Murder Game XIV: Monokuma's Awakening

[Yun Lee]

"Looking for something to eat?" Victoria said, behind Stiles as he looked into the fridge. There wasn't any food, but bottles filled with chemicals. Victoria frowned at these. "Sort of looks like... the chemicals used in developing photos... That is one thing you don't want to consume."

As Zinnia kicked around food, she may have noticed something shining underneath the bed.

@LuckycoolHawk9 @Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @HotelRoom

***

Honda would find traces of blood leading to a closed box. Inside was a jacket. Jude examined it for a moment. "Do you think--"

Holder returned, looking mildly alarmed. "You two. Butts over here, something's up." Holder led them into the security room, where no security was in sight. He brought up a video feed, displaying the storage room Saturday evening. "Watch the time."

The footage jumped ahead an hour at 10:30 PM, as if something was cut out.

"Our teacher booked a room at this hotel the night before. You can see him outside his room throughout Saturday, but he leaves it one last time around ten. Any footage of him past this time doesn't seem to exist."

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage

***

Rose moved to give Morikubo her tea while she thought more on what Diana asked. She then looked at Rant's card and gave him a leery look before placing it down on the counter. "Ah... I can't accept that card, I'm sorry. And, uh..." Looking between Morikubo and Diana, she said, "Well, we specifically don't have lockers or anything, but if you're looking for some of Anna's stuff, I actually have some in my car. She kept stuff in there sometimes."

Rose held out her car keys, smiling. She was rather trusting, to say the least.

"Pay you... ah, fair enough." Meira shrugged at Rant. "Not that there's any problem if you were. I'm pretty gay myself." Her head then tilted to face Darv, and she gave him a wry smile. "Hey, I have a lot more going on than what goes on between my legs. I do a thousand push-ups every night. I could show you what my eye socket too. Wanna see either?"

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The jacket was rather unsettling, but it did give Honda a few questions. However,that would need to wait for a bit once Holder called them in. "Someone's trying to cover their tracks," Honda noted. "Though they aren't doing that good a job. Especially since they left us a blood trail to this jacket over here. Say, Doc, mond if I can see it?" If so, Honda would check the pockets and look for damage to the fabric and the clothing size. A little lead went a long way.
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@Atomyk @Jeremi @Storage

 

[Atomyk]

"Actually... I really don't know what this bottom one is." Victoria pointed to a vial placed at the bottom of the fridge.

Meanwhile, Zinnia would pull a safe from under the bed. "Woah!" Bullet exclaimed, kneeling down to get a look at it. She ran her hands along a number pad. "Hey now, what secrets are in here..."

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***

"Yeah, uh, that is odd. I mean, the blood doesn't point to anyone, but to leave that specifically..."

"What's in the jacket?" Holder asked. Inside there would be a business card, likely indicating this was Mark Jefferson's jacket. There was also an address to a location just outside of town. "Well now, looks like we got a remote location in the woods. Think it will be spooky?"

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[Yun Lee]

"Actually... I really don't know what this bottom one is." Victoria pointed to a vial placed at the bottom of the fridge.

Meanwhile, Zinnia would pull a safe from under the bed. "Woah!" Bullet exclaimed, kneeling down to get a look at it. She ran her hands along a number pad. "Hey now, what secrets are in here..."

@LuckycoolHawk9 @Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @HotelRoom

***

"Yeah, uh, that is odd. I mean, the blood doesn't point to anyone, but to leave that specifically..."

"What's in the jacket?" Holder asked. Inside there would be a business card, likely indicating this was Mark Jefferson's jacket. There was also an address to a location just outside of town. "Well now, looks like we got a remote location in the woods. Think it will be spooky?"

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage​

"Welp...only one way to find out. Is it some sort of house,or...?"

@Atomyk @Jeremi @Storage​

 

[LuckycoolHawk9]

"Actually... I really don't know what this bottom one is." Victoria pointed to a vial placed at the bottom of the fridge.

Meanwhile, Zinnia would pull a safe from under the bed. "Woah!" Bullet exclaimed, kneeling down to get a look at it. She ran her hands along a number pad. "Hey now, what secrets are in here..."

Stiles looked over at her. " Well, maybe it isn't a chemical for camera developing, that's my guess," he said to her, as he looked away.

He noticed that Zinnia had pulled a safe from under the bed. " I can't believe I am about to say this, but can I have a crack at that safe?" He asked, going over to see what the number pad looked like. He went over to the number pad and examined it. There was always a tell on these of most buttons pressed.

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[Takumi]

"Actually... I really don't know what this bottom one is." Victoria pointed to a vial placed at the bottom of the fridge.

Meanwhile, Zinnia would pull a safe from under the bed. "Woah!" Bullet exclaimed, kneeling down to get a look at it. She ran her hands along a number pad. "Hey now, what secrets are in here..."

@LuckycoolHawk9 @Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @HotelRoom

***

"Yeah, uh, that is odd. I mean, the blood doesn't point to anyone, but to leave that specifically..."

"What's in the jacket?" Holder asked. Inside there would be a business card, likely indicating this was Mark Jefferson's jacket. There was also an address to a location just outside of town. "Well now, looks like we got a remote location in the woods. Think it will be spooky?"

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage​

Yurick took a look at the vial Victoria pointed out carefully, not necessarily touching it or anything. He wasn't a chemical expert bt any chance sadly, but it didn't hurt to look.

Stiles looked over at her. " Well, maybe it isn't a chemical for camera developing, that's my guess," he said to her, as he looked away.

He noticed that Zinnia had pulled a safe from under the bed. " I can't believe I am about to say this, but can I have a crack at that safe?" He asked, going over to see what the number pad looked like. He went over to the number pad and examined it. There was always a tell on these of most buttons pressed.

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Afterwards he glanced to the others neard the safe. So, Jefferson kept a safe here? It could have something useful, or something not even worth their time.

"It all seems pretty shady to me." he muttered to himself.

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[Klutzy Ninja Kitty]

"Actually... I really don't know what this bottom one is." Victoria pointed to a vial placed at the bottom of the fridge.

Meanwhile, Zinnia would pull a safe from under the bed. "Woah!" Bullet exclaimed, kneeling down to get a look at it. She ran her hands along a number pad. "Hey now, what secrets are in here..."

@LuckycoolHawk9 @Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @HotelRoom

***

"Yeah, uh, that is odd. I mean, the blood doesn't point to anyone, but to leave that specifically..."

"What's in the jacket?" Holder asked. Inside there would be a business card, likely indicating this was Mark Jefferson's jacket. There was also an address to a location just outside of town. "Well now, looks like we got a remote location in the woods. Think it will be spooky?"

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage​

"Welp...only one way to find out. Is it some sort of house,or...?"

@Atomyk @Jeremi @Storage​

Stiles looked over at her. " Well, maybe it isn't a chemical for camera developing, that's my guess," he said to her, as he looked away.

He noticed that Zinnia had pulled a safe from under the bed. " I can't believe I am about to say this, but can I have a crack at that safe?" He asked, going over to see what the number pad looked like. He went over to the number pad and examined it. There was always a tell on these of most buttons pressed.

@Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @Atomyk @HotelRoom

Yurick took a look at the vial Victoria pointed out carefully, not necessarily touching it or anything. He wasn't a chemical expert bt any chance sadly, but it didn't hurt to look.



Afterwards he glanced to the others neard the safe. So, Jefferson kept a safe here? It could have something useful, or something not even worth their time.

"It all seems pretty shady to me." he muttered to himself.

@Atomyk @Jeremi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @LuckycoolHawk9 @The Tactician

Zinnia grinned and hugged the safe she found under the bed. "Scoooore! I rock! Found a clue! No need to thank me," she said, winking at the group. She began to examine the safe, pushing Stiles back for a second. "Nah, guys, I got this one in the bag! Let Zinnia take a bite at it!" she exclaimed.

So she crunched her teeth on the safe, literally. : |

"Eyyyyyuggggh! Drat-ini! That hur--!" she cried, pulling back and rubbing her mouth with one of her hands.

"Err-- I mean, this safe is stupid! Not worthy of being opened with my teeth. I'm not going to waste my time showing it whose boss when the answer is clear: me! Go ahead, Stiles."


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[LuckycoolHawk9]

Zinnia grinned and hugged the safe she found under the bed. "Scoooore! I rock! Found a clue! No need to thank me," she said, winking at the group. She began to examine the safe, pushing Stiles back for a second. "Nah, guys, I got this one in the bag! Let Zinnia take a bite at it!" she exclaimed.

So she crunched her teeth on the safe, literally. : |

"Eyyyyyuggggh! Drat-ini! That hur--!" she cried, pulling back and rubbing her mouth with one of her hands.

"Err-- I mean, this safe is stupid! Not worthy of being opened with my teeth. I'm not going to waste my time showing it whose boss when the answer is clear: me! Go ahead, Stiles."

Stiles looked at her and chuckled a bit. " Not every problem can be solved by biting into something, though I can see why you might think so," he said to her, as he was determined to crack the safe. Before he went back to inspecting the safe, he turned to Victoria." He was your teacher, you got any clues on combinations before I examine it too closely?" he asked, going back to the safe for examination.

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[York]

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Continued from here.
Chapter Four
"Daughter"
"Ugh, gag me with a rope."
Victoria knew it was probably not the most sensitive response, but the events of the past few hours alone were enough to make her feel bitter, let alone the past few days. She looked into his eyes and tried to convey a sense of sympathy, but she just look pained. "Stiles, I'm sorry. I really am. It sounds like you've been through a lot, but like... it's just so far removed from anything I've experienced in my life, you know? It's hard to hear, especially after all this. Maybe later, after I've calmed down... I'll stick with you when we're forced to leave, okay? I'll see you."
Victoria left, blending in with the others as they dispersed from the room to leave this latest trial behind.
***

It was only a few hours later that the sun began to rise, prompting Monokuma to play music over whatever loudspeakers he had set up throughout the hotel. Even if this wasn't enough to get everyone up, Monokuma would have compelled the remaining to get moving through whatever power he seemed to possess. He gathered everyone at the lobby of the hotel, where they could see their school bus waiting for them outside.
Monokuma had yet to show up, so everyone was forced to wait in silence. A television in the lobby was on however, displaying the local news. It didn't seem like anything of interest was being discussed for the moment. The smiling male and female news anchors were talking about some kind of deer festival, whatever that was.
It wasn't until the two anchors took on serious looks that it seemed something interesting was happening. They started off with talking about a few of the missing girls and how new information had come about of them likely being linked. They talked of Mark Jefferson and how his death has shaken up the community... and how this latest discovery will shake up Bright Falls once more. "The body of one of the missing girls has been discovered, washed up from the lake." The female anchor shared a sad glance with her co-host. "Rachel Amber, one of the last girls to go missing, was a valued member of the prestigious Blackwell Academy. That her body has been discovered in the same lake that Mark Jefferson's body has led to increased pressure for police to search the body of water."
More was being said, but the television turned off as Monokuma entered the room. "Hello!" he said, gesturing for the group to head outside. Of course, they had no choice but to do so.

"Everyone get a good rest?" the bear asked, sounding chipper. He looked around at the faces staring back at him, smiling even as he was met with disdain. "Cheer up! I get the feeling today will be our last day together!"
Diana perked up at that. "Last day? Say it isn't so."
"He's lying," Jude said quickly. He looked tired, and almost sickly, as he stared down at the pavement of the parking lot. "He's always lying. He's going to keep us as long as he wants. He will use us until we're all used up. We have to face facts."
"Oh... so dour!" Monokuma giggled, before turning around to head over to the bus. "It's the last day," he said, climbing on to the first step, "but that just means you have to work extra hard today! That murder is not gonna solve itself, you know!"
As everyone was moved on to the bus, Monokuma held up a map of Bright Falls so they all could see. "We have two locations to explore today! The first is the casino, where you're all to immature to gamble, so don't bother! The other is the diner, where you can fatten yourselves up some more! The bus will be heading to both destinations, so make sure you have one in mind on the way!"
The casino mentioned was the One Eyed Jack's Casino, where it seemed one of the missing girls frequented. The diner was the Oh Deer Diner, where that same girl worked. It was time to split up...
***

On the lake's edge was One Eyed Jack's, a casino with a less-then-reputable reputation among the townspeople. "Casino? Hmm, sounds exciting," Shuten-Douji replied as the bus rolled up to the casino.
Those that chose to head here found themselves greeted by Detective Stephen Holder, who was standing out front, smoking. "Yo there, little detectives," he said, smiling at them. "Didn't think you'd show up. Been blowing through a pack waitin' for ya."

Jude didn't look too impressed. "Are you going to get us inside? Some of us aren't really old enough to be here."
"No problem, no problem." Holder waved it off. "Bear detective of yours said you guys get immunity. Woulda liked that when I was younger. Doubt the casino likes it, but I guess the bear does what he wants, huh?"
Holder led the group inside, where they would be hit with the seedy world of gambling. The building was filled with smoke and arid lighting, looking more like a brothel than an up-and-up casino. A few slot machines flashed and let out an array of noise, but were drowned out by the droves of people surrounding them. "Enjoy the sights and enjoy the sounds. Get a feel for the place. Hit me up at the counter in a few and we'll get down to business."
Shuten-Douji shrugged and looked around. "Hmhmhm... maybe I can fill my sake plate with something good? Will anyone join me or must I travel these daunting halls all alone?"
***

Nigel would have lulled over both choices and opted for the diner. He really didn't care to go to some shady casino and deal with any problems that might pop up there. "Okay kiddies, get in line," Nigel joked as he and whoever else decided to join him to the diner.
"Maybe we can get a good meal out of it?"
The Oh Deer Diner was a quaint little place, perfect for a small town like Bright Falls. Those who came here found themselves greeted by a perky girl behind the counter who smiled warmly at them. Her name tag read Rose. "Oh, hi! Welcome to the Oh Deer Diner!"

The girl giggled. "What can I get for you guys?"
A girl pushed past everybody and slapped a bill down on the table. It was hard not to recognize the girl from the school, Meira.

"Yo, Rose. Get me a damn coffee, stat."
***
CAST LIST
@C.T. as Arya Stark "Ultimate Killer" [Game of Thrones]
@Kaykay as Chikage Kushinada "Ultimate Jujutsuka" [History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi]
@Chewy Rabbits as Catbug "Ultimate Cutie" [Bravest Warriors]
@Minerva as Corrin "Ultimate Protector" [Fire Emblem]
@DapperDogman as Darv "Ultimate Saltborn" [Salt & Sanctuary]
@Yun Lee as Edmond Honda "Ultimate Sumo Wrestler" [Street Fighter]
@BarrenThin as Genji Shimada "Ultimate Forgiveness" [Overwatch]
@The Tactician as Jack "Ultimate Samurai" [Samurai Jack]
@york as Jack Frost "Ultimate Funhouse" [Rise of the Guardians]
@Verite as Kyoko Kirigiri "Ultimate ???" [Danganronpa]
@Gummi Bunnies as "Lapis Lazuli" "Ultimate Crystal" [Original Character]
@LuckycoolHawk9 as M. "Stiles" Stilinski "Ultimate Sarcasm" [Teen Wolf]
@Crow as Morikubo Nono "Ultimate Wallflower" [THE iDOLM@STER]
@Jeremi as Poison "Ultimate Manager" [Street Fighter]
@ShiroKiyoshi as Rant T. Mouse "Ultimate Rat Mouse" [Original Character]
@Crimson Spartan as Seamus "Sledge" Cowden "Ultimate Breaching Charge" [Rainbow Six: Siege]
@Hospes as Tarlotte "Ultimate Tantrum" [Kyoshiro to Town no Sora]
@CrunchyCHEEZIT as Tekhartha Zenyatta "Ultimate Teacher" [Overwatch]
@Periodically Incorrect as Terezi Pyrope "Ultimate Justice" [Homestuck]
@DBZ7 as Tharja "Ultimate Hextress" [Fire Emblem]
@Nater Taters as Tomoko Kuroki "Ultimate Loser" [WataMote]
@Atomyk as Victoria Maribeth Chase "Ultimate Bitch" [Life is Strange]
@Takumi as Yurick "Ultimate Arcanist" [The Last Story]
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty as Zinnia "Ultimate Lorekeeper" [Pokemon]​

At first, there was silence as Yurick thought over Jack's words.

"You can only do so much. And it may be a bit blunt of me to say this, but you can't save everyone. It's just not possible. But what you can do is survive and help as many as you can, even though you have to make sacrifices at times." Yurick would reply.

After saying that, he'd sit in a chair across from Jack Frost.

"Take my words of wisdom or not, that's your choice. But don't give that dumb bear what he wants. Tch, if I had my powers, that thing would of been set ablaze days ago." the silver haired male grumbled as he rested his cheek against his knuckles.



Yurick didn't remember when he fell asleep, but he definitely wasn't in the best mood waking up. He had barely paid attention to Monokuma as the bear spoke. But he got rhe gist of it. So, it was either a casino or a diner? He hadn't eaten much in the past few days, and knew that he'd need to eat something at some point or another. But he wasn't in the mood and decided to head to the casino.

He was probably going to regret it but whatever.

@york @Atomyk @Yun Lee @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty

Jack Frost
@Gummi Bunnies @Jeremi @Minerva @ShiroKiyoshi @Verite @DapperDogman @Atomyk @Diner Folks

Jack Frost nodded, smiling just a little... Despite their conversation being short, it seemed that all he needed was a few words of encouragement to pull himself out of this little emotional rut he was in. For a brief moment, he seemed to calm down, taking a few deep breaths before he finally spoke.

"You're right... I won't help anyone like this..." He said, rubbing his forehead a little.

Maybe, he would give all of this one last effort... He had a feeling it wouldn't be long before things would reach their tipping point around here, and well, chances are things would end with one, last trial... So, the only thing he could do right now, was make sure they vote for the right person one, last time.

...

It was uncertain when he had fallen asleep after his talk with Yurick, but it seemed that as small as the talk was, it had definitely calmed him down, though he still needed his uh, "chill" back. They had one last trial to solve; the death of Mr. Jefferson, and the involvement he might have had in the disappearances of the other girls he had been with, as well as the presence of Rachel Amber's body in that very lake that Jefferson's body had apparently be found, as it was already very suspicious that principal Klim had apparently had some sort of thing going with Jefferson, as well as the fact that Jefferson himself had used syringes of some sort in his desk... Most likely sedatives.

With a sigh, Jack Frost decided to head to the diner, as he desperately needed a bit of downtime from this chaos, that and he figured it would be a good place to start investigating, since Rachel Amber had apparently visited the place, according to her diary.

Walking in the door, he was instantly calmed by the somewhat laid back surroundings, and the rather nice, and cheerful looking girl behind the counter... Rose, was it? Well, he was sort of relieved to see someone like her for a change, and well... He wouldn't be opposed to Tarlotte starting something either, but that can wait, for now, he had a few questions, and well, probably should unwind right about now.

"Cola, and a slice of cake, please." He said, then he paused a little.

Suddenly, he remembered what he had read in Rachel's diary, reminding him of why he had decided to go to the diner in the first place, as he waited for his order, he decided to speak again.

"Oh... And, do you know someone named... Rachel Amber by chance?" He added.​

 

[Crow]

Rant instantly felt guilty. Which also felt weird. After the reset he was able to control his emotions again, but he still remembered what it was like to not care in a situation like this. His mind began to run rampant about the Rage Mode and he shook it off both literally and mentally. He then looked to Rose.

"Give the girl ONE. I'll pay for that much." Rant said using gestures to make sure the message was conveyed.

Rant then handed Rose his card.

@Gummi Bunnies @Verite @DapperDogman @Jeremi @Atomyk @Minerva @ShiroKiyoshi @Diner

"Th- thank you, Rant," Nono says.​

Rose moved to give Morikubo her tea while she thought more on what Diana asked. She then looked at Rant's card and gave him a leery look before placing it down on the counter. "Ah... I can't accept that card, I'm sorry. And, uh..." Looking between Morikubo and Diana, she said, "Well, we specifically don't have lockers or anything, but if you're looking for some of Anna's stuff, I actually have some in my car. She kept stuff in there sometimes."

Rose held out her car keys, smiling. She was rather trusting, to say the least.

"Pay you... ah, fair enough." Meira shrugged at Rant. "Not that there's any problem if you were. I'm pretty gay myself." Her head then tilted to face Darv, and she gave him a wry smile. "Hey, I have a lot more going on than what goes on between my legs. I do a thousand push-ups every night. I could show you my eye socket too. Wanna see either?"

@Crimson Spartan @Crow @Gummi Bunnies @Verite @DapperDogman @Jeremi @Minerva @ShiroKiyoshi @Diner

Nono silently sips her tea for a few seconds, then looks at Rose.

"Show us the magic. Morikubo hopes she knows what she's doing... anyways, I think Holder's team is alright without me... hopefully... there's nothing a child like Morikubo can do in a scary adults-only no-kids-land..."

It was time to investigate the car, after finishing her Gween Tea, and after everyone finished their cawfee, that is.

The first thing Nono tried to pay attention to was the presence of an outfit. She tried to look at the outfit, to see if its approximate height and bust size matched the records on the laptop during the prior investigation with Holder.
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[Atomyk]

"If it's not for photo development, then what...?" Victoria stared at the bottle while the others saw to the safe. Both she and Yurick would get the idea it was actually some kind of drug.

Bullet let out a genuine laugh at Zinnia's antics. "H-Hey..."

"You okay? Respect for trying, but that was a little dumb, you gotta admit." She smiled at Zinnia for a moment, but it was short-lived. Bullet frowned as she lifted her head and stared at the bed. "This place... this room... you don't think he and Rachel might have..." The girl bit her lip.

Victoria sighed at Stiles' question. "No... I really have no idea. I guess I know his birthday, but, like... Ugh. It's impossible. Who's dumb enough to use his birthday as a password?"

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***

"Couldn't tell you, but we'll find out--" Holder moved to leave, but was stopped by a man standing at the door. He looked over the group with a look of disdain.

"What... is the meaning of this? I never allowed you access to our security footage."

"Oops! No? My bad." Holder shrugged and looked to the group. "Little detectives, meet the head honcho of this fine establishment, Benjamin Horne."

"I think it's time you left. All of you."

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage

***

"Oh?" Rose busied herself by getting Jack the items he requested. "The girl they found? I know she went to Blackwell, but not much else. Isn't that so sad?"

In the car's trunk, there was a box of items labeled Anna. There were no outfits, but various memorabilia related to Mark Jefferson. Books he'd written, photos he'd taken, even some images of him that seemed gathered off the internet. There was a piece of paper with three things written on it: an 8-digit number, a phone number for the casino, and an address to a location just outside of town.

@Crimson Spartan @Crow @Gummi Bunnies @Verite @DapperDogman @Jeremi @Minerva @ShiroKiyoshi @Diner​

 

[LuckycoolHawk9]

"If it's not for photo development, then what...?" Victoria stared at the bottle while the others saw to the safe. Both she and Yurick would get the idea it was actually some kind of drug.

Bullet let out a genuine laugh at Zinnia's antics. "H-Hey..."

"You okay? Respect for trying, but that was a little dumb, you gotta admit." She smiled at Zinnia for a moment, but it was short-lived. Bullet frowned as she lifted her head and stared at the bed. "This place... this room... you don't think he and Rachel might have..." The girl bit her lip.

Victoria sighed at Stiles' question. "No... I really have no idea. I guess I know his birthday, but, like... Ugh. It's impossible. Who's dumb enough to use his birthday as a password?"

Stiles looked at her. " Victoria. I know a lot of people stupid enough to use birthdays, anniversaries, age, height, son's names, etc as passwords. So what's the birthday? Full month, day and year so I can account for variation," he said.

@Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @Atomyk @HotelRoom

 

[Khan of the Mardu]

"If it's not for photo development, then what...?" Victoria stared at the bottle while the others saw to the safe. Both she and Yurick would get the idea it was actually some kind of drug.

Bullet let out a genuine laugh at Zinnia's antics. "H-Hey..."

"You okay? Respect for trying, but that was a little dumb, you gotta admit." She smiled at Zinnia for a moment, but it was short-lived. Bullet frowned as she lifted her head and stared at the bed. "This place... this room... you don't think he and Rachel might have..." The girl bit her lip.

Victoria sighed at Stiles' question. "No... I really have no idea. I guess I know his birthday, but, like... Ugh. It's impossible. Who's dumb enough to use his birthday as a password?"

@LuckycoolHawk9 @Jeremi @The Tactician @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Takumi @HotelRoom

***

"Couldn't tell you, but we'll find out--" Holder moved to leave, but was stopped by a man standing at the door. He looked over the group with a look of disdain.

"What... is the meaning of this? I never allowed you access to our security footage."

"Oops! No? My bad." Holder shrugged and looked to the group. "Little detectives, meet the head honcho of this fine establishment, Benjamin Horne."

"I think it's time you left. All of you."

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Storage

***

"Oh?" Rose busied herself by getting Jack the items he requested. "The girl they found? I know she went to Blackwell, but not much else. Isn't that so sad?"

In the car's trunk, there was a box of items labeled Anna. There were no outfits, but various memorabilia related to Mark Jefferson. Books he'd written, photos he'd taken, even some images of him that seemed gathered off the internet. There was a piece of paper with three things written on it: an 8-digit number, a phone number for the casino, and an address to a location just outside of town.

@Crimson Spartan @Crow @Gummi Bunnies @Verite @DapperDogman @Jeremi @Minerva @ShiroKiyoshi @Diner​

"Perhaps, Bullet, though I would rather not imagine it..." Jack responded after having remained silent for a long while. With a sigh and a shake of his head, the samurai placed a hand on Zinnia's shoulder, "And it is alright, Zinnia. They were... valiant attempts."

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[Crow]

"Oh?" Rose busied herself by getting Jack the items he requested. "The girl they found? I know she went to Blackwell, but not much else. Isn't that so sad?"

In the car's trunk, there was a box of items labeled Anna. There were no outfits, but various memorabilia related to Mark Jefferson. Books he'd written, photos he'd taken, even some images of him that seemed gathered off the internet. There was a piece of paper with three things written on it: an 8-digit number, a phone number for the casino, and an address to a location just outside of town.

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"These belong to the her huh?" Nono utters. "Phone numbers have ten digits, Morikubo remembers that Singapore's has eight digits, but seeing that this is America... this eight Digit number cannot be a Phone Number... what is it then?"

Nono compares the casino phone number and the eight digit number. Additionally, she would see the exact digits of this number.

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[Klutzy Ninja Kitty]

"If it's not for photo development, then what...?" Victoria stared at the bottle while the others saw to the safe. Both she and Yurick would get the idea it was actually some kind of drug.

Bullet let out a genuine laugh at Zinnia's antics. "H-Hey..."

"You okay? Respect for trying, but that was a little dumb, you gotta admit." She smiled at Zinnia for a moment, but it was short-lived. Bullet frowned as she lifted her head and stared at the bed. "This place... this room... you don't think he and Rachel might have..." The girl bit her lip.

Victoria sighed at Stiles' question. "No... I really have no idea. I guess I know his birthday, but, like... Ugh. It's impossible. Who's dumb enough to use his birthday as a password?"

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***

Stiles looked at her and chuckled a bit. " Not every problem can be solved by biting into something, though I can see why you might think so," he said to her, as he was determined to crack the safe. Before he went back to inspecting the safe, he turned to Victoria." He was your teacher, you got any clues on combinations before I examine it too closely?" he asked, going back to the safe for examination.

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"Perhaps, Bullet, though I would rather not imagine it..." Jack responded after having remained silent for a long while. With a sigh and a shake of his head, the samurai placed a hand on Zinnia's shoulder, "And it is alright, Zinnia. They were... valiant attempts."

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When Bullet let out a laugh, Zinnia clenched her fists.

"Heeeey, it's not--"

Zinnia cut herself off, a small smile spreading on her face. Maybe Bullet laughing at her wasn't such a bad thing after all? Bullet had been having a rough time being accused of murders, not to mention having lost her friend Rachel. If Zinnia could make her friends smile, even in the middle of these rough times, that wouldn't be so bad. She couldn't recall a single time she had been in Bullet's presence when she had let out a genuine laugh. It was a good use of what little spirit she had left.

"Yeaaaaah! I sure gave it my all, huh? Ha ha ha ha! I showed that safe whose boss! ...but yeah, I'm okay. Just thought I'd try to take down that mean 'ol safe in my own way!" she exclaimed, sticking her tongue out at it. Afterwards, she glanced to Jack with a smile. "Too bad you don't have your sword with you, huh? I bet you could hack that thing to pieces!" she exclaimed, pumping a fist. "But hopefully Stiles can crack it open, huh?"


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[Yun Lee]

"If it's not for photo development, then what...?" Victoria stared at the bottle while the others saw to the safe. Both she and Yurick would get the idea it was actually some kind of drug.

Bullet let out a genuine laugh at Zinnia's antics. "H-Hey..."

"You okay? Respect for trying, but that was a little dumb, you gotta admit." She smiled at Zinnia for a moment, but it was short-lived. Bullet frowned as she lifted her head and stared at the bed. "This place... this room... you don't think he and Rachel might have..." The girl bit her lip.

Victoria sighed at Stiles' question. "No... I really have no idea. I guess I know his birthday, but, like... Ugh. It's impossible. Who's dumb enough to use his birthday as a password?"

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***

"Couldn't tell you, but we'll find out--" Holder moved to leave, but was stopped by a man standing at the door. He looked over the group with a look of disdain.

"What... is the meaning of this? I never allowed you access to our security footage."

"Oops! No? My bad." Holder shrugged and looked to the group. "Little detectives, meet the head honcho of this fine establishment, Benjamin Horne."

"I think it's time you left. All of you."

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***

"Oh?" Rose busied herself by getting Jack the items he requested. "The girl they found? I know she went to Blackwell, but not much else. Isn't that so sad?"

In the car's trunk, there was a box of items labeled Anna. There were no outfits, but various memorabilia related to Mark Jefferson. Books he'd written, photos he'd taken, even some images of him that seemed gathered off the internet. There was a piece of paper with three things written on it: an 8-digit number, a phone number for the casino, and an address to a location just outside of town.

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"Er..." Honda looked to Horne, then to Holder, then to Horne and cleared his throat. "Ahem! Uh, actually, this is an investigation into the murders around town, and our forensics team was cleared to investigate!"

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[Atomyk]

"Okay, fine. April 11th 1975... so, 04111975."

Stiles would find that the number did not work.

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***

"I'm aware," said the man. "Yet, you've overstepped your bounds. I will be removing you and the rest of your team in the hotel."

"Hey now... you said we could head up there. No foul, no foul. That is, of course, if you want to hide something, hombre..."

The man pursed his lips, giving Holder a look that would turn most to stone. "Once they leave the hotel room, I will have security escort them off the premises. As for all of you, you better get going. Now."

"W-We did want to check out that address..."

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***

The exact digits of the number were 61404091. They shared no resemblance with the telephone number.

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[Yun Lee]

"Okay, fine. April 11th 1975... so, 04111975."

Stiles would find that the number did not work.

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***

"I'm aware," said the man. "Yet, you've overstepped your bounds. I will be removing you and the rest of your team in the hotel."

"Hey now... you said we could head up there. No foul, no foul. That is, of course, if you want to hide something, hombre..."

The man pursed his lips, giving Holder a look that would turn most to stone. "Once they leave the hotel room, I will have security escort them off the premises. As for all of you, you better get going. Now."

"W-We did want to check out that address..."

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***

The exact digits of the number were 61404091. They shared no resemblance with the telephone number.

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Honda didn't have to be told twice to get out. "Think we should wait for the rest of the group before heading to the address?"

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[LuckycoolHawk9]

"Okay, fine. April 11th 1975... so, 04111975."

Stiles would find that the number did not work.

Stiles paused and thought for a moment for a second too as it didn't work.

" Perhaps someone else found the number, though that does leave the problem of figuring out who and where they are," he said." We did split up three times already, but we still have the problem of the safe itself. Does it look moveable?" He asked, examining to see if it was nailed to anything.


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[York]

"Oh?" Rose busied herself by getting Jack the items he requested. "The girl they found? I know she went to Blackwell, but not much else. Isn't that so sad?"

In the car's trunk, there was a box of items labeled Anna. There were no outfits, but various memorabilia related to Mark Jefferson. Books he'd written, photos he'd taken, even some images of him that seemed gathered off the internet. There was a piece of paper with three things written on it: an 8-digit number, a phone number for the casino, and an address to a location just outside of town.

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Jack Frost

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Jack Frost frowned, taking his items he had ordered, and sitting down... For the time being, he only drank his cola, sitting down right at the counter to make talking to Rose just a little easier. Her response only made him more curious, wasn't she... Meaning to... ...? Oh no, that was Anna, welp, there went his plans. Hmm... But maybe he could figure out what the girls that went missing had in common, at the very least.

"Um... Do you know if Anna and Rachel had... Anything in common?" He asked, scratching his head a little.

It seemed that he was grasping at straws a little here, but even the tiniest amount of information could tip him off on what he might need to be on the lookout for right about now.
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[Khan of the Mardu]

When Bullet let out a laugh, Zinnia clenched her fists.

"Heeeey, it's not--"

Zinnia cut herself off, a small smile spreading on her face. Maybe Bullet laughing at her wasn't such a bad thing after all? Bullet had been having a rough time being accused of murders, not to mention having lost her friend Rachel. If Zinnia could make her friends smile, even in the middle of these rough times, that wouldn't be so bad. She couldn't recall a single time she had been in Bullet's presence when she had let out a genuine laugh. It was a good use of what little spirit she had left.

"Yeaaaaah! I sure gave it my all, huh? Ha ha ha ha! I showed that safe whose boss! ...but yeah, I'm okay. Just thought I'd try to take down that mean 'ol safe in my own way!" she exclaimed, sticking her tongue out at it. Afterwards, she glanced to Jack with a smile. "Too bad you don't have your sword with you, huh? I bet you could hack that thing to pieces!" she exclaimed, pumping a fist. "But hopefully Stiles can crack it open, huh?"


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"Okay, fine. April 11th 1975... so, 04111975."

Stiles would find that the number did not work.

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***

"I'm aware," said the man. "Yet, you've overstepped your bounds. I will be removing you and the rest of your team in the hotel."

"Hey now... you said we could head up there. No foul, no foul. That is, of course, if you want to hide something, hombre..."

The man pursed his lips, giving Holder a look that would turn most to stone. "Once they leave the hotel room, I will have security escort them off the premises. As for all of you, you better get going. Now."

"W-We did want to check out that address..."

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***

The exact digits of the number were 61404091. They shared no resemblance with the telephone number.

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Stiles paused and thought for a moment for a second too as it didn't work.

" Perhaps someone else found the number, though that does leave the problem of figuring out who and where they are," he said." We did split up three times already, but we still have the problem of the safe itself. Does it look moveable?" He asked, examining to see if it was nailed to anything.


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"Perhaps, though I would rather avoid it. My father's sword should not be subject to something such as this," Jack responded, hiding his inner cringe at the thought of hacking away at the metal container. It was unfitting of his blade's power and disrespectful of his family's memory in his mind to demean the sword with such a purpose.

As Stiles began to examine the safe to see if it was bolted to the floor, the samurai stepped forward to offer his aid, "If need be and if I may, I will carry the safe."

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