U.S.S. Pendragon
10308.09

Starring:

Erryn (CO O’Dunn) as Mary_Jane.
Coot (XO Rofax) as Mary_Pearcey & Inspector Aberline
Sandy (OPS_Pettigrove) as Miss_Lula.
Dylan (CSO Toms) as Montague_John_Druitt.
Ed (TO Choi) as DetSgt_Godley.
Jane (CNS Luchena) as Walter_Sickert
Mike (CEO Stockburn) as George Chapman
Darren (CMO Shiar) as Dr. Francis Tumblety

Special Guest Star:

Karri as Bridget

Host Cat says:
As the night darkens on London's East End....the rats come out of the woodwork...as does the working girls.

Host Cat says:
Mary Jane and Lula are walking the streets....our suspects have been called to the local pub for questioning by the Yard.......

Host Cat says:
.....And somewhere, a child is heard singing.........

Host Cat says:
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Host Mary_Jane says:
:continues::

Walter_Sickert says:
::walking up High Street::

George_Chapman says:
:: sitting in the pub sipping on a pint::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::sitting in a booth, violently motionless, disgruntled that she was actually located::

Miss_Lula says:
::walking down the street::

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops briefly to enjoy an amusement::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::walks into the Ten Bells and looks around::

Walter_Sickert says:
::proceeds toward the corner of Commercial Avenue on his way to his interview::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Walking down the ever-darkening street, towards the Pub::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::notices Bloody Mary first.::

Walter_Sickert says:
::thinking of ways to toy with the police::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::gets out his notebook and heads her way::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::curses silently and averts her eyes::

Host Mary_Jane says:
:still :walking with Lula::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: A really short toothless sailor tries to pinch Miss Lula's bum but can't quite reach it.

Miss_Lula says:
::turns:: Sailor:  You want to touch you have to pay mister!

George_Chapman says:
:: is wondering what they want with him::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: The pub is crowded with the scrubs that actually have a penny to buy a pint. The barkeep, Big Mo, is eyeing them suspiciously.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::eyes the bum...the one doing the pinching::

Walter_Sickert says:
::turns into the relative gloom of Commercial Street::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Swings open the door to the Pub and examines the surroundings::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
<Sailor> Lula: I likes em' meaty!

George_Chapman says:
:: turns as he hears the doors swing open::

Miss_Lula says:
Sailor:  I bet you do, luv.  But you couldn't afford it ... ::turns to walk away::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
<Sailor> ::eyes Mary Jane and mutters something that sounds suspiciously like "bag o bones."

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::sits down next to Mary::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::raises her eyebrow at the comment in an eerily familiar way::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: Good evening, Mrs. Pearcey. Thank you for coming.

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::smoothes her apron and spies a few dried flakes of blood flutter to the floor::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Eyes for his superior::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: Evening, yes.  Good doubtful as long as I am stuck here.  ::frowns slightly::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Mary Jane and Lula are wondering down Commercial Street..

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::notices the flakes::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: I understand you’re an abortionist?

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Notices the inspector rather busy, so waits::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: strides down Commercial Street before stopping outside the Ten Bells::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::sees Godley and motions him over.::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: No, Inspector, I am not.  I am a mid-wife.  ::focuses coldly on his eyes::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: enters the pub and goes straight for the bar::  Barkeep: beer

Miss_Lula says:
::continues walking:: Mary Jane:  Not much happening here.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: Is that what they call it now? ::makes notes::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Approaches Aberline with a simple nod of the head as introduction::

George_Chapman says:
:: turns in his seat and begins watching the DetSgt::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Mary Jane sees a shooting star.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::points to Chapman:: Godley: Start with him.

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: takes the beer and drinks::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: Now?  Hardly.   ::sighs::  Will you be long?  I have appointments waiting....  ::shifts in her seat::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::sighs:: Lula: No... ::pauses for a moment to watch the meteor, amazingly visible through the tremendously thick fog:: The slasher has them all spooked, I think.

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops in the shadows and watches Mary Jane and Lula::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Nods again and eyes out Chapman::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  He has me spooked ...

George_Chapman says:
:: goes back to his drink::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: Where were you on 31 August?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::smiles:: Lula: There's a difference between being spooked and being scared senseless.

Walter_Sickert says:
::thinks the red head is too skinny, although she does have a very pretty face::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Someone seems to be following the two "ladies".

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
Inspector: what's this all about, I have patients you know

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: Home.  Sick.  A touch of the cold actually.  ::sniffs and takes another slug from her drink::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Until they catch whoever is doing this .....

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Walks over to Chapman:: Chapman: Good evening, Mr. Chapman I presume?

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::smiles grimly:: Mary: The question, if you please.

Walter_Sickert says:
::steps forward::  Mary Jane:  Would you pose for me later?

George_Chapman says:
:: glares at Godley:: Godley:  How may I be of service :: Shoots the rest of his beer::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: They hear footsteps echoing theirs....they stop abruptly when Sickert appears.

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: I told you.  I was sick and in bed at home.   ::slams her drink on the tabletop::

Miss_Lula says:
::whispers:: Mary-Jane:  Take care with that one, girl ... he gives me the creeps::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::gives Sickert a quick look-over:: Sickert: Pose for what, and for how much? ::smiles::

Miss_Lula says:
::hears the footsteps and turns suddenly::

Walter_Sickert says:
Mary Jane:  For a sketch, just like your friend here.  ::gestures toward Lula::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: drinks more of the beer, waiting for an answer::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: I'm Detective Godley, I just need to ask you a few simple questions.. ::Sits::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::thinks a moment about Lula's warning, and decides she can handle "creepy" again:: Sickert: How much?

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: And on.....September 8th?

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks at Mary Jane's pretty face and wonders what work he could make of it::

Walter_Sickert says:
Mary Jane:  Five shillings.

George_Chapman says:
:: nods at the Det:: Barkeep:  Another pint :: slaps the bar::  Godley:  What do you want to know?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::muses for a moment:: Sickert: I think we can help each other. Let me know when, dearie.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::looks at Tumblety:: Tumblety: You can blackmail your patients another night. You'll wait until I am ready.

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: Well, Mr. Chapman.. Do ye' fancy the women for hire around these parts!? If I may..

Walter_Sickert says:
::nods and checks his timepiece::  Mary Jane:  I have an engagement.  I'll find you in an hour or two.

Walter_Sickert says:
::notices he's quite late for his interrogation but doesn't really care::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: September 8th?  I was on Holiday to the countryside.   ::knocks over her drink, perhaps intentionally, towards the Inspector::  Now look at what you've done!  ::stands::

George_Chapman says:
Godley:  Maybe I do maybe I don’t, why?

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Lula gets a "date" and disappears into the shadows.......

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: stares coldly with those black eyes at the Inspector before turning back to the bar::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::nods, still smiling:: Sickert: I look forward to it.

Miss_Lula says:
::smiles to her "date" and follows him::

Walter_Sickert says:
::tips his hat to Mary Jane and continues up the street::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::eyes the blood monger coldly:: Mary: Sit down, Mrs. Pearcey!

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: As Mary Jane begins to stroll along the street, she realizes that she is totally alone.

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: Well, I'm sure you've caught word of the killings in Whitechapel..

Walter_Sickert says:
::approaches the Ten Bells.  Looks back and sees Mary Jane vanish in the fog::

George_Chapman says:
Godley:  I have :: begins downing his drink::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
Inspector: I believe I have answered all the questions I intend to....  unless you'd care to freshen up that drink you spilled.....  ::remains standing::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: the footsteps are again following Mary.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::suddenly notices that she's alone in the fog, and doesn't think she likes it...and then notices she isn't::

Walter_Sickert says:
::enters the Ten Bells and takes stock of the scene::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Mary: I guess you'll be spending the night in the billet, then.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::stands::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: turns and glances at Walter before turning back::

Walter_Sickert says:
::takes a seat in a corner::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::allows a scalpel to slide down her forearm and into her palm, ready to strike::  Inspector: Good Day!  ::turns to leave::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::decides it would be wise to be someplace more public and heads for the nearest business::

Walter_Sickert says:
::reaches down and opens his bag::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Miss Lula gets stiffed.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: A cold hand reaches out and grabs Mary Jane.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::lets out a yelp and spins::

Walter_Sickert says:
::takes out his sketchpad and some charcoal::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
::grabs Pearcey's arm::

Miss_Lula says:
::runs after the sod who refused to pay her::

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::spins much faster than expected for a woman of her stature and slices at the Inspector's forearm forcefully::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: The man that is standing there just stares at Mary Jane.....his eyes gleam darkly....his skin has weird greenish tinge to it.......

Walter_Sickert says:
::catches the action as he sketches rapidly::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: The inspector lashes out in disgust and snaps Mary Pearcey's neck.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::is intrigued with his appearance and forgets momentarily to be terrified, then remembers and lets out a classic blood-curdling scream as she tries to pull away::

Miss_Lula says:
::sighs as she can't catch him and heads back to where Mary-Jane is::

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: Mary Pearcey falls dead to the floor.

Host Inspector_Aberline says:
Action: The man silently fades into the shadows......

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: Then you should well know why I’m asking!

Mrs_Pearcey says:
::twitches several times on the floor before going violently motionless::

George_Chapman says:
:: is enjoying agitating the DetSgt:: Godley:  I suppose I do then

Walter_Sickert says:
::thinks that's the worst example of police brutality he's ever seen::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: gets up and moves to check Mrs. Pearcey::  Inspector: you killed her! I thought you were supposed to protect and serve  :: walks back to the bar in disgust::

Miss_Lula says:
::looks around ... Mary Jane is nowhere in sight ... begins looking for her::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::A little grumble in the bottom of his throat:: Chapman: Then I’m sure you won't mind me asking your whereabouts on August 31st.

Walter_Sickert says:
::flips the page and sketches rapidly::

George_Chapman says:
:: confidently:: Godley:  I was in my shop

Walter_Sickert says:
::finishes sketching the dead body on the floor.  Is grateful he arrived in time::

Inspector_Aberline says:
::utters several rude comments before moving toward Godley::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::blinks, then remembers to breathe, then concentrates on calming her heart back down::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: At any point did you close-up and leave!?

Miss_Lula says:
::calling out:: Mary Jane:  Mary Jane?  Where are you?  ::is getting concerned about the girl::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: downs rest of beer and orders something stronger::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Looks over his shoulder to see the body laying on the floor:: 

George_Chapman says:
:: smirking:: Godley:  I left the shop about 6 pm and went home.

Walter_Sickert says:
::thinks the Dr.  is an interesting looking fellow and sketches him as well::

Montigue_John_Druit says:
::is quietly walking down some street somewhere::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: And I trust you stayed there until morning..

Inspector_Aberline says:
::steps into a dark corner and allows himself to ~~~absorb the atmosphere~~~::

George_Chapman says:
Godley:  Of course

Host Cat says:
Action: Mary Jane wipes something green off of her sleeve.

Host Cat says:
Action: Aberline seems to go into a trance.......

Host Mary_Jane says:
::absentmindedly notices herself wiping her sleeve and looks at it curiously::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: is getting very annoyed. ::

Walter_Sickert says:
::watches the inspector move into a corner::

Walter_Sickert says:
::flips a page and sketches the inspector in the shadows::

Miss_Lula says:
::notices Mary Jane down the lane and runs over to her:: Mary Jane:  There you are!

Inspector_Aberline says:
::appears to be talking to himself and making a writing motion across the table::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::looks at Lula, still a bit wide-eyed, but manages to smile::

Walter_Sickert says:
::continues sketching::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Chapman: Would you happen to have a confident alibi?

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  What is it, girl?  You look frightened out of your wits.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::nods:: Lula: Somebody grabbed me.

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Did you see who?

Host Cat says:
Action: Aberline feels cold....and covered in...evil.

Host Mary_Jane says:
Lula: I...I've never seen him before.

George_Chapman says:
:: picking up his drink again:: Godley:  I would but I don't remember her name.

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Feels satisfied:: Chapman: Excuse me..

Inspector_Aberline says:
::snaps to and scans the room... something is terribly wrong here::

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops sketching and just looks at Aberline in the shadows::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
Walter: do you have to scribble on that notepad  :: stares at him menacingly::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Makes his way, slowly over to his boss::

Miss_Lula says:
::nods:: Mary Jane:  Well he's gone now, luv.  How about we go home so you can get your composure back?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::nods:: Lula: Yes, that sounds good.

Miss_Lula says:
::takes her arm:: Mary Jane:  Come on, then.

Inspector_Aberline says:
::spies Sickert staring at him and pushing across the room toward him, knocking people out of the way::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::follows::

Host Cat says:
Action: A child's voice begins to sing sweetly.........

DetSgt_Godley says:
Aberline: Frederick, What's the matter? ::Looks over to the body on the floor::

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks at Aberline calmly::

George_Chapman says:
:: puts the empty mug on the bar, and motions to the Barkeep:: Barkeep:  Another

Host Cat says:
<Child> All: ring around the rosy.....pocket full of posies.....ashes....ashes......

Inspector_Aberline says:
Godley: Stop that man...  ::points at Sickert and steps right overtop of the body::

Miss_Lula says:
::hears a child singing:: Mary Jane:  Listen ... can you hear that?

Walter_Sickert says:
::stops::  Aberline:  I wasn't going anywhere Inspector.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::finally notices the singing:: Lula: Sounds a bit out of place, doesn't it?

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Glances over to the on looking man:: Sickert: Is there anything you need Mr.!? ::Looks at the man with a bit of menace in his eyes::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  It does, indeed.  Shall we find the child?

Host Cat says:
Action: In the distance, under a street lamp, a small child can be seen......

Inspector_Aberline says:
Sickert: No, you were most certainly not.  Where were you the night of Sept 8?

Host Cat says:
Action: He is singing in such a sad and yet eerie voice.......

Host Mary_Jane says:
::points:: Lula: There.

Miss_Lula says:
::nods:: Mary Jane:  I see it.  ::moves towards the child::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: stands and abruptly turns, cloak swooshing:: Inspector: when you are finally ready for me, I’ll be in my surgery!  :: storms out of the bar::

Host Cat says:
Action: The child just stares as the "ladies" approach". He is a beautiful child....blonde hair....midnight blue eyes....his father's smile.

DetSgt_Godley says:
Aberline: Perhaps I should pursue the good doctor!?

Miss_Lula says:
Child:  Now what are you doing out here at this time of night?  ::moves to pick the child up::

Inspector_Aberline says:
::nods to him::   Godley: Follow the good Doctor.... he is up to no good.

Host Mary_Jane says:
::thinks there's something strangely familiar about the child::

Host Andrew says:
::stares at the pretty ladies::

Bridget says:
::With confidence, enters into the room, a seductive swing to her hips, looking around nonchalantly::

Host Andrew says:
::sees Mary Jane's red hair and frowns::

Host Andrew says:
Mary Jane: Mama?

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Nods and with that exits the bar abruptly::

Inspector_Aberline says:
~~~ ::tries to probe Sickert as best as he can manage::~~~

George_Chapman says:
:: he finishes the pint and drops it on the bar and tries to stand:: Barkeep:  Barkeep :: hiccup:: here you go :: and he throws a handful of coins on the bar::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: heads down Commercial street towards Whitechapel High Street::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::eyes widen in horror::

Host Andrew says:
::reaches pudgy little arms out to Mary Jane::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Notices the Doctor heading up street and follows with a jog::

Bridget says:
::Making her way to the bar, she finds an empty stool.  Taking it, she turns around to watch::

Miss_Lula says:
::notices Mary Jane's look:: Mary Jane:  What is it?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::coughs, then reluctantly reaches down to pick up the child::

Walter_Sickert says:
::wonders if the red head will be available soon::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Tumblety: Doctor, stop!

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: stops, looks around then heads down an alley mysteriously::

Host Mary_Jane says:
Lula: Umm...I've never been "excited" about children.

Host Andrew says:
::looks into Mary Jane's face and a single tear rolls down his face.::

Walter_Sickert says:
Aberline:  Are you finished with me then?

Miss_Lula says:
::wipes the tear away:: Andrew:  Don't cry, little one ....

Inspector_Aberline says:
Sickert: You are full of evil thoughts, aren't you sir?  Now tell me, where were you on the night of Sept 8th?

Bridget says:
::Tossing aside her long auburn curls, she shows little interest until the barkeep hands her a drink.::

Host Andrew says:
::pushes his head into Mary Jane's neck and whispers a single word.::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Transitions into a run after the Doctor:: 

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks at the Inspector coldly::  Aberline:  I was in France.

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: waits around the corner for the DetSgt ::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Approaches the alley with haste::

George_Chapman says:
:: steps out in to the cold London air and proceeds to take a stroll back towards his home::

Inspector_Aberline says:
Sickert: And with whom, I'm sure you'll tell me as to confirm your story....  ::meets his stare::

Miss_Lula says:
::hears the boy:: Andrew:  Kerina?

Walter_Sickert says:
Aberline:   My wife.  Come around the house tomorrow and ask her.  ::grins::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Readies his nightstick as he inches around the corner::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
:: :: jumps out in front of Godley, staring down at him with an evil look:: Godley: what do you want?!

Inspector_Aberline says:
Sickert: You can count on it.  Now get yourself home or I will be forced to escort you there!

Host Mary_Jane says:
::blinks::

Host Andrew says:
::nods tightly and falls fast asleep::

Walter_Sickert says:
Aberline:  I have business in the area to attend to Sir.

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  Do you know who or what this Kerina is?

Walter_Sickert says:
::picks up his black case::

DetSgt_Godley says:
::Stares right back at the Doctor with a gruff look of age setting in:: Tumblety: Bloody hell, All I wanted was a few questions! You didn't have to make an old man run

Walter_Sickert says:
Aberline:  Good evening to you.  ::leaves the Ten Bells::

Inspector_Aberline says:
::steps aside and follows Sickert out the exit::

Bridget says:
::Knowing she need only wait, she watches allowing a clear visual view of her cleavage.::

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
Godley: well ask them, I have something to attend to!

George_Chapman says:
:: as he walks down the street he notices some movement in the alley::

Inspector_Aberline says:
::feels uneasy suddenly and tries to focus on the source::

Host Mary_Jane says:
::feels a shiver run down her spine for some reason:: Lula: No, but....

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks up and down the street::

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  But?

DetSgt_Godley says:
Tumblety: Might I inquire as to what that is?

Host Mary_Jane says:
::shakes her head:: Lula: Nothing. Let's get this child somewhere safe.

Dr_Francis_Tumblety says:
Godley: No

Miss_Lula says:
Mary Jane:  My house is not far.  This way.  ::leads the way towards her home::

Inspector_Aberline says:
::turns in a full circle several times, trying to pinpoint the sick feeling he is getting and where it is coming from::

Walter_Sickert says:
::looks curiously at the Inspector before walking off into the shadows::

DetSgt_Godley says:
Tumblety: And why not!? ::Getting red in the face::

Host Andrew says:
<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>