Case File #003: The Adventure of the Mutilated Man • text

[saidhe]

that's now two victims, two left out during a jump and unable to get to what should be remarkably easy safety, two members markedly on some lists with which we may be familiar.

so: concise accounts of all those who have noticeably gone missing, please. other than the obvious.

with numbers, if possible.

Comments

[text]

[totallyhisniece]

Yeah, thanks for the wisdom, I'm aware.

Kenzi, Red Arrow, and Cheshire were missing this jump. I hope you're doing something important with this information other than being a dick to people who might have recently lost people they are about.

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[saidhe]

you're offended. [ captain obvious called and he wants his cape back, but also how do i shot manner ]

surely if i was only asking with intent to antagonize, i could be far crueler than this.

[ wait not like that ]

i did meet kenzi. briefly, during a jump. she's a volatile and interesting thing and silence doesn't suit her.

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[totallyhisniece]

You're a genius. [Can you read the sarcasm there SHE'S DOING IT AS HARD AS SHE CAN.]

And so tactful too. Your mother must be so proud.

No, it doesn't. If she hasn't shouted made up words at someone by now it's not a good sign.

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[saidhe]

[ yeah, that is difficult to miss. ]

i'm aware.

[ or......... not ]

i wouldn't bring my mother into this. she could absolutely cut you to verbal ribbons.

but precisely my point. and you've been here nearly so long as i have. you must know the lists, you've clearly noticed the disappearances. a much larger game is afoot than i can begin to pinpoint and i might be mildly offended you think my pursuits are purely jocular.

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[totallyhisniece]

Game? Exactly what about this is a GAME to you?

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[saidhe]

not any particular literary fan, i take it?

tell me, what definition of 'game' do you suppose i mean to employ?

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[totallyhisniece]

It's not like there's a shitload of definitions to the word. If you're thinking about this like some kind of fucked up game of chess there's something wrong with you.