Again the group ran through the darkened alleyways of London.  This time they were blessed with an interruption free journey, the unearthly glow of the Professor’s detection device lit the concentration in his features to a degree that even the faithless, forgotten masses crossed themselves fervently as they passed.  However, the Baron soon noticed they were being avoided by a better class of underprivileged and called a halt to the headlong chase.  Then grabbed Adventure by the collar to actually stop him.

The Baron motioned the group to quiet, their current location bereft of any soul but theirs.  Utilising his arm-ament case, he swapped the gripper for the illuminator and proceeded to check their passage.

Just as he suspected, their rush had taken them to the governmental district.  What foul horrors could this beast wreak if given unchecked access to the humble lords and other lords of London?  He made his way back to the group, relayed the message, then asked where von Explaino was.  The unanswered question was resolved a short while later when the Professor returned, claiming he had been using a map and his device to tetrangulate the precise location of the readings.  A plan was drawn up and hastily enacted, for the target was none other than the registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.  Records of everyone in London (well, ignoring the unregistered, of course) – in the hands (or equivalent) of these creatures think of the horrors!

They did.  And regretted it.  So thought of tea.  This was a better option.

Not taking no for an answer, Lady Alex lead the way – hungry for a story.  Adventure came next, having primed the M.A.P.C.A.S.E he was prepared for the worst.  von Explaino was third, having experience in such matters he was putting on his sturdiest and most replacable gloves.  Baron von Borg kept the illuminator low but ready for immediate activation.

So intent on the assault were they, that they didn’t hear the Cerulean’s calls for attention – whoever was in the back of any assault always called out for what was going on.  It was tradition, so much so that she had to physically haul Christoph to turn around, too late as at that instant the group had their numbers halved by a sudden burst of light and sound.

Baron von Borg checks the location

ROSEA assault

Ignorning the casino’s glitzy and glamourous (according to their flyers) exterior, the Cerulean led the way into the first of many darkened and seedy alleyways that nested behind the safe, shiny front.  People looked up at the group as they ran past, the scream not having any to do with them some complained about the intrusion, others quickly put away items of negotiable legality.  ROSEA paid no attention, soon ammassing as a group on the grass of a forgotten garden, highwalled tenemants surrounding it having been built with scant regard for the greenery.  With the others acclimatising to the sudden re-amergence of light, the Cerulean stood waiting by a hedge-rimmed bed.  When finally the others came over she walked off to continue the investigation while the Professor retuned his device to examine what was most likely a corpse.

Only most likely due to the fact the garden was awash with gore and bone.   A grim discovery.  The Professor was quickly joined by the Baron, Captain Adventure and – after some prodding by Lady Alex – Christoph.  Oddly, the remains had pooled in patterns and shapes, meaning they wouldn’t need new boots in the not too distant future.

<von Explaino> Yes, it is human.  Only one.  Male.  Liked his coffee straight and turkish.

<Baron> A gut man, zen.

<Christoph> How can you tell?

<von Explaino> Science!

<Christoph> Ah.

Experience had  taught Christoph that when he received that answer, that was the only one he would receive until the investigation was over.  So saying, he walked over to join Lady Alex who was writing exactly the right sort of scandal that would possibly net her further… money of mutual benefit.  With the Baron’s help, and Adventure’s prodding, Professor von Explaino soon had his device adjusted to trace readings he had found on the remains.  Almost immediately it lit up with a glow, carefully swinging the concave collection contraption end the destination was soon discovered.  Adventure immediately started propelling the Professor in that direction – the hint was quickly picked up by all and the race continued!

Discovery of a crime

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