[farthingay] PerrySimm says, "Log on."

maga arrives from the north.

Eolo arrives from the west.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "whoops a daisy!"

Susan arrives from the north.

Sharpe says, "What-ho."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "is Bunty a boy's name, or a girl's name?"

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "well, it's a nickname"

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "probably a girl's, though"

[farthingay] inky says, "if it was based on a last name it could be a guy"

[farthingay] inky says, "perhaps it is Bunterington"

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "there was a girl's magazine called Bunty for a while, but yes, if you wanted a very jocular, push-around nickname it could be male"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks (of inky), "Pronounced 'Bunion'?"

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "so I took the 'When prompted' bit to mean that we shouldn't look at our individual stuff yet"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "do not mock me, harlot woman"

[farthingay] katre says, "you can read your character stuff"

[farthingay] katre says, "occassionally we will be updating and telling you to reload"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "I took it as 'you can read what's there, and more will be added - right.'"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Oh yes; why I recall my brother now"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Does 'Countess Torrington' mean that 'Torrington' is her surname, or is it a part of the title?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "It is my surname."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "And I would appreciate it if you remember that and address me thus."

Footman arrives from the north.

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "that's not how it works, normally"

Gardener arrives from the north.

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Though I suppose, 'Countess' will work if you are of less industrious make."

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "you could be Gertrude Sneet, Lady Torrington, but it's not uncommon for the surname and title to be the same"

[farthingay] Footman says, "we are still getting set up"

[farthingay] Susan says, "County of Twatt-upon-Orkney"

Footman says, "Please mingle with the other guests while our hostess prepares to arrive."

[farthingay] * Gardener has joined the channel.

RevFlannel arrives from the north.

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Susan), "I didn't know that nuns could be so... plucky."

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "Are you sure you're a nun, Sister?"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Or maybe you killed the cardigan guy! That'd be most dire."

RevFlannel rolls 1d20: 11 | 11

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "The who?"

Sharpe inclines against the panelling and checks his watch with an air of elegant impatience

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Abd does Susan even have a surname?"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Under occupation I just wrote 'nun', but my spelling has never been that good."

[farthingay] Susan says, "Lord Cardigan, inventor of the cardigan."

RevFlannel says, "Sharpe, my good sir, I learned of a most interesting game from my parisioners"

[farthingay] Footman asks, "what's the GM account password?"

[farthingay] Footman says, "(this is katre. Gardener is also katre)"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "I'd guess 'gm' or 'sea'."

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "she has you well-trained, I see"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "On the other hand, you're a wizard, so..."

[farthingay] * MonicaCholet has joined the channel.

RevFlannel says, "it involves rolling these dice all the time"

RevFlannel says, "somehow."

RevFlannel rolls 1d20: 10 | 10

Susan says, "I dislike it; it seems to have something of the devil about it."

Sharpe raises an eyebrow. "And then money changes hands in some manner?"

[farthingay] * npc1 has joined the channel.

RevFlannel says, "well, I hear them sometimes say that they need a cleric"

Serving_Girl arrives from the north.

RevFlannel says, "but they seem loath to allow me to be involved."

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Nothing wrong with the devil, Sister. You should get out more."

RevFlannel takes a sharp intake of breath.

RevFlannel exclaims, "Countess!"

Susan says, "Praise the Lord for placing me amongst such sin."

Falconer arrives from the north.

Sharpe smirks but offers no comment

[farthingay] * Falconer has joined the channel.

Gertrude says, "If you shock that easily, Reverend, you're probably better off sitting down. Little Monica here'll give you a coronary, and I don't do much nursing anymore."

[farthingay] Footman says, "for tonight, all the npcs will be played by katre"

[farthingay] Footman says, "please try not to talk to more than two at once :)"

RevFlannel says, "This is still a christian country, Countess. And it shall remain so, God willing."

RevFlannel asks (of Jarvis), "My good man, where is the wine?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "This will involve me catching on to who is an NPC and who is not, but I will try my best."

Sharpe asks, "Please, ladies, Reverend, may we keep politics and religion until after dinner?"

Gertrude asks (of Sharpe), "And just what do you propose as an... aperitif?"

Susan says, "Of course you are correct, sir; I'm afraid I'm not often out of the nunnery, and I forget my manners on the outside."

Susan says, "Perhaps the greener fields of our happy childhoods would provide a more neutral and less sinful topic."

RevFlannel asks, "When is dinner, anyway?"

Gertrude asks, "Dinner is all well and good, but where is our host?"

Footman says, "She is on her way, madame."

Gertrude says, "And why are we here? I know why he'd want to invite someone like me? But... well, I didn't expect people like, well, like the people who are here."

RevFlannel shoots a glance at Monica, who has not spoken.

Jarvis says, "All in good time, your Grace."

Sharpe says, "Dashed impolite to keep us hanging about like this, I say."

Gertrude asks (of Jarvis), "Maybe you're not so bad after all. Has your host any sparkling white wine?"

RevFlannel says, "Patience, ladies and gentlemen, patience."

MonicaCholet says, "lil' ol' me? I can't imagine why he'd call me to mosey on over here and meet y'all"

GM arrives from the west.

GM waves

[farthingay] * GM has joined the channel.

[farthingay] GM asks, "everyone here?"

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "If we aren't, we should speak up?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "I think so."

[farthingay] Susan says, "I think everyone's checked in"

[farthingay] GM says, "thanks for waiting. i was doing last minute prep"

[farthingay] GM says (to gertrude), "heh"

Sharpe asks (of Gertrude), "Awful scraggly bunch of elms lining the drive, don't you think? Do you suppose the fellow who pruned them was blind, or Irish?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "No worries."

[farthingay] GM asks, "everyone have their sites?"

[farthingay] Sharpe says, "ayup"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Indeed."

[farthingay] Susan says, "Amen"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Yes."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "amen"

[farthingay] GM says, "Each of your character notes will be revealed on your personal site. These tell you things your character knows, and things you don't want others to find out."

[farthingay] GM says, "i will whisper to you when you should refresh your site to see the new information"

[farthingay] GM says, "just to make clear - About is information you are allowed to tell people"

[farthingay] GM says, "Hide is obviously stuff you want to keep hidden. if someone asks about it, well, you can tell, but it might be more fun to lie"

[farthingay] Susan says, "But you'll go to Hell."

[farthingay] GM says, "Know is stuff that will help you find out clues. pay attention to everyone else's conversations."

[farthingay] GM says, "there are four "times" that everyone will be together as a group"

[farthingay] GM says, "that's when you will do most of the "Know" conversations"

Sharpe looks pointedly at his hat and coat, then at the butler, and coughs loudly

[farthingay] GM says, "between those times (mealtimes, actually) i will be steering you through incidents that will give information."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "my"

Jarvis asks (of Sharpe), "Ah, I apologize. I must have been distracted when you arrived. May I take those for you?"

[farthingay] Footman says, "the plot for this is, unfortunately, on very strong rails"

Sharpe says, "Very good."

[farthingay] Footman says, "so I advise you to enjoy the ride, but don't worry overmuch about steering"

[farthingay] GM says, "i am just saying this because things said during the "times" are stuff everyone hears, even if they aren't actually part of the conversation"

[farthingay] Susan exclaims, "That sounds like a challenge!"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "The Lord works in strange ways, Susan"

[farthingay] GM says, "the stuff done outside of the "times" (friday dinner, saturday lunch, saturday dinner, and sunday lunch) are stuff you won't know IC"

[farthingay] GM says, "but will eventually learn"

Jarvis hangs them in the hall. "And if you'll follow me through here, the other guests have already arrived. May I prepare a cocktail for you while the cook finishes dinner?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "I'm not sure I understand how that will happen, but I guess I'll figure it out."

[farthingay] GM says, "okay, i think we are good to go"

GM | It is a Friday evening in August 1924. You have just arrived at Farthingay Manor, the home of Lord Farthing. You have been invited to his home by his lordship himself, but you aren't sure why, as you've never met him.

RevFlannel says, "A gin and tonic would do just fine, good sir."

GM | You are milling around in the Dining Room.

[farthingay] GM says, "converse away"

Footman assists the butler in hanging coats and caps.

Jarvis says, "Very good, sir."

Serving_Girl brings clean glasses for drinks.

Sharpe says, "Capital. An Aviation, if you would."

Susan says, "Father -- I don't believe I'm familiar with your parish."

Jarvis serves drinks for everyone.

RevFlannel asks, "may I have a newspaper, please?"

[farthingay] Sharpe asks, "I am assuming that Flannel is C of E, yes?"

Jarvis says, "Certainly, sir."

Jarvis fetches one from another room.

RevFlannel says (to Susan), "my parish? St Ninian's Parish church in Marylebone, London"

[farthingay] GM says, "sure"

MonicaCholet hands a large wooden case to the footman, and her wrap to another.

GM newspaper https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6NGNhMDhhODc1NGE4MGM3Zg&pli=1

Footman carries the case to Monica's rooms.

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hey, feelies"

[farthingay] GM says, "the newspaper is accessible under Files on the main game page, or just follow that convoluted url"

Susan says, "Oh dear! London always seems like such a wretched hive of wickedness, but perhaps only from afar."

Sharpe asks, "Quite the tidy little spot, eh Reverend?"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "oh, goodness no, I've found all the people quite *welcoming*!"

RevFlannel says, "Well, man is never without sin, dear sister"

RevFlannel says, "As men of God, our role is to confront it"

Sharpe says (to Susan), "the wickedness in Marylebone is far from wretched, my dear"

RevFlannel says, "In all its forms"

Sharpe says, "only wickedness of the very best class"

Susan asks, "They certainly sound lucky to have you, Father. Were you born and raised in that borough?"

Gertrude says, "Reverend, Sister... do you two ever speak of normal things? Earthly pleasures? Or will you be boring us all evening."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "just a sec, brb"

RevFlannel was killed when the Heinkel He 111 which was shuttling him to Berlin crashed shortly after takeoff in Salzburg at Ainring on 21 April 1944. Only his black metal hand was recovered from the wreckage. It received a full state funeral.

Sharpe asks, "Speaking of earthly pleasures, where on earth is the man with those cocktails?"

RevFlannel arrives from the north.

Serving_Girl brings in the drinks.

Gertrude asks (of Sharpe), "The butler brought drinks. Did you not get one?"

Jarvis says (to Sharpe), "Ah, is your glass empty? Allow me to refresh it for you."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "bacl"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "is there a recap for this room?"

Gertrude asks, "So, Mr. Sharpe, that's a rather dashing cravat you have there... is it French?"

Susan says, "I forget myself; I imagine talk of the Church must recall to your mind the very unfortunate funeral of your beloved."

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "There should be, but I don't remember how to do it."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "Goodness me, I can't decide what to ask for. Your English cocktail hour is so sophisticated!"

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Thank you for your kindness, Sister. Yes."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hmm, what could it be"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I wonder how much of a fight-for-spotlight there'll be. I guess we'll find out."

MonicaCholet asks (of Jarvis), "tell me, mister, er, butler -- what do you think I should order?"

RevFlannel disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

RevFlannel arrives from the north.

Susan says, "If you should ever care to join me in prayer, I'd certainly be at your disposal."

RevFlannel reads the newspaper

Susan asks, "Or does your current church sufficiently administer to your needs?"

RevFlannel says, "This Norris fellow, what a terrible man."

Gertrude says (to Susan), "My needs are mor than sufficiently addressed, thanks."

Susan says, "I am thankful."

Jarvis asks (of Monica), "Lord Farthingale would, if he were present, recommend a dry martini. Shall I make you one?"

Sharpe asks (of Gertrude), "I confess I'm unfamiliar with the Torrington estate; do you have any really *characterful* trees?"

RevFlannel drinks his gin and tonic.

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Er, Lord Farthing."

MonicaCholet says, "ooh, yes, that sounds delightful"

Jarvis says, "Here you are, madame."

RevFlannel almost inaudibly hmmphs at the "madame".

inky appears and looks around.

Jarvis says, "I assume that all of you have noticed Lord Farthingay's absence."

Gertrude says (to Sharpe), "Trees? Why yes. We have a number of old oaks lining the drive and my gardner takes quite good care of everything."

inky was something princess related.

RevFlannel asks (of Jarvis), "where is our host, good man?"

Jarvis asks, "He has given me a letter which should serve to explain. Shall I read it now?"

MonicaCholet sips her drink delicately, makes a face, and has another sip.

Sharpe says, "You see *glug* a tree of real character requires the care of an expert, an artist indeed, rather than the well-meaning butchery of a hired rustic."

Gertrude says (to Sharpe), "You keep remarking upon shrubberies. I thought you were an investor, not an arborist."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "recap set up on #miskatonic"

RevFlannel says, "be quiet, ladies and gentlemen"

Jarvis removes a sheet of paper from his inside coat pocket and unfolds it.

RevFlannel says, "can't you see the butler has an announcement to make."

RevFlannel says, "continue, my good man."

Jarvis says, "Ahem. Lord Farthing writes, 'Welcome, good friends, and thank you so much for being here.'"

[farthingay] GM says, "the letter is also available now under Files on the main site"

[farthingay] GM says, "farthing.pdf"

Jarvis says, "'First, I must apologise to you all for me absence. As my splendid butler, Jarvis, can confirm, I am in very poor health and must remain here at Journey's End for the foreseeable future.'"

Jarvis says, "'Let not my own misfortune, hoever, prevent you from enjoying yourselves thoroughly in my home.'"

[farthingay] GM says, "https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6MTg2Nzk4ZjRhMDI0YTc1NA"

Gertrude whispers to Sharpe, "Good friends?"

Sharpe says, "Well, of all the counfounded --"

Jarvis says, "'As a reward for his good service over the years, I have given Jarvis my permission to join you at table. I trust you will treat him as an equal. Even though he is a butler, he is also a human being.'"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Urgh. Lag."

[farthingay] GM asks, "is that really in the letter?"

Jarvis says, "'No doubt you are wondering why I have asked you all here. Please forgive me if I leave you to wonder a while longer.'"

Jarvis says, "'Everything, in due course, will become perfectly clear.'"

[farthingay] GM says, "i guess so"

Jarvis says, "'Wishing you good health, Farthing'"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Yeah, I am reading it verbatim."

Sharpe says, "The fellow's having us on. It's all a filthy prank."

Jarvis refolds the letter and replaces it in his pocket.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "see, everyone here is so friendly! how kind of him!"

RevFlannel says, "what a strange set of circumstances."

Gertrude asks (of Jarvis), "Does this mean you won't fetch me a refill?"

RevFlannel asks (of Jarvis), "so, how should we address you?"

MonicaCholet says, "a prank? but surely we should look on the bright side and make the best of it"

Susan says, "I dearly pray he has not become stricken by the consumption, or, God forbid, a less... savory... disease, that a certain sort of man is prone to."

Jarvis says (to Gertrude), "Not to worry, madame, I shall not neglect my duties, despite the master's over-kind words."

RevFlannel exclaims (at Susan), "self-abuse? Shocking!"

Sharpe says, "But since the last train departed fifteen minutes ago, we may, as the m'selle so aptly put it, may as well make the best of it and ransack the cellars."

Gertrude says (to Jarvis), "Well, that's good news. I like it when a person knows their place."

Sharpe says, "Reverend, reverend, *another* subject best relegated to brandy and cigars"

Susan says (to Monica), "You seem at once quite familiar, but I cannot put my finger on it. Perhaps all foreigners sound alike."

RevFlannel says (to Jarvis), "again, how should we address you? 'Butler' seems awfully.. formal"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "That well-know, less-formal version of 'Butler' -- 'Bunty'"

Jarvis says (to Reverend), "I am called 'Jarvis', Reverend."

Sharpe says, "Though if this is considered suitable conversation in Marylebone parish I may have to attend church once in a while"

RevFlannel asks, "Jarvis? Mr Jarvis?"

Jarvis says, "Simply 'Jarvis' will do, if you do not mind."

RevFlannel says, "I do not mind at all, Jarvis."

RevFlannel says, "I believe strongly in treating men of all classes with respect..."

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks (of GM), "I trust it is a suitably dark and stormy night?"

RevFlannel says, "After all, I too came from a most common background"

Jarvis says, "An admiral philosophy, sir."

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Er, admirable, even."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "heehee"

Sharpe says, "Well, if the butler's a gentleman now, then I'm going to be a butler, and maybe I'll mix the drinks properly. A moment, ladies."

GM says, "You all leave the dining room and go to various parts of the house as Sharpe leaves the room."

MonicaCholet exclaims (at Susan), "perhaps you've heard one of my shows!"

[farthingay] GM says, "stay in the Reading Room, but you all should wander off to other parts of the house. Room Plans on main site if you want to know your options"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "The Power of Christ^WGM Compels You"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Is this now after dinner?"

RevFlannel asks, "where *is* our dinner?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "so I don't understand the deal -- we say we are going to a room and you tell us what we see?"

[farthingay] Footman says, "dinner is still pending"

Gertrude says, "I'm... going to go powder my nose."

[farthingay] Susan asks, "What reading room?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "the room on the mud here"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Oh, I thought that meant a location on the map"

[farthingay] GM says, "sorry. you are all in the dining room, on the map."

[farthingay] GM says, "sharpe just left to go to the kitchen"

RevFlannel decides to go to the Study. "I wonder what manner of man our host is..."

[farthingay] GM says, "i am waiting for you all to disperse"

Gertrude returns from the bathroom.

MonicaCholet heads off to her room to change out of her travelling clothes.

Lionheart arrives from the north.

Gertrude forgot something in the bathroom and goes away again.

Lionheart goes north.

Susan wanders into the hallway and paces, saying rosaries or some damn thing.

GM says, "Sharpe comes back to the dining room and...."

Mysterious_Cloaked_Figure runs up to Sharpe, and stabs him with a kitchen knife.

Mysterious_Cloaked_Figure stabs repeatedly, then runs away again.

Sharpe says, "Now listen here - *gyuurk*"

[farthingay] Footman says, "you could scream if you like"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hardly the stiff upper lip we expect from him"

Jarvis exclaims, "Stop!"

Jarvis hastens after the figure, as best he can at his age.

[farthingay] Footman says, "no one was in the room but Sharpe"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Monica), "Don't worry, it'll get stiffer."

[farthingay] GM says, "if you all refresh your sites, you will see more information has been added to your three sections"

Sharpe staggers, crashes into a curtain and drags it down as his falls, knocking down a vase and several chairs in the process

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims (at Gertude), "save that kind of thing for when the ladies go out!"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "(Grr. Firefox decides now is a good time to crash?)"

RevFlannel walks down the stairs, whistling.

GM says, "Everyone hears the commotion in the dining room and Jarvis shouting, "STOP!""

RevFlannel runs to the dining room!

Gertrude returns to the dining room, sees Sharpe, and bites her closed fist before looking away.

RevFlannel runs to Sharpe.

MonicaCholet walks in daintily adjusting her gloves. "Goodness, whatever could -- eek!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to gertrude), "nicely well done with the persona there"

RevFlannel says, "What in the name of..."

RevFlannel exclaims, "Someone, someone call for a doctor!"

Jarvis asks (of Gertrude), "Your grace, I believe you have been trained to assist the injured and unwell, if I am not mistaken?"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Thank you."

Gertrude says (to Jarvis), "I... I am, yes."

Gertrude says, "But I think this man needs a vicar, not a nurse."

Gertrude says, "It's Flannel you should be talking to."

Gertrude kneels down to take Sharpe's pulse.

Gertrude says, "Let me just make sure..."

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "Ahem... is there a pulse?"

Susan says, "Dear Lord, we see the wages of sin before us."

[farthingay] GM says, "oh sorry"

[farthingay] GM says, "nope"

[farthingay] GM says, "dead"

[farthingay] GM says, "not even a flutter"

RevFlannel exclaims, "Sister Susan!"

Jarvis says, "Regardless, I should be more comfortable knowing that he had been examined before his passing was presumed..."

RevFlannel says, "I... I know not what to do. No one has died in front of me before. Not like this."

Gertrude says (to Jarvis), "There, are you happy? He's definitely dead, and now I have blood on my hands."

Susan says, "I was swept up in the moment, Father; please forgive my weakness."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "You'd better, y'know, help him find God."

RevFlannel asks (of Jarvis), "who has done this?"

Jarvis says, "Alas. I had hoped that -- but I suppose it was too much to wish for. I shall summon the police."

Jarvis says (to Flannel), "I wish I could say: I heard only the fleeing footsteps as I arrived from the cellar."

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "I do not know if I can. By his own admission, alas, Mr Sharpe was not a godly man"

Gertrude says (to Jarvis), "Wait, weren't you here when it happened? I heard you yell."

Jarvis says, "Pardon me, while I make the call."

MonicaCholet says, "the police? but that means -- surely it was just some passing burglar, not one of us"

Gertrude says, "Don't you leave."

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "But he is in the hands of God now."

MonicaCholet looks around at the other guests

RevFlannel closes Sharpe's eyes.

Jarvis asks (of Gertrude), "Your grace?"

Gertrude says, "We can't let Jarvis leave."

GM drops Body-of-Ernest-Sharpe.

Gertrude says (to Jarvis), "You were alone with him. One of us who wasn't here should summon the police."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "*THUMP*"

Jarvis says, "You are free to follow me into the hall if you like, but I must insist that the authorities be notified of the incident."

Gertrude follows Jarvis, eyes narrowed.

RevFlannel looks over the body.

Jarvis says, "An intruder has entered the master's house and slain one of his guests while I was on duty. I have *responsibilities*."

Gertrude says, "You're responsible, all right."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "where was he stabbed?"

[farthingay] GM says, "chest"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims, "in the dining room!"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Dining room, I believe."

[farthingay] GM says (to jarvis), "have you called yet? or are these people still dogging your footsteps"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "what sort of stab was it? Number?"

[farthingay] GM says, "back, sorry"

[farthingay] GM says, "5"

Jarvis steps into the hall, unless someone physicall restrains him.

[farthingay] GM says, "deep"

Gertrude follows Jarvis.

Jarvis telephones the police.

Susan says, "Whatever other failings the deceased may have had, he was certainly in good health -- virile, one might say -- and surely he could have defended himself from someone as, well, experienced, as our good manservant."

RevFlannel says, "stabbed in the back. A cowardly man."

Gertrude says, "Damn shame about him, too. He seemed to be the only person here on my level."

RevFlannel says, "or perhaps a woman? Hopefully not."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "hee hee"

MonicaCholet says, "but surely nobody could have had a grudge against Mister -- I didn't get his name"

[farthingay] GM says, "i hope you all have ready your updated info in your three sections"

Footman answers the door. "Ah, Inspector Blunt, Mr Jarvis will be glad you arrived so quickly."

RevFlannel says, "Mr Sharpe."

[farthingay] GM says, "er read"

Gertrude says (to Monica), "Sharpe."

Susan says, "All this talk of death... I feel faint..."

Susan sways rather obviously towards Flannel.

InspectorBlunt asks, "Good evening. I trust the body has not been moved?"

RevFlannel holds Susan, comfortingly.

Gertrude says, "I checked the pulse, Inspector. But I'm a trained nurse."

Gertrude says, "I'm afraid that Mr. Sharpe is quite dead."

Jarvis says, "Welcome, Inspector. It was examined briefly, but has not to my knowledge been re-located."

InspectorBlunt looks awfully... familiar, somehow.

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Haha"

Jarvis says, "You'll find it right through here..."

RevFlannel says (to Inspector), "not from this room, but I held him, before he died."

InspectorBlunt nods. "I understand that the master of this house is absent?"

Susan says, "I believe there's a letter..."

RevFlannel says, "yes"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "he sent us a letter! mister jarvis has it!"

Jarvis passes it to the Inspector.

InspectorBlunt asks, "How soon may his return be expected?"

InspectorBlunt reads.

GM says, "The servents of this household has nerves of steel, as they have set up the buffet in the dining room and are encouraging everyone to get a plate and eat while they watch the inspector"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Let me just say how awesome it'll be if we all decide to have dinner anyway. In this room."

Jarvis says, "I believe that should explain."

[farthingay] GM says, "we are now in Friday dinner"

Serving_Girl is slightly nervous, but still hands everyone their plates.

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "I think that this death should be a lesson for all of us. That death may come at any time, that to remain honest and righteous is a constant duty"

Gertrude asks, "You want us to *eat* at a time like this?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "is there another feelie? there is something in my character thing that I don't think I know about yet"

[farthingay] GM says, "let me check"

InspectorBlunt says, "I hope nobody will take it as an insult that I ask that nobody leave the premises, servants included."

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "We need a drawing room or something to retire to..."

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "it's distasteful, Countess, but necessary"

Susan hangs upon the Reverend's every word.

RevFlannel asks, "might I remind you of how Noah fed his family as the world drowned?"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "this must be the famous british stiff upper lip I hear so much about!"

Serving_Girl waves everyone to eat in the drawing room next door after filling their plates.

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "Of course, Inspector."

Jarvis goes to inform the kitchen staff.

[farthingay] Footman says (to monico), "whisper to me what the problem is"

InspectorBlunt asks (of Jarvis), "now, the body?"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Ah. Lady Torrington, if you would?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "(AFK a moment while informing the kitchen staff...)"

Susan retires, with a rather unladylike large helping of food.

RevFlannel has a middling helping of food.

RevFlannel takes a seat next to Monica.

[farthingay] GM says, "if everyone wants to move to the study, be my guest. but only if the inspector feels it's okay for people to leave"

Gertrude asks (of Inspector), "If I would... what, precisely?"

MonicaCholet takes a normal-sized amount of food but only picks at it

RevFlannel asks, "How are you, Monica?"

InspectorBlunt says, "The body, madame. I would like to inspect it."

MonicaCholet asks (of Inspector), "have you eaten, inspector? would you care to join us?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Back."

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "Don't you want to ask about his vests?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha ha"

RevFlannel asks, "or Mrs Cholet, if you prefer?"

Gertrude says (to Inspector), "All I did was check the man's pulse. At his neck. I... didn't inspect all those stab wounds. He was gone."

RevFlannel says (to Monica), "Let's leave the inspector is his work."

InspectorBlunt says, "Your concern is appreciated, miss, but I make a habit of bringing sandwiches."

RevFlannel says, "to"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

MonicaCholet exclaims (at RevFlannel), "I know we Americans are supposed to live the wild life, but I've never seen anyone dead before! It's quite shocking!"

RevFlannel says, "It is indeed."

RevFlannel says, "It is at time like this that my faith is a great comfort to me."

Susan says, "A great comfort to us all, I should say."

RevFlannel asks, "Have you much faith, Mr Cholet?"

RevFlannel says, "Mrs"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel is smooth as hell.

[farthingay] GM asks (of inspector), "i assume you are more or less done with the examination?"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "tee-hee, it's Miss, of course!"

Gertrude asks (of Susan), "Are you quite certain you're a nun?"

[farthingay] GM asks, "does anyone have any information they still have to try to figure out?"

MonicaCholet says, "I must admit I haven't been to church much -- all my travelling keeps me quite busy"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "sure. do I learn anything notable other than 'lots of stab wounds?'"

[farthingay] GM says, "feel free to make up any details"

RevFlannel asks, "So, you are /the/ Monica Cholet, then?"

InspectorBlunt returns from viewing the body, looking rather pale

MonicaCholet says, "have you seen my posters? I've been making quite the splash, if I do say so myself"

RevFlannel says, "yes, I have been aware of your shows..."

InspectorBlunt says, "The... the deceased was stabbed five times from behind, with a right-handed, underhand grip."

Gertrude raises an eyebrow, trying to picture that.

InspectorBlunt looks pointedly at everybody's grip on the cutlery.

[Crows-Nest] Susan shovels another heapful of mashed potatoes into her mouth. "Shtabbfed, hunh"

MonicaCholet asks (of RevFlannel), "but, but, *I'm* right-handed! Do you think the police will think I killed him?"

Gertrude says (to Monica), "You Americans hold your knives the wrong way, too."

RevFlannel says, "no, no, of course not dear child"

InspectorBlunt says, "It would have required no great strength to do this. I am afraid everyone is a suspect."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Personally, I think katre did it."

RevFlannel asks, "surely not me, Inspector?"

InspectorBlunt asks, "What name did you say the deceased went by, again?"

RevFlannel says, "Mr Sharpe."

Jarvis says, "Ernest Sharpe."

Susan says, "He had an unseemly thirst for alcohol, it bears mentioning."

InspectorBlunt asks, "None of you were acquainted with the fellow?"

Gertrude says, "I can assure you I was in the bathroom... powdering my nose. The room had become quite claustrophobic, what with all these..."

RevFlannel says, "No"

RevFlannel says, "We are all strangers here."

RevFlannel hands the Inspector a copy of his invitation.

Jarvis says, "Only inasmuch as I knew he was an acquaintance of the Lord Farthing."

Gertrude says, "No. Though I would like to have known him better."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Professionally? By reputation?"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "Gertrude is still mourning a loss indeed"

InspectorBlunt says, "None of you had lent him any *money*, I hope"

RevFlannel asks, "money? Why?"

Gertrude says, "Money? Why he had plenty himself, it seemed."

MonicaCholet says, "any money? I seem to recall he was interested in a dice game earlier"

InspectorBlunt says, "Mr. Sharpe does not exist. Never did."

RevFlannel says, "wha..."

Gertrude says, "But..."

Susan says, "(Pass the pepper, please. Thank you.)"

Jarvis glances down at the body on the floor.

RevFlannel exclaims, "Susan!"

InspectorBlunt says, "The corpse presently adorning your carpet is a Mr. Harold Blunt of North Wales."

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Have some more mashed potatoes."

MonicaCholet says, "that name sounds familiar .."

Susan blushes indelicately.

Gertrude asks, "Blunt, not Sharpe?"

InspectorBlunt says, "An, er, a cousin of mine, as it happens. I think I'll have some of that wine now."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "a cousin of yours!"

Gertrude says (to Inspector), "Oh, I'm so sorry."

Jarvis says, "Very good, Inspector."

Jarvis pours the wine.

GM says, "you all recall that newspaper that was in the dining room earlier"

RevFlannel asks, "Wait, Blunt?"

RevFlannel asks, "Harold Blunt?"

Susan asks, "Wait, a Welshman?"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

InspectorBlunt says (to Susan), "oh, no, not in the slightest"

Gertrude asks, "Wait... Blunt? As in... Blunt Holdings?"

InspectorBlunt says (to Gertrude), "the also dear departed, indeed."

RevFlannel asks, "That scumbag?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Reverend, I think it is my profession to speak ill of the dead, not yours."

[Crows-Nest] Susan is afk momentarily; assume she is still nom nom nomming.

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "I'm sorry."

RevFlannel says, "May he rot in hell."

Gertrude says (to Inspector), "Honesty is a godly virtue."

MonicaCholet says (to RevFlannel), "oh, dear, I hope you didn't lose any money with him personally"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Very well. Jarvis, the manor is quite isolated. Would it be possible for a man to leave the premises unnoticed?"

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "Wait, you're an investing man, aren't you?"

RevFlannel says, "I look after some of the finances of the church, yes."

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "It is certainly possible, yes. We do not station guards at the windows and doors."

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt asks, "also, is the knife lying around somewhere, or was it carried off?"

[farthingay] GM says, "still in the body"

Gertrude says, "Interesting comment you made just then, about Sharpe. I mean, Blunt."

[farthingay] GM says, "no fingerprints"

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "I see you too are aware of Blunt Holdings."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Did anybody actually witness the crime?"

Gertrude says, "I read the newspaper."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "lag"

Jarvis says, "I was in the wine cellar at the time."

RevFlannel says, "I was upstairs in the bathroom."

Jarvis says, "When I heard noises, I hurried upstairs, but was too late."

MonicaCholet says, "I was changing my clothes for dinner"

RevFlannel says, "but if I had known this man was Harold Blunt, I'd have punched him in the face myself."

[farthingay] GM says, "reminder: just because something is in your "About" section doesn't mean you have to tell the truth"

Susan says, "I was in the WC, but certainly not with this young lady."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "not a very holy man our vicar"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel exclaims, "Violence is totally holy!"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "He'd fit right in with the Inquisition, no doubt."

InspectorBlunt says, "As... as a relative of the man, I stand in a clear conflict of interest. However, time may be of the essence and I shall not be able to summon a replacement until morning. It is therefore essential that my every action is witnessed."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Soundsl ike you knew Blunt pretty well."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "If you're offered 'Cake or Death?', it's Sister Susan who provides the cake..."

RevFlannel says, "I knew of his company. He defrauded the church of much money"

GM says, "Inspector Blunt decides to take one of the rooms at the manor and stay to investigate the murder. You decide not to argue because, after all, a man has been murdered."

RevFlannel exclaims, "defrauded the innocents we represent! Defrauded the house of god itself!"

Susan says, "I seem to recall hearing that my own order of the Sisters of Mercy had also lost some sum of money, thought I scarcely know the details."

Gertrude says, "You sound angry."

RevFlannel exclaims, "I am angry!"

Jarvis pulls Gertrude casually aside at some point to ask her, "When you examined Mr. Blunt's pulse, did his hand seem to be still warm at the time?"

Gertrude says, "It... it was."

Gertrude says, "Well, his neck was, anyway."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Let me be clear. Did anybody here *not* lose money to the departed Mr. Blunt?"

Gertrude asks, "Why?"

Susan cuts into a thick porkchop, and suddenly remarks "Why, there should be a bloody knife or something of the sort, shouldn't there?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha"

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "Well aren't you Blunt, Mr. Blunt."

RevFlannel says, "He blamed that Norris, and Norris no doubt had a hand in it, but everyone with half a brain knows the whole of Blunt holdings was rotten to the core."

InspectorBlunt says (to Susan), "I have retrieved the murder weapon, miss."

Jarvis nods. "Thank you. I was simply concerned about his state at the time of death, and did not want to think that anything he'd had here had weakened him before his attack."

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "I did not personally have any financial dealings with Mr. Blunt."

InspectorBlunt asks, "And your master?"

Jarvis says, "It is not my place to speculate as to the nature of his financial dealings, but I am not personally aware of any business he may have had with him either."

Susan asks (of Monica), "Not to pry, but did you have any dealings with the recently departed?"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "*Is* the murder weapon apparently present?"

[farthingay] GM asks, "it was still in the body, and i assume blunt took it out?"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Does it match our cutlery?"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "yes, it's now wrapped in a napkin"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "it's a kitchen knife, not a table knife"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "And if so, whose place was it taken from?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Aha."

MonicaCholet says, "oh, no, I just know him by reputation -- I do enjoy reading the front page of the paper and the society news"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Does it match our kitchen knives, then?"

[farthingay] GM says, "yes"

Jarvis steps into the kitchen to ask the cook who has been in there since the guests began to arrive.

Susan says, "He does have a way of stepping off alone, doesn't he"

InspectorBlunt follows Jarvis. "Now look here -- what the devil is your master about, eh?"

RevFlannel drinks a bit more and calms down.

(From GM) Cook says, in confusion, "Oh I don't know, I wasn't really paying attention, but there were so many people in and out I didn't look up to see who was who"

RevFlannel says, "Ah, the lord does work in mysterious ways."

Jarvis says (to Jarvis), "I do believe I gave you his letter, Inspector? It explains as much as I know."

MonicaCholet asks (of Gertrude), "speaking of dearly departed, I couldn't help but notice you were wearing black -- are you mourning someone yourself?"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "If we can't even keep track of who's going in and out of our kitchen, what makes the Inspector think we can keep track of who's going in and out of the house?"

InspectorBlunt says, "It does, does it? The fellow is looking frightfully rum, I don't mind telling you."

Gertrude says, "Unfortunately yes, but if you read society news as much as say you do, you'd already know that."

[farthingay] GM asks, "you want the cook to cook an elaborate dinner, keep the staff running, AND pay attention to potential murderers?"

[farthingay] GM says, "lord farthing don't have her enough"

Jarvis says, "If you wish to pay a visit to Journey's End, I am certain he will corroborate anything I have told you."

[farthingay] GM says, "journey's end is a three day horse ride"

RevFlannel says, "Ah, Count Bertie."

[farthingay] GM says, "all the horses in the stable are lame"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Not *my* problem."

RevFlannel says, "Dreadful. Truly dreadful."

MonicaCholet asks, "did you know him as well?"

RevFlannel says, "no"

[farthingay] GM asks, "were there cars in 1924 in england? can blunt afford that?"

RevFlannel says, "I only read the news."

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "I would say yes and no."

Gertrude sips her wine.

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Lord Farthing might have one. But then, if he does, it might be at Journey's End now."

RevFlannel says, "I see that we are all taking this rather phlegmatically, then"

Gertrude says (to RevFlannel), "Everyone but you."

Gertrude says, "You seem rather pleased Blunt's dead."

Jarvis asks (of Inspector), "Given the unfortunate nature of the passing, will the police wish to take possession of the remains?"

InspectorBlunt asks (of Jarvis), "Does the house possess such a thing as a telephone?"

MonicaCholet says, "though I suppose if he were elderly and it was a natural death, it wouldn't have gotten this same attention this one will, no doubt"

RevFlannel says, "pleased? Hmm."

Gertrude asks (of Inspector), "We called you, didn't we?"

Jarvis says, "It does, Inspector. It is in the hall."

InspectorBlunt places a call to Fairview

Jarvis directs him to it.

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Do we know what 'Fairview' is?"

InspectorBlunt also arranges for the body to be collected and taken away for autopsy, while he's at it

RevFlannel says, "I am not displeased. That is not to say I approve of his murder"

Jarvis says, "It is appreciated."

RevFlannel says, "Murder is a mortal sin, as you know"

Susan says, "That is most wise"

[farthingay] GM says (to jarvis), "i don't. maybe the inspector does"

Gertrude says (to Monica), "I really don't see why you'd bring it up at this time. There was... some age between us. People thought it inappropriate, and I was allowed no peace."

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "where Farthing's invalid home supposedly is"

[farthingay] GM says, "oh right"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Oh, heh."

RevFlannel says, "but it is only honest to say I quite disliked the man. Quite disliked his kind"

MonicaCholet says, "oh dear, I'm sorry to hear it -- there I go, talking away again"

RevFlannel says, "Hurting others, yet too blind in his own hedonism to notice it and seek redemption."

Susan says, "Surely the love in one's heart is more important than what other people might think inappropriate"

RevFlannel asks, "oh wait, we were talking about Harold, weren't we?"

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Yes, but in the face of my loss that love only served to hurt me more."

Gertrude asks, "Could you please let it drop?"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt asks, "so what does the old folks' home say?"

MonicaCholet exclaims (at RevFlannel), "clearly this is a painful subject for her!"

Susan says, "As you wish; there's been quite enough suffering already."

[farthingay] GM says, "oh sorry"

MonicaCholet says (to RevFlannel), "but tell me, reverend, are you fond of sport? I understand you British all have such unusual sporting events here"

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "do not be so sad, Gertrude. I am sure your husband smiles down on you from heaven at this very moment"

(From GM) Mrs. McKee at Journey's End says over a crackling line, "Lord Farthing? He's been in his room resting all afternoon and evening.

RevFlannel says, "Even as Harold Blunt burns in the depths of hell."

InspectorBlunt exclaims, "I *insist* that I speak to him!"

Gertrude exclaims (at MonicaCholet), "You seem to pick the oddest topics of conversation. I suppose next you'll just burst out into your latest rendition of Whoops a Daisy!"

Jarvis asks, "May I refresh anyone's wine?"

GM says, "He had a really bad morning, and the doctor was out to see him around, oh, 4pm, and had to be given some strong laudanum beause he was getting so worked up that he couldn't be at some party.""

RevFlannel says, "Ah, I watch the odd cricket match now and then..."

MonicaCholet brightens up. "I *did* bring my costume .."

Susan says, "Perhaps a rousing hymnal would be more appropriate."

RevFlannel says, "but that reminds me Monica... you are Monic Cholet, the, ahem, entertainer, then."

MonicaCholet asks, "oh, yes, that's the one that's like baseball with a tea break, isn't it?"

GM says, "He is out cold, sir, he can't come to the phone. I can have him call you in the morning if the doctor thinks it's wise...""

RevFlannel laughs, "yes."

InspectorBlunt growls deeply, hangs up, and calls up the nearest constabulary to order a watch placed on the invalid's home

MonicaCholet dimples. "A Genuine Wild-West Musical Revue And Entertainment Starring Monica Cholet the Cowboy Princess!"

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Is there a piano in the hall?"

[farthingay] GM says, "sure why not"

Susan asks, "Oh! You are not retiring to our fair isle, then?"

RevFlannel says (to MonicaCholet), "I must say, Miss Cholet, I do not think such activity is... appropriate for a young woman"

[farthingay] GM says, "okay gang. if monica will grace us with a song, we will do that, and then it's off to bed for all of you"

Jarvis says, "There is a piano in the hall, if Miss Cholet would like to entertain the guests musically."

RevFlannel says (to MonicaCholet), "You are a young lady of much talent... and beauty... why not do something more respectable"

RevFlannel asks, "like, say, ballet?"

[farthingay] GM says, "and if there's to be no music monica, just say the word and i will start the next bit"

Gertrude says, "I'd watch out, Reverend. Seems like a couple of ladies here are interested in a sticky wicket."

MonicaCholet says, "oh, well, perhaps just a few verses .."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "IJLTS sticky wicket, sorry"

InspectorBlunt returns. "For pity's sake, this is a murder investigation, not the Albert Hall! At least *pretend* to be in low spirits!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "wonders where monica is going to find lyrics"

RevFlannel says (to MonicaCholet), "No, no Mrs Cholet"

RevFlannel says, "let's not"

RevFlannel exclaims, "this is a most inappropriate time!"

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "It's *Miss*, remember?"

GM | Everyone is tired, and despite the dead body, everyone decides to go to sleep.

RevFlannel says, "Miss."

GM | The footman is charged to take the body out of the dining room.
GM | and give it to the cops when they show

MonicaCholet regales you with such rhymes as "I'm just a girl who sometimes gets crazy / but I just say, Whoops a daisy!" and "Out on the ranch there's no time to be lazy / when it's branding time / Whoops a daisy!"

Footman drag drag drag

RevFlannel fumes.

[Crows-Nest] GM applauds

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude falls over.

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Yay."

[Crows-Nest] (from Footman) katre says (to duchess), "Like inky would miss a chance to sing a song in-character."

[farthingay] GM says, "so all of you - read your next set of info"

Susan prays extra-hard before bed.

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "ahahaha"

[farthingay] GM says, "they are added under "saturday lunch""

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "I assume some of us went to bed before the music, and some after, but it could be clearly heard throughout the house."

GM | Nothing else happens for the rest of the night. Everything was quiet, except for a few occassional creaks of the floorboards, but no one leaves the room to investigate.

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Woah, slashficcy"

GM | Everyone wakes up at different times in the morning, and wanders downstairs to find hearty English breakfast lined up. Each person eats alone and heads off to their day.

GM | Phones ring and the inspector speaks with Lord Farthing, but the doctor insists the lordship is too ill to talk more than a few seconds

RevFlannel says, "what a terrible night."

RevFlannel says, "terrible."

Gertrude says, "Yes."

GM | Jarvis and the staff are busy getting the house running

Serving_Girl sets out trifle, scrambled eggs, spotted dick, toad in a hole, welsh rarebit, and anything else with a funny name.

RevFlannel tries to speak to Jarvis.

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

Gertrude picks at her toad.

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "how very... um... authentic"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I think I'm lost as to when we ware"

Jarvis asks (of Flannel), "Yes, Reverend?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "I think it's the next day."

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "Are. Afternoon tea?"

GM | The morning crawls for everyone, and everyone is cranky, on edge
GM | @paste

RevFlannel asks, "May I speak private with you, Javis?"

GM | #crows saturday morning

Jarvis says, "Certainly, sir."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "saturday morning"

[farthingay] Footman says, "it will shortly be lunch. that was all breakfast"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i am letting people chat a bit before we move to lunch"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Oh, okay. I was confused by 'everyone eats alone and then gets on with their day'. Saturday morning is fine."

MonicaCholet asks (of InspectorBlunt), "tell me, inspector, you seem like a sensible man -- do you think the countess is *quite normal*?"

Gertrude asks (of Monica), "I... I'm afraid you spoke to me when I was still a bit groggy this morning. Was there-- wait, what?"

[farthingay] GM says, "by the way, all conversations happening at this point are all "private""

Gertrude says, "Of course I'm not normal. I'm a CounTESS."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "hee hee"

[farthingay] GM says, "you as players can listen in, but as characters, don't know what's happening outside your world"

Gertrude asks, "Why would I want to be normal... like you?"

InspectorBlunt asks (of Monica), "I don't quite follow. Do explain?"

Gertrude asks, "And what was the business of you sneaking into my room this morning, Monica?"

RevFlannel exclaims (at Jarvis), "You'll ruin me! I don't have ?100!"

Gertrude asks (of Monica), "Just can't get enough of high society?"

RevFlannel exclaims, "you'll ruin my marriage! Ruin the lives of my children!"

MonicaCholet asks (of Gertrude), "I was asking you an important question! Don't you remember?"

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "What's this?"

[farthingay] GM says, "and it's lunch."

Footman announes, "Lunch is served."

Gertrude says (to Monica), "I'm afraid I was a bit sleepy. It was a rough night, in case you forgot."

Gertrude asks (of Footman), "I just ate a toad and already it's lunch time?"

Jarvis says (to Flannel), "That is unfortunate; it would be most disappointing if your reputation were damaged over a simple lack of funds."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "we're speaking privately. You can't overhear, unless you happen to be here"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "I thought we were at breakfast."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "I thought we were at breakfast."

[farthingay] GM says, "yeah, we seem to be having a little trouble keeping the private/public spheres separate. sorry"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims, "now it's lunch!"

RevFlannel says, "Look, I have 29 pounds now. You're draining me dry."

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "Should that be whispered, then?"

[farthingay] GM says, "we were, but when people started talking in to each other's private convos, i decided to speed things up"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Fwiw, I was speaking to Monica publically, over breakfast."

Jarvis says (to Flannel), "But out of my respect for the church, I can give you time to arrange things. I shall accept your offer of 29 now as a gesture of good faith, and am perfectly happy to await the remainder some time later this week."

[farthingay] GM says, "you all know what you did in the morning, so feel free to chat"

RevFlannel asks, "this week?"

RevFlannel says, "ridiculous. Besides, you don't have any evidence"

RevFlannel says, "take the 29 pounds, and forget about it."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says (to Flannel&Jarvis), "I may pop in at an opportune time, if that's okay"

Jarvis says, "Ah, true, sir. A fact which undoubtedly will be mentioned by any newspaper which remarks upon the matter."

RevFlannel says, "You are just a servant! I'm a man of the church"

RevFlannel asks, "who would believe you?"

RevFlannel says, "A servant in a house where someone has been murdered, even"

[farthingay] Gertrude asks (of GM), "So if I have a similar private conversation I should have with someone, I should have it semi/pseudo/notreallyprivate?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Fine with me."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Sorry, just wanting to clarify."

Jarvis says, "Who indeed, sir."

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "fine by me"

RevFlannel says, "I treated you with utmost respect yesterday"

Jarvis says, "And I, you."

Susan follows the sounds of heated conversation and finds the butler and the reverend.

RevFlannel says, "Think about my children"

[farthingay] GM says, "basically with breakfast, all the conversations were private - if people wanted to act out stuff they learned"

RevFlannel says, "think about poor Humphrey and Bunty"

[farthingay] GM says, "and then during lunch, people have public conversations"

Susan says, "Oh! Excuse me... ah, hmm."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "poor ol' Bunty"

Jarvis says, "Ah, Sister. We were just discussing the Reverend's family."

RevFlannel looks at Susan, and then looks down, sheepishly.

Susan says, "Ah, yes, family. A worthwhile consideration. For my own part, I must beg you to reconsider."

[farthingay] GM asks (of gertrude), "does that make sense?"

[farthingay] GM says, "i will let the trio finish acting out their private convo, and if you want to chat with monica a bit, go ahead."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "I guess, but I am having trouble in my little head forgetting what I'm not supposed to know."

Susan says, "Please, consider this and then do whatever your conscience demands."

Jarvis asks, "Madame?"

[farthingay] GM says, "i will let inspector blunt start the next phase of "public" disclosures"

Susan says, "You know that one of us five gathered here today is a murderer most foul. Excepting yourself, you are currently trying to blackmail two of the four. The odds alone should, I hope, give you pause."

[farthingay] GM asks, "is he down for the morning yet?"

[farthingay] GM asks, "lunch?"

RevFlannel asks, "Susan?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Before we begin our meal, I would like to remind all present that blackmail is an extremely serious offence and may be punished, in the highest courts in the land, by some decades in the most unpleasant of His Majesty's correctional establishments."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha ha"

Jarvis asks (of Susan), "Are you suggesting that you or the Reverend may be considering taking drastic measures to ensure your wallets are not drained?"

Gertrude says (to Inspector), "That is... a very unusual thing to say over lunch, but I am nevertheless very glad to hear it."

RevFlannel says, "I think what Susan means to say is that blackmail is an extremely serious offence"

Jarvis says, "Ah. Of course."

Susan says, "I, personally, of course have faith that neither of us are so base a creature as that. I merely suggest that you, not sharing that faith, may wish to reconsider the wisdom of your course."

Jarvis says, "One that is undoubtedly frowned upon by the church."

InspectorBlunt says, "Further, one who might stoop to such a crime might well be regarded by a jury as more constitutionally inclined to the act of murder, which, as I am sure you are all aware, may be punished by the gallows."

Jarvis says, "But I believe by the clock, it is time for lunch."

Jarvis asks, "The other guests await -- perhaps we could continue our conversation later?"

RevFlannel says (to Jarvis), "show some forgiveness, man? Or is it greed that drives you>"

Susan says, "Perhaps the debt might be settled... another way. But, yes, lunch awaits."

RevFlannel asks, "?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "my my susan"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "...."

Jarvis leads the way to the dining room.

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "maybe she meant she would sell him indulgences"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I'm not naughty; I'm just drawn that way."

RevFlannel follows. His mood is decidely ill.

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "I thought it was Gertrude who liked older men."

[farthingay] GM says (to inspector), "jarvis has an announcement to make first"

Susan says, "My, the layfolk certainly eat well, at least."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Flannel's collar doesn't do it for me."

MonicaCholet is scowling at most of the other guests as she enters the luncheon room

Jarvis says, "Since we have last gathered, I have been in communication with Lord Farthing."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "that's what she said."

Jarvis says, "He has written another letter which his doctor has dictated to me over the telephone."

[farthingay] GM says, "Under Files: farthing2.pdf"

[farthingay] GM says, "https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6MzA2ZGI1M2U3MzU2ZDJmZQ"

[farthingay] GM says, "in case jarvis doesn't want to type it all out"

Jarvis reads, "'Welcome again. I hope you are enjoying a pleasant stay in my home, despite the unfortunate death of Mr. Harold Blunt. I believe you have waited long enough and should not be made aware of my reason for inviting you here. It is a simple one. Perhaps you have guessed already.'

Jarvis continues reading to the end.

RevFlannel snatches the letter from Jarvis, and reads it, before passing it to the others.

RevFlannel says, "faster this way."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude laughs.

MonicaCholet says, "he's so *rude*"

MonicaCholet asks, "what?!?!?"

Susan says, "Oh my! Well, that's... certainly a twist of events. And, thank God, not as twisted as it might have been."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Hee."

InspectorBlunt snorts. "This makes less sense by the moment."

Gertrude says, "I... I..."

[farthingay] Jarvis asks, "Is Richard the Inspector's name?"

RevFlannel says, "what in the devil..."

RevFlannel exclaims, "what a load of garbage!"

InspectorBlunt says, "No explanation is given, you may notice, for why he has chosen to conceal, then reveal these rather speculative events."

[farthingay] GM says, "yes"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "also wow"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i just read the letter for the first time myself"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "As you may be aware, Lord Farthing is somewhat elderly, and may be reaching the end of his time here with us."

Gertrude says (to Monica), "Now I know where you got your singing talent. You're... almost as good as my--our--mother. I... I can't believe."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude exclaims (at GM), "!"

InspectorBlunt says, "As the man is presently confined to an institution, we may surmise that his mind is weak and that all present are the victims of some rather unpleasant and fantastical ravings."

RevFlannel exclaims (at Jarvis), "and going plainly quite insane!"

Susan says, "I should hazard a guess that he wished to assemble, and perhaps judge, his heirs prior to declaring his last will and testament. Yet I am only speculating. Perhaps it is, as he says, out of some distant sense of patronly duty."

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "If he wishes to use his remaining time to reconnect with his family, then it is not ours to question it."

RevFlannel asks (of Susan), "surely you don't believe this letter?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Let us turn, rather, to matters of factual record, rather than the priapic wheezings of the terminally eccentric."

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "I think there's unfortunately some truth to it, what with the show Monica put on last night. Reminded me very much of my dead mum."

Jarvis says, "Inspector, I shall ask that while you are here in Farthingay Manor, you speak of Lord Farthing in a civil manner."

InspectorBlunt asks, "We have not all been perfectly frank about our dealings with Blunt, have we?"

MonicaCholet says, "it does seem a trifle convoluted"

Susan says, "My dear Father, I've grown up my entire life knowing nothing of my father and wishing I knew nothing of my mother. Allow me this small kindness."

MonicaCholet says, "humpf, well"

Gertrude says (to Susan), "I knew nothing of my father, either. I guess we know now, and that I can stop capitalizing it (in my head) when I say sister."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "inspector yay"

RevFlannel says, "kindness? It seems like a cruelty indeed"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "You're only saying that because you're not kin."

Susan says, "Alas, we face the grim truth that it is likely someone here murdered their brother."

Gertrude says, "Look at it this way, Rev... you and Susan are free to do what you want this way."

InspectorBlunt says, "*Ahem*. This is a murder investigation, not a family reunion."

[Crows-Nest] GM wants popcorn

RevFlannel asks (of Gertrude), "what on earth are you talking about?"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "Feeling left out?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Oh, believe me, I am very glad to be out of *this* one."

RevFlannel asks, "Can Mr Farthingay offer any evidence?"

Gertrude does a little sarcastic applause. "You men of the cloth are damn good at playing innocent."

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to gertrude), "sorry, you are related to the hoi polloi now"

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt exclaims, "she was *born* hoi polloi!"

RevFlannel exclaims, "he's a lunatic! A total lunatic!"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says (to Blunt), "There's a reason you're not named Sharpe."

GM says (to revflannel), "as he is currently not here, you can just speculate about that"

InspectorBlunt says, "Lady Torrington, you are not so bad at playing innocent yourself."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "or Tactfule"

InspectorBlunt says, "The Reverend has at least admitted his connections to the deceased."

InspectorBlunt says, "While you have lost, by my reckoning, almost twice what he has."

Gertrude asks, "What on earth are you implying?"

RevFlannel asks, "Yes, I admit it freely... oh what?"

RevFlannel looks at Gertrude quizzically.

Gertrude says (to Reverend), "Don't listen to this man. He's an outsider."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks, "Actually, this revelation *raises* Gertrude's place in society, doesn't it?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Now she's born from (illegitimate) blue blood, rather than simply marrying into aristocracy."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "oh, bastard daughter of a lord"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "good point"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i was more referring to her snobbish attitude to americans and stuff"

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "yeah, and you're 'family'."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "thankyouverymuch"

InspectorBlunt says, "I *imply* nothing, my lady. But trust me, the records of Blunt Holdings have been very, very closely analysed in the past weeks."

MonicaCholet glares at Susan and Gertrude. "Some family."

Gertrude says, "Fine, fine. I lost a bit in your pathetic dead cousin's scheme, but I'm no murderer."

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel asks, "glares at susan? Why?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks, "Pathetic dead cousin? Is that any way to talk about a PC?"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "PDC"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "heh"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet exclaims (at RevFlannel), "as you should know very well!"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Miss Cholet? Something to get off your chest?"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel exclaims, "it's a secret! Still a secret!"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "lalalala I'm not listening"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "no, no, I'm not wearing the sequined pasties today"

[farthingay] GM says, ".inspector i am about to upload the file for everyone else to see, so go for it"

Susan says (to Monica), "I believe I can see a slight family resemblance, now that I look for it."

[farthingay] GM says, "bluntholdings.pdf under Files"

[farthingay] GM says, "https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6N2UzNmUwNzg2MzhjMjU2Yg"

Susan says, "I only hope your mother did better by you than mine."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude jaw drops open.

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "I was planning on keeping certain details quiet"

MonicaCholet says, "just my santimonious half-sister here"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "(and lagging, it'd seem)"

[farthingay] GM says, "oh, oops, sorry. the games rule calls it public info."

RevFlannel says, "Huh, I see you've made some investment yourself, Mr Inspector"

Gertrude says, "Oh, um... see? I told you."

[farthingay] GM says, "i will check with you sooner for future revelations. or if you want people to not know IC, that's your choice"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Good point."

Jarvis says (to Inspector), "If you were already aware of this evidence, why did you feel it necessary to interrogate us on the matter/"

RevFlannel asks, "but 200,000 pounds?"

RevFlannel says, "what a staggering amount of money to lose, Countess"

Gertrude shrugs. "So I had some cash."

InspectorBlunt says, "It is always interesting to look for... minor inconsistencies."

Susan says (to Jarvis), "Why should you care, in any case? You're the only person left here untainted by shame."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "At least I risked my own wealth, not God's money."

Gertrude says (to Susan), "I wouldn't say he's untainted."

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "it was my job"

RevFlannel says, "the church keeps holdings, it is useful."

InspectorBlunt says, "I should note that this makes Farthing's claim to parentage look like, at the very least, a staggering coincidence."

MonicaCholet says, "well, er, we were all deceived by the man, it seems -- you can hardly blame her"

InspectorBlunt says, "Unless poor investment choices are in some manner inherited."

RevFlannel says (to Inspector), "it sounds like something he invented."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I couldn't tell if the deal is that we were the main people who lost money, or if they just pulled the files on us and lots of other people lost money too"

Jarvis asks (of Inspector), "Then how do you explain your own coincidental involvement, Inspector?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "I am assuming the latter."

Susan asks, "Perhaps the late Blunt was less ignorant of this than his father supposed. Could a man be so depraved as to intentionally target his own family for defraudment?"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Since it seems like it would be a bit of a coincidence for Inspector Blunt to be assigned to the murder case otherwise."

Gertrude says (to Inspector), "Har."

InspectorBlunt says (to Jarvis), "I will be delighted to discover this, when I have your employer in a nice cosy interrogation room."

Susan says, "Surely our father, although foolish, has committed no crime here."

RevFlannel asks (of Jarvis), "did you master send you any further instructions?"

Jarvis says, "Only the letter that has already been passed around the table."

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel asks (of GM), "er, when is the stuff in my About text supposed to happen?"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel asks, "I assume we are still having lunch?"

Gertrude says, "So I'm related to a bunch of bastards and my losses are public. At least I'm the daughter of a Lord. There's that. Still, what a day."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "This is still Saturday lunch, I believe."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "still lunch"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "I assume we're actually eating right now."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i am publishing the next stuff, but focus on what you know up to lunch still"

InspectorBlunt says, "In any case, my involvement is quite simple. I am the only person present who knew Harold personally."

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "I'm kinda waiting for a cue, or something"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "I can't really see a reason to be mean to Monica right now"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Yeah the scene-framing in this game is looser than what I'm used to"

RevFlannel says, "oh"

[farthingay] GM says, "latter"

InspectorBlunt says, "And I am the only inspector in the county. It is not a high-crime area."

Susan says, "I thought he was but a distant-removed cousin"

[farthingay] GM says, "about 1000 people were defrauded"

[farthingay] GM says, "it's the largest scam of all time up to 1924"

[farthingay] GM says, "i forget, the newspaper i think mentioned how many people"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet exclaims, "and even more removed now!"

InspectorBlunt says, "We are not close. Were not."

RevFlannel says, "it seems odd for me to ask questions of an inspector, then."

RevFlannel asks, "but did Harold ever express any remorse over his crime?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah, I guess it says 'hundreds of investors'"

InspectorBlunt says, "We were... not on speaking terms, after."

RevFlannel says, "or was he just a cold, greedy brute."

RevFlannel asks, "after?"

[farthingay] GM says, "some of the scene framing doesn't translate well to a geographic disparate set of players"

[farthingay] GM says, "lac"

Susan asks, "How did he come to be a free man, here at our party?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "some of the scene framing doesn't translate well to a geographic disparate set of players"

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "it would probably go better in person with printed paper"

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "over actual dinner"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "mmm... dinner"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I'm not saying it's going badly, just different."

InspectorBlunt says, "He would have been arrested had he attempted to leave the country. It was not my department, but as I understand it the case took some time to prepare. And then he vanished, apparently assuming the character of Ernest Sharpe."

RevFlannel asks (of Inspector), "so did he speak of "Double Your Life Savings"?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to rev), "as for being mean to monica, you think her career as a showtunes gal, an actress is shameful and immoral"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel says, "yeah, but I'm kinda waiting for her to cuss or something first"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet asks, "man, didn't my saucy rendition of whoops a daisy do it?"

Gertrude says, "psh. Double my..." and sighs.

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Y'know, it might be a good thing that Harold died."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks, "Otherwise, who knows whose bed he would have been sleeping in last night?"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "heehee"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "At least he wouldn't have been related to them."

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "I'll have you know I look *just like him*"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] GM says, "i think we've gotten everything out of this scene"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Oh wait, Blunt *was* related, too."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says (to Gertrude), "Dead Harold *was* his son."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Timing, yes."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "So pretty much whoever said 'yes' to him would have been his sister."

[farthingay] GM says, "and since private/public didn't work so well, we are going to jump ahead to the next public scene, unless someone wants to act out a private scene"

RevFlannel says, "what a damn mess, this is"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Or possibly Rev. Flannel."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "I had to go back and reread the letter. I was just so shocked by all the things I learned about me that I totally zoned out on the other people."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "We don't know for sure how many secrets he has."

[farthingay] GM says, "read your next set of info, under Saturday Dinner, and let me know if anyone wants to do anything as a 'private' scene with another character"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "I'm good."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "I'm... yeah, I'm good."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "man, some of this stuff"

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "I would like to pull Monica aside for a moment"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel sobs.

[farthingay] GM says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "heh"

[farthingay] GM says, "lac"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha"

GM | PRIVATE SCENE: Inspector and Monica

InspectorBlunt asks (of Monica), "A word with you, Miss Cholet?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Smoochies ahoy"

MonicaCholet asks, "..yes?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I understand you... have something to get off your chest."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "YEEEEEAAAAAAA"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "worst nun ever"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "I'll admit my prep for this was watching A Mule for Sister Sara"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "I just did a google search for 'worst nun ever'."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "And the deviantart page that was the first result is my new mental image for Sister Susan."

RevFlannel drinks. A lot.

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "Did Blunt disconnect, or is his interrogation technique to just stare at Monica until she cracks?"

[Crows-Nest] GM asks, "is maga lagged, or are they whispering?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Looks like he's three minutes idle."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "I'm not hearing anything, no"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "And Gertrude is four. So they're probably either lagged or experiencing an earthquake."

Serving_Girl brings out more food.

Footman draws the drapes to let the sunlight into the dining room

RevFlannel says, "whiskey, please."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "(http://hoihoisan.deviantart.com/art/Worst-Nun-EVER-108255106 is the image I have now decided is Sister Susan, by the way.)"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "And now a word from our sponsor's -- Laramie Cigarettes. Help fight the Spanish Influence with the sweet smooth taste of Laramie's."

InspectorBlunt says, "Now, I understand that you are engaged."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "He's lagging."

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "lagged"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "There we go."

Head_Cook looks around the door to realize that no one is eating yet. "These people are the worst guests this house has ever seen. They eat nothing!"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Man, painful. We. Could. Watch. You. Guys. Slowly. Discussing. Our. Lag."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "dear Friedrich!"

RevFlannel says, "A LOT OF WHISKEY, PLEASE"

InspectorBlunt says, "Dear Friedrich holds some decidedly Catholic views, I am told."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Oh man, she's a kraut lover? Now I definitely hate her."

MonicaCholet says, "he's so dignified, I adore it"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "just so you know i am laughing so hard my stomach hurts"

RevFlannel says (to Serving_Girl), "bring me more whiskey"

InspectorBlunt says, "Martin Luther dartboard, the works."

MonicaCholet says, "I believe it is a traditional custom in his homeland"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Ah, one of those rare German Catholic Lutherans."

Gertrude is confused.

Serving_Girl brings a tumbler of whiskey, and runs her hand down RevFlannel's arm as she hands it over.

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks (of Susan), "Er?"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "apparently he is ruritarian"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Oh, the bad sort of dartboard."

RevFlannel says, "............."

InspectorBlunt says, "I believe his homeland also has a thing about, ah, personal morals."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "The sort that you throw sharp objects at."

Gertrude raises her eyebrows.

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to gertrude), "private scene between the two. everyone else is just doing their own thing"

MonicaCholet looks a little nervous about where this is going

InspectorBlunt asks, "Who is blackmailing you, Miss Cholet?"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Oh, right."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "'sok. you were lagged earlier"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Yeah."

MonicaCholet breaks down into tears.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "it was that creepy butler!"

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel asks, "is my character just incredibly sexy?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "The rest of us are just silently glaring at each other over tea."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Nah, it's not your *character*."

RevFlannel drinks whiskey.

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "I figure you've been ogling the servants just like you've been ogling the guests"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "he said he had pictures of me he was going to show to Friedrich -- he'd never understand, he's never been poor!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "He's the only not-dead guy under 80 around these parts."

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt asks, "what am I, chopped liver?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Worse -- you're Welsh"

[Crows-Nest] InspectorBlunt says, "okay, I *look* like the guy who's chopped liver"

MonicaCholet says, "I don't know why Jarvis suddenly brought it up, he said he needed money to get out of here"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks, "Is *that* what they do in an autopsy?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Blunt's liver is probably so hard they needed a diamond saw"

InspectorBlunt says, "This is extremely interesting, Miss. *Extremely*."

MonicaCholet says, "I do know you'll be understanding about this, mister inspector - it would mean so much to me if it could be kept quiet"

RevFlannel takes out a pocket bible and looks around in the index under 'A'.

InspectorBlunt says, "Can you remember anything else? Anything at all? I would be, I assure you, delighted to throw him into chokey."

InspectorBlunt says, "I am accustomed to discretion, Miss. Rather more than you might guess."

MonicaCholet says, "I'm afraid that's all, although I think he may have been talking to the Reverend as well"

InspectorBlunt says, "Very good. As soon as I have something on him --"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "So at this point, Flannel and Susan don't know anything about this conversation with Monica and Blunt, and vice versa, and Gertrude doesn't know any of it..."

InspectorBlunt says, "Reverend? A word."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "right"

[farthingay] GM says, "right"

RevFlannel asks, "*hic* yes?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Right, which hurts my brane, but right."

RevFlannel says, "oh all right then"

GM | #PRIVATE SCENE WITH MONICA AND BLUNT ENDS

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "wait, which Flannel & Susan conversation?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Step aside for a moment. Bring the decanter."

GM | #PRIVATE SCENE WITH BLUNT AND FLANNEL STARTS

RevFlannel says, "Yess..."

Jarvis says (to Other Guests), "I apologize for the delays. I'll be serving dinner as soon as *everyone* is present."

InspectorBlunt says, "Now. The butler."

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "The earlier one with me."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "oh, right"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Before lunch."

RevFlannel says, "the butler."

InspectorBlunt says, "He controls our communications with Lord Farthing, a person whom none of us know."

RevFlannel says, "A 'marvellous' man."

GM | The afternoon passes. Inspector Blunt gives permission for the guests to wander the grounds, but tightens security at the perimeter with his deputies, who just showed up, to make sure no one makes a run for it.

GM | Inspector Blunt stays inside with his private interviews, but everyone spreads out throughout the house and grounds and passes the afternoon.

InspectorBlunt says, "He is also, how do I put it, not of the moral character one would hope to find in a loyal servant."

[farthingay] GM says, "you all can read saturday dinner if you haven't yet, while blunt continues his investigation"

[farthingay] GM says, "interview i meant"

RevFlannel looks up at the Inspector, for a moment, but says nothing.

InspectorBlunt says, "He has been talking to you privately."

RevFlannel nods.

InspectorBlunt says, "I do not much care what you have done, Reverend, but I need to know what Jarvis is up to."

RevFlannel asks, "...then, this does not leave this room?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan sees something narsty behind the woodshed.

RevFlannel says, "I have sinned. Damn it! I have sinned. Stupidly succumbed to temptation"

RevFlannel says, "Last night, and again, today"

[farthingay] Jarvis says, "Man."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Actually it was at least three times last night."

InspectorBlunt says, "Such is the way of flesh."

RevFlannel says, "Jarvis saw it. Saw it last night at least"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "He wants money"

RevFlannel says, "100 pounds."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Yes, yes, but what *for*?"

RevFlannel says, "Money I don't have."

RevFlannel says, "he did not say. I told him I didn't have it"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "He's just going to put it all on the horses."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i am amused at the fliparound of the religious duties."

RevFlannel says, "I only have 29 pounds. He said he'd collect it now, and wants the rest within the week"

InspectorBlunt says, "Yes, you cannot wring water from a stone, can you? I wonder what his real game is."

RevFlannel exclaims, "a week! Let I can get that much money together in a week!"

RevFlannel says, "he says if I did not pay, he'd go to the papers."

RevFlannel says, "it'd ruin me, ruin my family... I'm at a loss, a total loss."

InspectorBlunt says, "If blackmail was his motive, his choice of target is quite appalling."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Is there anything else he might get from you? Anything at all?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Pfft. I'd be doing the world a favor, getting this hypocrit out of the church..."

RevFlannel says, "not to my knowledge."

InspectorBlunt says, "Information, an introduction, an alibi... it could be something quite insubstantial."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Dude, let me tell you about this wonderful land called Utah"

RevFlannel says, "maybe he wants me to speak up for him as well."

RevFlannel says, "he was the first person to the scene, you know"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "haha"

RevFlannel says, "he hasn't asked me, but it's only natural for him to be worried"

InspectorBlunt says, "Mrm. That may be too much to hope for. But I will keep it in mind."

[farthingay] GM says, "if blunt is done, i will have the staff announce dinner and we will start the public scenes"

InspectorBlunt says, "Be of good faith, Reverend."

RevFlannel says, "but inspector, wait"

RevFlannel asks, "what should I do?"

RevFlannel asks, "what should I do?"

RevFlannel says, "I'm thinking I might end it all"

RevFlannel says, "it might be best, for the family."

RevFlannel says, "then that monster would have no reason to expose my shame."

RevFlannel says, "Diedre will find some way... yes..."

InspectorBlunt says, "What else? Pray."

InspectorBlunt leaves, taking the decanter

GM | END PRIVATE SCENES. IT IS SATURDAY DINNER TIME

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Perhaps she can put little Bunty to work."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Selling matches."

Serving_Girl brings out dinner.

Footman announces seating for dinner.

Head_Cook bustle bustle bustle.

Gertrude says, "So, beautiful day today."

Susan says, "It feels like I just ate; must be this stout English food."

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "I was lagged, and thus looked even colder than I needed to be"

[farthingay] GM says, "i thought it was well done"

Jarvis says, "Ah, if you'll all find your seats, I'll serve the meal."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "There he was, talking of suicide, and you just sat there."

[farthingay] Susan says, "YEEEEAAAAA"

[farthingay] RevFlannel sobs.

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "You didn't talk him out of it, when he has so much to live for... like... all those women, for instance."

Jarvis asks, "I do hope that, aside from yesterday's inconvenient unpleasantness, everyone has been enjoying their stay here?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says (to gertrude), "just don't end up alone with me"

Gertrude says, "Some of us more than others, I think."

RevFlannel says nothing, staring down at the table.

Gertrude says, "What about you, Monica? You look... like you got some sun."

Susan says, "It is a lovely place. The grounds, particularly. I've never had any luck with getting anything to grow, myself."

Jarvis, as he serves the Reverend's plate, says quietly aside to only him, "I hope your lunch was satisfactory, and you find nothing untoward with it?"

MonicaCholet says, "I, er, was out on the grounds, yes"

MonicaCholet says, "the Reverend and I investigated the summerhouse"

Gertrude nods and eats a bit of the steak and kidney pie.

RevFlannel hisses, "yes, the lunch was perfect."

Jarvis smiles to Reverend Flannel. "Then I hope you likewise find nothing amiss about your dinner, sir."

Gertrude asks (of Monica), "Oh, you and the Reverand, hm?"

Susan asks, "Do you happen to fancy gardening, Gertrude?"

InspectorBlunt says, "So, more emerges about our beloved Holdings."

Jarvis finishes serving the guests and sits down himself.

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Me? Not really, no."

Susan says, "Oh; I thought you might enjoy puttering about in the gardens, getting everything planted just so, that sort of thing."

Gertrude says, "And get dirty? I don't think so, my dear."

MonicaCholet asks (of Gertrude), "but now that we are sisters, surely you must come to my upcoming wedding -- have I mentioned I'm engaged to the dearest man?"

RevFlannel looks horrified for a moment, then hides it quickly.

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to jarvis), "ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "who... what..."

Gertrude asks, "No, you haven't. Is *that* why you wanted to know all about my wedding? Looking for tips? A planner, perhaps?"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Lady Torrington, are you particularly well-acquainted with your outdoor staff?"

Susan says, "It would be so fine for you to settle down and live happily married."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "my fiance? Friedrich vin Schlotterhaus, the crown prince of ruritania!"

MonicaCholet says, "it's ever such a romantic story"

RevFlannel splutters, "Ruritania?"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Sorry, lagged."

Gertrude says, "Wow, a crowned prince."

MonicaCholet exclaims (at Susan), "and I do hope you'll join me at the wedding .. you'll have to start thinking about what you're bringing me as a gift!"

Gertrude exclaims (at Inspector), "One conversation at a time. Monica here has some exciting news!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Excuse me ladies, but I'll have you know I'm married to JESUS"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

InspectorBlunt says (to Gertrude), "I am afraid I must insist."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "Jesus is the O.P."

InspectorBlunt says, "You may be confusing this with a social occasion."

Gertrude says (to InspectorBlunt), "And you may confuse your attempts at conversation with being polite, but you'd be wrong."

RevFlannel mumbles, "no, it's the end of my life"

InspectorBlunt says, "Unlike Harold, I do not make my living by being polite."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis exclaims, "I do!"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Well. One of them."

MonicaCholet says (to Susan), "oh, oh, this reminds me of a joke! let me see, how did it go"

RevFlannel just keep talking, Inspector.

MonicaCholet asks (of Susan), "who is blunter, Mister Blunt or Mister Blunt's baby?"

Susan says, "Oh, Archibald -- in Ruritania, I suppose any two people in love might start anew, away from the madding crowd."

MonicaCholet says, "go on, you'll never guess"

Gertrude asks, "You already shared how I lost all my money, and now you want to talk about the staff I can no longer afford to keep on the rolls? Seriously?"

InspectorBlunt says, "I am interested in one of your staff in particular; a Mr. Hopkirk."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "...mister blunt's baby, because he's just a little Blunt! tee-hee!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Haha, that'd be so in character for the murdered to be some never-before mentioned extra who is brought in at the last moment."

MonicaCholet says, "wait, that's not how it goes"

MonicaCholet stops

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis exclaims, "I called it as katre right from the start!"

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "I don't mean to make a pun, but quit beating around the bush."

Gertrude exclaims, "I know about the rumors, and they're not true, and I can't believe that on top of everything else!"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet asks, "do we know how many public scenes this goes for? is there just one more?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "https://sites.google.com/site/farthingaymanor/time-tracker"

Gertrude says, "Well, obviously this whole group here loves to get down in the weeds of everyone's secrets, without any thought as to whether or not things have an ounce of truth."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "There's just one more after this."

InspectorBlunt says, "Mr. Hopkirk sent a telegram apparently on your behalf to the final meeting of Blunt Holdings. In a certain light it may have been regarded as threatening."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "aha"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "He... he did?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "one more public scene. and then we all make our guesses about who killed the murderer as a separate scene"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "the victim"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "sorry"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet exclaims, "if the murderer was the victim, it must have been a suicide!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Then we lynch them"

InspectorBlunt says, "I quote, in the vernacular, 'Give Gertie all back what you has stole off her you rotter else you'll get it and no mistake.'"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Oh, right. I'm supposed to be thinking about who did it."

Serving_Girl brings out the whole roast lamb that Cook spent all day on.

Susan says, "And here I thought it might be our goose that was cooked."

Gertrude sighs. "He can be a bit gruff, but he's a good fellow. He was just so distraught after I had to let him go. Couldn't afford him anymore.

Gertrude asks, "Can you blame him?"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Mrm. Do you have his address?"

Gertrude says, "I don't have it with me, no."

InspectorBlunt says, "Easily handled. I'll send some boys to pick him up, as a matter of routine."

Gertrude asks, "What on earth for?"

RevFlannel says, "someone who threatened a man now murdered, silly woman"

Gertrude stares at everyone who's staring. "Don't you all have dinner to eat?!"

Gertrude says (to RevFlannel), "He couldn't have."

Jarvis says, "While we are all trickling out bits and pieces of information, I feel there is something I ought to be sharing as well."

RevFlannel asks, "Couldn't he?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Not, I confess, a particularly astute murder."

Gertrude says, "Or... gosh, I suppose he could have."

Gertrude says, "Oh dear."

InspectorBlunt says, "So I consider this investigation very, *very* open."

Jarvis says, "Lord Farthing *did* leave me one other instruction that I have not hitherto mentioned."

Gertrude looks at Jarvis.

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "very, *very* open -- much like Ms. Cholet"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "my"

RevFlannel asks, "Oh yes, our most marvellous butler?"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

Jarvis says, "He asked me to closely *observe* all of you. Your behavior. Both public and private."

RevFlannel says, dripping with sarcasm.

InspectorBlunt says, "And I remain in a foul mood, and will be happy to arrest the whole lot of you if I get the slightest touch of evidence."

RevFlannel says, "did he now."

Jarvis says, "So that I might relay it back to him."

Jarvis says, "I assume for the reasons laid out in his second letter."

RevFlannel snorts.

Jarvis says, "I must admit, I have learned more about you -- all of you", he gestures around the room with his wineglass -- "than I ever expected."

Gertrude asks (of Jarvis), "You look a bit groggy. Are you sure you're feeling all right?"

InspectorBlunt says, "It has, I assure you, been a two-way street."

Jarvis says, "And it is my *sincerest hope* that none of it goes any further than Lord Farthingale and myself."

Jarvis sips his wine.

Jarvis says (to Gertrude), "Yes, of course, I -- well. I..."

Jarvis coughs.

Jarvis drops his wineglass.

Jarvis collapses.

Gertrude stands up.

MonicaCholet says, "oh dear"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Are there, perchance, any portraits of old Farthing about the place?"

RevFlannel realises something is up.

RevFlannel says, "What on..."

Gertrude says, "Oh goodness. He really *didn't* look well."

RevFlannel says, "oh good god"

Gertrude rushes over, checks his pulse.

InspectorBlunt says, "Oh. What a shame."

InspectorBlunt exclaims, "I mean, gosh, the man's been poisoned!"

RevFlannel exclaims, "someone call a doctor!"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude asks, "There's a pulse?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "no pusle"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "dead as a doornail"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "deader than ernest"

Gertrude exclaims, "Oh dear. No pulse!"

RevFlannel asks, "anyone else drink the wine?"

Gertrude starts chest compressions.

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "he's an ex butler"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

Gertrude says, "Someone else do the mouth to mouth bit, please."

RevFlannel exclaims, "don't!"

Gertrude stops.

Gertrude asks, "What?"

RevFlannel says, "you could get poisoned yourself"

MonicaCholet says, "I was drinking the white, thankfully"

Susan says, "Perhaps we should observe God's will in this matter."

Gertrude says, "Oh, good point."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says (to Susan), "ha ha ha"

GM drops Body-of-Jarvis.

Gertrude says (to Susan), "You sounds awfully eager to watch another man die."

GM gets Body-of-Ernest-Sharpe.

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "They're stacking up, these bodies."

Susan says, "Oh that tears it."

InspectorBlunt says, "Stand aside; someone call the doctor. Let me search the body. No, hands off, hands off."

Gertrude exclaims, "I'm a nurse!"

RevFlannel stands back.

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "Can't you pray for his soul or something?"

Susan says, "Inspector, I feel bound by my Christian values to inform you that I observed my dear sister Gertrude burying something *right over there* which perhaps you should uncover at your convenience."

Gertrude says, "What? Oh that."

RevFlannel gives a slightly insincere last rites.

InspectorBlunt says (to Susan), "Thank you, Sister. When your own skeleton emerges I will be sure to give it equally respectful consideration."

Gertrude asks (of Susan), "You mean the pigeon I found out in the garden?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "dang, you all really didn't like jarvis"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "As the only people who speak Latin here, I can tell you're telling him to go to Hell in a handbasket"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha"

InspectorBlunt goes through Jarvis' pockets

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet exclaims, "he was blackmailing half of us!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Jarvis did a great job at being hated in my book"

Gertrude says, "I know you lot don't think animals have souls, but they do. I couldn't have the poor bird left out in the sun."

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Then again, I hate almost all y'all. Except my sweet Archibald-i-poo"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "aww"

Susan says, "Besides being heresy, perhaps the pigeon died on the very same poison! But I leave such criminal matters to our good Inspector."

Gertrude laughs.

RevFlannel says, "Jarvis, a loyal man, a taciturn man, who did a great many um things. May his soul find its rightful place, amen."

Gertrude says, "Amen."

Gertrude asks (of Susan), "Don't you have bigger things to worry about besides me? What about your... your competition?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "Did we lose Blunt again?"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "I think he's here."

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "If I am, he is."

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "he is probably hoping to find clues in the corpse's pockets"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "but I think it isn't that kind of game"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Well, before we deal with pigeons, can we deal with butlers?"

Susan says, "I have the utmost faith in man."

Gertrude asks (of Susan), "Which man?"

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "there is nothing in the pockets, no. well, a nicish watch and some loose change, and the key to the front door"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Exactly how many of us were being blackmailed by the fellow?"

Susan asks, "Us?"

RevFlannel looks up, huh.

Gertrude asks, "It wasn't just me?"

RevFlannel asks, "You???"

Gertrude says, "Yes, he... well, yes."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Susan?"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "You said 'us'... you too?"

Susan says, "Indeed, it was so. To be fair, I did try to dissuade him from this course and its inevitable conclusion."

Gertrude says (to Susan), "You... are you saying you... you did this to him/"

Gertrude asks, "?"

Susan says, "No, of course not."

RevFlannel asks, "inevitable conclusion? A man's murder was hardly inevitable?"

Gertrude says (to Susan), "That's not what it sounded like just now."

Susan says, "I would only suggest that blackmailing all five murder suspects is a dangerous course of action."

Susan says, "But I believe we've lost count in our dear Inspector's line of questioning."

RevFlannel asks, "five?"

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis asks, "Yeah, what about the Cook?"

MonicaCholet says, "oh, er, yes, he was demanding all sorts of money to hush up a few -- indiscretions dear Friedrich just wouldn't understand"

RevFlannel asks, "there's only four of us, unless you count the inspector himself?"

RevFlannel asks (of Gertrude), "what was the manner of your blackmail, then?"

InspectorBlunt says, "I confess myself a little confused, Sister"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "The Inspector lost money too, you know."

RevFlannel says, "the inspector wasn't present at the murder"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "if you want to interview her, katre is ready to talk"

Susan says, "Indeed; he only rapidly appeared once his cousin was dead, it would seem."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says, "Alas, I'm in no position to listen."

InspectorBlunt says, "at the time of the murder I was several miles away, in the Lion and Flag, in the company of some two dozen witnesses"

RevFlannel says, "once Jarvis called for him"

InspectorBlunt says, "and looking forwards to a nice quiet sleep, I might add"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "So you say."

Susan says, "The very same man who is currently unavailable for questioning. In any case, perhaps my womanly vapours are getting the best of me."

RevFlannel asks, "so, then, what is the manner of Jarvis's blackmail of you, Gertrude?"

RevFlannel asks, "and Inspector Blunt?"

InspectorBlunt says, "You do not seem to have shared your own indiscretions, Reverend. Be a little more courteous."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "You already heard the rumours about me and my gardner. It wasn't true, but I must say that I can see how it looks."

RevFlannel asks (of InspectorBlunt), "and I imagine yours is something of the same sort?"

[farthingay] GM says, "as it's 11pm, i am going to give you all 5 more minutes to wrap this scene up (as hilarious as it is) so that we can go to the next"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "heh"

RevFlannel inspects the glass Jarvis was holding.

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ok, let's cut to the chase"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "wait wait"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "unless there are more facts to pick up here"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "There are probably facts."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "was it the same glass we were drinking?"

InspectorBlunt says, "I do not have family, I could not have paid in any case, and my integrity as an officer of the law must come first. I was quite prepared to send the bastard down, but hoped for a more discreet outcome, for... all your sakes."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "It'd be nice to suss out who was blackmailed for what."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "same sort, I mean?"

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "Is there a sign on my front lawn that says 'Dead Butler Storage'? Is there?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "and was the wine from the same bottle?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "i.e. was the wine glass poisoned?"

[farthingay] GM says, "same wine that people had, except susan who apparently prefers white"

[farthingay] GM says, "jarvis poured everyone's wine"

RevFlannel says, "Looking at the glass, it would seem that either the poison was added after the wine was poured, or the poison was already in the glass"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "J'accuse, Serving_Girl_3"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Nicely deduced, Sherlock."

[farthingay] GM says, "jarvis is not drinking of the same glass-set that everyone else has"

RevFlannel says, "it is a hobby of mine."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis says (to Gertrude), "Ha."

[farthingay] GM says, "everyone has one of the nice goblets"

[farthingay] GM says, "jarvis was drinking his wine out of his little mug"

RevFlannel asks, "where is his little mug kept, normally?"

[farthingay] GM says, "you all recall that jarvis never drank anything from any of the manor's glassware - always used his mug"

[farthingay] GM says, "in the kitchen."

[farthingay] GM says (to rev), "the serving girl can tell you that"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "brb"

Serving_Girl says, "Why, I brought it for him from the kitchen, guy'nor."

RevFlannel says, "so, the same kitchen the knife used to kill Harold was."

Serving_Girl says, "Along with the rest of the glasses for your honors."

[Crows-Nest] Jarvis exclaims, "Clearly the murderer is... *the kitchen*!"

RevFlannel says, "as he served as, Jarvis said a funny thing to me"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "*us"

RevFlannel says, "*us"

MonicaCholet asks, "what do you mean?"

RevFlannel says, "Jarvis, as he serves the Reverend's plate, says quietly aside to only him, "I hope your lunch was satisfactory, and you find nothing untoward with it?""

RevFlannel says, "Jarvis smiles to Reverend Flannel. "Then I hope you likewise find nothing amiss about your dinner, sir.""

RevFlannel says, "I assumed he was merely taunting me"

RevFlannel says, "but perhaps it is pertinent"

[farthingay] GM says (to rev), "that's the butler special. jarvis likes to spit in food if he doesn't like the person"

Serving_Girl asks, "Um, sir?"

MonicaCholet asks, "but he was the one who was poisoned -- do you mean you think he intended to poison you, and poisoned himself by mistake?"

Serving_Girl says, "He had his... little ways."

InspectorBlunt says, "Personally, I would give my eye-teeth for a witness who could confirm that this corpse is not actually Farthing himself."

RevFlannel says, "but if he was using a separate mug, I suppose he could not have accidentally poisoned himself"

Serving_Girl says, "And I don't like to speak ill of him, but... when he didn't like a guest, he'd, um, spit in their food."

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "I've been thinking that."

RevFlannel says, "ugh."

Gertrude says, "We've no way to know."

Footman says (to Inspector), "Why, sir, I've worked for his lordship for years, with Jarvis there as the head butler."

RevFlannel asks, "so whose did he spit in, merely mine?"

Serving_Girl says (to Rev), "I wasn't watching, sir. I just know him to have done it."

InspectorBlunt says, "And I am sure you are very loyal to his lordship. Good, good."

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "A man is DEAD, and you're worried about him having spat in your food?"

Gertrude says, "You *are* heartless."

Gertrude says, "Some man of the cloth."

Footman says (to Insoector), "Truly. If his lordship were dead, I'd be out of a job!"

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "no, I'm interested in who he disliked"

InspectorBlunt says (to Gertrude), "now, tell us about this pigeon"

Gertrude says (to Reb), "I'm glad to know that, unlike everyone else here, you're no sibling of mine."

InspectorBlunt says, "better yet, show us"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Damn, no typo tally"

[farthingay] Footman says, "sorry, juggling too many windows"

GM says, "it's too dark to go outside, and the outdoor lights have not been fixed"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "Have a torch on you?"

Gertrude asks, "No?"

Gertrude says, "Darn."

RevFlannel says, "shut up, woman. I'm trying to determine who the killer is."

[farthingay] GM says, "althought it's 1924, i guess most people still use candles/lanterns"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Details, details."

[farthingay] GM says, "anyway, no garden saunter right now"

Gertrude shuts up.

RevFlannel says (to Inspector), "I propose you keep us all locked in our rooms tonight"

Susan says, "I shall be glad to finally be quit of this horrible place."

InspectorBlunt says, "Oh, do I ever."

RevFlannel says, "so that none of us can disturb the evidence."

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "Or sneak into each other's rooms?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Your wife might learn by it."

Gertrude giggles.

RevFlannel glares at InspectorBlunt.

RevFlannel asks, "You think that I did it, don't you?"

Gertrude giggles some more.

Gertrude stops giggling and suddenly looks quite serious.

[farthingay] GM says, "and on that note..."

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "That is a good segue, yeah"

[farthingay] RevFlannel exclaims, "dum dum dum!"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt asks, "well, motive's a washout, anybody could in theory get hold of poison, so... opportunity?"

GM says, "Night has fallen; time for some to sleep and others to kill""

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha ha"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to GM), "HA"

RevFlannel says, "oh no we've lost our seer."

[farthingay] Susan says, "Heh"

[farthingay] Jarvis exclaims, "Yay!"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Also, yay for the abbrev #fart"

GM says, "it is now Sunday. Everyone has breakfast on their own. No one really wants to talk to anyone"

[farthingay] GM says, "hang on while we publish everyone's last bits"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Jarvis, a butler, is found dead."

[Crows-Nest] RevFlannel sobs.

Susan gasps!

[farthingay] Footman asks, "everyone have their sunday lunch content?"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "ayup"

[farthingay] GM asks, "shall we go straight to Lunch and reveal what happened in the morning?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "munch munch munch"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "My. Yes."

Serving_Girl bustles out with lunch.

Gertrude sits down to the table, looking upset.

Footman takes over the job of serving the wine. Is anyone actually willing to drink any?

Gertrude says, "None for me, thanks."

RevFlannel sits down faaar from Gertrude.

RevFlannel says, "Yes please. Wine please"

RevFlannel says, "and if it'll kill me, so much the better."

Gertrude says, "Seconded."

MonicaCholet sits down near the reverend

InspectorBlunt asks, "So. Lady Torrington. You have admitted to burying an, ah, "pigeon" in the manor grounds yesterday afternoon?"

Nurse arrives, pushing a wheelchair, in which is seated an elderly man.

Susan sits on the other side of the reverend.

Gertrude sighs. "Yes. Why are you always picking on me?"

Nurse pushes the wheelchair to the empty head of the table.

GM says, "inspector blunt pauses and glances at the Nurse"

MonicaCholet asks (of Reverend), "did you, er, -- the other day when -- I seem to be missing a certain, er, intimate item of clothing, and I can't think when it might have disappeared. did you *happen to notice*?"

LordFarthing scowls at everyone in the room.

Gertrude drops her spoon.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "gracious!"

Gertrude exclaims, "Father!"

LordFarthing says, "So. This is the band of degenerates that I have the displeasure to call my family."

RevFlannel slams his head against the table.

Gertrude bursts into tears.

RevFlannel is looking disheveled and unshaven.

LordFarthing says, "Not only are you all fundamentally disgraceful, but one of you has murdered my son, and one of you has murdered my dear friend and butler."

InspectorBlunt says, "I would say that degeneracy must be genetic, but I am unsure how it would transmit itself to the butler."

Gertrude says, "And one of your dirty little secrets is a womanizing ungrateful little... ugh."

LordFarthing says (to ServingGirl), "Bring me a double Scotch."

RevFlannel sobs.

Serving_Girl jumps and runs out, then runs back with the decanter.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "I'll have you know I didn't ask to be born!"

Gertrude says, "Hush, Yankee."

RevFlannel stands up.

InspectorBlunt has a notebook handy

LordFarthing says nothing else for the time being. He just sits there staring at each of you in turn and sipping his drink. Daring you to even attempt to have a civil meal.

RevFlannel exclaims, "Shut up! I know I'm a disgrace!"

RevFlannel exclaims, "I'm a womanising drunkard!"

RevFlannel exclaims, "A hypocrit!"

Gertrude says, "Keep going..."

Susan exclaims, "No, Archibald -- I forgive you, I swear it!"

Gertrude exclaims (at Susan), "You don't even know!"

InspectorBlunt asks (of Farthing), "Allow me to be clear. You admit to directing your butler to gather material for the purpose of blackmail?"

RevFlannel exclaims, "I've tried to get into the beds of most of the women in this room!"

RevFlannel says, "and succeeded half the time."

InspectorBlunt asks, "That's... one and a half?"

Gertrude asks (of Rev), "So, what, not the Cook or the Serving_Girl, then?"

Serving_Girl blushes.

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "yay"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "the cook is female?"

Susan asks, "Oh, what man wouldn't, with such temptresses?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "if you can't tell, don't sleep with her"

RevFlannel says, "oh don't you start, Susan"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "heh"

LordFarthing says (to Blunt), "I directed him to gather information for *me*. If he found a way to turn a profit off of this group of cretins, then more the power to him."

RevFlannel says, "I haven't finished talking to you Farthing."

Gertrude says, "Look, father. I'll admit that I've had my short comings. I didn't bury a pigeon in the yard, I buried my..."

Gertrude says, "my..."

RevFlannel says, "But nothing gives you the right to call the rest of the company here fundamentally disgraceful"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Oh hush, Flannel, you creepy man."

RevFlannel says, "I'm a rotten Father, but you're a rotten father."

Gertrude says, "I'm disgraceful too, but only just."

Gertrude says, "I buried by morphine out in the yard."

Gertrude says, "And... and I think the Inspector may have a point about my gardner."

InspectorBlunt says, "Which was later used to kill Jarvis."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "that's a nice line"

RevFlannel says, "the moment I get out of this place, I'm going to get a telephone to my wife and explain everything that happened here."

Gertrude exclaims, "But I'm so glad to know you at last, father, and so glad that you're feeling better!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "the father bit"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "What?"

Gertrude asks, "My morphine?"

InspectorBlunt says, "We know you had access to it. We know Susan knew where it was."

Gertrude says, "Well, I'm obviously not the only person who knew it was there. You, for instance... and Susan."

RevFlannel asks, "morphine? What?"

Gertrude says, "Timing."

InspectorBlunt says, "I only learned of it at the dinner at which Jarvis was murdered."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "I... My name is Gertrude. And I am an addict."

[farthingay] (from Gertrude) Everyone says, "Hello, Gertrude."

InspectorBlunt says, "The powers of the law are extensive, but do not amount to remote transference of matter."

Susan says (to Monica), "As to the matter of your wedding present, I believe you'll find it in the summerhouse."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

InspectorBlunt says, "I have a suspect list, at present, of two."

MonicaCholet winces.

MonicaCholet exclaims, "you can't tell Friedrich about that!"

MonicaCholet exclaims (at Susan), "I'm sure *you've* broken that vow of chastity once or twice!"

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "three times, I think I heard"

[Crows-Nest] Footman says, "(the servants all gossip)"

Susan says, "Let us come together as sisters and reach an accord, then, assuming neither of us are on the gallows by the morrow."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha ha"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "if it was three times that you heard, it was probably more outside the house"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "er"

MonicaCholet exclaims, "well-said!"

Gertrude says, "Susan won't want to be my sister after what her little lover boy tried to pull this morning, though I can assure you *I* was quite innocent."

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "So you can put me down for having poor taste in men, and for men being unable to keep themselves away from me, and for me trying to quit my morphine habit, but that's about all you'll have."

InspectorBlunt says, "Now, morphine is quite common. Half the survivors of the Great War have a little stash of the stuff lying about. But this is from the same batch."

RevFlannel asks, "I don't understand. You mean it was morphine that killed Jarvis?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Oh, indeed. Quite a monstrous dose. Somebody was taking no chances."

Susan says, "At least he died happy"

RevFlannel says, "how horrid"

Gertrude says, "Goodness."

Gertrude asks (of Susan), "At least he? What? That's your response?"

RevFlannel thinks.

Gertrude motions to Susan. "Well, there's your suspect list whittled down, Inspector."

InspectorBlunt says, "As I said. To two."

Susan says, "I'm trying to be charitable, truly, but he was quite horrid to all of us, and it's a fair sight better than half a dozen stabs in the back."

RevFlannel asks, "where were you, Gertrude, when Harold was murdered?"

Gertrude says (to Susan), "Easier to pull off, you mean. Women are more likely to poison than stab, it's true."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Shooting up, if you must know."

InspectorBlunt says, "Now, there is an outside chance that someone else observed you hiding the bag, and a good lawyer -- if either of you could still afford one -- might be able to make something of that"

RevFlannel asks, "in your room?"

Gertrude says, "No, the bathroom. You may recall that I said I had to powder my nose. It's a euphemism..."

Gertrude says, "...for shooting up."

RevFlannel asks, "you were in the bathroom? Which bathroom?"

Gertrude says, "Funny you should bring that up."

Susan says, "Isn't morpine supposed to make you happy? Maybe you got a bad batch."

RevFlannel asks, "which bathroom, Gertrude?"

Gertrude says, "I was in the bathroom across the hall, but then after they found Harold, you (Reverend) said you'd ALSO been in that same bathroom. Don't you wish."

Gertrude asks, "Where were YOU?"

RevFlannel says, "I was in the upstairs bathroom."

Gertrude says, "Oh, well then, I was wrong."

RevFlannel says, "Susan said she was in the bathroom as well."

Gertrude says, "Terribly sorry."

RevFlannel says, "I distinctly remembered hearing that."

Gertrude says, "Well, I couldn't say where Susan was."

Gertrude says, "But I was 'powdering my nose.'"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Hm. You mean to say that, in the moments before Harold's death, you were indulging in morphine?"

Susan says, "I distinctly remember saying it."

Gertrude sighs at Blunt. "Yes. YES. Are you people happy?"

RevFlannel asks, "which bathroom were you in, Susan?"

LordFarthing throws his empty sotch glass at the far wall with surprising strength. It shatters into tiny pieces.

LordFarthing asks, "Would the lot of you just SHUT UP?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "ha ha"

Susan says, "I daresay it was the ground floor, but they all seem so similar..."

RevFlannel says (to LordFarthing), "no, you shut up"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "I kind of forgot he was there."

LordFarthing says, "I have been sitting here, trying to decide whether or not I could in any good conscience leave even a penny of my money to a single one of you."

LordFarthing exclaims, "But you are still, right in front of me, continuing to pick at each other and bicker like a pack of children!"

RevFlannel asks, "bicker?!?"

Gertrude hangs her head.

InspectorBlunt says, "Watch it, guvnor, I've got half a mind to nick you on general principles"

LordFarthing pulls a crumpled piece of paper out of his pocket.

RevFlannel asks, "didn't you talk about your 'dear friend' Jarvis a moment ago?"

RevFlannel says, "We're trying to find out who his killer is."

LordFarthing asks, "Well, let's just see what Jarvis *himself* has to say, shall we?"

Gertrude whimpers under her breath, "Man, I could really use a hit."

Susan says, "I'd not accept a penny of your money, and I daresay neither would the rest of us."

Susan says, "It's obviously brought you nothing but misery."

LordFarthing says, "Before his passing, he was kind enough to leave a note in the safe, telling me about the list of 'guests' I've had in my home this weekend..."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "pshaw, I don't need his dirty money -- I'm going to marry darling Friedrich and live happily ever after!"

Gertrude whispers, "Speak for yourself, Sister."

RevFlannel says, "If none of them want the money, then give it to the church."

[farthingay] GM says, "JarvisNotes.pdf under Files, or https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6MTU0NTYwNjFiZDg1NDc1NQ&pli=1"

RevFlannel says, "you might as well try to undo the harm Blunt did."

LordFarthing says, "First, we have 'Wet Flannel' and 'Sister Saucy'... who have been enjoying each other's company throughout the night."

LordFarthing asks, "And then there's 'Monica No-drawers'... your Freidreich won't be finding a maiden on *his* wedding night, will he?"

Gertrude says, "These are... poppycock."

RevFlannel says, "...."

LordFarthing asks, "And 'Inspector Pervert' over here -- why did you even *bring* a dress to investigate a crime scene? Is this the intellect that our police forces have hired?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "You are enjoying this very much, aren't you."

InspectorBlunt says, "I fail to see where my moral failings lie, sir, and I note you don't dare to criticize my taste."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims, "the british constabulary is always prepared!"

Gertrude asks (of Lord), "I know it's 1924, but really what harm is there in him wearing a pink dress?"

LordFarthing asks, "And last but not least, 'Countess Killalot'... well, you may have murdered two parents, but apparently you missed at least one. Will you be trying to complete the set?"

RevFlannel says, "hey, pink is a strong colour for a boy"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i am amused that jacqueline is defending maga"

LordFarthing crumples of the paper and throws it at the middle of the table.

Gertrude says, "I did no such thing, Farthing. I may be a drug addict, but I'm no murderer."

RevFlannel asks, "if Gertrude did murder her parents, how would Jarvis know?"

LordFarthing says, "He heard her talking all about it to her man Reggie."

Gertrude says, "Also, parents? I only have two, and one of them is sitting RIGHT HERE."

[farthingay] GM says, "correction: her old husband and wife"

Gertrude says, "It's all lies."

RevFlannel says, "that seems convenient."

InspectorBlunt asks, "Reggie was here?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing exclaims, "Oh!"

[farthingay] GM says, "and mother"

[farthingay] GM says, "so one parent, one spouse"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to GM), "Shhhh"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Sorry, er, anyway."

[farthingay] GM says, "sorry"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I misunderstood 'odl man'."

Gertrude says, "If Reggie was here, he never visited me."

LordFarthing says, "Frankly, I don't care which one of you did what anymore, or who killed whom."

RevFlannel says, "Surely, Reggie would be able to confirm or deny it."

LordFarthing says, "I'm not long for this world, and I'll be happy to spend the rest of my days away from every one of you."

[Crows-Nest] Jon asks, "did the butler do it?"

RevFlannel asks (of LordFarthing), "how much money are we talking about here?"

InspectorBlunt says, "You may very well spend your days away from society, sir"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "the butler got it done to him"

InspectorBlunt tucks the note into one pocket

LordFarthing says (to Flannel), "In various investments and property holdings, about three quarters of a million pounds."

Susan says, "If only you had Doubled it."

[farthingay] RevFlannel exclaims, "three quarters of a million pounds!"

Gertrude drops her spoon.

RevFlannel exclaims, "three quarters of a million pounds!"

Gertrude asks (of Blunt), "Do you have an accusation to make?"

LordFarthing says, "Every penny of which is going to go into creating the Wilberforce Jarvis Foundation for the Families of Butlers Who Have Died in the Course of their Duties."

InspectorBlunt says, "You would think you'd be able to purchase a better class of voyeurism, with that."

LordFarthing says (to Nurse), "Take me to my room."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha h a"

Nurse wheels Lord Farthing back out.

[farthingay] GM says, "okay, we will continue - speculate, and each person will formally state who killed jarvis and who killed harold blunt"

[farthingay] GM says, "once everyone has made their formal guess, (think of it as "final answer" on game shows), we will reveal the solution"

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks, "Am I still allowed to guess, combining what I know as Jarvis and Farthingay?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks, "And do we guess out loud or whispering to you?"

[farthingay] GM says, "everyone has to"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "are we making an out-of-character guess or an in-character guess?"

[farthingay] GM says, "speculate in-character, but the final answer is OC"

MonicaCholet says, "what a bizarre weekend"

MonicaCholet fans herself weakly

[farthingay] GM says, "once you say your formal answer, you can't talk / modify your answer"

[farthingay] GM says (to lord), "so yes"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Monica), "Good question."

RevFlannel says, "it's my opinion that either Susan or Gertrude killed harold"

[farthingay] GM says (to lord), "say it out loud"

RevFlannel says, "and either Susan or Gertrude killed Jarvis"

MonicaCholet asks, "the same one?"

[farthingay] GM says, "like what rev is doing now is totally fine, since he's just speculating"

RevFlannel says, "not necessarily."

Gertrude says (to Monica), "Look on the bright side... an adventure to tell when you're Stateside."

InspectorBlunt says, "The latter makes a degree of sense. The former, I am uncertain about."

Susan says, "Swearing off women would seem a good decision for you, but I'd not take it too far."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I have my OOC guess, but as I am not on speaking terms with any of the other characters, I won't speculate aloud."

RevFlannel says, "Susan and Gertrude have inconsistent stories about where they were during Blunt's murder"

RevFlannel says, "assuming I am innocent, they can't both have been in the downstairs bathroom"

[farthingay] GM says, "heh, ok"

Gertrude says, "I think Susan dug up my stash to kill Jarvis... but I'm wondering if Jarvis didn't kill Harold."

InspectorBlunt says, "I would not put it past Jarvis to commit the deed himself, just to stress everyone and provide juicy material."

[Crows-Nest] GM asks (of rev), "you are playing iias?"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

RevFlannel says, "and it's only a few short steps between the bathroom, and the kitchen"

RevFlannel says, "and the dining room where the murder happened"

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Quite frankly, everyone scattered off without direction, so which room anyone was in is, quite frankly, a red herring."

Gertrude exclaims, "Just like in Clue!"

InspectorBlunt says, "Jarvis claimed to need money. What for? By his actions, he probably stood to inherit a decent chunk of the Farthing estate."

RevFlannel says, "100 pounds each is an odd figure"

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "Barrister's fees is my guess."

MonicaCholet says, "I think Lord Farthing killed Blunt -- I bet all this being-sick stuff was a sham"

RevFlannel says, "it's probably some game farthing was playing"

MonicaCholet says, "why, perhaps Lord Farthing was the real brains behind this insurance scam"

Susan says, "In the final accounting, before God, I should think that the Inspector personally, but in collusion with, Jarvis, killed Harold; the Inspector then proceeded onwards to kill Jarvis. I shall now retire to my quarters for a well-needed rest; I've not been getting a lot of sleep lately."

RevFlannel says, "but it's strange that Jarvis did not blackmail Blunt for money"

RevFlannel asks, "isn't it?"

Gertrude says, "Jarvis was the person to scream 'stop' and to find the body, but he was so much in Farthing's back pocket it could have been either one of them."

InspectorBlunt says, "The Sister has plainly lost her reason."

[farthingay] GM asks (of susan), "is that your formal answer?"

RevFlannel says, "again, though, when Susan saw the body, she said, "such is the wages of sin""

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Quite"

RevFlannel says, "but we had barely known Harold"

RevFlannel says, "this suggested Susan knew something about the so-called Mr Sharpe."

[farthingay] GM says, "because if that's your final answer, that's OOC and Inspector Blunt can't react to her statement."

Gertrude says (to Rev), "Right. None of us save Blunt."

Gertrude says, "We didn't even know who he really was."

RevFlannel says, "My theory is this:"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Indeed it is"

RevFlannel says (to Gertrude), "the murderer, I assume, did"

RevFlannel says, "My theory is this, anyway"

MonicaCholet says, "perhaps Blunt had earlier seduced Susan"

MonicaCholet says, "he seemed like quite the rake"

RevFlannel says, "Susan was working with Jarvis"

InspectorBlunt says, "Cholet had met Harold previously."

RevFlannel says, "and with Jarvis, knew all about Blunt holdings and Sharpe"

InspectorBlunt says, "Which she kept quiet about, I observe."

MonicaCholet exclaims, "I was trying to keep it as quiet as possible! Friedrich would never understand!"

RevFlannel says, "Susan murdered Blunt, and Jarvis helped cover it up"

RevFlannel says, "Jarvis saw Susan as she left, and then she came back"

RevFlannel says, "then, Jarvis set Susan up to seduce me"

Gertrude asks, "So... when you say Susan knew Harold... you mean, like, Biblically?"

RevFlannel says, "I don't know, honestly, I don't care."

RevFlannel says, "this was why Jarvis was conveniently present that evening"

RevFlannel says, "prior to this meeting, after all, Jarvis didn't have anything on me for Farthingay's test of character game"

[farthingay] GM asks, "so far only one formal accusation, right?"

Gertrude says, "But you *did* sleep with Susan."

Gertrude says, "And Monica."

RevFlannel says, "Blunt was obviously irredeemable"

InspectorBlunt asks, "Jarvis didn't investigate only the potential heirs. Why?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I am going to officially guess that Inspector Blunt was responsible for the first murder (assuming it *was* a murder, and not some sort of elaborate alternate identity game he was playing), and that Gertrude was responsible for the second."

[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims (at gertrude), "and the serving_girl!"

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing says, "Heck, he might have even slept with Jarvis, for all you know..."

RevFlannel asks (of Inspector), "I thought he did?"

RevFlannel says, "everyone on Jarvis's list was a potential heir"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "SLEEP, damn you"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "hee hee"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "heehee"

RevFlannel says, "I think Farthingay employed Jarvis to 'test' his heirs"

InspectorBlunt says, "Not for the title. Primogeniture is rather strict that way."

Gertrude says, "Well, I'm sleepy. I'm turning in."

RevFlannel says, "well, the money, then"

RevFlannel says, "anyway... where was I"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says (to Rev), "So I guess the first murder was merely a matter of... splitting heirs. YEEEEAAAAAA"

RevFlannel says, "now, the next day"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt asks, "do we have to make formal accusations before morning?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks (of Gertrude), "I guess that lunch really wore you out?"

RevFlannel says, "Gertrude went to bury her morphine"

[Crows-Nest] Gertrude says, "Yes"

RevFlannel says, "why? Because Jarvis blackmailed her on it"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "yes"

RevFlannel asks, "is this true, Gertrude?"

MonicaCholet says, "I'll leave you men to your cigars and brandy"

MonicaCholet goes up to bed too

Gertrude says, "Well, I went to bed, even though it's lunch time, but yes."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "my accusation is that the Reverend killed Blunt, and then Jarvis saw and Susan killed him to hush it up"

RevFlannel says, "but according to the letter, Jarvais blackmailed Gertrude on quite a different matter"

[farthingay] GM says, "okay, that's 3"

RevFlannel asks, "so, isn't that strange?"

[farthingay] GM says, "farthingay there are no more times - you can create any timing schedule you wish"

RevFlannel asks (of Inspector), "I assume you talked to Gertrude?"

InspectorBlunt says, "Not in private. I didn't catch wind that she was being blackmailed until later."

RevFlannel says, "the alternative is if Gertrude was blackmailed on a different matter"

RevFlannel says, "and only buried the morphine to hide the evidence"

InspectorBlunt says, "I find it quite easy to believe that Jarvis would fabricate parts of that note, however. If one heir was spotless, how inconvenient for him."

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "So was this game a published boxed product or something, or what?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "boxed product"

RevFlannel says, "yes, morphine addiction would be a poor reason for disinheritence"

[Crows-Nest] Susan asks, "What's it called and by whom, if I may ask?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "it's supposed to be run over an actual dinner party. everyone has all their information on six pieces of paper, and you read it at the appropriate time, and reveal the information through conversation"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Farthingay Manor"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Oh hunh."

InspectorBlunt says, "He may have missed the morphine. Heaven knows he had enough else on his hands."

RevFlannel says, "well, I am supposing Susan was working with Jarvis"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i bought it from murder mystery games"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "it's a uk based company"

RevFlannel says, "let me think..."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "i used to play "host a murder" in high school - that brand no longer exists, so when i found this company makes kids, i bought it"

RevFlannel says, "okay, I think that Susan did both murders, then"

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing asks, "It... makes kids?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "it's a little tricky to convert this into a group like ours where people aren't already in the same room"

RevFlannel says, "Susan murdered Jarvis because she thought Jarvis was going too far"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "kits"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "sorry"

[Crows-Nest] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing says, "Oh."

[farthingay] GM says, "4"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "Well, mostly it's slower, I think"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "and that's formal"

[Crows-Nest] Susan says, "But also less nomming"

[farthingay] GM says, "ok"

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing says, "I thought you meant like Susan and Harold and..."

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "okay, I'm accusing Monica for Harold, Susan for Jarvis"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "who is the person who isn't talking but hasn't made an accusation?"

[farthingay] GM says, "ok"

[farthingay] GM asks, "gertrude is the only one left?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "oh, I thought she made an accusation"

[farthingay] Gertrude asks, "Am I the only one?"

[farthingay] GM says, "oh. i missed it. i thought she went to powder her nose"

[farthingay] GM says, "er sleep"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Gosh, I think I'm the only one."

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing asks (of Gertrude), "So you haven't accused yet?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I guess I assumed she was going to sleep because she'd made an accusation"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "So, I think Blunt killed Blunt. And I murdered my husband and my mom and Jarvis and I'd have killed Farthing too but the game is over."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Monica), "Or she's 'going to sleep' to cover up for sneaking out the upstairs window..."

RevFlannel says, "but oh yes, I don't think Lord Farthingay was clean, anyway"

[farthingay] GM asks, "inspector killed harold. just so i am clear?"

GM | Let's start with the most recent death: Jarvis. Everyone except Lord Farthing has a strong motive for murdering Jarvis.

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Yeah, that's what I think."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hmm, yeah, if we killed lord farthing we'd all inherit"

GM | Blackmailed by Jarvis over the murder of her mother and her husband, Gertrude put morphine in his drink to stop him talking.

[Crows-Nest] LordFarthing exclaims, "Jarvis had no motive for murdering Jarvis either!"

GM | Inspector Blunt makes his first arrest, of Gertrude, Countess Torrington, illegitimate daughter of Lord Wilbur Farthing, for the murder of Jarvis the butler.

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says (to Monica), "not me, and not the Rev"

Gertrude weeps.

Susan says, "Hunh"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "oh, so it was gertrude"

GM | As for Harold Blunt, Lord Farthing and Inspector Blunt were not at the manor, so they are the only ones without the means. Reverend, Monica, Susan, and Gertrude all lost money, and had motive. Monica recognized "Ernest Sharpe" as Harold Blunt because she's actually seen him at the final creditors' meeting for Blunt Holdings.

[farthingay] GM says, "full explanation up as solution.pdf under Files"

[farthingay] GM says, "https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmYXJ0aGluZ2F5bWFub3J8Z3g6MjhjYjhmOTZlZDM4YjU4Ng"

MonicaCholet says, "and I would have gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for you stupid kids"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "that makes sense. I forgot about Monica knowing him from before."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "... wha?"

[farthingay] GM says, "so as far as i can tell, inspector blunt got one right, for monica"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah"

[farthingay] GM asks, "and did no one accuse gertrude except herself?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha h"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "a"

[farthingay] GM says, "it seemed like most people thought susan did it"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I don't think I even noticed Monica knowing him."

[farthingay] LordFarthing exclaims (at GM), "I accused Gertrude!"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims (at LordFarthing), "I didn't tell anyone!"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says (to Farthing), "I brought it up pretty late on"

[farthingay] GM says (to lordfarthing), "yeah, inspector blunt kept that really close to his vest"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Yeah, I think I successfully threw people off the scent with the bit that Susan was all up in my face about burying something in the yard."

[farthingay] GM says, "and that was one of the docs i didn't have to make public if he didn't want to, so"

[farthingay] Susan says, "I was just not a very good nun, I guess"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "But I accused Gertrude based on information that Jarvis had but Farthing didn't."

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "I was doing my best to keep things quiet and let people incriminate themselves, but it turns out that that doesn't work very well"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "(Specifically: the fact that she noticed he was getting groggy before anyone else did.)"

Gertrude says (to Blunt), "I think when people are actually guilty of anything it's harder to make them slip up."

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Blunt), "I think when people are actually guilty of anything it's harder to make them slip up."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hmm"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Farthing), "Well spotted, sir."

[farthingay] GM says, "so yeah, as i was mentioning on #crows, this was actually a boxed kit that i had to try to make a little bit more flexible as well as modify the format a bit, to work for ifmud"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I think Monica was the person I had suspected the *least*."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "did someone here know that I was at the creditor's meeting of Blunt Holdings?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "because I don't think I did"

[farthingay] GM says (to monica), "inspector blunt did"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "haha"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ah, ok"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "well, THANKS FOR TELLING US, inspector"

[farthingay] GM says, "he turned up a piece of evidence about who was at the final creditors meeting."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "I accused the Inspector on the grounds that he was the only one I knew had a way to recognize Harold."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "also, I should mention that my character was just *pretending* to be American"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt exclaims, "gosh! shock!"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Haha"

[farthingay] GM says, "i would like to thank maga and jota for doing a good job switching characters"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "(but that was all improv so it probably confused things a bit)"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Man, I'm kicking myself for forgetting that bit about Monica. I guess I was playing too deep when I thought the Inspector really wasn't there. It's just that... he arrived awfully quickly on the scene."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "dammit, if I had known that, I'd have accused Gertrude of the second murder"

[farthingay] GM says, "katre was saying that i was mean for killing maga off so quickly in the game, until i explained that maga gets to keep playing"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah, the character-switching was pretty clever as a thing"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "eh, it would have been no fun being Sharpe anyway, what with the Reverend getting all the chicks"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Yeah, that was fun."

[farthingay] Susan says, "I thought the character play all around was pretty sweet."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "yeah, hell yeah"

RevFlannel winks at the Serving_girl

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "what was Susan's secret stuff? it seemed like hers didn't come out much"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "It was nice to be able to do a dramatic death scene, and *then* follow it up with a dramatic entrance."

[farthingay] GM says, "considering how the story was fairly railroad-like you really did a great job making it funny"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Here's my secret stuff:"

[farthingay] GM says, "i was laughing a lot"

[farthingay] GM says, "and everytime i did, k would wail over the monitor"

[farthingay] Susan | nothing, you little saint!

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt asks, "apart from banging apostates?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel exclaims, "I was trying to play the reverend as a good character!"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says (to Susan), "ha ha ha"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "the railroading was pretty crazy, yeah"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "but he just became more and more dodgy"

Pyotr goes home.

Pyotr has disconnected.

[farthingay] Susan says, "I had no secrets at first, and then just my sleeping around which came right out"

npc2 goes home.

npc2 has disconnected.

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "like "hi, you sleep with the Reverend this afternoon""

npc1 goes home.

npc1 has disconnected.

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt exclaims, "okay!"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "I was like... wait.... AGAIN?!?"

[farthingay] Susan says, "It was pretty 'jeepformy' that way, yeah. But anyway, that was okay."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "getting all indie rpg"

[farthingay] GM says, "yeah, i didn't realize till about Saturday evening how creepy the characters were"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "It was kinda weird finding out that our characters were doing things that we weren't aware of until we were told."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah, I was a little confused by that"

[farthingay] Susan says, "When I started, I was thinking: okay, I'm going to try to NOT play this one as a naughty nun."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "like, it was hard to roleplay any kind of consistent character when I kept getting new views on her backstory"

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks, "'jeepformy'?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "so, uh, yeah, my character tried to rape Gertrude"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Yeah, mine was fully of secrets from the start. Killed my husband, killed my mom, had a lover as an accomplice, then I'm a morphine addict, then I killed Jarvis..."

[farthingay] Footman says, "it's really set up for a bunch of people who don't do rpgs to have fun over dinner"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "Good thing she's a murderess, so it doesn't matter, right?"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "yeah, Monica mentioned she'd lost some clothing and I was all, shit, I did that, didn't I"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Jeepform is some nordic rpg thingy where sometimes the character's actions are hard scripted, and other stuff."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks (of Inspector), "ha ha, you did?"

[farthingay] GM says, "yeah. i was trying to publish the secrets a little earlier so that you can use it to temper your responses, but people were letting things slip a little too early"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "if so I wasn't told about it"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ok, if you didn't, I think I just lost it in the gazebo"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "but I'm probably Suspect A. let's have another trial"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "wait, what, Monica slept with the inspector?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "no, but it is funny you would be all hurt"

[farthingay] Gertrude asks (of Rev), "JEALOUS?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "given that you slept with everyone else"

[farthingay] Gertrude says, "Timing"

[farthingay] GM says, "i kept waiting for susan to have a huge fit and wave around the longjohns and lingerie"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "Hell yes"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "was I not enough, dear?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I'm just saying, I killed the previous guy who saw me naked"

[farthingay] Susan says, "Well... hmmm. I guess because Flannel was being so dementedly hard on himself, I went in the other 'forgiveness' direction"

[farthingay] Gertrude says (to Susan), "You nuns are good at that shit."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "anyway, I guess at the end of the day, archie basically gets away with it"

[farthingay] GM says, "yeah, i didn't foresee that way of playing the sleazeball"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Monica), "The last guy you *knew* saw you naked."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "good point"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "because Jarvis is dead, two of the girls he did were murderesses, and I assume Susan wouldn't talk"

[farthingay] Footman says, "after that photo set, _everyone_ has seen you naked"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "also, I don't think I knew that Blunt was the one who had had me pose for those until later"

[farthingay] GM says, "also, i tried really really hard to not read more than i had to, so all the evidence revelations via the docs were all new to me"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Although it wasn't in the notes, I'm assuming that every room had one of those paintings with the eyes missing."

[farthingay] Roger says, "And a big round of applause to our GMs, who did a pretty good job at wrangling us cats"

LordFarthing says, "With Jarvis on the other side of them."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "With Jarvis on the other side of them."

[farthingay] GM says, "and monica, since katre wrote that bit up"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "yeah, the npc-juggling was good"

[farthingay] Roger says (to LF), "Haha"

[farthingay] Footman says (to Monica), "it's not so much that he said "do this""

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "indeed. well done, GM"

Gertrude applauds, not sarcastically this time.

[farthingay] Footman says, "as that he stole your money, and then in desparation you did porn"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "oh, ok"

[farthingay] Roger says, "I imagined the butler just came in to straighten linens while the Rev and I were in bed, because that happens in the UK"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "that is what I thought after all"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I guess the deal was I got the idea that I had identified him that way"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "because I didn't know about the shareholder's meeting"

[farthingay] InspectorBlunt says, "does it ever"

[farthingay] katre says (to monica), "I was also confused about that, and I entered all your character data"

[farthingay] GM says (to monica), "yeah that seems like a weird plot hole"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Roger), "Speaking in first person is creepier now that you have renamed yourself."

[farthingay] katre says, "it would have been nice to give more details on the character backstory. I'm not sure why the kit played it this way"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I was wondering about that"

[farthingay] Roger says, "I think for nongamers they try to keep it as low-investment, quickplay as possible"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "MY GOD, HOW DID I NOT NOTICE?!?"

[farthingay] GM says (to katre), "i think it's as you said. it's for people who don't normally rpg"

[farthingay] katre says, "yeah"

[farthingay] katre says, "let's not overwhelm them with characterization"

[farthingay] GM says, "so those people just read the page and that's it. they don't really get in character"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "It's interesting in how it reflects how differently non-RPG people approach things."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "hmm"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I guess none of the hidden stuff affected answers I was likely to give at the party"

[farthingay] RevFlannel | do any of the ladies need spiritual comforting?

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] GM says, "i thought the way rev tried to do a payment plan was a good example"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "I took that seriously1"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Not a lot of characterization, a surprising lack of player agency with regard to their own characters, nothing even resembling personal skills/abilities..."

[farthingay] RevFlannel exclaims, "!"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks (of LordFarthing), "did Jarvis have any particular agenda, or was he just kind of a jerk?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "it was totally obvious to me that Jarvis was going to get murdered, really."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "(Which I'm not trotting out as faults of the system: they're just differences in how RPG people and non-RPG people approach things.)"

[farthingay] maga says, "a bit, yes"

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "and honestly, why the hell did Susan semi-threaten him?"

[farthingay] Roger says, "In retrospect, maybe I shouldn't have threatened him so much"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Monica), "I am going to go with the latter."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "I dunno, because he was blackmailing her and she was trying to get him to back off?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Monica), "Although it seems like he was not the brightest bulb."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "that seems totally reasonable as a "characterization" piece, but it did kind of confuse the mystery aspect"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "Jarvis was only really blackmailing me, I thought"

[farthingay] Roger asks, "I'm not entirely sure why I did it, other than as an honest representation of the opinion: dude, you're going to try to blackmail some suspected murderers? Really?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "He is surrounded by A) murder suspects who have B) just lost all their money."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "no, he was really blackmailing everyone"

[farthingay] maga says, "nope, all of us"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "So he naturally and immediately tries to blackmail every one of them."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "(like, I assume that note from him was legit)"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "but it seemed very aggressive for a nun"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "which got me really suspicious"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "dude, you were pretty aggressive for a priest, so it was only lfair"

[farthingay] Roger says, "Well on some level I decided, okay, Susan's grown up in a nunnery her entire life, so she's probably got some really weird ways of interacting with outsiders."

[farthingay] Jacqueline asks (of Monica), "Is that what the kids are calling it these days?"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "I was very gentle"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] maga says (to Roger), "do you want to SEDUCE or KILL"

[farthingay] Roger says, "Yes"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Anyway, I had a lot of fun."

[farthingay] GM says, "; farthing didn't have any agenda"

[farthingay] LordFarthing exclaims, "He did so!"

[farthingay] GM says, "he really was just trying to figure out who to give money to"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "He wanted to figure out which of his children were good and which were bad."

[farthingay] GM says (to farthing), "i meant all the elaborate accusations people had"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Oh."

[farthingay] RevFlannel asks, "so, why not Susan?"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "so I was confused about the deal with the Reverend -- he came in thinking Farthing was his father, and then found out he wasn't?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing exclaims (at Flannel), "Because she was having sex with you! A *nun*!"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "the rev as I played him"

[farthingay] GM says, "i was amused that people were so hung up on why jarvis was blackmailing. another thing a non-rpg audience wouldn't have thought about"

[farthingay] maga says, "I was a bit confused about how Flannel and I somehow got onto that list by merit of association"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "See, there was no way I could have inherited."

Jacqueline I was sooo doomed, right from the get go.

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "was never convinced about Farthingay at all"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "I was sooo doomed, right from the get go."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "Like katre said... on rails."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "But fun."

[farthingay] GM says (to monica), "he didn't think rev was his dad ever. he was more upset about the fact that his mother slept with farthing"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "yes"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "And now I wonder if I should try some actual rpg stuff on here. Maybe."

[farthingay] GM says, "and that his father knew and let him keep doing so"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet asks, "yeah, did anyone have backstory about the inspector and dresses or anything?"

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks (of maga), "So why *did* you bring a dress to a murder investigation?"

[farthingay] GM says, "i think jarvis was the only one with that backstory"

[farthingay] Roger says, "Getting into father-nun brother-sister incest would have been a step too far"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "yeah, from my direction, it was a dreadful slur on my parents' honour"

[farthingay] maga asks, "I think better in pink satin, okay?"

[farthingay] GM says, "; QUOTEBOOK"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "I was originally thinking that Jarvis had just sort of made inquiries about everyone beforehand"

[farthingay] Roger says, "I thought he stole the dress from Monica"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "but I guess that wasn't the case"

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha ha"

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "I was really suspicious that the link had nothing about Blunt on it, really."

[farthingay] RevFlannel says, "er, the note"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Monica), "For the first day, my notes just said I was spying on everyone to report back to Lord Farthing for unknown reasons."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet exclaims, "it said he wore a dress!"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Day two, bam. I'm blackmailing everything in sight."

[farthingay] MonicaCholet says, "ha ha ha ha"

[farthingay] GM says (to jacqueline), "i definitely was feeling a little too constrained running this. it was easier to run, in that i didn't have to think about what to answer for people's questions, just let them make up their own answers"

[farthingay] Jacqueline nods.

[farthingay] GM says, "running your own rpg, you have a bit more freedom and flexiblity, but you are also going to have to stay a little on top of things more"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "Oh, I don't mean ME gm'ing. I just meant me playing an RPG on here."

[farthingay] GM says, "oh i see"

Eolo goes home.

Eolo has disconnected.

[farthingay] GM says, "i highly recommend playing a game inky runs"

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] GM says, "he's very newbie friendly"

[farthingay] maga says, "inky is pretty awesome, yes"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Yeah, we should lock him in the basement and make him run MUD RPG's full time."

[farthingay] Fang asks, "did the inspector have any secrets, then?"

[farthingay] maga says, "JUST THE DRESS OKAY"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "heehee"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "You have really lovely collar bones."

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Really, he should have come out earlier, when it was revealed Saturday night that everyone was being blackmailed."

[farthingay] maga says, "should have worn it from the start"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "That way he could have attended Sunday's lunch in a more comfortable outfit."

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to maga), "...or that."

[farthingay] LordFarthing asks (of maga), "At which point did you discover that you were a transvestite?"

[farthingay] maga says, "let's see a priest compete with *that*"

[farthingay] maga says, "from the outset"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Ah. So not one of those, Saturday lunch, 'oh, by the way, you were prancing around in your bedroom in a frilly nightie when Jarvis came to turn down the sheets' thing."

[farthingay] maga says, "then I was told 'the butler saw you in a dress' and I was like, okay, I am the most idiotic closeted transvestite ever"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "Ha ha ha."

[farthingay] GM says, "it was 1924"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "True"

[farthingay] Fang asks, "wasn't being gay illegal at this time?"

[farthingay] maga says, "gay, yes"

[farthingay] inky says, "hmm"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "He wasn't gay."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "He just liked pink."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "THAT IS NO CRIME"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "Except it should be."

[farthingay] GM says, "in england, being gay was legalized if that's the term, only a few years earlier"

Jacqueline hates pink.

[farthingay] LordFarthing says, "The Reverend certainly 'liked pink' as well..."

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to GM), "Really? I thought it was still illegal well into the 60's or 70's."

[farthingay] GM says, "(ironically, that was a romance novel i read recently)"

[farthingay] maga says, "well, not really even then"

[farthingay] maga says, "Turing got convicted of it"

[farthingay] Roger asks, "Did the kit have any advice on when and how to end scenes and start others?"

[farthingay] maga says, "(er, to Duchess, not LF)"

[farthingay] LordFarthing says (to Roger), "I suspect that in the kit, you start a scene when everyone gets hungry, and stop when they're done eating."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "This would be cool to do and time the scenes with courses of the meal, and have a breakfast course, a lunch course, etc."

[farthingay] GM says, "the laws about same-sex sex was struck down in the early 1900s, says the romance novel's intro"

[farthingay] GM says (to jacqueline), "it's within one meal - so appetizers if friday arrival, soup is firday dinner, etc"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "Right."

[farthingay] inky says, "hmm, the only thing I see about this in wikipedia is that in 1861 the death penalty was no longer applied for it"

[farthingay] GM says (to roger), "not really, since the kit doesn't really expect people to do much beyond just stating the various facts on your sheet"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "That's what I mean... but you could do a breakfast-like course for the breakfast phase."

[farthingay] inky says (to Jacqueline), "oh, hmm"

[farthingay] maga | Turing's homosexuality resulted in a criminal prosecution in 1952 - homosexual acts were illegal in the United Kingdom at that time - and he accepted treatment with female hormones (chemical castration) as an alternative to prison.

[farthingay] inky asks, "so serve like four or five small meals over the course of the evening?"

[farthingay] Roger says, "Okay"

[farthingay] GM says (to inky), "right"

[farthingay] inky says, "that is a good idea"

[farthingay] GM says (to roger), "so after people talk a bit, the host says, "has everyone done what they need? okay, let's turn the page""

[farthingay] GM says, "it's even more railroady than what i did"

[farthingay] Fang asks, "sooo, who ended up accusing the reverend? And why?"

LordFarthing says (to Body-of-Jarvis), "Goodnight, sweet prince."

[farthingay] inky says, "I accused you for the murder I did, but that was just because I thought Susan did the other one and figured it'd make sense for the two of you to work together"

LordFarthing goes home.

LordFarthing has disconnected.

[farthingay] Jota asks, "In the in-person version, at what point do people find out that they're murderers/victims?"

[farthingay] katre says, "when they read their cards"

[farthingay] GM says, "victims learn when the host tells them, "oh yeah, you just got stabbed. lie down""

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "ha"

[farthingay] Jota asks, "Does Gertrude find out at the start of dinner that she's going to poison Jarvis?"

[farthingay] GM says, "and the murderers generally find out more or less around the time of the murder"

[farthingay] GM says, "i think monica found out after the fact, gertrude before"

[farthingay] GM says, "i whispered to monica before she saw it on her character page"

[farthingay] Jota asks, "So it's just part of the usual before/after meal info packet with everything else?"

[farthingay] GM says, "i think inky's reply was something like "golly""

[farthingay] Jota says, "Hee."

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

[farthingay] GM says (to jota), "yeah. it's part of the hide section"

[farthingay] maga says, "ha"

[farthingay] Jota says, "(I know that I was pleased when I found out I was going to get to die.)"

[farthingay] GM says, "also, i do want to thank you all"

[farthingay] GM says, "i bought this kit in 2004"

[farthingay] Jota says, "And Duchess was kind enough to give me a few minutes warning, so I could go out dramatically."

[farthingay] GM says, "it took me SIX years to play it"

[farthingay] Jota says (to GM), "Wow."

[farthingay] inky says, "dang"

[farthingay] Jota exclaims, "You had plenty of time to type it all up!"

[farthingay] GM says (to jota), "heh. i never thought i would play it online. i assume i would do it in person someday"

[farthingay] Fang says, "dammit, I should have worked in all sorts of references to the iraq war and john kerry"

[farthingay] Jota says, "I guess you still can."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "You could still use it in person."

[farthingay] GM says, "and after we selected the date to play, i couldn't find the files because it was on the file store that's dead because of the ups failure"

[farthingay] Jota asks (of Fang), "In 1924?"

[farthingay] GM says, "and then i found a copy on katre's nas, and that's when i started typing up"

[farthingay] GM says, "because the PDF is protected, i couldn't copy/paste"

[farthingay] GM says, "jota was pretty well prepared. i think maga was a little startled"

[farthingay] GM says, "about dying"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "I was startled when he died."

[farthingay] katre says, "good night all"

[farthingay] Jota exclaims (at katre), "Good night!"

[farthingay] inky says, "night!"

[farthingay] maga says, "seemed fine to me; I got to be the detective"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says, "I was all - hey, that dude looks to be the other aristocrat here, I'll kind of warm up to him oh wait he is dead."

[farthingay] Jota says (to Jacq), "We knew ahead of time that two people would kick the bucket..."

[farthingay] Jacqueline exclaims, "Night, you two. Thanks!"

[farthingay] maga says, "technically speaking I wasn't aristocratic, just good at faking it"

[farthingay] Jacqueline says (to Jota), "I somehow missed that bit."

[farthingay] Jacqueline says (to maga), "Well, that was me too."

[farthingay] Jota says, "Although I admit that by the time my turn came around, I had forgotten that we were still waiting for a second corpse."

[farthingay] inky says, "ha ha"

Fang disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.