Case #24: Video

[19centconstable]

[George is seated at his tea table, which is serving as a writing desk at the moment. A copy of the book Carmilla is in front of him.]

Um. I'd like to know who here is, or has ever been a vampire, or has had intim-...particular experi-...contact wi-...knows a lot about vampires. I'd like to speak to all of you, if possible. There are a few things I'd like to ask about.

[George notices the book in front of him, and tries to move it discreetly off screen, so no one is distracted by it's sexiness.]

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[Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

7 years.

[He's being metaphorical George. He was still a cop, still collecting a paycheck, but he wasn't doing good-from where he's sitting.]


In my experience-

Yes.

I did? But I was newly turned.

Never thought about it.

...You'll...have to ask Dracula.


No. [He was specifically told this] we-they- they revert to their original state no matter what. No weight gain, no physical scarring, no anything.



[His interest might be slightly peaked however] ...Is this about my warden's case?

[Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

What made you stop? If it's not too personal.

Somewhat. I'm also curious. Did you have a reflection?

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[His eyes narrow] My sister was murdered. I fell in with a serial killer. Take your pick about any of those events.

I didn't think to look. So you do think a vampire did it.

Re: [Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I see.

No, in fact. I think one didn't.

[Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...I was thinking about other things.

[He considers the situation for a moment] You're not considering anything based on his enemies or anything like that? What kind of evidence...


[He sighs] never mind.

[Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

We haven't found any evidence that he has any enemies.

But we haven't got to talk about it if you don't want to.

[Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

But none of the vampires or other creatures on the barge would have acted without provocation. Unless it was me and it's been established that
I didn't do it.

[He frowns. shit.]

You're just going based on evidence?

[Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

How can you be sure of that, though?

Mr. Nygma spoke with him as well.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

... I'm not.


[All of his cop skills are going to rust. He looks a little distracted and then a little sad.]

You both...keep me posted okay?

Re: [Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I will do, D-...Mr. Hoffman.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[..Ow. Hoffman looks physically struck for a moment-but it's the truth. He nods.]

...thank you.

Re: [Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[Aw, George didn't mean it like that. He thought you didn't want him to call you Detective. You need to be more specific with your angst.]

And we will catch this culprit, sir.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[Oh George. It's all good. Hoffman needed that.]

Oh I'd believe it. Who's working on the case?

Re: [Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Mr. Nygma, Mr. Grayson, and myself.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

..Grayson.

[pause]

...I have...faith in what you gentlemen can do.

[Private]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

We won't let you down.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I know.