Chapter 2: Campus of Horror

The strange death of a student on the Miskatonic University campus involves the investigators again in a chain of horrific events. What is the link with the bizarre experiments conducted by the notorious Herbert West?

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Harrison concurs. "Yes, let's talk to Frank's roommate."
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"Mon Dieu! Biff? Is that a real name? And so this Biff personage is the deceased Charlton's roommate?"

"And can I just add that once again, Horace has let me down. Curse you, Horace."
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Our investigators, undaunted by the barren roof, set off for the East dorm. This is where freshman are required to reside, and unfortunate sophomores who can find nowhere else. They are unfortunate as it easily the worst university accommodation, with faulty heating, a leaky roof, a dreadful canteen and poor plumbing. Combined with the level of hubbub and noise, it is nicknamed ‘Hell East’.

The atmosphere today is more subdued though, probably owing to the dreadful events that have occurred. The presence of a uniformed policeman in the reception hall might also have something to do with it. There is a reception desk manned by an unhappy-looking upperclassman.
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"Greetings." Harrison says to the student behind the desk. "Why are the police here?"
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Henry whispers to Alice:

"Say, who's this Harrison chap anyway?"
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As Henry mutters in the background, the student replies to Harrison.

“Well, it’s cause of, well, you know…”

The officer begins eyeing our heroes with interest.
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Balzac starts to fidget. He strides up the the student at the desk. "Young sir, I am Dr Balzac of the Medical School. Can we please speak to - ah - Biff? College business."
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"He apparently knew the two students," Alice whispers back to Henry. "He was at the hospital with Dr. Balzac when I met him." She also approaches the officer. "And I'm Alice Stanton. Dr. Bricknell sent us."
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“Biff Williams?” exclaims the student.

The policeman looks at Alice. “Can I ask what you folks want with Biff Williams?” he says.
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"We'd just like to speak to him briefly," says Alice, "to ask him a few questions about his recent observations of his roommate."
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“You know this is a police investigation, right?” frowns the officer. “Wait here”.

He walks to the nervous upperclassman. “Give me the ‘phone, sonny” he tells the student. On receipt of that instrument, he places a call, head turned away so that he cannot be easily overheard, but it is clear that he is talking to a superior.

After about ten minutes has passed, he finally hangs up and turns to Alice.

“Okay Miss Stanton. The lieutenant checked with Dr. Bricknell. Now Williams isn’t under arrest so you can talk to him, but he’s the most likely suspect, so we’re keeping an eye on him. I’ll come up with you and wait outside the door.”

He leads them to a 2nd floor room, passing curious students on the way. The room’s resident is sitting on the bed, staring miserably at the wall. Biff Williams is a tall and powerful looking young man, obviously an athlete. He definitely has the build to be able to carry and throw a body from a roof. But now he looks downcast about his predicament.

The room is mostly bare, as his belongings are still in the room he shared with Charlton. All the companions can see are his basic necessities, and gym kit. He looks warily at the companions as they enter his room. He doesn’t appear to recognize any of them.

“What do you want?”
he asks neutrally.
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"I'm Alice Stanton," says Alice. "My friends and I would just like to ask you a few questions about your roommate, Mr. Williams. Have you noticed any change in his behavior recently?"
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Biff blows air out of his mouth. ”Well, he was killed. I guess that changed his behavior quite a lot, don’t you think?”

He opens his hands. ”Look, I’ve already had the cops grilling me about Frank he says. ”I don’t know who you people are. Why should I talk to you?”
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Balzac reverts to dispassionate scientist examining bug on a slide demeanour.

"M. Biff, my name is Dr Balzac, I am from the University medical school. Our concern is that your friend became involved in some student extra-curricular activity that led to his sad end. If there are other students who may also be in danger, obviously we wish to protect them. And the University."

"You have no particular reason to trust us nor we you but right now I think you need some support. And that is something we can offer. Do not imagine, however, that the University's patience is infinite."
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Biff narrows his eyes as regards the companions. ”You’re with the university? Really?” His face changes and he looks at them imploringly.

”Look, I had nothing to do with Frank’s death. Honest. Please don’t let the cops arrest me. I liked Frank. Why would I kill him?”
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OOC:   Sorry everyone, I need to be clearer - this isn't Biff's normal room he shared with Charlton. He's been moved to this temporary room while the investigation is underway. So apart from a few personal things, the room is bare of belongings and things of interest.  
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"I can't think of any reason you would," says Alice. "If you help us, we'll be able to help you. All we need to do is find out how Frank really died, and then you'll be in the clear. To do that, we'll need to ask you some questions. When was the last time you saw him?"
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Biff thinks.

“I saw him briefly the day before yesterday. He sometimes stayed out. But there didn’t seem to be anything wrong. We weren’t close, but he didn’t say that he had any problems to me.”
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"Have you ever met Vittoria Nangelo?" asks Alice. "Do you know if she and Frank were acquainted?"
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Biff shakes his head vehemently. “I never met her. And Frank never mentioned her to me. I certainly didn’t attack her. I don’t see why Frank would have either.”
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