Masks of Nyarlathotep: Chapter 1 (New York City)

[Gomez]

"They may be, but for my part, I think it's best to let the police deal with the killers themselves," William says. He turns to Miriam. "I'm going to phone Detective Poole, and see if they've determined any of Jackson's movements these last few days. As I said, maybe we can find these books he was seeking. I'll ask them to make sure they take possession of the knife."

OOC:When William calls the police station, he is told that Lt. Poole is out of his office and would he like to leave a message?

 

[yangnome]

"They may be, but for my part, I think it's best to let the police deal with the killers themselves," William says. He turns to Miriam. "I'm going to phone Detective Poole, and see if they've determined any of Jackson's movements these last few days. As I said, maybe we can find these books he was seeking. I'll ask them to make sure they take possession of the knife."

"We've already discussed this issue with Lt. Poole, he did not seem very helpful. I'm sure he will look into his claims, but he does not want us poking around in this too much. I'm sure part of this is concern for our safety, but another part is pride, that we've already found more leads in the past day than the police have managed on this case or other related ones.

While I am certain that I and those here with us do not want to take on the murderers ourslves, I fear if we do not act that the bueraucracy of the police dept will be too slow to capture these thugs.

I think running off to another country, at the moment, even if we have leads there might be a rash thing to do at the moment."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Miriam looks troubled at the mention of the knife, then speaks up again.*

"About the knife... this may be a bit much to ask, but do you think we could get ahold of the one you saw at the JuJu House? I may be able to lift some impressions off of it," she says matter-of-factly, if with a touch of reluctance. "However, if we're not going to go gallyvanting off to London right away, we have some more research to do here. Perhaps I could see if there are any old newspaper articles or records about the Dark Mistress. As for the Stumbling Tiger bar... well I would stand out in there like a horse in a hat shop. Perhaps one of you should go there, perhaps someone that wouldn't stand out in a bar..." Miriam says, with a pointed Look at Jack.

 

[Maerdwyn]

Jibril looks again at Miriam's notes. "Na'am. Yes," he begins gently. "The phrasing is not, I believe, 'Stumbling Tiger Bar.... 10 Lantern St.... Shanghai Fun & Friends', but rather 'Stumbling Tiger Bar.... 10 Lantern St., Shanghai.... Fun & Friends.' I think madam, that it is unlikely that any of us will be visiting this particular bar in the immediate future."

"However, I am will to help in whatever way I can here in New York. I may arouse suspiscion if I return to Juju house so soon, but I am willing to go there to get the knife if you thik I should. Understand, I do not think this is the particular knife used in the murder - just one like it. It would still be of use to you?"

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Miriam shakes her head at Jibril points out the error in her notes.*

"Thank you young man, for pointing that out. Heavens, Jackson certainly did get around...

"As for the knife, yes, I think it could still have some use. If nothing else for comparison even if I cannot get anything off of it. I shall give you some money to buy it, though I shall have to stop by my home first," Miriam says thoughtfully.

 

[Vendetta]

"...As for the Stumbling Tiger bar... well I would stand out in there like a horse in a hat shop. Perhaps one of you should go there, perhaps someone that wouldn't stand out in a bar..." Miriam says, with a pointed Look at Jack.

Jack smirks at the comment and the next time he catches Miriam's eyes, he raises a pretend glass in a pretend toast.

 

[Ashy]

*Miriam shakes her head at Jibril points out the error in her notes.*

"Thank you young man, for pointing that out. Heavens, Jackson certainly did get around...

"As for the knife, yes, I think it could still have some use. If nothing else for comparison even if I cannot get anything off of it. I shall give you some money to buy it, though I shall have to stop by my home first," Miriam says thoughtfully.

"Do you have to own the knife, or merely hold it to get these...impressions?", Charles asks, genuinely interested. "As I said before, if there is any research that needs to be done, I can assist. Also, I still think that we need a detailed plan, including checkpoint times..." He smiles weakly.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I doubt the owner will simply let you borrow it, and stealing it would do us no good. And I do not wish these people to get a look at any more of us, if you do please," Miriam points out.

 

[Ashy]

"I doubt the owner will simply let you borrow it, and stealing it would do us no good. And I do not wish these people to get a look at any more of us, if you do please," Miriam points out.

Charles laughs, "I did not mean for anyone to steal it - merely for you to walk in, as a customer, and hold it - as if you were looking at it to purchase it. Then simply choose not to do so and leave..."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I don't think that would be wise. The last time I managed to get a reading from something involved with this case... the results were rather spectacular. And it would certainly make an impression that we could not afford to give," Miriam explains, looking a bit haunted.