[Delta Green] Operas and Avatars: Tapeworm

[Hrothgar]

Jonathan stands quietly, his thoughts racing through his head. Jonathan smiles slightly as Marcus speaks. "Call me Jonathan, Marcus. Dr. is too presumptuous." Jonathan's smile quickly fades. "No, I did not get a chance to see Dr. Hardiman or the John Doe. I realize this is a police matter - Dr. Hardiman's disappearance and the raid on the morgue. But right now I am more concerned about this parasite. Someone obviously went out of their way to retrieve it. Someone who knew something about it. Is it possible that more people are infected by this thing or its progeny?"

Jonathan smiles again. "Maybe its just intellectual curiousity on my part. I can't believe its anything more than a intestinal tapeworm, but its description certainly doesn't fit what I learned about in medical school." Jonathan gives a small laugh. "I'd sure like to see this thing before it ends up on Ebay."

 

[Gomez]

"Well if either of you think of anything else please let me know. I need to put out an APB on that ambulance as soon as possible. From what you have said this is most likely a gang related incident. Though why they would kidnap a coroner and take a dead body is beyond me." says Lt. Rubin. "Doctor Anderson, will you be available to examine this John Doe and the bug or what ever it is if we find them?"

Marcus OOC: [sblock] Looking over the scene you spot a ladies purse on the floor under one of the examination tables. [/sblock]

 

[Hrothgar]

Dr. Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan runs his hand through his long, thick brown hair. "Yes, Lt., I'd like to help. However, I will need to call Ben Rutledge at the CDC to authorize my stay past tomorrow. In the meantime, how can I be of assistance?"

When time permits, Jonathan will reach into his blue jeans for his cell phone and call Ben and update him about the situation.

 

[Committed Hero]

Marcus waits for Rubin to leave and Jonathan to finish his call before reaching under the exam table. He straightens up with a purse in his hands.

"I'm going to assume this doesn't belong to you, the kidnappers, or Lieutenant Rubin," he quips as he opens the purse.

 

[Gomez]

Jonathan is able to reach Ben and give him an update. Ben says it is ok for Jonathan to stay as long as he feels is needed. He just wants to be kept updated on the situation.


Marcus looks in the purse. The top part is unzipped. Inside he finds a open wallet, lip stick, a compact, eye shadow, $1.59 in loose change, a pack of chewing gun, two tampons, two receipts (one from a Wal-Mart for groceries and the other from a Bestbuy for two movie DVD's, a music CD, and a printer ink cartridge), and a cell phone. The wallet has $34 dollars in it, assorted credit cards, and a picture of a young woman with irish setter playing in a park. There is an empty slot where you would think a driver's license would go.

 

[Committed Hero]

What's the name on the credit cards?

Is there a wall with pictures of the staff anywhere? Or a desk for Dr. Hardiman that may have pictures on it?

 

[Gomez]

The name on the credit cards is Joan Hardiman. Her desk is in her office here in the morgue. There is one picture of a Irish setter on the desk.

 

[Hrothgar]

Dr. Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan thanks Ben for this extension on his stay and promises to keep in touch. A few hours ago I wanted to get back to my research, but now...I just have to figure out what Dr. Hardiman saw.

Jonathan informs Lt. Rubin that he has been given an extension on his stay and will be available if the police need his assistance. While in the morgue, Jonathan looks over the other register numbers of the deceased kept here and visually confirms their bodies are on the correct "meat slabs".

Idly noticing Marcus' find, Jonathan asks as he opens one of the metal doors lining the room, "Find anything of interest, Marcus?"

 

[Committed Hero]

"A face to the name, despite someone's attempt at preventing us."

Marcus shows Jon the purse and picture.

 

[Hrothgar]

Dr. Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan puzzles over the purse for a moment. "No driver's license? I guess she could carry it on her, but that is what her ID badge is for around here. I wonder if someone is looking for her home address? I can't imagine why though."

Jonathan stares quizzically at Marcus for a moment and shrugs. "Maybe a visit to Dr. Hardiman's residence is in order? You know, just to feed the dog?"