Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 5:55:24 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 88.69.241.153)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 6:01:31 PM)
*Sitting in the 3rd row from the front, Dante waits for the service to start*
Esmae Daniels (Jun 1, 2011 6:51:11 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 95.144.28.97)
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 6:51:23 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 123.211.232.85)
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 6:52:36 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 174.17.110.219)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 6:52:43 PM)
*Dante is sitting in the 3rd pew from the front on the far right, casually waiting for the event to begin*
Kanisha Stone (Jun 1, 2011 6:52:43 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 24.160.11.129)
Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 6:53:28 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 24.159.242.33)
Michael Price (Jun 1, 2011 6:54:05 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 24.159.242.33)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 6:54:28 PM)
(lol at Michael price being in his own funeral)
Michael Price (Jun 1, 2011 6:54:53 PM)
((in theory i'm "Pst'ing" His funeral))
Michael Price (Jun 1, 2011 6:55:01 PM)
(thought it was appropriate)
Kanisha Stone (Jun 1, 2011 6:55:47 PM)
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SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 6:57:39 PM)
((Guys, SI policy states that you cannot have two PCs in the same room at the same time, unless one is ghosting. The body is already here, and no one's going to be stealing it.))
Michael Price (Jun 1, 2011 6:58:00 PM)
((this is not a pc he's dead....))
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 6:58:18 PM)
((Hence, he's an NPC, which is going to be run by the ST.))
Michael Price (Jun 1, 2011 6:58:24 PM)
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Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 6:58:42 PM)
((i was under the impression i was doing the funeral, lol it's why i logged him in, lol)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 6:59:17 PM)
*Dante feels slightly uncomfortable in his clean but worn formal wear, and continuously pulls at the tie loosening it and adjusting it, he senses others of his kind in the area, and casually glances back to see familiar faces*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 6:59:36 PM)
((Go ahead and mingle, guys... it'll start a few minutes late, sorry for the delay))
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:02:11 PM)
*Violet arrives at the funeral dressed in a deep navy blue skirt and matching jacket crossed over her chest and fastened up the front. The long black hair falling freely to her hips, she carries a bunch of white orchids in her hand, the usual smile absent from her lips.*
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:03:24 PM)
- There were only two people on the entire planet who could have made her go to a funeral, one didn't ask because he knew better, but the other one did, so there she was, her form encased in a black silk sleeveless dress and black Louboutin pumps. Her hair was rolled into an elegant twist and she wore black glasses on her face. She held Vi's hand making her way in with her -
Esmae Daniels (Jun 1, 2011 7:04:57 PM)
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Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:06:30 PM)
*Ponder's Al's presense at this event and wonders what his connection with the cop/Elohim is*
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:07:10 PM)
(thanks and will take note of that)
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:12:29 PM)
9afk a min phone)
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:13:10 PM)
- London released Vi's hand to let her say good bye privately while she slipped into a seat, crossing her legs, sitting her bag on her lap. She didn't look for anyone, but she noded to the few faces she did recognize . She only glanced up when Belle slipped into the seat one away from her, offering her friend a smile., seein that Vi got to her too.-
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:20:07 PM)
- London flrowned and glanced down at her purse that was currently vibrating on her lap. She took it out to check and see who it was and really frowned. she looked to Belle and whispered- I will be right back before standing up and moving ot the door to step outside to take the call-
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:21:19 PM)
*Dante reflects upon his choice the day that Michael died... had he left the woman tied up and killed the gunman, perhaps Michael would be alive now* Mumbles something in Latin
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:21:58 PM)
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NightShade OOC (Jun 1, 2011 7:22:10 PM)
(This user has entered Funeral for Michael Price) (IP = 174.17.110.219)
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:23:07 PM)
The chief steps up to the podium and clears his throat, obviously distressed about something. "Thank you all for gathering with us today. We are here to pay last respects to one of the finest detectives I have ever had the chance to work with. Michael Price was a pillar of this community, and will not soon be forgotten. We have several people who wish to say a few words about their time with him. First on the list is Tessa Jackson, a former partner of Detective Price's."
NightShade OOC (Jun 1, 2011 7:23:21 PM)
[ack i was typing ]
NightShade OOC (Jun 1, 2011 7:23:56 PM)
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London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:24:04 PM)
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Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:24:31 PM)
(back!)
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:25:40 PM)
- London made her way back in once she noticed the others filing in signalling the start. She made her way back to the seat next to Vi with Belle at her other flank, crossing her legs-
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:26:06 PM)
As the chief steps aside, an older woman walks up, clad in a plain navy blue business suit. She walks with an obvious limp, favoring her right leg. "Mike was my first partner when I joined the force. We were both beat cops in the French Quarter." She gestures to her leg. "I took a bullet from a crackhead during a robbery. The guy might have gotten away with it if it wasn't for Mike's fast thinking and even faster feet. He caught the guy and made sure that there was a trial. I may not be on the force any longer, but I got my justice. Thank you, Mike. Owe ya one." She smiles wistfully, then turns and limps back to her seat, sinking down onto it and gratefully accepting a hanky from a woman to her left.
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:26:14 PM)
*Taking a seat she crosses her legs and remains quiet, the white orchids laid upon her lap and her deep blue eyes upon the podium. The skies overhead clouded and grey, she feels a cool wind tossle her hair, the promise of rain lingering in the air around them.*
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:28:05 PM)
*Tessa's statement about crackheads in the Frenh Quarter reminds him of a task he must complete soon*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:29:04 PM)
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Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 7:29:06 PM)
*Towards the back of the service a little time after everyone sat down, a man in a suit and coat sits down in an empty seat, he watches and listens remaining quiet and attentive. His suit is black with black gloves and a nice sized hat, he looks down at his hands fairly often.*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:29:26 PM)
The chief steps back over to the podium, glancing up at the clouds that have started to blow in. "Next is Jared Downey, a man with a unique perspective of our fine detective."
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:31:02 PM)
*Follows the chief's glance at the clouds, and looks himself... then ponders: odd I don't think it was supposed to rain today*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:36:46 PM)
An older black gentleman in a rumpled business suit walks up to the podium. His hair has gone almost entirely white, and his face is creased with lines of weariness from a life that has obviously not been kind. "Detective Price and I met back in '07. Normally, I love meeting cops, but this was because he was coming to inform me that they'd found my son, who'd been missing for almost a year. He sat in my living room, drank my coffee, and had to tell me that my son was dead. I've known Mike since then, and he never once stopped looking for Damon's killer." The man stops for a moment, his voice breaking at his son's name. "Now, I'll never know. But Mike gave me hope that someone actually gave a damn about some poor black kid on the streets. The force will never be the same without him." He ducks his head and carefully walks away.
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:38:12 PM)
*As the man walks away, Dante follows his movements then casually looks among the crowd of mourners for people who just don't quite fit in*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:42:27 PM)
The chief steps back over to the podium and nods at Mr. Downey before returning his attention back to the rest gathered. "The minister will now take over."
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:44:32 PM)
*Sitting beside London, her face pale she leans a little towards the other woman and speaks softly in her ear.*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:44:35 PM)
Over by where the cars were parked, a lone woman stood next to a plain rented sedan. A wide brimmed black hair with a veil drapped her facial features in shadow her dark sunglasses concealing her eyes as well. She wore an old Hollywood 40's type of black dress, that was tailored and fit her form perfectly down to where the skirt stopped just at the top of her knees with black peeptoe pumps. The figure stood there for a while, debating on if she should go in or not, seeing as she already took a major risk in even coming into town but she had a fondness for the detective, and an even greater fondness for the one he left behind. The woman scanned the gathering, taking a few tenative steps in that direction before she stopped, moving just out of possible line of vision listening to the people eulogize him. She recieved a request as well, but there was no way she would have been able to do so without major risk, and she never took unseccesary risks.
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:45:53 PM)
- London let out a soft breath, normally she didnt really care, but since being in this host, she learned just how cruel mankind had been to their own. Didn't they realize that the shade of dirt didnt matter? It was still dirt.-
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:46:28 PM)
- Isabella leaned into the whisper before taking a discreet glance around the gathering , then leaned in to return the whisper -
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:49:06 PM)
*Fidgets with tie again, lets out a breathy sigh, as he attempts to NOT pay attention to his restrictive clothing*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 7:53:23 PM)
As the minister, a portly gentleman of much older years, steps to the podium, a great clamouring starts echoing off the trees and tomestones of the cemetary. As the voices get closer, you can start to hear distinct phrases. "Michael Price was a lie!" and "Dirty Cop! Let him rot! Dirty Cop! Let him rot!" seem to be the chants from the group gathering. The police line is keeping them back from the mourners, but seems to be having trouble. A old woman climbs onto the shoulders of someone else and puts a bullhorn to her mouth. "MICHAEL PRICE WAS A DIRTY COP! HE SHOT MY POOR GRANDSON IN THE HEAD WHEN THE BOY WAS INNOCENT OF ANY CRIME! THAT MONSTER DOESN'T DESERVE A FUNERAL! FEED HIM TO THE SWAMP!!"
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:55:12 PM)
- London closed her eyes and sighed, silk and water did not mix normally and she had the sinking feeling that someone was going to make it rain very soon. She glanced over at the Rainmaker and took up her hand, in an effort to keep her calm -
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 7:55:28 PM)
*She nods to the woman beside her before she hears the sounds of the mortal protest, her blue eyes flashing the skies above that had threatened rain rumble with thunder and a moment later it pours down upon the gathering.*
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 7:57:05 PM)
*Stands and walks down the outside isle towards the back of the gathering, hearing the protests from beyond along with the obvious use of lore at this event has Dante feeling a bit nervous*
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:58:19 PM)
Dammit... this is silk - london groused and moved to stand under the the tent that are always found at these things-
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 7:59:02 PM)
- Glancing around, Isabella turns and leans in to whisper to Vi-
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:02:09 PM)
At the end of that, the woman is pulled down by more officers, careful of her due to her age, but they remove the bullhorn from her hands. It does not stop the rest of the mob, though. Through the rain and the storming, the chant of "Dirty cop, let him rot!" mingles with "Feed him to the swamp!" before the SWAT team arrives and starts to break up the disturbance.
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:02:18 PM)
*She nods to London and turns her eyes over to the casket. She stands as people seek shelter from the rain, ignoring the water that pours over her. Orchids in hand she moves through the elements towards the casket, the rain becoming stronger with each passing moment to encourage others to give her this moment alone.*
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 8:02:47 PM)
*As dante walks down the isle, he tries again to place the source of his nervousness as he paruses the faces of mourners*
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:05:31 PM)
*Her fingertips touch lightly upon a white rose that already lies upon the casket, a tear falling down her face to mingle with the raindrops before she places the white orchids beside it. Standing in silence for a long moment, she finally speaks whispered unheard words before turning away from the service entirely and starting accross the lawn towards her car.*
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:05:53 PM)
The veiled woman moved to one of the caretakers, slipping him a $100 to place something on the casket along with a pristine white rose before she turned and made her way to the sedan. She slipped in and left, just before the other attendees could reach their own vehicles, driving off before anyone else saw her.
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:06:17 PM)
(switch those two posts around!)
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 8:06:22 PM)
[ LOL]
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:06:36 PM)
((Yeah, that))
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:07:23 PM)
(phone!)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 8:08:08 PM)
*Dante heads towards his rusty Pickup Truck and heads off for his home, removing his tie and unbuttoning his collar as soon as possible*
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 8:08:21 PM)
(sooo sleepy goodnight everyone ttyl)
Dante Blackston (Jun 1, 2011 8:08:29 PM)
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SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:09:28 PM)
The chief goes over and starts helping people to their cars, starting with the two guest speakers before returning to watch the rest of the gathering slowly start to disperse, watching as the casket is slowly lowered into the ground, the rain from the freak storm trickling down his cheeks like tears.
Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 8:16:15 PM)
*The man in the back remains, he watches Both women, and he silently turns and walks away as the storm picks up pulling his coat tighter around him*
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 8:16:26 PM)
- London, and Isabella move to flank Vi as she makes her way towards the car-
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:17:42 PM)
*Opening the car door she steps inside and away from the public eyes, closing it behind herself and looking through the window at the reality of what was always meant to be.*
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:18:12 PM)
(Sorry phone call was my mum telling me she's stopping by so I have to run for a bit, though it seems good timing since Violet will want to get herself together before meeting up with anyone!)
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:18:18 PM)
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Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:18:44 PM)
(Thanks for the scene!)
Violetta duBois (Jun 1, 2011 8:18:46 PM)
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SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:19:25 PM)
The crowd finally breaks up, after several arrests for disturbing the peace, hauled away in a large van. Those remaining are told to leave or they too will be placed under arrest, so the remaining non-handcuffed ones wander off to find something better to do. The chief is still standing at the head of the grave, watching it intently. Even after they winch stops, he remains standing there.
London Carter (Jun 1, 2011 8:20:17 PM)
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Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 8:21:29 PM)
*Getting into his car he would gesture to the driver, and he would drive away.*
Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 8:21:49 PM)
((thanks for the Scene SP!))
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:21:59 PM)
Looking up, the chief spies Stefan and, finally stepping away from the grave, heads over to the detective.
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:22:09 PM)
(( :) Happy to be of service))
Sergei Alenikov (Jun 1, 2011 8:22:16 PM)
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Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:22:57 PM)
*stands at a respectful distance from the proceedings, he did not know the man personally, but paid his respects nonetheless. When the chief approached, Stefan nodded to him.* Good evening, Sir.
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:24:52 PM)
"Detective. I honestly didn't expect you to be here. However, your Lieutenant informs me that you have been given control of this string of killings thaT I've been hearing about on the news?"
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:25:33 PM)
That is correct, much of the work has already been done. I think there is a thread to follow in it all.
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:28:50 PM)
He nods carefully, then clamps a hand on the other man's shoulder. "Good. Find it, find this man and get him off the streets. It'll put a cap on a good man's career and hopefully quiet these rumors that he was a dirty cop. I have a press conference to go to about this in the next couple of days. Can you have something for me to feed the press about it by then?"
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:29:32 PM)
I believe I can..
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:31:19 PM)
I will have something on your desk as soon as possible. *he spared a glance to his watch, his gaze fell upon the grave that was just beginning to be filled* I'll get started immediately.
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:32:23 PM)
(did the coroner have anything to report with the suicide previously? otherwise I have an idea of how I wish to go about the investigation, though Stefan's a brighter bulb than me so I might be way off the map:P)
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:33:31 PM)
((What suicide? None of the murders have been suicides, or are you thinking of the scene with Selma?))
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:33:48 PM)
(the scene with selma, just wanted to confirm it was "just" a suicide)
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:34:30 PM)
(if that's the case he's not going to bother the father further, at least until this investigation's done, give him a chance to straighten out and god help him if he don't>.>)
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:38:08 PM)
((Yeah, it was just a straight suicide... single GSW to the right temple, bullet made jello out of the woman's brain when it bounced around the inside of her skull... there really wasn't much else to it, except for the insane amount of drugs in her system and he can't really understand why the baby is so healthy when she was doped to the gills...))
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:39:17 PM)
((That's Selma's problem there*cough* hopefully she did not give them her real name lol)
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:39:53 PM)
(Just wanted some finality so I can submit my case log of it, going to try very hard to keep track of things that way)
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:40:44 PM)
((As far as I know, she hasn't... hang on, got something out the window my cat is spazzing over...))
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:43:40 PM)
*he left the Chief when he was able to get to work..he paused in his car to pull the baggie of cocaine he'd taken from the dead junkie..a long moment he looked at it..he moistened his lips..considering..before with an effort he stuffed it back into his pocket and pulled from the parking lot..his destination an internet cafe..where for 20 bucks and a flash of badge he'd get someone to utilize the computer for him to get himself a list of florists in the greater New Orleans area. With that list of numbers and addresses, he would make inquiries by phone asking about different species of lily that had been found at the scene. Particularly the more rare varieties from China, and especially the one that was not yet due to be in bloom. He expected there might have been a special order involved.*
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:43:51 PM)
((no worries, just spewing off the current plan))
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:44:16 PM)
((and realizing how much I should have bought Computer and Research lol))
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:45:15 PM)
((alright, post it in your BB thread and when i get back on later *gotta log and go take some advil for a headache*, i'll look at it and tell you what you find, ok?))
Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:45:32 PM)
((ok:)))
SerenePrincess (Jun 1, 2011 8:47:01 PM)
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Stefan Belgarde (Jun 1, 2011 8:47:57 PM)
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