Kingdom Lost - Episode 2 "Department 7"

[Festy_Dog]

The waitress scrunches her nose, "What you don't want to sit down?" She shoves James towards a booth, "take a seat child, you need some good food, I reccomend the Franky Joe's Sloppy Special! Now that is good eating, what do you say?"

Selene turns to James, "Sounds good," as she takes a seat.

James takes a seat, surprised by how forceful the short woman is.

"I'll have one of them too," he says with a smile.

Once the waiter is out of earshot he leans over to Selene.

"Is it me or is everyone else here notably shorter than normal?" he asks quietly.

I mean the pizza guy wasn't that meaningful of an occurance, but a diner-full? Is there something I'm missing here?

 

[Shalimar]

Sakura sighs, knowing she was being foolish and that she couldn't get out of telling him now, she flops down to take a seat on Koga's bed, making sure not to jostle it too much. "Daddy, I was working on this case, a man was cheating on his wife and she wanted proof, so she hired us, and we got the proof, but I had a vision about the girl he was dating being killed, and it happened like in my vision, except this time, me and my partners were there to stop it." she says, pausing to wonder whether or not she should relate what was going on between her and Darius.

"Detective Rose showed up on the scene to question us, but a guy from Department 7 got jurisdiction and took us all back to his office. He told his all about what why the girl was targeted, because of her powers, just like I was gonna be targeted because of mine. I didn't really believe him and I got angry and I started movingthings with my mind. Anyway, long story short, there are a bunch of people hunting people who have powers, and Dept 7 needs more pffocers to police all of the weirdo stuff that goes on, with these hunters, so they offered me a job, I'd get to actually be a cop, and so are the other detectives and the Girl I told you about." she says excitedly.

"I know its sort of hard to believe, about the powers I mean, Koga didn't believe me either, so here goes." she says, concentrating on her father's favorite pen which he always keeps in his shirt pocket, it was a family heirloom, one that had been passed down from her great grandpa, her Father's grandfather, and would be passed on to Koga's oldest son, in time. She made the pen float about in circles around her and her father until she had it write the words, I love you, on a napkin on the bedside table. She handed the Napkin to her brother, and the Pen back to her father, hoping for his approval of her decision, something she always craved, even if she did not admit it.

 

[Tokiwong]

Sakura

Father makes no immediate move as if he is not really surprised. He finally speaks after long moments, “I always wondered if you two would display the strange abilities your mother has, she worries as well. One of the reasons I have yet to tell her about the incident with Koga. I do not know much about Department 7, but I have heard of them in passing, if this is what you want to do, then I am not going to stop you, Sakura.”

“So mom has the powers too,” Koga replies, “and I get to take after dad, cause I don’t have anything like Sakura has.”

“You should not make such light of it, son,” father continues, “there are some that would fear and try to hurt your sister.”

“Bad news for them, Sakura can handle herself,” Koga replies.

“Perhaps, but if you want to know more about this Sakura, you may want to speak with your mother about your powers,” father finishes.

James

Selene orders milkshakes for both detectives.

“No, I notice it too, I have been noticing all kinds of strange things like last night, like I see the world in a new light. It’s sort of strange, maybe it’s the stress from last night, I mean we did both get shot,” she jokes.

The waitress returns with the milkshakes and sets the m down, her name tag reads, “Marlene” and she has tough skin, and a powerful stocky build. She wears a blue dress with a white apron, and her red hair is up in a tight bun. She is missing some teeth, but has a womanly face, and a necklace with a hammer shaped medallion around her neck.

Marlene taps her notepad, “So anything else I can get you two?”

Dexter

Halindra Shultz smiles to Dexter taking a seat next to his desk. The smile is short-lived as she produces a picture of a thin-faced man with ebon skin and a baldhead. His eyes are strange in that they look almost red in the picture though it could just be the photo. Halindra places the photo on the desk, “This used to be an associate for my employer but he has gone missing, his name is Rizzym Williams. I would like for you to find him, and notify myself if he is alive or dead, and his location. I presume this can be done for the right price?”

 

[JimAde]

Halindra Shultz smiles to Dexter taking a seat next to his desk. The smile is short-lived as she produces a picture of a thin-faced man with ebon skin and a baldhead. His eyes are strange in that they look almost red in the picture though it could just be the photo. Halindra places the photo on the desk, “This used to be an associate for my employer but he has gone missing, his name is Rizzym Williams.

Dexter starts scribbling on the notebook and says, "His name is Risen? Can you spell that? Uh huh," he says, noting it down.

I would like for you to find him, and notify myself if he is alive or dead, and his location. I presume this can be done for the right price?”

Dexter smiles. "We like to say anything is possible if there are enough billable hours," he says. He slides a sheet of paper across the desk. It lists standard hourly rates as well as the firm's usual terms concerning expenses and equipment.

[OOC: I'll pepper in a few questions here to ease the turn-around time]

"First a few preliminary questions:

Your address and phone number?

When and where was Mr. Williams last seen? And by whom?

This employer you spoke of: can I have his name and telephone number?

Any other friends, relatives or associates of Mr. Williams you can give me?
"

He picks up the photo and examines it closely. "Where was this picture taken? The lighting is weird," he says looking at the eyes. Then he glances at his new client, noting her dark skin and sunglasses. "Is this guy a relative of yours? I don't mean to pry, but it's a lot easier to do this kind of work when we have all the available information on the subject."

 

[Tokiwong]

"We like to say anything is possible if there are enough billable hours," he says. He slides a sheet of paper across the desk. It lists standard hourly rates as well as the firm's usual terms concerning expenses and equipment.

Halindra looks it over and givs a curt nod, "That looks satisfactory."

"First a few preliminary questions:

Your address and phone number?

Halindra provides the information, an address and the number to her cell phone, along with a Yahoo email address.

When and where was Mr. Williams last seen? And by whom?

"He was last seen 72 hours ago in the vicinity a night club called, Verve. The last person to see him was a young woman working at the club by the name of Chloe, she was not all that forthcoming with the information though," the ebon woman adds.

This employer you spoke of: can I have his name and telephone number?

"No you may not. You will deal with me only," she responds flatly.

Any other friends, relatives or associates of Mr. Williams you can give me?

"That is why I am coming to you, I have run my leads dry, I hope you will have better luck, detective," she replies smoothly.

He picks up the photo and examines it closely. "Where was this picture taken? The lighting is weird," he says looking at the eyes. Then he glances at his new client, noting her dark skin and sunglasses. "Is this guy a relative of yours? I don't mean to pry, but it's a lot easier to do this kind of work when we have all the available information on the subject."

"No this male... Rizzym is not a relative, he works for my employer. We are simply concerned with where he may have gone, and are not all that pleased with what the police have done thus far. This picture was given to me, I do not know where it was taken," she says.

 

[JimAde]

Dexter nods. "Ok," he says standing. "I'll present the case to my colleagues when they return and we'll contact you when we learn something or if we have any further questions for you." He escorts the woman toward the door. As he holds it open for her, Dexter says, "You know, Ms. Schultz..." He hesitates for a moment then continues, "I'm something of an amateur linguist, but I can't quite place your accent. Where are you from originally?"

 

[Tokiwong]

Dexter

Halindra pauses as she exits. She glances over her shoulder, “You are indeed perceptive I had been lead to believe that my English was nearly flawless,” she appraises him. She draws her lips into a venomous smile, “the native tongue of my kin is what one would call of the Old World. It is a tongue not commonly spoken among the more common populace, perhaps if you please my employer I may indulge your curiosity further. Perhaps,” she says seductively before walking out to her BMW coupe.

Alicia smiles, “Interesting lady,” as she pulls away, “the guy she is looking for is kind of cute, if you find him alive, find out if he is single,” she winks.

 

[Festy_Dog]

Marlene taps her notepad, “So anything else I can get you two?”

Well, might as well ask about it, better than being in the dark. If I offend her its not like I ever have to come back here.

"Marlene, excuse me if I may seem rude, but I noticed everyone here is notably shorter than my friend or I, and tougher looking than most bouncers. Can you tell me why that is?" James asks.

 

[Tokiwong]

James

Marlene smiles, "Oh, I had not even noticed," she shrugs, "most folks that come here don't notice either. But since you are curious the clientele is usually good and right dwarf folks, like myself," she taps her hammer shaped medallion on her necklace.

"Is there anything else you need or you want some time to gawk at us dwarf folks," she laughs, "excuse my humor child."

"Dwarf folks?" Selene asks, "so what does that mean?"

"Children of Moradin, its a long story miss, but if you got time and if you are ordering more food, I would be more then willing to share," she rubs a spot on the table with a white rag.

"Children of Moradin?" Selene just looks more confused.

Marlene smiles, baring some gaps in her teeth, but a smile nonetheless.

 

[JimAde]

Alicia smiles, “Interesting lady,” as she pulls away, “the guy she is looking for is kind of cute, if you find him alive, find out if he is single,” she winks.

Dexter looks at her quizzically for a moment, then goes to his desk. Lifting the photo he crosses to Alicia and places it in front of her. "You think this guy's cute?" he asks. Watching her closely he adds, "Take a good look. Don't you see something just a little...odd about him?"