and luscious womanly eyes, drawn in repetition on the back of the page.
Yennifer Sleeping Car - Second Class - A to G
Magdelena Bartenstein in Compartment A.
Johnny Reticus in Compartment B.
Elena Orloff in Compartment C.
Jonathan Parker in Compartment D.
Alexander and Caroline Roby in Compartment E.
Harriet and Henry Roby in Compartment F.
Vergil Caine and Fernand Bedel in Compartment G.
Father Michael and EMPTY in Compartment H.
Frances LeGrand & Gabrielle LeGrand in Compartment I.
Elena blushes, positioning herself between Wolgang and the door to the Yennifer Car so that anyone entering from that direction will not see what he is doing. She keeps an eye out to make sure the hall stays clear.
Russian,[color=darkred]"You are too kind,"[/color] she says.
He stands up again,a grave expression on his face.
Russian,[color=#0000BF]I'm sorry I bent your pin, but the lock is too resistant.
I found [b]Reticus [/b]tied and dead in my compartment. Well, [b]Parker [/b]did. So I'm thinking [b]Johnny[/b]'s death is either a message to me or to this [b]McLaugherty [/b]who's sharing my cabin.[/color]
"He said we were all cooked but we were all right as long as we did not know it. We were all cooked. The thing was not to recognize it."
Elena's eyes go wide, understanding finally dawning on her. She roots around in her large handbag and pulls out a high quality lockpick kit, which she hands to Wolfgang, her eyes twinkling.
Russian,[color=darkred]"Try this instead,"[/color] she says, [color=darkred]"and don't ask why I have it. Now I see what you mean. At least you have an alibi. You were with me the whole time before you left with [b]Parker[/b]. Otherwise the authorities might be stupid enough to suspect you."[/color]
OOC,The kit gives a +20 bonus to Locksmith rolls, or +40 if this is considered a simple lock.
He takes the kit, raises his eyebrows in amazement at the quality of the set and looks at her with concern carved into his features.
Russian,[color=#0000BF]It's not about alibi's, I fear it might be far worse. If the body was put there as a message to me, whoever did it must have thought that Reticus and I knew each other and that his death would have a deeper impact on. He or she must have seen us sitting together. But Reticus wasn't the only one I was sitting with.[/color]
He pauses a moment to let the gravity of the message sink in. He takes her hand with his free hand and looks her deep in the eyes.
Russian,"[color=#0000BF]I fear I may have put you in a very dangerous situation, Elena, and I am deeply sorry. As much as I have enjoyed meeting you, I hope that meeting won't prove to be your undoing.[/color]"
Before the moment gets too intense, he lets go and turns his attention to the lock again.
After a few turns, the lock lets out a resounding "Click" and he stands up again.
Russian,[color=darkred]"Thank you for your kind concern,"[/color] she says, [color=darkred]"but none of this is your fault. I am glad I have met you as well, and we shall face the danger together. You must wear gloves in the compartment, so as not to leave fingerprints. Do you wish me to go in with you, or shall I stand watch in the hall and speak loudly if anyone enters the car?"[/color]
Wolfgang nods gratefully and doesn't let go of her hand.
Russian,[color=#0000BF]We should go in together, it will be easier to pretend we entered by accident if we're both inside than when someone is keeping watch.[/color]
He opens the door and enters cautiously.
"He said we were all cooked but we were all right as long as we did not know it. We were all cooked. The thing was not to recognize it."
