Session Start: Thu Feb 14 21:20:36 2002
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<AlxKeegan> Hi Cody, Hi TL
<TheBrig> I'llbe okay just put on some coffee :-)
<Jacie> The script is fine by me, David. Short, sweet and makes it easy to improvise.
<AlxKeegan> oh good
<TheBrig> I have a question but it's nothing to do with the quality of the script which I think is quite good ;-)
<TimeLadyX> Well, right now it's acting very windy here
<AlxKeegan> I figured I could fill in the details on the case, play Poirot when that part comes up
<AlxKeegan> thanks Cody:-) what's you question?
<Jacie> I didn't get a chance to read your prologue yet though. Is there anyting I need to know for tonight?
<AlxKeegan> not really, the other hints won't really kick in till next week
<TheBrig> Poirot's msg refers to Russell's "particular interests", what?
<Jacie> Ah ok. I believe TL fancies Poirot. Can Lord WP fill in those blanks?
<AlxKeegan> meaning her Oxford studies in theology, particularly her Judaism studies
<AlxKeegan> he'll be doing that, too
<Jacie> She's a religious scholar, especially religious artifacts and legends.
<Jacie> Hence she knows about Golems.
<AlxKeegan> actually, most of the explaining would be done by Lord WP
<TheBrig> ah ok, thought perhaps the new stories had involved the supernatural
<AlxKeegan> not really, though one had a touch of the mystical in it
<Jacie> Cool David, then TL can play Poirot to her heart's content. Assuming that's her desire tonight?
<Dr10> Shall we?
<TheBrig> Has everyone heard "Giles" on the BBC site?
<Jacie> Reminds me of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
<AlxKeegan> basically Poirot tells them he was hired to look into a string of seemingly un-related murders
<Jacie> Nope, but I'm ready to don my costume.
*** Jacie is now known as MaryRussellHolmes
<AlxKeegan> I'm about ready, as well
<MaryRussellHolmes> <log's rolling>
<MaryRussellHolmes> Oh CASTING CALL?
*** AlxKeegan is now known as DWEos
<TheBrig> <============Sherlock Holmes
<MaryRussellHolmes> <==== Mary Russell-Holmes
<Dr10> <=== The Doctor, in his tenth persona, is looking a bit grayer, but still pretty spry
<DWEos> <========Eos, aka her new name, and Irish
*** TheBrig is now known as SHolmes
<Dr10> <exciting>
<TimeLadyX> <<would you mind if I ducked out for a moment.  My AOL is acting frozen>>
<DWEos> <not at all>
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<DWEos> <who wants to play Lestrade?>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Poirot is unconscious until the middle so we can get started>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <I can take Lestrade if you like.>
<DWEos> <cool>
<DWEos> <<<The New Adventures of Dr. Who Simulation>>>
<DWEos> <<Dr.Who in "The Cup of Ages", Part Two>>
<DWEos> <<<by David A. Sharpe>>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # = Drawing Room
<DWEos> <am playing the new 8th Doctor theme right now>
<DWEos> <actually, new cds, too>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # :;still kneeling on the floor over Poirot, frowns at the intruding policemen::
<Dr10> <cool>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::rolls her eyes to her husband in a familiar gesture::
<DWEos> # :::Eos is shocked by the appearance of the policemen:::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor, feeling Poirot is in good hands, holds back to give others room. He signals to Eos and Irish to play it cool.:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Holmes, your friends have arrived belatedly, as usual.
<DWEos> # :::Eos catches the Doctor's signal and plays along.  Irish decides to groom himself, having gotten his fur ruffled during the battle:::
<Dr10> #::The Doctor knows that the next thing that usually happens when the police show up is that he gets arrested or taken in for questioning. He tries to remain inconspicuous.:::
<DWEos> # PLt.>Go on, arrest them!
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Policeman>Right now just you lot come nice and quiet.
<SHolmes> # If you don't mind I'd prefer not too, Officer]]
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::a man in government civilian service garb with a bushy mustache enters the fray::
<SHolmes> #  LESTRADE! Dear boy, how are you doing? ::crosses and shakes hands::
<DWEos> # :::Eos directs a questioning look towards the Doctor, concerning the new arrival:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>::surveys the scene, a victim on the floor, an odd young lady, some gentlemen, and then his eyes fall on a familiar face::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Holmes, why did I think you'd be in the middle of this?
<DWEos> <we'll just rearrange the order, not to worry>
<DWEos> <now Winnie the Pooh is on:-)>
<SHolmes> # ::Winks confidentially:: Perhaps because you have listened well to your father's tales oof his glory days
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Sgt. Roberts put those cuffs away. We'll be making no arrests here.
<SHolmes> # Not yet in any case
<DWEos> # PLt.> But sir....
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Unless you've delivered our culprits already, Holmes? ::pointed nod at the Doctor and Eos::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor sm iles meekly:::
<SHolmes> # I feel they will be of assitance more than even I might now think
<DWEos> # :::Eos does her best to look innocent, and succeeds remarkably:::
<SHolmes> #In any case they have certainly shown their bravery and intelligence in their assitance of Poirot
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade> I see. ::looks the strangers' uncommon appearance up and down:: I should have guessed they'd be, uh, associates of yours.
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<SHolmes> # ::Smiles slightly::  Yes.... I'm sure they are
<DWEos> <Holmes could tell Lestrade that Poirot was attacked by a group of midgets:-)>
*** SHolmes sets mode: +o TimeLadyX
*** TimeLadyX is now known as HPoirot
<MaryRussellHolmes> # If it's all the same to you Inspector, time for accusations and indentifications can come later. Monsieur Poirot needs medical attention.
<DWEos> <oh no, it's Teamo Supremo! :::shudders::>
<SHolmes> # Both the gentleman and the lady ::Indicated Doctor and Eos :: were very helpful in chasing off the... the pygmies that attacked Poirot
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor steps forward:: Yes, I think that is opur first priority here, then after the culprits, the little ones.
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::glaring at the chatty males idly standing around the room::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <move that line to accompany her words>
<SHolmes> # ::To Lestrade:: If you could call a physician to attend to Poirot and indulge me to forsake your questioning untill later. I promise all will be revealed..... in due course.
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>::hairs of his moustache twitch in familiar irritation but he does as he is bid::
<DWEos> <wb, TL>
<SHolmes> # :::Softly to the Doctor:: The apple does indeed not fall far from the reee
<HPoirot> <<This time I can actually get to my e-mail.  Just waiting for the printer to finish printing the script>>
<SHolmes> <Doh, tree even>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Roberts, you heard the man. Let us get Mr. Poirot to more comfortable surroundings. Jennings, :;directs the younger of the bobbies:: go get a doctor.
<DWEos> # :::Irish walks over and paws one of the dolls, making sure it is inanimate:::
<HPoirot> <<ah...much better>>
<SHolmes> # ::Indiferently walks across the room and puts Poirot's cane in the umbrella stand::
<SHolmes> # :::Goes over to Irish and takes the doll from him :::
<DWEos> # :::Jennings leaves to get a doctor::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::a somber procession begins of bobbies carefully though with difficulty carrying the portly detective to a guest bedchamber::
<SHolmes> # It appears the culprits must have dropped this, wouldn't you say so Lestrade
<DWEos> # ::Eos helps pick up the dolls to take them along with them:::
<Dr10> #::The Doctor wonders about the little golems. They remind him of the Autons when they inhabited repulsive little plastic figures. But these little golems were not made of plastic. However, in this obvious literary world anything could be real ... he wondered...:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>::following his underlings, hanging back a step:: Eh, what's that Holmes?
<DWEos> <Russell could perhaps mention to Lestrade about checking into the maker of the dolls?>
<SHolmes> # Why these... dolls of course. You certainly don't think they walked in here themselves, do you ? ::laughs::
<DWEos> <I don't think Holmes had done a monograph on doll makers...yet:-)>
<SHolmes> <<Just a few notes ;-) >>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::dusts off her skirts, and studies the miniature toy person in her husband's hands:: May I see that Holmes?
<SHolmes> # Certainly my dear :: Hands it to Russell::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::flips over the doll, taking in its now still glass eyes, the sewn silky red hair, the torn hem of its dress::
<DWEos> <oh no, Christopher Robbin has been attacked by a Smitten!>
<SHolmes> # ::To Lestrade:: I'm sure you know women know of dolls, right Inspector?
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::flips up the back of the hair to examine the neck:: I thought so.
<Dr10> <ouch>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Holmes, you're not suggesting these *toys* had anything to do with Msr. Poirot's injury?
<SHolmes> # Now, now Lestrade. Do you believe I've turned senile?
<MaryRussellHolmes> # More than just toys, Inspector. These are Doulton replicas in the Russian motif. 
<SHolmes> # A good public sevant like yourself knows that is impossible
<SHolmes> <Oops thought Lestrade was kept in the dark>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Inspector>Ah, I see. So they are expensive dolls. You believe the culprit was intent on stealing Msr. Poirot's collection when he interrupted the rogues?
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor leans forward and listens, recognizing the point Mary is making.:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <I'm playing him as your usuall slow-witted policeman.>
<Dr10> <and very well, might I add>
<SHolmes> # AHhh ::Pats Lestrade's shoulder:: Obviously you have inherited your father's detective abilities
<DWEos> <not too slow witted>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::shakes her head:: The Russian collection employs a great deal orthodox traditions. ::adds meaningingfully:: Judea Orthodox.
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Are we moved to another room or staying put?>
<DWEos> <yes, they're keeping Lestrade in the dark, till they can come up with a good explanation for him>
<DWEos> <moving to the room adjoining the guest room Poirot is put in>
<SHolmes> # ::Takes out a gresy old briar and reaches for his tobacco :: Oh, I'm sorry ladies ::Sticks empty pipwe in his mouth and frowns as he looks at the doll::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor moves forward, he can't stay in the background very long::: Yes, golem figures from ancient lore, that colme to life!
<DWEos> <have moved yet?>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::the good Inspector tries to grasp his amateur sleuth rivals' words as they follow Poirot's procession to a guest chamber::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <I had them moving slightly before, so I'm presuming they've been walking and talking.>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <We just need to stop them at the sitting room.>
<SHolmes> # ::Looks at the Doctor and rubs his forefinger on the side of his nose::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor tags along, smiling at Eos as they go.:::
<DWEos> <ahh, right right, that makes sense>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Toy dolls springing to life? You must think me unhinged.
<SHolmes> # :::Opens door for the policemen carrying Poirot::
<DWEos> # :::Irish follows along at Eos' heels, keeping an eye out for any more treacherous dolls:::
<Dr10> #But Hercule might have believed it....
<SHolmes> # ::Coughs softly:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>:;enters the sitting room of the guest chamber and sees his officers settling Poirot inside the bedroom:: Jennings, there you are. Direct the physician this way.
<SHolmes> # Well Inspector we'll look after Poirot till the physician arrives, we mustn't keep you from investigating the grounds
<DWEos> # PLt.J> Yes sir.
<Dr10> <Ask us whio we are>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::Lestrade disappears into the bedroom a few minutes with the physician to see to the fallen victim::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor smiles at Holmes::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <I will. Thought you guys might a private word to discuss what not to tell the good inspector>
<SHolmes> # ::Turns to the Doctor:: Now... would you care to mae a few introductions?
<Dr10> #Certainly, I am the Doctor, John Smith to be precise, and my feline friend Irish here, and this young lady is...
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Oh, or is lestrade not in on the intros?>
<DWEos> <lestrade is not in on the intros>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Ah ok, good.>
<DWEos> # :::Eos interrupts the Doctor::
<SHolmes> <<I thought not was going by the  list of characters in the scene>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Just noticed that myself.>
<DWEos> # Winnifred Stephanie O'Connell, very pleased to make your acquantance.
<DWEos> # :::Eos does a very respectable curtsy::
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor looks puzzled::: Isn't she charming?
<DWEos> # My friends call me "Fred".
<DWEos> # ::she smiles winningly at Holmes and Russell:::
<SHolmes> <<Winifred, Oh pooh ;-) >>
<Dr10> #::The Doctor grimmaces, as he likes Winnifred better than Fred. Reminds him a bit of Sam.:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::notes the curious look of the Doctor but smiles:: Indeed. It's our pleasure as well. Holmes?
<SHolmes> <<What an Angelic name, David ;-) >>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <LOL>
<Dr10> #You seem very well informed on this subject, Prof. Russell.
<DWEos> <why thank you>
*** DWEos is now known as DWFred
<SHolmes> # ::Walks around the chamber::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Theological archeology is a speciality of mine. And yours is Doctor...?
<DWFred> # :::"Fred" sends a thought to Irish::
<Dr10> <Steffi, Oki, Connel, Winnie, Winfred, or more....>
<SHolmes> # No need for us to introduce ourselves... as you obviously already know who we are
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Oh my what a list of possible nicknames.>
<DWFred> # ///Tell the Doctor I decided it was time to take human name for myself///
<Dr10> #Comparartive Historry, though i did take a medical degree at Edinburgh, but that was quite some time ago.
<DWFred> <we're sticking with Fred, and that's that!>
<HPoirot> <<Hmm..thought the Doc would have liked Fred...since that's what he wanted to call me>>
<HPoirot> <<hehe>>
<DWFred> <what's Irish's name for the Doctor?>
<SHolmes> <Maker>
<DWFred> # :::Irish sighs, then does as asked:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> #Comparative history? ::eyes alight:: Then we have something in common. I wonder what your studies make of the golem legend?
<Dr10> <I have no problemn with Fred, but the Doctor will consider differenmt name forrms as time goees on. He can also use all three names at introductions if he wwants to be formal.>
<DWFred> <that's fine with me, don't have a problem with that>
<Dr10> <Winnifred Stephanie O'Connell it is, aka Fred>
<SHolmes> # Now , now Russell, hardly need to use the term legend anymoree is there?
<DWFred> # Irish>///Maker, Eos has decided to go native, so she's taken a new name///
<Dr10> #//That's fine, Irish. Try it sometime.//
<DWFred> # Irish>///It must have been all those books in the library, they corrupted her///
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Well, anomalous phenomenon then. I'm curious to know what you made of those animation marks Doctor?
<SHolmes> # :::Looks out window and slips pipe back into his pocket with some reluctance::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Did the design remind you of anything in particular?
<DWFred> # :::Irish hears a mental snore, notifying him that Fred is listening in to his side of the conversation with the Doctor:::
<Dr10> #Well, Prof. Russell, if these figures were moving it certainly wwasn't magic or some spiritual manifestion. Some physical force was causing those actions, manipulating the figures. That's the way it seems to me. Now, what is that force, and where is it coming from?
<MaryRussellHolmes> <snore or snort?>
<DWFred> <meant snort, ooops>
<SHolmes> <Thought it was a typical Irish dig myself :-) >
<Dr10> #//::The Doctor realizes for the first time that Eos can tune in on his mental link to Irish. An impressive show of her adaptive powers.:://
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Ah, you're a empiricalist Doctor? One may suggest there are more things to the known world than science and the senses alone can explain.
<SHolmes> # ::Snorts derisively::I thought we had discussed that to death
<Dr10> #I have ofteen found that eveents are referrred to as magic only because there is a shortage of scieentific concepts and necessary vocabulary. It even happens to me at times.
<MaryRussellHolmes> # What intrigues me at present is the particular mark used to enliven our invading foes. It's not the customary mark of a golem though it is slightly remniscent.
<Dr10> #There are bound to be a number of variations.
<SHolmes> # ::Smiles at the Doctor :: I thought I'd like you !
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::looking at the slightly smeared imprint of a mark on her handkerchief::
<DWFred> # Perhaps the creators of these particular golems are getting their energy from a different source?
<Dr10> #:::The medical doctor who has been atttending Poirot emerges and clears his throat, seeking attention.:::
<DWFred> <any questions about what Poirot will say, TL?>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Variations yes, but in that comes the clue I think. Consider these lines here, that shape is distinctly un-judea-christian I'd say.
<Dr10> #Medical Doctor> Gentlemen and Lady, Hercule Poirot suffered no permanent injury.
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Whoops move me line before the doctor's entrance>
<SHolmes> <"I'm not French, I'm Brlgian!" ;-) >
<MaryRussellHolmes> <She can mull over the design later.>
<Dr10> #Medical Doctor> You may speak to him, but please do not be too long.
<SHolmes> # Thank you Doctor
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Is lestrade in this?>
<SHolmes> <Outside looking for muderous midgets>
<DWFred> <have lestrade leave, perhaps taking his wife back to london>
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor moves into the rroom where Poirot is recovering, curious about wwhat insights the famous Belgian sleuth of literature can offer.:::
<HPoirot> <<:::wakes up:::  Questions?  Um....I think I'm okay>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Ok, I'll get rid of him.>
<DWFred> <okey dokey, just ask if necessary:-)>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # lestrade>::steps out of the bedroom looking cross, apparently at the answers he was given::
<SHolmes> # ::Takes amirror for the dresser and hands it to Poirot:: Here you go old boy. Knowing you you'll not be comfortable till you see to your moustache
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Lestrade>Jennings, stay here and see our *witness* comes to no further harm. Roberts, Harris, you're with me. If we're lucky we'll find the burglarizing brutes still skulking about on the grounds.
<HPoirot> # :::takes the proferred mirror:::  Merci.
<HPoirot> # :::strokes his moustache soothingly:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::Lestrade and the police depart for the grounds::
<SHolmes> # No touble , we all have our little eccentricities
<SHolmes> # ::Again puts empty pipe in his mouth::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Smooth.>
<HPoirot> # :::Swats at the Physician still hovering over him:::  I'm quite all right.  I thank you for your help, but enough's enough.
<HPoirot> # :::bristles with impatience:::
<SHolmes> <<Listens to The Blues Brothers sing the theme from "Rawhide" >>
<DWFred> # :::Jennings, as he prepares to take his post outside the door, takes the opportunity to plant a bug on the mantel, and takes a picture of the group with his ring camera:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # I only wish we had arrived sooner. We were... ::pointed look at Holmes:: waylaid by your staff.
<DWFred> <poirot could point out that a subterfuge was obviously done, to keep them separate while the murder attempt took place>
<HPoirot> # Ah...Then it was you who came to my rescue.  
<SHolmes> # By a fellow I sure we won't find on Lord Wyndham-Pryce's staff
<HPoirot> # Merci beacoup, mes amis
<DWFred> <good good, as long as someone brings it out, not a problem>
<HPoirot> # Though one does wonder why your staff kept me waiting in the parlor when you apparently had arrived earlier.
<DWFred> # ::Fred takes a seat and Irish hops up in her lap:::
<SHolmes> # Possibly the very villian that lead us on a wild goose chase
<HPoirot> # :::Looks suspiciously at WP:::  And being a loyal client of mine, you know how much I hate to be kept waiting.
<HPoirot> # One might suspect your staff knew what about the threat to my life.
<Dr10> #::The Doctggor stands next to Fred and Irish.::
<DWFred> # Lord WP> A message was left at the front for Holmes, it was supposed to tell him to meet you in the parlor.
<HPoirot> # :::takes out a hankerchief and tries to wipe away some of the perspiration on his brow:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Perhaps you could tell us why you sent for us, Msr. Poirot? I assume you suspected golems involved in this business. That's what you meant in appealing to my studies?
<DWFred> # Lord WP> :::mutters to himself::: Infiltration, of course.
<HPoirot> # Perhaps someone borrowed that message for safekeeping?
<SHolmes> # It was substituted by someone your gardening staff might be able to recognize
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor admires how shrewd Holmes is.::
<HPoirot> # Ah, yes, my dear Madame Holmes.  I thought you might be have more insight in it with your Oxford studies in theology, particularly your Judaism studies
<SHolmes> <Still think M. is used to abbreviate all French designations>
<HPoirot> <<I hate abbreviations>>
<HPoirot> <<can't tell Madame from Mademoiselle that way>>
<SHolmes> <Wish there was one for Lord Wyndham-Pryce ;-) >
<SHolmes> <Exactly, you know the French :-)>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Yes, and with Dr. Smith's comparative historical studies to guide in the specific variations employed.
<DWFred> <yes, snooty people who don't bathe enough, no wonder Hercule keeps insisting he's Belgian:-)>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Um, Mme is madamesoille I think. M. is madame, and msr. is monsieur, I think. I gotta look it up.>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <LOL>
<SHolmes> <<Was just remembering the story "The Strange Case Of M Vlademer">
<Dr10> #:::The Doctor calmly takes out his watch and appears to check the time, but actually scans the entire area for energy fields and discharges.:::
<HPoirot> <<nope...Mme is Madame....Mlle is Mademoiselle>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <See, told you I needed to look it up. ;) >
<HPoirot> <and M. is usually for Monsieur>>
<SHolmes> <<And of course there's the chocolate to redeem the peoples of Belgium :-) >
<MaryRussellHolmes> <And the coffee.>
<DWFred> # :::Fred listens intently while Irish continues to keep watch, underneath is closed eyelids:::
<Dr10> <France is an awesome country, best health care in the world, great social security safety net.:>
<DWFred> <is= his>
<SHolmes> <Doooh, and I'm drinking some>
<HPoirot> <<he's belge...not french>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> <Ok, back to the game. Poirot needs to hand over the inquiry to WP.>
<HPoirot> <<:::tries to bristle at it like Suchet:::>>
<Dr10> <All right, crew, back to the story, shall we?>
<SHolmes> <Personal thing against French, rather dislike people who point automatic weapons at me :-I>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # What did you find out before you summoned us, Monsieur Poirot?
<Dr10> #Yes, but what force was guisding theem? Who would have ssuch a motive and why?
<Dr10> <That will do it. I hate it when that happens.>
<SHolmes> # The people who would want to get rid of a detective as great as M Poirot would hardly be short
<HPoirot> # I called you here, Mes Amis, because I had been asked to look into a string of murders. 
<SHolmes> # NOthing unusual there old boy
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::casts a shrewd eye:: How many murders? And who are the victims?
<HPoirot> # Vraimont, but they were completely unrelated.  The victims had absolutely nothing in common.
<HPoirot> # Tres bizarre
<SHolmes> # Russsell obviously the latter would answer the former
<Dr10> #::The Doctor is trying to interpret the readings from hjs scan, but it doesn't seem to make sense.::
<DWFred> # Lord WP>:::to Poirot::: Perhaps I could explain the rest?  You are looking a bit peaked.
<HPoirot> # :::Fixes WP with a sharp look:::
<SHolmes> # Of course your right my LOrd,;::To Poirot:: sorry old boy , you know how it is when the games afoot
<HPoirot> # But you speak the truth.  I am feeling a bit...fatigued.
<DWFred> # ::::WP looks back, slightly embarassed but determined not to risk Poirot's health any further:::
<HPoirot> # :::Leans back intending to keep one ear to WP's words:::
<HPoirot> # :::slips into a light sleep:::
<HPoirot> <<and we won't mention that he snores::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <LOL>
<HPoirot> <<Or was it Hastings who snored?...I know one of them did>>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::turns an expectant gaze on the nobleman::
<DWFred> # LordWP> What Poirot means is that, at first there seemed to be no link to the murders, except the manner of death.
<SHolmes> # ::Straightens and stands by his wife so as to not block Poirot's line of sight to Lord Wyndham-Pryce::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # That manner being bluntforce attack and suffocation?
<MaryRussellHolmes> # By small doll hands?
<SHolmes> <<And the real poirot would never sleep without a haircap and the one he had made for his mustache ;-) >
<DWFred> # LordWP> Death was always by suffocation, although there was some evidence of...well, to put it bluntly....
<DWFred> # LordWP> The men were tortured before they were killed.
<SHolmes> # In what manner?
<DWFred> # LordWP> Differing methods, sometimes blunt force, sometimes electro-shock, occasionally drugs.
<Dr10> <bak>
<MaryRussellHolmes> # And these men were in your employ?
<DWFred> # LordWP> The final end was always the same.
<DWFred> # LordWP> Not in my employ, per se.
<DWFred> # LordWP> Poirot was able to unearth the connection eventually.
<MaryRussellHolmes> # But closely associated with you, or... your household? ::shrewdly guesses::
<DWFred> # LordWP> Those men, along with a couple more, myself, and my wife, are guardians of a secret.
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Ah, a dangerous secret, so it seems.
<DWFred> # LordWP> A secret which I shall, perforce, have to hint at it's nature, if you are to help.
<DWFred> # :::Suddenly a knock comes at the door:::
<Dr10> #:::Now the Doctor is really interested.::
<DWFred> # LordWP> Ah, that will be my wife.  I asked her to come, so that we could explain together.
<Dr10> #:::whispers::: I love family secrets...
<MaryRussellHolmes> # Holmes and I can be quite discreet Lord Wyndham-Price. Pray entrust us and we will do our best to help you, and your wife.
<DWFred> # :::Lord WP goes over the door.  He opens it and lets in his wife:::
<SHolmes> # A secret still kept obviously
<DWFred> # LordWP> Ladies and gentlemen, my wife, Lady Victoria Wyndham-Pryce.
<SHolmes> # :::Turns toward door::
<DWFred> # :::The lady in question smiles nervously at the others, holding her husband's hand while she looks them over::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::studies the pretty middle-aged auburn woman with uncommonly beautiful Victorian English looks::
<MaryRussellHolmes> # ::then notes the curious, stunned expression on Dr. Smith's countenance::
<Dr10> #::The Doctor blinks his eyes in disbelief, it is her.:::
<MaryRussellHolmes> <pause Mary Russell>>
<DWFred> #:::Fred looks at the Doctor, noticing the shock on his face:::
<SHolmes> <Pause Holmes>
<DWFred> <pause Fred and Irish>
<Dr10> #Lady Victoria, what a pleasure to meet you, again.
<Dr10> <pause doctor>
*** SHolmes is now known as TheBrig
<DWFred> <pause police>
<DWFred> <pause Lord and Lady WP>
<DWFred> <<<PAUSE SIM>>>
<DWFred> <<<CUT AND PRINT>>>
*** MaryRussellHolmes is now known as JenKo
<JenKo> Bravo!
*** HPoirot is now known as TimeLadyX
<JenKo> Bravissimmo!!!!
<DWFred> Hurray!! good job, everyone!
<TheBrig> Bravo, great cliffhanger, David
<DWFred> thanks:-)
*** JenKo is now known as JenKoko
<TheBrig> As the representitive of Sherlock Holmes logic, I state unequivocally that it is NOT the real Victoria Waterfield!
*** JenKoko is now known as jacie
<DWFred> lol
<Dr10> Very nice job everyone. Another week, another hit. Give the scriptwriters a raise in pay!
<DWFred> it is and it isn't
<TheBrig> Quite simple...she didn't scream ;-)
<jacie> I love it!
<Dr10> lol Cody
<DWFred> we'll do our best :::looking over the budget:::
<jacie> You guys are such wonderful writers/actors. Have you considered Broadway for your talents?
<jacie> Or the royal theatre?
<Dr10> Broadway might not be broad enough for me.
*** DWFred is now known as AlxKeegan
<TheBrig> lol
<TheBrig> Or me
<Dr10> This virtual stage suits me just fine.
<jacie> This is shaping up to be one of our better stories. I love it David.
<AlxKeegan> awww, thanks, hope the rest of it is just as enjoyable
<jacie> Well, what better place to entertain the world than here?
<Dr10> OK, gotta run. Night all. Happy love day.
<AlxKeegan> Night Tuna!!
<jacie> Night Tuna!
<TheBrig> Night Tuna
*** Dr10 has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving)
<jacie> Have a great weekend!
<jacie> I shall be going as well. I have 10 more chapters to read.
<TimeLadyX> random question, but are there going to be any future Time Trap meetings here?
<jacie> Oh, Heather wants to play Vortex this weekend.
<TimeLadyX> Your Jacie name just got me thinking of that last plot line
<jacie> She wants to pick and finish the Stargate storyline.
<AlxKeegan> is it this weekend?
<TimeLadyX> She did?  Thought she wanted to do D&C this weekend
<jacie> Yeah, the Trap will appear here.
<jacie> Oh, she e-mailed me about Vortex.
<jacie> I e-mailed her yesterday and said I was free this Saturday.
<AlxKeegan> I told her I wouldn't be able to play next weekend, so maybe she opted for this weekend instead of waiting till the second of march
<jacie> I haven't check my mail yet for her answer. Maybe something changed?
<TheBrig> BTW Sorry about yesterday TL but after I got back from the VA I fell asleep :-/
<TimeLadyX> how fascinating since that's the day she wanted the D&C meetings on...wonder if she was thinking back to back or something
<jacie> Something tells me we must ask Heather.
<TimeLadyX> Sounds like your's is a more recent talk with her since the last I heard from her was last sunday
<AlxKeegan> I know she was thinking of alternating them, maybe start the alternation with vortex instead of doc and co
<AlxKeegan> if I see her online later I'll ask her, you could email her back and check up on it, jen?
<TimeLadyX> Well, you didn't miss anything, Cody.  It was just me and Stella gabbing for a bit until she had to leave
<jacie> Whatever the game, I'm free Saturday. That is I'll be home. Whether I'll get wrapped up in my literary endeavors remains to be seen. I'm editing and reading.
<jacie> Yeah, I'll give me e-mail a check.
<AlxKeegan> if it's this weekend, I'll tear myself away from playing the lord of the rings card game on sat night
<jacie> Hold on.
<AlxKeegan> next weekend I have two tournaments though
<TheBrig> FYI I finally upgraded my speakers, the VA Canteen Store had a bargain that I couldn't passon
<jacie> Ah, Heather e-mailed back that she and Tl scheduled a D&C this weekend.
<AlxKeegan> cool cool
<jacie> So you're free to play David. TL, your game is on then.
<AlxKeegan> about cody's speakers
<TheBrig> THey had $70 dollar amplified speakers for only $21
<AlxKeegan> okey dokey then, will talk to you all later, have a good night!
<jacie> Oh cool. I have something to send you Cody.
<jacie> I have to look for a box first.
<jacie> Night David!
<jacie> Happy v-day!
Session Close: Thu Feb 14 23:00:06 2002