IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Elizabeth becomes even a little more pale. "Yes, we are fairly aware of the particulars of Jackson's murder, considering that we arrived while his killers were still in the room ... it was also fairly ghastly." She stares into space for a minute, remembering how much has happened since that brutal first event, and then snaps out of her memories and looks directly at Jones.
"Sergeant, I know that this may be hard to believe, but we have been tracking this mystery for a while now and our investigation seems to indicate that these 'Egyptian Murders' of yours are actually part of a much larger problem. Jackson was killed because he had been working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the untimely end of the Carlyle Expedition, sponsored through the Penhew Foundation. It seems that an old and widespread cult may be behind all of this, although we have yet to understand their purpose."
"Sergeant, I know that this may be hard to believe, but we have been tracking this mystery for a while now and our investigation seems to indicate that these 'Egyptian Murders' of yours are actually part of a much larger problem. Jackson was killed because he had been working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the untimely end of the Carlyle Expedition, sponsored through the Penhew Foundation. It seems that an old and widespread cult may be behind all of this, although we have yet to understand their purpose."
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"Good heavens!" says Jones. "I'm sorry, Miss Downing. I had no idea that you walked in on not just one but two of these gruesome murders. Finding this body must have brought back terrible memories. So you've come all the way to London because of Jackson Elias's murder. And you've seen the murderers! Of course, that means they've seen you as well. Are any of them still at large?"
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
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"it's good of you to personally assure the young lady's safety. I'm afraid this is all quite beyond me."
"yes and yes. Although, to be honest the police in new York really grappled with the scope of the thing. I was not present during the attack; but we got there before the police so I can tell you what it looked like. His face had been mutilated..." Johnny briefly outlines the physical description of the room and what was found there, omitting anything unseemly like riffling through pockets or taking evidence.
"There was a doctor with us, Miss Downing's friend Caroline who looked at the body. She told us... Johnny outlines anything the doctor told us.
"as for other deaths... We heard about something about.. In Harlem. Near a pawn shop. Dead police." the Chinese man pulls out a twisted but salvageable cigarette he rolled earlier. "do you mind?" he says to Jones
"it's good of you to personally assure the young lady's safety. I'm afraid this is all quite beyond me."
"yes and yes. Although, to be honest the police in new York really grappled with the scope of the thing. I was not present during the attack; but we got there before the police so I can tell you what it looked like. His face had been mutilated..." Johnny briefly outlines the physical description of the room and what was found there, omitting anything unseemly like riffling through pockets or taking evidence.
"There was a doctor with us, Miss Downing's friend Caroline who looked at the body. She told us... Johnny outlines anything the doctor told us.
"as for other deaths... We heard about something about.. In Harlem. Near a pawn shop. Dead police." the Chinese man pulls out a twisted but salvageable cigarette he rolled earlier. "do you mind?" he says to Jones
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"By all means," says Jones. "It will probably help you after the shock you've had. We shall definitely have to talk to Caroline when she returns about this and other matters, and also to send an enquiry by telegram to the New York police. In the meantime, let us continue with what has occurred here. At some point since you arrived in London you must have stepped on the killers' toes in your investigations. We need to go over everywhere you've gone, everything you've done, everyone you've spoken to. Let's start with today and work backwards. I'll see if I can construct a timeline." He holds his pencil poised over his notebook to write.
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Johnny leans back
"well the lady was very fond of Jackson and his death was quite a shock. With an eye toward wrapping things up, and to be frank satisfy some curiosity we came to London. You should recall that the strain had taken quite a toll on his mind and his interests has always been of the mudraking variety so we wound up following a lot of peculiar paths"
The room gradually fills with smoke as the story plays out. Johnny is clear and factual about places visited and people met. He gives the same motivation for every visit "something turned up in Jackson's writing" or "having spoken to so-and-so we went to see X".
"well the lady was very fond of Jackson and his death was quite a shock. With an eye toward wrapping things up, and to be frank satisfy some curiosity we came to London. You should recall that the strain had taken quite a toll on his mind and his interests has always been of the mudraking variety so we wound up following a lot of peculiar paths"
The room gradually fills with smoke as the story plays out. Johnny is clear and factual about places visited and people met. He gives the same motivation for every visit "something turned up in Jackson's writing" or "having spoken to so-and-so we went to see X".
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Elizabeth finishes her drink in silence, glad to have Johnny do the speaking. He is so much better at talking with the police, after all.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Jones takes meticulous notes as Johnny speaks. "That makes sense," he comments. "The murders do seem to have a certain ritualistic bent to them."
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Barrington enters the room as Jones is speaking.
He excuses himself and approaches Sgt Jones. "I´d like you to accompany me up to the suite. Professor Forbes is examining the body as we speak. I found three hotel uniforms in the bathroom. So at least three assailants. The rooms were all cleaned at 1pm. But then they got the poor girl back up in the room and killed her. No noise or disturbance reported. What did you get from the two?"
He excuses himself and approaches Sgt Jones. "I´d like you to accompany me up to the suite. Professor Forbes is examining the body as we speak. I found three hotel uniforms in the bathroom. So at least three assailants. The rooms were all cleaned at 1pm. But then they got the poor girl back up in the room and killed her. No noise or disturbance reported. What did you get from the two?"
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"For starters, this threatening note," says Jones, showing it to Barrington.
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Dear Miss Downing,
By the time you read this letter you will be beginning to understand the extent of my power. Your friend Jackson Elias poked his nose into matters that should not have concerned him.
Consider this to be a final warning and run off back to New York like a good little girl.
I understand the thirst for adventure amongst the youthful, but this story will have no happily ever afters, nor will your fairy Godmother appear to whisk you away. If you do not heed this warning you will die a most gruesome death.
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If you show this letter to Scotland Yard, then I will know.
Goodbye Miss Downing, do not worry your pretty head about my affairs ever again.
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"Thank you, Sergeant, you have been very kind and I am sure we will be fine as we await your return."
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"You're quite welcome, Miss Downing," replies Jones. "If you need anything while I'm away, just ask any of the uniformed constables."
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"Hmm..." Barrington mutters after having read the note, after having put on a pair of cotton gloves. "Whose business has Ms Downing been looking into, then?" This being said when the two policemen have exited the interview room. "It reads like an educated fellow, I´d say. With contempt for Americans and youths. That indicates an upper class - from the old stock... Which should rule out any foreign ties we´re looking in to." He returns the note to Jones. "Can we get a make on the paper and ink possibly? Besides the prints that is." He walks the sergeant to the American´s suite and describes the scene, with the ritual sacrifice.
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
An empty hotel room - The Ritz Hotel - Piccadilly, London
7:45pm - Thursday 29th January, 1925
As the door shuts behind the detectives, once again for the time being at least, Elizabeth and Johnny are left alone. All be it with a uniformed policeman outside the room to ensure that they are "safe".
7:45pm - Thursday 29th January, 1925
As the door shuts behind the detectives, once again for the time being at least, Elizabeth and Johnny are left alone. All be it with a uniformed policeman outside the room to ensure that they are "safe".
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