Diplomatic Immunity: Funeral Procession

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

“Well, there could be any number of outside agencies who actually wanted to harm Ammon himself, his family, or their business, but since Atreus has refused to speak with us about anything that might pertain to that avenue of investigation, we just don’t know,” Tiberius offers. “Really, I don’t even know why we’ve been asked to investigate Ammon’s death, as apart from knowing Ammon himself, we’re pretty much in the dark about everything else...”

 

[Erekose13]

"I would think it is because we are outsiders. We have no stake in the politics and only wished for Ammon's best interests. We are all his friends that he had invited here, but we are not known to the families and guests. While it might explain Atreus' trust in our investigation, I don't know that it helps us. Being outsiders we need to gain an understanding of the political climate before we can understand the motives our murderer had. Perhaps though we can put that apparent distance to good use in some way, but we still need to interview people and get more information." replies Mythweaver.

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

“That’s exactly what doesn’t make sense though, as Atreus doesn’t know any of us well enough, I would think, to know if we have any ulterior motives. In fact, any one of us could have deliberately sought out contact with Ammon, knowing exactly who he was, to find our way into this particular gathering to influence their politics, trade deals, or something else... only killing Ammon when he threatened to reveal that secret. Not that I believe that to be the case, for even a second, but to my mind we actually seem the least appropriate choice... though I suppose that’s my heritage talking, as something like this wouldn’t be left to outsiders in the Empire... especially outsiders who aren’t known to have any expertise in investigation, and who can’t even exclude themselves from suspicion,” Tiberius replies, a thoughtful look in his eyes, before he appears to make a decision.

“Well, we have the duty now, no matter how inappropriate it seems to me. So perhaps the guard captain or whoever was in charge of security here, can furnish us with a list of everyone who should be on this asteroid... both guests and staff... so we can make sure there are no uninvited visitors which could have killed our friend, and so we can be thorough in our interviews.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Any consensus?)

 

[Bront]

"Perhaps he's hoping we dont' find the killer..." Vasha suposed alloud.

 

[Erekose13]

"Okay lets see the guard captain. I hope he has a list of servants too." replies Mythweaver.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*The group, having decided at last, heads to see the captain, who is able to get into the registry and produce a long list of all the servants. He adds to that the friar and chaplain here to bless the wedding, plus the Tyndarea family's personal servants, of whom he has no registry, to complete the list.*

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

“Hmm, that’s quite a long list, though I suppose it’s to be expected at such a gathering. So the kitchen staff first, to see if we can find out how long the family dinner ran, and who was serving it?” Tiberius asks as they peruse the list.

 

[Erekose13]

"Sounds like a solid plan to me." replies Mythweaver.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Tiberius, Mythweaver, and their allies head to the kitchens and search out the head cook, a rotund man named Pierre Delaras.*

"Zee deenair? Eet lasted for--uhh--two howaires, no?" Pierre turns to another chef, speaking in the thickest eastern Rowaini accent anyone in the room has ever heard.

"Yes, chef Pierre," a small Rowaini woman pipes up, "Though Milady Helena was in her quarters for much of the time and only came to some of it. Prior engagement I think. His Majesty King Tyrus and Milords Plydek and Kastor were all there, and Her Majesty Queen Leda."