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Bijou Cafe
Tuesday June 7th, 1927 12:45pm



Greg, Jack, and their new acquaintance Arch head back to the Cafe in the hopes of meeting the others soon. The Gazette probably had held their best lead so far. Peabody at the Historical Society. They'd have to check in with him at some point.

Presently, the see Albert's Ford swing by and park around the corner. Albert, Donald and Mickey pile out of the car and meet them at their table on the sidewalk.

Gregory Atkinson

Gregory makes the introductions around, and then quickly relates the lack of success he and Jack have had, and mentions Peabody as the only lead.
We aren't doing too well guys. First we find Cardigan dead, then the only two possible witnesses disappear. We gotta catch a break, and soon. How did your investigations pay off?

Arch Ackland

After being introduced to the others, Arch takes a seat at the nearest outside table. As he listens, he attempts to flag down a waitress and order a coffee. Black.

Albert Winston

Arriving at the cafe, Winston sees Greg, Jack and a new guy seat at the table with them. He parks his car and steps out followed by Donald and Mickey.

Greg introduces them to Arch Ackland, a photographer from the Arkham Gazette.

We also didn't have much luck. Henry didn't go back to the University and the dorms. We tried the Library to check on the books he usually use there, because he mentioned a book when we met him at the Sanitarium, but nothing special. At least the University Security is warned about him and they will let us know if he goes back there.

And about you, what did you find at the Gazette?

OOC: Please master corrects me if I'm wrong, but only Henry Atwater is missing. The old man found beneath Cardigan's body was taken first to the Hospital and now transferred to the Sanitarium. Winston asked Hardstrom to take care of him and later he can go there to try talking to him and see if he can find anything about what happened.

Donald Lutherhagen

Yep, I've nothing to add. We didn't find anything at the U.

To the waitress.

Might you perchance have some Sencha tea and a slice of cheesecake? I'd love some, please.

(If the waitress accepted the order and returned with the coffee) Arch pulls out a cigarette and lights up. He sips his coffee and enjoys the view, looking at the people passing by on the street. After a moment, he turns to the others. So let me get this straight. Both Atwater and the old man are missing? If so, what happened to the old man?!

Gregory Atkinson
OOC: I was wrong, the old man is just unavailable to speak to, not missing. It has been a bit since that time, and I some how got it in my head that both were missing. Please excuse my mistake and we shall move on.
Gregory orders a chicken salad sandwich and black coffee, with one of those new cocktails that everyone is raving about, a "martini", on the side.

Donald Lutherhagen
Well, what about you? Did you find anything worth mentioning? I seem to recall a shovel being mentioned in one of the gazettes. Any new info?

Donald
well come on people. don't wait for the coffe or whatever you ordered, out with it. i'm getting a bit impatient.

The waitress comes around after a short time and takes everyone's order. Presently their food and drink comes around. It's a nice summer day out, with a cool breeze blowing. After the irritation of hitting a lot of dead ends--except perhaps for the Historical Society--it's nice to just unwind a bit.

Correct, just Atwater is missing. The old man is still at the Sanitarium, and you can try to visit him anytime you'd like. He may or may not have much to say depending on the situation.

Arch Ackland

Arch takes the last sip of his coffee like it was his oxygen. I wouldn't mind going for a gander at the old historical society. Those wankers at the Sanitarium didn't seem to want anyone near that place. Unless you guys think you would be able to squeeze in there again.

OOC: I'm not British, but I'm trying to at least use some British slang. I hope I don't sound too dumb! By the way, I don't think I understand who this guy we are visiting at the Historical Society is. Where does he fit in exactly?

Gregory Atkinson

The campsite had nothing new to show us, then we took the route back across the old bridge to see if perhaps they had used that route at any point, no luck there either. The reporter had nothing new to add either, but mentioned a man named Peabody who seems to know a lot of local history.

I guess all we have left is for someone to talk to the old man we found under Cardigan. I can't see what Peabody could tell us that would be useful, but the reporter seemed adamant about us seeing him.

You guys have any thoughts?

I know Peabody is an important lead, but I can't see how Gregory would think so just yet. Nothing supernatural has happened as far as he is concerned, and nothing about the history of the place seems relevant. Can anyone see a way to work this in without breaking character?

Donald Lutherhagen
Well that's just tough luck right now. We seem to be hitting a bit of a dead spot. We were supposed to go back to the Sanitarium I think to try to talk to the old man if the doc would let us. So presently I think we don't have anything better to do than go see the history man.
After a thought... About that bridge. I didn't notice any bridge near the campsite.

I thought the bridge was out of order. That it was no more than a pillar on the other side of the river. Fill me in please

Arch Ackland

Turning to Gregory Does anyone know who this old man is? He waits for a response, then - I'll gladly talk to the chap down the Historical Society. The Sanitarium didn't seem to want photographers around.

Gregory Atkinson

TakeSolo wrote:Arch Ackland
Turning to Gregory Does anyone know who this old man is? He waits for a response, then - I'll gladly talk to the chap down the Historical Society. The Sanitarium didn't seem to want photographers around.

We haven't been able to get a word out of the old man just yet.

I think Dr. Winston should be the one to go to the San again, Jack and I did not make the best impression our first time there. I suppose I'll also go to see Peabody, unless someone else any ideas?

Arch Ackland

To Gregory That sounds good to me, I'll go along with you.

Donald Lutherhagen

We could check out the other side of the bridge. If they didn't cross it because it's collapsed, maybe they swam over?
I informed myself since nobody seems to be interested in telling Donald about the bridge. sheesh...

Arch Ackland

To Donald Perhaps we should cover as much ground as possible and meet back somewhere? Gregory and I can question Peabody, the Dr. and someone else can talk to the old man, and perhaps you and someone else can check out the bridge. Arch checks his watch for the time.

ooc: I'm just as lost as you brody, I just joined.

Donald Lutherhagen
I think I've had enough of this splitting up, but I won't say no. There's not enough of us to go around three places. I don't have a car, I'll just go with Dr. Winston wherever we decide. It's nice out still so I guess we could head out to the bridge on the other side of the river see what we can find. I just remembered the tracks leading away from the Sanitarium. We should definitely go check them out before they disappear.

Arch Ackland

Alright, I'll just do whatever you guys decide...

Albert Winston

Winston remains in silence. He was thinking about what had happened until now and didn't pay much attention to the discussion at the table, but he got a few points.

Very well gentlemen. What we have here. Two students went camping and one came back with memory loss, Henry Atwater, and the other one was found dead, Richard Cardigan. Henry was taken to the Sanitarium and we went to see him there, but last night he escaped...

Under Richard's body we found an old man. He is in very bad shape. He was transfer today to the Sanitarium where they hope he could have a better recover, but we shouldn't put our hopes in that. He's an old man, his condition is not good, and we should give him more time to recover before we try to talk to him. I have asked Dr. Hardstrom if he had any news on the old man he send me a message, and I intend to go to the Sanitarium late this afternoon to see if there is something new. If any of you want to come with me you are welcome.

But for now, I think this "bridge" story interesting. Remember the words Henry said when we went to the Sanitarium to see him: River ... water ... lightning ... old ... tent ... them ... power ... book. Maybe there is some old story about the river and the bridge. Maybe it has nothing to do with what has happened with the two students, but something tell me that could at least be interesting to talk to Dr. Peabody from the Historical Society. I would like to go there now. I think this could be a good option for us now. Unfortunately we can't make time move faster than we want... He concludes with a smile meaning that they have to give time for people to recover, for facts to be searched...

Donald Lutherhagen

Ah, well I say, that's a logical mind. I concur. Let's go see this Peabody person. I would have never thought of connecting history with what we heard from the boy. Donald drifts away into thought and mindlessly finishes his tea and cake, his eyes searching some distant place...

Arch Ackland
Has anyone thought about the idea that Atwater and his mate were out on a bit of a bender and got plastered? Did anyone check for any illegal substances at the campsite?

Gregory Atkinson

TakeSolo wrote:Arch Ackland
Has anyone thought about the idea that Atwater and his mate were out on a bit of a bender and got plastered? Did anyone check for any illegal substances at the campsite?

Good thought, Mr. Ackland, a bout of bad bathtub gin could kill and cause madness or memory loss. Perhaps the old man was some sort of bootlegger or supplier. If the crows got a taste of that stuff, it might explain their aggressiveness. I didn't see any empty bottles or such personally, but then again I was deeply shocked by the sight of the dead boy and all. Did anyone else see anything?

Gregory would rather find a logical explanation for things, so he may cling to this line of thought, being a logical lawyer and all.

Continuing: I can't see what the history of the town could have to do with things, but perhaps Peabody knows of bootleg activity in the area, being interested in local happenings and all... I guess it couldn't hurt to pay him a visit, but my there are quite a few of us right now!

Arch Ackland

Arch slips out his last cigarette and curses under his breathe. He lights it, and slips his lighter in his pocket. You know, the more I think about it, the more I'm wondering if our boy and his mate got a bit too pissed for their own good. What if someone slipped them something?