U.S.S. Pendragon
10308.02

Starring:

Erryn (CO O’Dunn) as Mary_Jane.
Coot (XO Rofax) as Mary_Pearcey.
Sandy (OPS_Pettigrove) as Miss_Lula.
Dylan (CSO Toms) as Montague_John_Druitt.
Donald (EO_Tomari) as Tom_Lusk.
Ed (TO Choi) as DetSgt_Godley.
Jane (CNS Luchena) as Walter_Sickert

Special Guest Stars:

Joseph as Detective_Littlefield.
  kate  as Candy.
Gilles as Lewis_Carroll.

Absent:

John (CTO Hull) as Chief Inspector Frederick Aberline
 Mike (CEO Stockburn) as George Chapman
 Darren (CMO Shiar) as Dr. Francis Tumblety

Host Cat says:
As the clock tower known to all as Big Ben tolls the final tribute to the midnight hour, the streets on London's East End are still steaming with life. The people out at this time of night all have business, what kind of business is the question.

Host Cat says:
On this particular night, on this particular street, the smell of fish and the odor of trash hangs heavy in the air. There is another smell, if one is really paying attention…the smell of fear.

Host Cat says:
The man they are calling Jack the Ripper has killed 2 women so far…or has it been 4? Scotland Yard still remains convinced that the first two victims were not be the man that has been nicknamed Leather Apron….the Butcher….the Whitechapel Murder…Jack the Ripper…

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Would You Care to Dance?>>>>>>>>>

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>

Host Mary_Jane says:
::shivers a bit, really dressed a bit thinly for midnight::

Host Cat says:
Action: It is a cold and foggy night.

Walter_Sickert says:
::walking down a narrow street with a small bag::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::seated in a dark and unsightly tavern, pouring down a stiff drink before the night's first appointment::

Miss_Lula says:
::walks down the street::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Walking the beat, baton handy::

Host Cat says:
Action: On the streets, the "unfortunates" are strutting their stuff, selling their wares.......

Miss_Lula says:
::sees Mary Jane nearby::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::doesn't feel particularly strutty tonight::

Candy says:
::Leaning against the wall, fixing her shirt to show a bit more::

Walter_Sickert says:
::tips his hat at the group of women as he passes::

Host Cat says:
Action: Our suspects are, not surprisingly, all out there as well.

Mary_Pearcey says:
::standing, she crosses to the bar, pays her tab and exits onto the bustling streets::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::walking along, thinking over the clues from the last 2 murders::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Now you be careful, you hear?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::manages not to roll her eyes:: Lula: I always am. ::manages a smile::

Candy says:
::Looks over to Lula and Mary Jane::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::out there somewhere...::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Eyes around for possible trouble::

Tom_Lusk says:
::is walking the narrow street, skimming over his notes through his spectacles that he jotted down earlier as he grips his trench coat and holds it tighter to him as the cold night air tries to bite at his exposed skin::

Candy says:
::Compares her self to the pair, and pulls her shirt a bit lower::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Just remember, there is a monster out there ... I fear for all of us ... ::shudders::

Candy says:
Lula: You worry too much...

Lewis_Carroll says:
::gets in his carriage:: Driver: Take me to my usual club Foster.

Host Cat says:
Action: Mary Pearcy is wearing a bloody apron.

Host Mary_Jane says:
Lula: If he shows, I'm sure you'd give him what for, dear.

Walter_Sickert says:
::looking for a tavern with enough light to sketch in::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::bumps into one of the "upper crust" and grunts her way past, making snide comments the entire time::

Miss_Lula says:
Candy:  Someone has to look out for you too .

Detective_Littlefield says:
::thinks over suspects, goes to look for them::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Stops for a moment to generate a small flask.. An alcoholic beverage of some sort::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::Walking down the street, his coat pulled tight about him, heading to a nearby inn::

Walter_Sickert says:
::is glad Whitechapel streets are so poorly lit::

Candy says:
Lula: I will be fine, I always am, ::shows her lucky garter belt:: I got luck on my side

Miss_Lula says:
Candy:  You just remember what I said

Host Cat says:
Action: A very dirty fishmonger makes a grab for Candy's leg.

Detective_Littlefield says:
::brushes by who looks like John Druitt::Druitt: Mr. Druitt?

Mary_Pearcey says:
::makes no effort to hide the bloodstained apron as she approaches the pre-arranged meeting spot.

Candy says:
::Slaps the monger away:: Monger: you can't pay, get away..

Host Mary_Jane says:
Fishy monger beastie: Hey now, money first!

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Takes a swig from the flask and replaces it in his coat::

Lewis_Carroll says:
::rides in his carriage as Foster drives his to the tavern::

Walter_Sickert says:
::bumps into Druit in the fog::  Montague:  Excuse me Sir.

Tom_Lusk says:
::nods to the ladies standing near a building as he entered the local pub and walks to the bartender:: Bartender: Whiskey on the rocks.. and make it strong.

Host Cat says:
<Fish Monger> ::grins and holds out a grimy hand....with a fish head in it.::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::flashes just enough skin at the fishy individual to really tease him as she walks off with the others::

Candy says:
::Fixes her stockings:: Mary Jane: he tore my stockings...argh what is that smell

Host Mary_Jane says:
::pulls Candy along:: Candy: Best not to think of it, luv...

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::looks at the person who bumped into him, says nothing and moves on rather quickly::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Continues walking, turning here and there::

Host Cat says:
<Fish Monger> ::thinks the redhead may be worth a whole fish.::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::walks past the Fish Monger::  Fish: Filthy rat.... go burrow into your hole....  ::kicks at him::

Walter_Sickert says:
::watches the young man scurry away and wonders what he's hiding::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::notices that Mr. Druitt ignored him, and now he is in a hurry, follows him::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: that creep...that will cost the next guy extra

Host Mary_Jane says:
::smiles at her, quietly pleased with the comment::

Walter_Sickert says:
::watches a Detective follow Druitt and smiles cruelly::  Thinks to self:  Fools.

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Observes men and women going about their dirty business.. It brings an unsatisfied frown to his face::

Miss_Lula says:
::waddles her ample bulk down the street::

Tom_Lusk says:
::is handed his drink as he scours the pub with his spectacles perched on his nose::

Candy says:
::Grumbles but smiles at the passing men:: Mary Jane: what are you smiling at?

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Turns a dark corner, a shortcut to the next Avenue::

Walter_Sickert says:
::continues on his way.  Sees Lula ahead in the fog::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::keeps his distance::

Host Cat says:
Action: The Detective Sergeant stumbles across something and falls....his hands land in something warm and thick.::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: Nothing, dear. Just the company of friends. ::smiles some more, suppressing a snicker::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::curses silently, picking himself back up, looking at his hands::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::turns down a dark alley and looks for her appointment::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::continues to walk, passing several uninteresting places before ducking quickly down an avenue::

Miss_Lula says:
::sees Sickert and puts on her best pose for him::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Self: The bloody...  ::Looks over to see a dark outline of a woman laying on the pavement::

Candy says:
Mary Jane:  you may let me go....::shakes her head and looks around::

Host Cat says:
Action: His hands are coated with blood.

Walter_Sickert says:
::sees that Lula is free for the moment and approaches her::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::looks in horror, then looks around::

Host Cat says:
Action: The two detectives have stumbled over the same body....or what's left of it.

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Makes it to his knees and in a streak of moonlight, notices his hands covered with a thick crimson substance::

Miss_Lula says:
::smiles at Sickert:: Sickert:  Something I can do for you, luv?

Detective_Littlefield says:
::sees the body::My God!

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula: I'll give you ten shillings for an hour of your time.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::watches Sickert near::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: Can we stop, I need some action tonight, let us find a corner

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::heads to a back door entrance to the building... looks round, enters quickly::

Tom_Lusk says:
::finishes his whiskey and continues to skim his notes:: Self: Now who could this mystery killer be...

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Notices another man there:: Littlefield: Is that you Littlefield!?

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  My pleasure, kind Sir.  This way.  ::indicates for him to follow::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: This looks as good as any.

Detective_Littlefield says:
::nods::It's me Godley.....it’s me....

Host Cat says:
Action: The fog is thickening........

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  No this way.  To my studio.  It's only a few blocks from here.

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  Fine with me.

Candy says:
Mary Jane: Are we going on this together? we can charge them extra for the 2 of us together

Host Cat says:
Action: From out of the fog a child's voice can be heard singing.......the tune is "Ring Around the Rosie".

Walter_Sickert says:
::walks into the fog gesturing for Lula to follow him::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::mutters something about the fog in this city::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: Well who in the bloody hell is this!? ::Observes the mangled body::

Miss_Lula says:
::follows::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: That sounds a bit overactive for me tonight.

Detective_Littlefield says:
::kneels down next to the body, examining it::Godley: Precision cuts::lifts away clothing::Looks like she has been gutted like a fish.

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops at a dark corner and waits for Lula to catch up::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: too good to work with me tonight? thanks, I thought you wanted to watch my back

Miss_Lula says:
::catches up with him::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::enters into the taverns main room, looking over the patrons..... notices the reporter sitting near the bar, and a few others he does not want to talk to... heads for the door::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Just a little farther.  ::smiles and continues down a very dark lane::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::pulls out a hanky, wiping his hands::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: Lets get her into the light... ::Lets out a toot of his whistle, warning other authorities within earshot::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::frowns:: Candy: I'll watch your back right up until you have work...you should know by now how to pick a customer.

Tom_Lusk says:
::exits the pub and bumps into Candy:: Candy: Pardon me madam. ::tipping his hat::

Miss_Lula says:
::has a bad feeling about this but needs the money so goes with him::

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Get a lamp, I'd rather not move her until we process the scene.

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops at a dingy door and takes out a set of keys::

Host Cat says:
Action: Its starts to drizzle.

Detective_Littlefield says:
::hands Godley the hanky to wipe his hands::

Walter_Sickert says:
::the lock clicks.  Opens the door and gestures for Lula to enter::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: well you got me all nervous now, its your fault, I can pick them, but would like your input.

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::waits for the reporter to leave ahead of him... sees him stop so waits in the doorway for him to move::

Miss_Lula says:
::enters with him::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Runs back out onto the street towards a shop that looks to be closed, their lamp sitting still lit::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Just up the stairs.  First door on the right.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::smiles again:: Candy: Well, there I can help you, lass.

Lewis_Carroll says:
Driver: Foster !  I have changed my mind.... go to the East End.

Mary_Pearcey says:
::steps out of the doorway from yet another appointment and makes for one of the seedier taverns in the area::

Miss_Lula says:
::climbs the stairs and looks for the indicated door::

Host Cat says:
Action: Monty is handed a letter with his name on it by the barkeep.::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::thinks on the other cases::Self: Just like the others....

Walter_Sickert says:
::follows Lula up the stairs::

Tom_Lusk says:
::continues on his way toward his office::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: wow...I don't usually get nervous, but the fog tonight is just horrible

Host Cat says:
Action: The poor woman's eyes stare blankly at the detective.

Detective_Littlefield says:
::reaches, pulling her eyelids closed gently::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::looks at the letter the barkeep just gave him.... turns it over in his hands, before opening it and reading::

Miss_Lula says:
::enters the door and waits for her client to enter::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Comes back holding a rickety old lamp, illuminating the scene::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: Not especially so.

Mary_Pearcey says:
::shoves the door inward and thumps a drunk squarely in the forehead before pushing past::  Drunk: Excuse you....

Walter_Sickert says:
::enters the room and moves about lighting some lamps::

Candy says:
::Moves out to the corner, and shows a little leg, pulling her dress up slightly::

Tom_Lusk says:
::Enters his office, checking for new messages::

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: It’s like the others.....::looking over the scene for any clues::

Host Cat says:
Action: Lusk sees a letter sitting on the blotter.

Miss_Lula says:
::looks around and wonders where he has brought her::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Get undressed and on the bed.  ::gestures to a narrow iron bed against a wall::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Kneels down and examines:: Self: Most of her organs are missing... the same as the last two..

Host Mary_Jane says:
::wonders how much good a little leg will do as thick as the fog is::

Tom_Lusk says:
::picks up the letter and scans it to see who it's from::

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  First things first ... 10 shillings I believe ...

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::nods at the message, the meeting place is agreed upon...::

Walter_Sickert says:
::smiles and hands her the coins::

Host Cat says:
Action: Lusk's letter has no return address...or wait, yes it does.....it says faintly in the corner...."From Hell".

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Whoever it is, they are skilled with cutting tools.

Miss_Lula says:
::takes the coins and moves over to the bed and undresses as asked::

Candy says:
::Sigh:: Mary Jane: why do I even bother...no one is out tonight

Walter_Sickert says:
::sits in a chair and opens his bag::

Tom_Lusk says:
::his hands begin to tremble as he opens the letter::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: Perhaps a butcher.. 

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::crumples the letter then moves off, heading for the meeting::

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Or a surgeon.

Walter_Sickert says:
::takes out a sketchpad and charcoal pencil::

Tom_Lusk says:
::he pulls out the paper and begins to read it::

Miss_Lula says:
::watches Sickert, wondering what he is doing::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::sighs with her:: Candy: Because we still need the money, and somebody will probably show.

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks at Lula::

Host Cat says:
Action: The letter to reporter says: " Dear Boss,
I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they wont fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so clever and talk about being on the right track.

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Put your right arm up and behind your head.

Miss_Lula says:
::smiles and does as instructed::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: but no one can see us too well ::Pulls the dress higher::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: In any case this murder had to have taken place at some time this eve... Someone had better alert the guard..

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks her over again::

Host Cat says:
That joke about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on wh**** and I shant quit ripping them till I do get buckled.

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  drop your left leg slightly off the bed.

Host Cat says:
......etc.....Sincerely, Jack the Ripper".

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Agreed. We need to inform the coroner. I want an autopsy soon as possible. Although I believe the answers will not be new.

Miss_Lula says:
::drops her leg off the bed ... thinking this is the easiest 10 shillings she has ever made::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::stands up::

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks at Lula again::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Grumbles::

Host Cat says:
Action: Two very dirty, very drunk sailors shamble up to the women.

Walter_Sickert says:
::gets up and changes the position of the lamps::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: Somebody well eventually. If not, we'll try another corner. ::stretches out against the wall, adjusting her neckline downward a bit::

Tom_Lusk says:
::he stared at the letter blank mindedly as he decided on what to do next::

Walter_Sickert says:
::sits down again and picks up his sketchpad::

Host Cat says:
Action: Montague is on his way to his secret assignation.....as is Lewis Carroll.

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Godley you have more than 30 years experience, I want us to work together on this case.

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  That's lovely.  Now hold still.

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  Sure, luv.

Host Cat says:
<Sailor One>MJ: How...hic...much...luv?

Walter_Sickert says:
::sketches quickly::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::walks through the streets again... well wrapped and covered.... keeping to the dark parts of the street::

Candy says:
Mary Jane: did you see who Lula went off with?

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: 30 years too long... I'll see what I can do... But no doubt that that the coroner is long asleep.. 

Walter_Sickert says:
::flips the page and starts another one::

Tom_Lusk says:
::leaves the office in a mad dash as he goes to find the authorities::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::ducking in and out the shadows, walks through the crowd looking for someone who owes her a favor::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula: Lay on your side, up on one elbow.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::looks him up and down and smiles, giving Candy a "not now" gesture:: Sailor One: For you, luv...20 shillings. I'll even throw in my "special bath" with it.

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: It can wait til morning I think. No need to wake to tell us what we already know.

Miss_Lula says:
::turns on her side, up on elbow in a very provocative position::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Turns away, sipping from his flask:: Littlefield: Agreed... We'd best quarantine this block for the time being... 

Lewis_Carroll says:
::looks at his timepiece:: Self: I do not have time... Driver:: I'll walk from here

Walter_Sickert says:
::smiles at Lula::  Lula:  Perfect.  ::begins sketching again::

Candy says:
::Nods and moves down to the next corner, lifting her dress as high as she could:: Self: here piggies

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: What do you know of Lewis Carroll and Mr. Druitt?

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Having a profitable night?

Host Cat says:
<Sailor One> MJ: 20...hic...bloody shillings? Are you the bloomin queen or somethin?

Walter_Sickert says:
::continues sketching::

Tom_Lusk says:
::running down the street blindly yelling:: Out loud: Police... Police... 

Mary_Pearcey says:
::spills out onto the crowded street and seemingly vanishes into the crowd::

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  Times are tough, especially with the Ripper out there ...

Host Cat says:
Action: Mary Pearcey finishes up her night's work and leaves behind a screaming "patient" and she counts her money.::

Lewis_Carroll says:
::walks out of the carriage and walks down the dark street::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Ah yes.  Mr. Nobody.  Are you frightened by him?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::smiles wider:: Sailor one: If that's what you want, dear, then that's what I am.

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  I'm too old to be frightened ... I'm frightened for the young uns ...

Host Cat says:
<Sailor 2> ::eyes Candy:: Candy: How about a ha' penny?

Walter_Sickert says:
::flips another page and continues sketching::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  But he doesn't just go for the young ones now does he?

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: I know little about Carroll... John Druitt .. a well-off boy... Gone a little bit ill after his father passed...

Tom_Lusk says:
::trips over an unlevel patch in the brickwork:: self: Uuff ::gets up and continues running and screaming for the authorities::

Host Cat says:
<Sailor 1> MJ: I'll give you.....hic....2 shillings and a half.

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: I was following Druitt before we ran into this. He was one of my suspects....

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::arrives at the place the message said, and waits::

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  No ... I guess he doesn't ...

Mary_Pearcey says:
::pulling her cloaks overtop of her, she buries the evidence of tonight's work in her tattered veils::

Host Cat says:
Action: Lula is becoming rather nervous......

Walter_Sickert says:
::wonders if a little fear in her expression might make an interesting study::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::frowns:: Sailor one: I'm worth SO much more than that, dear.

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  For all you know I could be the Ripper.

Candy says:
::Gives up and sits on a bench by the road::

Host Cat says:
Action: Mary Pearcy accidentally turns down the alley in which the two officers.....and the body are.

Miss_Lula says:
::moves off the bed ... ::

Walter_Sickert says:
::flips the page and begins the last sketch::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Takes a few steps away and grumbles:: Littlefield: Then perhaps you should try to locate him.. I'll finish up here..

Detective_Littlefield says:
::looks over. seeing a figure:: Person: Can I help you?

Mary_Pearcey says:
::curses softly and keeps her head down as she walks towards them::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::doesn't say anything and moves to the far side of the street::

Host Cat says:
<Sailor One> MJ: Well, your majesty.....you'll have to take your royal arse to the workhouse afore I'll pay you that kind a quid. ::spits at her.::

Tom_Lusk says:
::nears up the pub, screaming and shouting:: Out loud: Help, Police... Any body...

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Hears Littlefield's voice speaking to another::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Frightened?  ::quickly sketches her face::

Candy says:
:: watches down the street at MJ, and gets up quickly moving back towards her::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::watches the lady::Person: You there...stop!

Host Mary_Jane says:
::dodges the minor drunken attack fairly easily and merely smiles at him::

Miss_Lula says:
Sickert:  I must leave ... ::quickly re-dresses makes a dash for the door::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Turns to see a women wearing a bloody apron::

Walter_Sickert says:
Lula:  Thank you Ma'am.  ::smiles as she dashes for the door::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::starts after her::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::pauses but does not turn to face Littlefield::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Curses and follows after the mad Detective::

Host Cat says:
Action: The rain begins to fall harder.

Candy says:
::Slowly walks behind MJ:: Mary Jane: everything ok?

Detective_Littlefield says:
::sees her apron::Mary: You want to explain this?::points at her apron::

Miss_Lula says:
::rushes down the stairs and out onto the street::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::slides closer to the wall to shield against some of the rain::

Host Cat says:
Action: The secret meeting is about to begin. both Monty and Lewis enter the sacred hall.

Walter_Sickert says:
::chuckles to himself as he puts the sketchpad back in the bag::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Catches up with Littlefield:: Littlefield: She's a mid-wife damnit! 

Host Cat says:
Action: Lusk feels a chill slide down his spine.......

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::moves into the hall::

Miss_Lula says:
::Leans against the wall and sighs with relief::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Candy: Just fine. ::watches the sailor disappear into the fog:: Can you believe he wanted me for two?

Mary_Pearcey says:
Littlefield: Intelligence is not your strong suit is it Detective?  I had an appointment tonight.

Lewis_Carroll says:
::enters the hall quietly::

Tom_Lusk says:
::stops dead in his tracks:: Yelling: Who's there!.. Show yourself!

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: You know her?

Candy says:
Mary Jane: Cheap bastard, your worth 15 times that

Walter_Sickert says:
::moves around the room extinguishing the lamps::

Miss_Lula says:
::composes herself and walks down the street towards where the other two girls are::

Host Cat says:
Action: As the hour gets later....the streets begin to empty......and our lassies have no money for a room.

Walter_Sickert says:
::sits quietly in the dark entertaining his imagination::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::sighs:: Candy: This isn't shaping up as much of a night.

Tom_Lusk says:
::turning about madly:: Yelling: Who there!... Show yourself this instant!

Mary_Pearcey says:
DET: Please do not bother me.... I have work to do.

Detective_Littlefield says:
Mary: You know, finding this victim and you turning up with a bloody apron...

Walter_Sickert says:
::picks up his bag and leaves the studio::

Candy says:
::Sigh:: Mary Jane: with what I got...I would have had taken him for 2, I’ve made nothing really, this is depressing...I’m going to find someplace to sleep

Tom_Lusk says:
::wanting to get out of the streets he walks back to the pub::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::hears the far off yells for the Police::  DET: As do you I presume....  ::tries to push past::

Miss_Lula says:
::sees Mary Jane and Candy::

Host Cat says:
Action: The two men at the meeting learn of their initiation and agree in blood to follow the bylaws.

Candy says:
::Pulls her dress down, and walks away:: Mary Jane: I’ll see you tomorrow

Tom_Lusk says:
::as he nears the pub, he sees two ladies standing near a corner and approaches them::

Detective_Littlefield says:
Mary: We will speak again...

Mary_Pearcey says:
DET: Not bloody likely....  ::runs off::

Walter_Sickert says:
::emerges onto the unlit lane and locks the door behind him::

Miss_Lula says:
::walks up to them::

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: Going to be a busy night I think.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::waves to Candy::

Tom_Lusk says:
Ladies: Care to spend the evenin with a gentleman?

Candy says:
::heads down the street looking for a place to sleep::

Host Cat says:
Action: Somewhere....out there....the Ripper licks his lips as he watches Mary Jane....promising himself that she will indeed be a worthy finale.....when he was ready to stop.

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Cursing in the other direction:: Littlefield: No worries.. I'm use to it...

Walter_Sickert says:
::decides to take the long way home and walks toward the heart of Whitechapel::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::gives instructions to the guards::Godley: Let's go....

Host Cat says:
Action: The rain falls harder.....the fog is getting so very, very thick....as the meeting let's out and even the bravest of souls feel the fear in their hearts.........

Miss_Lula says:
::looks at Lusk::

Mary_Pearcey says:
::quickly dashes down several poorly lit alleyways and makes numerous turns to get away.... panting heavily as she finds a spot to lean against::

Walter_Sickert says:
::wonders if what's her name will be waiting up as he walks through the rain::

Candy says:
::Finds a bench, and has a seat, wishing she had stayed with Mary Jane::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: I'm afraid there isn't much place to go.. We're standing in the heart of filth as it is... ::Holds to torch higher illuminating the dirty streets::

Host Cat says:
Action: Someone decided to take what poor Candy has long offered. She smiles at the person who approaches and quickly takes the offered money.

Miss_Lula says:
::smiles at Lusk::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::stretches and yawns::

Walter_Sickert says:
::thinks he sees a torch move through the fog.  Changes direction to avoid it::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: But! if you insist we may be able to find hints elsewhere..

Host Cat says:
Action: As they walk down the dark alley, the child yet again begins to sing....."London Bridge is Falling Down.....Falling Down.......Falling Down.........

Detective_Littlefield says:
::sighs::Godley: I know, the Chief Inspector will not be happy.

Host Cat says:
Action: The scream tears through the night air.....and is quickly stifled.

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Do you have somewhere to go tonight, dear?

Detective_Littlefield says:
Godley: What was that?

Walter_Sickert says:
::hears a child singing then a scream::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::looks down a little:: Lula: No....

Host Cat says:
Action: The knife flashes in the lamplight....as Candy meets her maker.....and Jack the Ripper once more scores..........

Tom_Lusk says:
::smiles weakly back at Lula:: Lula: Hummuch.. minimum.. I just need some company... ::he looked as if he came face to face with death himself::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: Pardon me for being astute... But it was a scream! 

Mary_Pearcey says:
::catching her breath, she wipes her blood stained hands on her apron and moves off into the shadows::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Then you will stay at my home tonight ... ::hands her a coin:: Take this ...

Walter_Sickert says:
::smiles and continues on through the fog::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Littlefield: Perhaps we should investigate.. ::Withdraws his baton::

Miss_Lula says:
Lusk:  Well, if it's company you need ... ::moves closer to him::

Montague_John_Druitt says:
::walks quietly through the dark streets::

Detective_Littlefield says:
::runs in the direction of the scream::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::smiles gratefully:: Lula: Thank you dear...I'll pay you back tomorrow.

Tom_Lusk says:
::stuttering a little:: Lula: Yes, yes.. hummuch...

Mary_Pearcey says:
::quickly moves out of the area, heading for her room::

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops briefly to wipe something off his shoe::

Miss_Lula says:
::smiles at her:: Mary Jane:  Take your time, my dear.  You can pay me back when you are able.

Host Cat says:
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