Shadows

Did I mention that it might also belong to the train employee who suggested them? The whole lot of them drink and seem slightly nefarious anyway. You've got to watch those drinkers. Now isn't about time for you to be slipping out of here, Mr. Dynamic Movement?

I wasn't really saying that it was even suspicious, but I do think that there is some indication that the knife belongs to one of them. They may have it for their own protection or any number of other reasons, I just think it's something to keep in mind as we travel along together. It would be unfortunate not to observe as many potentially important things as possible. Like that banana peel you're about to step on as you move so dynamically. After seeing if hilarity ensues, I think I'd like to dynamically move on to my cabin, lock the door, wash up a bit, unpack and read a few pages of The TV Guide 50th Anniversary Edition, it always helps me sleep. But not too soundly. Night everyone!

A fine suggestion, consider the offer made. Johnny: If you want to try to keep it going or just need to talk about what's wrong, PM me and we'll see what we can do. Ok?

Now we're finally getting some decent service around here! Mmm, that first one looks absolutely delicious. You say "his arrival"? Now I see why why Herman's advances were unsuccessful, she's a he! Plus, she he she he she they could be the one who dropped the knife. So that means we have 3 possibilities to explore. A few more if you factor in the other part ...

I did! I stopped watching when that one contestant had to grab his ... *glances around the room, noting the relative distance of the ladies in the group* ... ahem, rocks, to reach that high note. You wouldn't happen to have anything besides rabbit, would you? I'm allergic to cute little furry animals who have been cruelly slaughtered. Maybe a steak. I'll eat a big, stupid cow any day.

You know, I'm beginning to suspect that poor Ivy died of boredom, as opposed to you backstabbers.

Dynamic movement: I think I'll return to the dining car to discuss this intriguing find. So, here I am, back in the dining car. "Herman, Ms. what's-your-name, I hope the two of you enjoyed your chance to get to know each other a little better." @ Herman and a whisper "good luck with that one..."

So we can assume that whispers are subtle clues, or subtle red herrings, whereas the real meat is going to be exchanged completely behind our backs. Think "Murder by Death". You're invited somewhere, possibly for the stated reason, possibly for another reason entirely, and events play out that you have to deal with as well as you can, hopefully leaving yourself in the best position possible. Hilarity ensues. Inspector Milo Perrier: Touch nothing! Jessica Marbles: Will you stop saying "touch nothing?" We're all experienced criminologists. I find it insulting, debasing, and redundant to keep telling us to "touch nothing!" Inspector Milo Perrier: Oh, be quiet, woman! Jessica Marbles: Up yours, fella! Sidney Wang: Most amusing. Bickering detectives like making lamb stew: everything goes to pot! Coincidentally, it also involved a train. Twain. Train. Two two Twain. Train. Choo choo! I can't get out of this one... It would be a crime not to enjoy it! Things are looking up already, eh?

Exactly the point. At the present, her whereabouts are unknown, and we're on a train with a crew of drunken morons who seem to think that the discovery of a knife is important, just not important to the passengers. Well I'll tell you this much... until we know where she is and that she is safe, I for one will be damned before I sit and wait around for you stooges to regain whatever minimal professionalism you may have and do your jobs. Dynamic movement: I am going to check out this knife situation. NOW. Anyone coming along? If you'd like, I can toss you in the corner and you can take a little timeout on your own. Personally, I don't think we have that kind of time to waste. So you admit it's already been a danger to someone?

We didn't hear it, we OVERHEARD it, which I think was clearly the intent, or he would have just shared the information by PM and never said to post it. Whether or not we're allowed to go with you, we can still individually or as a group go, so one way or the other, I suspect we're going.

I think you're right... I don't trust them. Drinking on duty, barely knowledgeable about the location of the various cars, whispering about important details that may relate to our safety and now attempting to prevent our free movement. I object, your honour! I move that this trial be temporarily adjourned to give counsel an opportunity to retire to the next cabin to examine the evidence! Bailiff, take that contemptuous conductor into custody until we can determine what to do with him! *snaps out of it* Agreed. We go. If we don't go, maybe you could use a Vulcan death grip on the conductor while he isn't looking. Dorkus Maximus. My ticket doesn't say anything of the sort, but my hands say "get the hell out of the way, you overstuffed excuse for a model train playing kid." Fine, my hands aren't overly articulate, but they're well articulated, so don't try me. *hands Herman another exploding pen*

I heard that. I'd like to dynamically move along with the others and see what's up with the knife...

Yes, cheers! Does the staff drink on this train?

YAY! :sweet: That's a very good idea I'm surprised someone didn't already have, one that I'll just add to the first post as well! Fabuland Housewives: Season 1 Enjoy! It's absolutely amazing. Really.

Excellent! Things are looking up in every way possible! Another detective dead, another room closer to opening that damn briefcase, another room closer to the kitchen! I'm starving... Perhaps we could take a look in that chest over there?

Drinks? Did I hear someone say drinks? Well, I suppose something on the rocks might distract me from ... you know. *slips a whoopee cushion under Herman's seat* Join me for a drink, Ms. Shafer?

It's a good thing we can't hear anything you think in italics. Depends on how long a trip this is.

Stick with me, we'll get you all straightened out. Well, as straight as we can. Then perhaps you shouldn't go walking around flaunting them. "Oh everyone, I'm not famous or anything, but look at my big boulders. Aren't they something? So interesting! Maybe you'd like to take a closer look at them?" If you didn't mean it, you shouldn't have said it. Typical woman, cut a guy down for showing an interest in their boring hobby. What did you think I meant? Clearly, you've got your mind in the gutter, missy! Actually, I hate to disappoint you, but those other boulders you seem to think I was referring to aren't particularly impressive. Literally, you're as flat chested as the rest of us. With your friendly attitude, I'm sure you're used to that by now. That's right, showing an interest in a woman's boring little hobbies isn't the way to go. Next time, I'll just comment on her body. Women like that. Well, the ones that aren't uptight do.

*looks around for the strange voice in the sky* Hmmm... this always seems to happen to me, but usually it's followed by a commercial.

Slightly inappropriate surprises. I just don't like my LEGO mixed with other things. I don't think there's anything wrong with using them to simply host pics that are posted elsewhere (aside from the speed issue for me), though.

Let's see, we've got cards, the nerdtastic duo over there playing with their 182 sided dice, an amateur comedian and ... You've got some nice boulders there, big and round. I'll be glad to help you out, depending on what you want out of first.

Well, this is quite a train and assortment of interesting characters. Looks like I was lucky to get a ticket to travel in such luxury. Hello all, I'm Gary Greaserman, but you can call me Grease, everyone does. I'm a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law.

Actually, we're still looking for the key to Lord Chester's nightstand. Geez, Hinck, it's not in there! *slap*

*goes off to change your birthdate* Witch.

No no, Hinck was the witch. And sucked as a lover.