But first things first. Who are you? Select a color:

>Red
>Yellow
>Green
>Blue
>Purple
>White

>>13367435
Red.

My piece will be the fastest on the board.

>>13367480
You are Miss Vivian Scarlett, star of the silver screen. You got your start in televison before moving to Hollywood. A year ago, your agent Rufus was upset when a sex-tape you had made with Mr. Body himself leaked online, fearing your image would be ruined. Of course, your legion of loving fans only doubled.

Most recently, a film you were working on was canceled when the studio went bankrupt as the result of shady business practices, leaving everyone who worked on it just a little poorer. You were hoping to win Mr. Body's prize to recover some of your losses.

Your character selection grants you two special abilities:

-SEDUCTION: During a conversation, when you believe you have been lied to, you may use this ability to coax one true answer from your target.

-HEAD-TURNER: Use this ability when entering a room. All conversation in the room ceases, and no one can speak until you do.

Why do Britfriends call this game Cluedo? It's so awkward. At least "Clue" is a word.

>>13367909

Alright, found a thread I'm interested in.

Please, continue.

>>13367909
This is awesome and you should feel awesome.

You prepare to explore the mansion. But there's a killer out there! Perhaps it would be wise to find a weapon. What will you look for?

>>13367957
Rope. It's elegant, and if we're caught with it, we can deny we were going to use it as a weapon, and claim we were going to use it for...other purposes.

>>13367925
In Iran it's called Detective. Also their version of chess has elephants replacing bishops.

>>13367480
...and Miss Scarlett does always go first.

>>13367957
Spanner? The fuck is that? That's a a Pipe Wrench.

>>13368004
...revolver or knife are probably generally sexier, but I'll back this anyway.

Why the fuck is that pipe wrench called a spanner?

>>13368020
>>13368040
Being an American actress, you would refer to it as a Wrench, yes. Mr. Body is from old British money however, and so his parents were rather Anglophilic.

To be clear, are these votes for the Wrench or just requests for information?

>>13368053
Nah, the rope is fine.

>>13368053
Mine was a vote. Wrenches can be used for more then murder.

IT WAS MR GREEN, with the SMALL BOMBS in THE CHAPEL

Yes, take the wrench.

ITT: Americans losing their minds over a wrench being called a spanner, but ignore the game of pool being called billiards.

>>13368004
>>13368030
>>13368064

In another life, back in drama school you were always forced to help with the rigging before a show. Thankfully those days are behind you. Still, you're very handy with a knot.

Surely one of the rooms will have some rope lying around. Where should you look first?

>>13368092
>billiards

Library.

I want purple.

>>13368092
Meh, enough bars advertise Billards and Booze and every where you go they call them "Billard Tables" when you wanna buy one.

Begin search in the area closest to your current location

Which is to say, the Lounge.

>>13368092
If you went and called the larger bottles of soda "Half-gallons" and the larger bottles of milk "4 liters" then yes, people would freak out a little.

Though personally I feel if nothing else we should shift liquids to liters.

Man I never understood this game when I was a kid. I also always assumed that the stairs in the middle led to certain, grisly death.

>>13368143
Second Searching The lounge.

>>13368092
Lounge works, but wait until that gropey old fuck Colonel Mustard walks past the intersection. No sense in getting raped before we find a way to defend ourselves.

>>13368092

>implying pool and billiards are the same thing

>>13368143
>>13368192
>>13368218
You choose the Lounge as your destination. Of course, there are others wandering the mansion for reasons of their own. Roll 2d6 for random encounter chance.

Can I be purple?

rolled 1, 5 = 6

>>13368249

>>13368241
>implying owls are birds

>>13368277

Nice try, but wrong.
Owls are a type of birds, pool is not a type of billiards, neither is a wrench a type of spanner.

Thank you, come again.

The hallways are empty. Col. Mustard seems to have already passed by.

The lounge is empty, a large difference from the last time you were in this room. You spent half the evening here, making small talk and having men bring you more drinks.

Music is still playing. Apparently no one bothered to turn it off.

There are cabinets pulled open by thick, silken cords. You can't help but admire their ruby color, but they are too soft to make a good weapon.

rolled 3, 1 = 4

>>13368314
Secret passage! Secret passage! I bet there's some ropes in the conservatory.

>>13368314
Search for clues and secret passages.

>>13368314
Hmm. Let's take a second glance around the room; are there any objects of interest?

Then >>13368358.

Examining the room more carefully, you notice that one of the end tables looks rather disheveled compared to the others, with tipped glasses and alcohol dripping on the floor. While each end table has a pair of matched candlesticks for mood-lighting, the disheveled table only has one.

You also find a leather wallet on the floor, with pictures of a woman and her daughters inside. There is no identification in the wallet, but there are ten $100 bills.

>>13368468
I suspect Prof. Plum in the Lounge with the Candlestick.

>>13368468
Someone has armed themselves with the candlestick. Ominous.

You have no need of the wallet or its contents, and are no thief. Leave it.

>>13368513
Suddenly suspicious, you grab your cell phone and call Rufus, who is waiting outside the mansion for the police. Casually, you ask him if he noticed whether Prof. Plum was anywhere near the Lounge when people were waiting for Body's announcement.

"I was in the Lounge," he says, "but I didn't see anything suspicious. There were a few people still trying to get drunker, but no one was making trouble."

rolled 6, 6 = 12

>>13368531
Hold on to it in case we encounter the woman. If not, we can put it in the lost and found on Craigslist or something.

You decide to hold onto the wallet for now. You can put it back later if you have to.

Exploring the room further, you notice that one of the lower cabinets seems a bit loose. Wiggling it, it opens up, revealing a small space in the wall! A secret passage? You would have to crawl to go through it.

>>13368679
Well, get down on your knees and start wriggling, Vivian!

>>13368756
You enter through the crawlspace, skirt hindering your movement slightly. After a short time, the crawlspace opens up into a larger hallway. You are moving beneath the mansion. Why is there a secret passage here? More importantly, does the killer know about it?

You draw closer to the end of the passageway. You can see that you are coming close to the Conservatory. However, on the other side of the door you can hear people talking. If you come through now, you may reveal both yourself and the secret passage.

rolled 4, 2 = 6

>>13368875
Don't suppose there's any chance of successfully eavesdropping?

>>13368875
Wait until the voices die down, then. Try to figure out who it is and what they're saying.

protip: it was tim curry, all of you lost

>>13368920
>>13368931

You draw closer to the room, opening the door just a crack. You move your ear to the crack, listening.

"I can't believe you still expect to be paid," says a man's voice.

A woman's voice responds. "Mr. Body may be dead, but I can't pump the food out of his stomach and serve it to anyone else, can I? And there's all the guests that left, too, and they won't be paying me I can tell you that."

"At least wait until the will is resolved," the man's voice says.

"And when will that be? A week? A month? Mustard will probably contest it anyways, you know that. Why do you keep glancing at the window?"

"It's... it's nothing. Fine, I'll go get the checkbook. Go wait for me in the Hall."

You hear some shuffling, then footsteps. Finally you hear the sound of a door closing.

...it's Boddy. Mr. Boddy.

>>13368995
You're correct. Sorry, everyone. Adjust accordingly.

>>13368972
They'd better not have stolen that rope. Charge!

>>13368092
Fuck, we don't even call the game Cluedo here, we just call it Clue.

>>13369005
You enter the Conservatory, closing the secret door behind you. It is neat and orderly, and very well-kept. Looking around the room, you find the rope you were searching for. You put it in your purse for concealment.

Suddenly, you hear footsteps in the hallway outside, coming towards the room.

rolled 6, 1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 5, 1, 6, 4, 3, 5, 4, 4, 6 = 53

>>13369226
Jump in the fountain! Pretend like you're passed out!

>>13369226
Hide behind one of those water fountain thingys

>>13369338
>>13369241

You hide near the fountain, ready to jump into the water should the need arise. A woman wearing a white dress enters the room. You do not recognize her. She hesitates at the door way, looking around the conservatory.

>>13369361
Oh good, it's not Colonel McRaperson. Hi there, lady!

>>13369429
You emerge from your hiding place and greet the woman. She jumps slightly, surprised.

"Hello," she said, returning your greeting. "Why were you hiding?"

Then, more suspiciously, she adds, "And where did you come from? No one was here except me and Green a minute ago."

I was passed out in the corner, my head hurts and I just woke up. Is there any tequila left?

>>13369446
"I was outside getting some fresh air. Just had to take some time to get a grip on all this chaos."

>>13369446
She is asking too many questions. Quickly distract her with a question of our own. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT

>>13369472
Launching into an introduction and following up with asking her name might work. Then ask if she knows Green well.

>>13369459
>>13369468
>>13369472
>>13369488
The woman accepts your explanation of having been outside. There is still some alcohol on your breath, lending some credibility to your alibi.

"I know who you are," she says, "I've seen you on the news. Sorry, I haven't seen any of your movies though. You can call me Ms. White."

When you ask about Green, White responds: "Yeah, I have to work with Green a lot. I even met his wife and daughters once. But I can't say I care for him. He's just a man, who thinks he's more important than he is."

rolled 5 = 5

>>13369508
Sense Motive. I suspect there's more to it than what she's saying

>>13369508
"Yeah, I met him briefly earlier. But what do you do, honey, that means you have to work with an asshole like that?"

>>13369361


>mfw Ms. White is actually hot and not a frumpy old maid

continue with your work, OP, good thread.

>>13369472
"Wanna Lez out?

>>13369532
You stupid twit, you've got to play the long game here. Can't just go around asking bitches up front like that.

>>13369532
SEDUCTION ability used. You use your soft voice to reassure White that she can be honest with you.

She sighs in frustration. "Alright, I guess Green does have a lot of power. He's in charge of Boddy's finances, makes most of the big decisions about where the money goes. I can't afford to be on his bad side right now, or I won't get paid for my work tonight. I run the catering service that supplies all Boddy's parties. He gave me an invitation as thanks, though Green tried to talk him out of it."

>>13369553
Well he said ANY question, and we're drunk enough it just might work.
Also, the Wallet belongs to Green.

>>13369556
Befriend White. She can watch out backs in case Colonel RapePerson comes back.
Plus Green is a DOUCHE!

Definitely try to make friends with White, since Scarlett is THE PERFECT WOMAN the guys shouldn't be much of a challenge in the first place.

Pic related, replace Envy Adams with Miss Scarlett

>>13369556
"Oh, did you come up with those delicious little canapes? Hell, I might have to hire you for my next party, honey."

Also, keep in mind that the male characters have likely seen the sex tape.

Just something to ponder as we go about our adventures. Could come in handy/be lolzy.

>>13369563
>>13369595
>>13369602
You use your fabulous people-skills and compliment White's recipes. She is obviously flattered, and her body posture softens.

"Are you feeling better now?" she asks. "You knew Boddy better than I did, I've heard. Some of my workers were talking about it. How do you feel that he died? It hasn't sunk in for me yet.... Also, if your head is hurting, I can see what kind of hang-over remedies we can find in the kitchen."

>>13369614
He was pretty good in bed, but he never really got too much closer then that. A shame really.

>>13369614

No thanks, the headache is about as bad as my normal tuesday night hangover. I'm used to it. But yes, we should absolutely check out the kitchen. Together.

"It's not far," says Ms. White. "And call me Bianca."

Together, you and White leave the conservatory and head towards the kitchen. On the way, White asks you about your career, and what sorts of movies you've enjoyed making most.

The hallway, of course, brings with it another random encounter chance before reaching your destination.

"It's kinda scary. Why haven't the cops shown up yet? What if the killer's still here?"

rolled 4, 4 = 8

>>13369685
I hope White has a weapon too...

>>13369685

Well, to be honest, the movie I enjoyed making the most was one that TMZ got hold of almost a year ago. It was of Mr. Boddy and I. I'm quite flexible don't you know.

>>13369700
You and White get as far as the door to the entrance hall before coming across a woman dressed in blue, walking in the opposite direction. She looks very nervous and runs up to you.

"Oh my gosh," she asks, "are you both alright? This is terrible. Poor Mr. Boddy."

You recognize the woman as Mrs. Peacock, a socialite fond of parties such as these and attends them almost weekly. Her second husband recently passed away, under mysterious circumstances, and now she is richer than ever.

"Have you ever heard of anything so terrible?" she goes on. "I was waiting in the Hall for the police but they haven't come yet. I heard shouting down the west hall though, so I got nervous and left."

>>13369743
Keep an eye on this one... but women need to stick together. Colonel Raper is around here.

>>13369743
"Wanna Lez out?"

>>13369771
You suggest to Mrs. Peacock that she join you on your way to the kitchen.

"No no," she says. "That's towards where the shouting was coming from. I don't want to go that way."

White suggests taking Peacock aside until she calms down, while one of you continues on to the kitchen.

>>13369794
If black and white movies have taught me anything, a good slap should snap her out of it. Besides, with her there will be three of us. We outnumber the other players now.

Well, Hellooooo ladieeesssss.....

>>13369801
Operation Slap a Hysterical Bitch is go.

"wait, shouting? What shouting?"

I love this game! specially cus it always ended with roleplay! my brother learned he was the killer and started taking out people he suspected knew and stuff like that.
once when I was the murderer I grabbed the murderweapon (gun) kept the others at bay and made a run for it.
the barow threw the wrench at my feet
good times

>>13369801
>>13369824
You slap Peacock, having little patience for her shenanigans.

She stops her ranting and rubs her face softly. A dark look passes over her eyes, just for a moment.

"I'm sorry," she says, "I don't know what came over me." White rolls her eyes, unamused. Peacock shakes her head. "I still don't think we should go that way. It sounds too dangerous."

We should definitely ask what the shouting was about before separating - we've already had one murder, let's not encourage a second by wandering into a rumble... and if something happens, let's not expose ourselves to being accused.

(This all, of course, assumes we didn't kill Boddy. Since we would, I assume, KNOW if we did that...)

>>13369862
"What kind of danger, hon?"

>>13369876
>Since we would, I assume, KNOW if we did that...
Clearly, you haven't played much Clue.

>>13369862
>>13369862
SEDUCTION

>>13369918
"Wanna Les out?"

>>13369903

Oh I've played plenty. But I'm assuming a "first-person view" in a story in this quest. This would at least lend me some memory of the last 6-7 hours, I would assume.

This is unless I was potentially in a drunken stupor, hypnotized by crazy Professor Plum for some parlor trick gone wrong, or some like. Basically I'm looking for "do we remember the rest of the night?" So that I know if I /should/ rule ourselves out of the killer's role.

>>13369926
You think back to earlier in the night, but most of the 11 o'clock hour is a drunk haze. You're in control of yourself now, but if you were provoked while you were drinking, you don't remember it.

>>13369903
Yeah, we were blacked out on booze. Maybe we accidentally raped him to death.

>>13369936

Thank you, Cluemaster. Exactly the info I was looking for. Really REALLY gotta learn to lay off the chardonnay.

>captcha: Wissly find

well if he could, we wouldn't have this quest, now would we?

Has she told us what the shouting was about yet? Still waiting on this, and definitely want to ask.

>>13369876
>>13369888
>>13369918
>>13369923
>>13369953

You touch Peacock's arm apologetically, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Sorry, hon. Didn't mean to hit so hard. What screaming?"

She glances behind her. "It was a man's voice. Rough and older. I think it was that military man who's always hanging around Boddy."

She means Col. Mustard, of course. Mustard was a friend of Mr. Boddy's parents, and has known Boddy since he was a child. Thus he's often at the mansion, and Boddy once referred to him affectionately as "Uncle Mustard." You, of course, have a lower opinion of him.

"He was shouting that someone didn't belong," Peacock continues. "Something about the mansion."

Look at her expectantly. If she doesn't continue immediately, prod gently about it. The way she's talking indicates that she may not be done though, so let her finish first.

Lurker here. I'm very much enjoying this so far OP. Just wanted to pop in and say FUCK YEAH, COLONEL MUSTARD!

>>13369985
You wait, and she looks back to you.

"I couldn't make out the words. I just started running the other way. You know his temper."

"I'm going to go check it out," says White. "Wait here with her, keep her safe."

Nod sympathetically. Ask White: "Are you sure you should go alone? I mean, he's shouting, our host is dead, there's a slew of reasons you shouldn't be alone..."

can't believe I didn't pick up on this earlier... the picture of White provided for us has a sizeable handbag. Does White herself have this with her?

>>13370042
Yes. Allowing for conditional circumstances such as place, time, or emotion (the picture of Peacock is obviously not hysterical as when you met her), the photographs are otherwise accurate.

>>13370016
White nods to you. "I'll be okay," she says. Moving her handbag behind her, out of Peacock's sight, she flashes you the handle of a revolver.

>The more excitable and more drunk of the guests have all fled.

>I'm still here, despite having blacked out.

>Holy fuck how drunk were they?

>>13370077
>>I'm still here, despite having blacked out.

You didn't black out. It's simply that your memory between 11 and 11:45 is unreliable. You remember being awake, and in the general area of the Lounge, but little else.

>>13370089
Blacked out in the don't-remember-a-thing-Jim sense, not the unconscious sense.

"Just be careful, alright?"

Assuming Bianca (white) goes on her way, make a mental note to (1) remember she had THAT gun in particular, as we don't know how many more may be floating around, and (2) that her name is Bianca - this could be handy for being ingratiating later for information.

After that, a quick mental check (read: look at the board) shows that the nearest place between Conservatory and Kitchen is the Ballroom. Perhaps there is someplace Peacock can be set down for a moment to rest that's more comfortable while we get a look around. This whole murder thing is still, well, kind of fresh. Plus, don't want to let Peacock get Colonel Raped... and we don't know what she really knows yet.

>>13370109
To clarify, are you staying with Peacock or leaving her there?

Either way, your current destination is now the Ballroom. Ms. White moves on ahead, towards the dining room.

The intent was to bring Peacock with. No sense in helping her to a place to rest by leaving her in the hall.

Anyone currently in the Ballroom when we arrive?

>>13370140
Stay.
We have barely spoken to her

>>13370166
You hear conversation coming from the ballroom. A calm male voice seems to be trying to comfort a woman who has been crying. You walk closer.

"I didn't even get to see him," says the woman in the room.

"But you're better than all of the people who were here," says the man. "You know how he was. He wanted a big affair for attention. If he didn't invite you, that's his fault."

"But..."

"Perhaps he was trying to spare you embarrassment. Look at who he did invite, after all. People like Vivien Scarlet."

The temptation to walk in and say "what about people like Vivian Scarlet?" is rather significant, but I'm more for staying just outside the door and listening for a moment

Do we recognize the voice(s)? Does Peacock? Can we see any of them without being seen?

>>13370244
>>13370250
Neither you nor Peacock recognize the voices. Inching forward, you see that the door is open. Inside are an older man and a relatively plain woman.

I will remind you, since you are standing at a door, that you now have the option of using your HEAD-TURNER ability, but whether you use it is up to you.

I'm all for listening to them for a moment longer, unless the old guy and "Miss Non-Descript" are done talking. Definitely walk in if one of them looks like they're about to leave though.

(-IF- the latter happens, use said head-turner to make the "What about people like Vivian Scarlet?" comment. Calling them on the rudeness in the subject's presence will put them on the defensive)

>>13370286
seconding this so hard

This shit's been taking too long.

>>13370299

I suspect it's not so much that it's taking awhile as there are only a couple of us "speaking" (and I for one need to go to bed soon, sadly, as I am thoroughly enjoying this), so there's less discussion about what we should do between resolutions, making it look like it's slower.

That said, thanks OP - a couple of the quests on /tg/ have been entertaining to read, but this is the first one I really wanted to "play"

>>13370286
>>13370296

You wait a moment longer.

"I don't want to talk about Vivien Scarlett," says the woman.

"Georgia, think. He'd been living in a different world than you, for years now. None of his old associates are here."

"The Colonel's here. You're here."

"Yes. And now you're here too. Except for young Mr. Boddy, it'd be a reunion. Now, wait here. I'm going to find Mustard."

Who is Georgia and what's her relation to Mr. Boddy - or anyone else here for that matter?

Also, entering room now. "Well obviously Mr. Boddy had a reason to invite me. Now, why would he not invite you, dear Georgia, if he was trying to spare YOU embarassment?" *glance to the man* "That would imply that he DID intend to embarass the people he did invite, like me, yes?"

>>13370358
Professor Plum does not look pleased at your interruption, but your ability quells his initial protest. The woman, in a light pink dress, blushes a furious red and looks down at her feet.

Mrs. Peacock takes this all in, wide-eyed. You can practically hear the gossip churning in her head.

Plum regains his composure. "Miss Peach," he says harshly, "is one of Mr. Boddy's oldest and truest friends. She knew him as a child, and has never thought less of him. In fact, she's always thought more of him than he deserved — unlike you sycophants and beggars, here only to drink his wine and bully his servants and hope he tosses you more filthy lucre."

You magnificent bastard, putting in the Master Detective characters too! Now I gotta get out my sheet from that set instead... *grabs it* Are we still using the original board map then, or do we need to consider the MD version for that too, just for future reference?

"Charmed, Professor. Truly." Smiling widely, taking great pleasure in how much this is putting both of them off. I turn to Miss Peach, "I assure you that I am sad about what has happened to Mr. Boddy... for reasons far less base than the good professor would have you believe. Miss Peach, if you don't mind, if you weren't invited, where've you been all this time? It IS unseemly that you should have to skulk about, I hope that it hasn't been too inconvenient?"

(related suggestion: Peach (if she's viable as a suspect via MD rules), knife, Ballroom)

>>13370444
Well I didn't want to spoil it, but since it's come up: you'll note she wasn't invited to the party. The Master Detective characters exist in this universe from a fluff perspective, but the suspects were all at the party. You can think of Peach and the others as second-order NPCs: part of the story yes, but not potential murderers. For that reason, you may make another suggestion in the Ballroom if you wish.

Okay, so for all "official game purposes" it's old-school ONLY. Got it.

"Have you been here attending Ms. Peach all night, Professor, or only in the last few moments?"

(adjust suggestion to Plum, Knife, Ballroom)

>>13370444
>>13370479

Miss Peach clears her throat. "I only just got here. The professor called me with the terrible news. We came to the ballroom because it was farthest from all the commotion."

"That makes sense," Peacock interjects. "I was in the ballroom throughout most of the party. The room was crowded, the whole time."

(How verifiable is the fact that the ballroom was crowded? I am assuming that our own experience verifies that it was, indeed, crowded all night... no reason it would be "busy until 11:00 then DEAD until the murder without warning")

(If the Ballroom was indeed crowded, that means that we have "been shown the cards" for Lounge and Ballroom - important to keep in mind for later. Any chance that if these quests go to a new thread, we can have a list of what verified "facts" [cards] we've discovered?)

>>13370550
Yes, that will be fine. It's getting rather late over here, so we'll probably end for now once any business in the Ballroom is concluded. I'll stick around until then though, however long it takes; I'd hate to leave loose ends

Good good. Now, about verifying the ballroom - would we have noticed that it was in fact crowded all party long, like has been said?

>>13370566
Yes. While you were in the lounge, having a bit more playful time with the music and the drinking, the ballroom was where the majority of the guests stayed for proper mingling.

As you consider all this, Plum turns to Peach. "Well like I said, Georgia," he says, plainly ignoring you, "I'm going to find Mustard. Stay out of trouble." He leaves the room, ignoring you and sparing only a slight, distasteful glance for Peacock.

Georgia watches him leave and clears her throat softly. "Well, I'll just get out of your way," she says, stammering slightly. "I'm sorry you had to be here for this. Well, I'm sure the party was great, but after... just... oh. It's real, isn't it? Excuse me." She covers her mouth and moving towards the exit.

"You wanted to find Colonel Mustard, yes? I believe he was down the western foyer earlier?" Glance at Peacock for verification of this - assuming she nods/agrees/etc. Wish Miss Peach well, then ask Peacock if she still needs to rest for a bit. Whether she needs to rest or not, look about the room for anything interesting. Anything at all that might be out of place, even at a party - a note of some type, perhaps, or a missing object.

I'm going to bed after this post - I may be up long enough to jot down any "findings", but that's about it - good luck to any sleuths who get on this while I'm asleep/at work/etc.

>>13370616
Reminding Peacock of Mustard's shouting makes her shudder just a bit, but she nods. Peach leaves and closes the door behind her.

There are no chairs in the room, as they were moved out to make room for the guests, but the lush carpet is comfortable enough. Peacock sits down on the ground and leans against the wall. You examine the room, careful to notice anything and everything.

Stray crumbs of food dot the ground, showing that the guests enjoyed Ms. White's handiwork. You look up, examining the light fixtures in the room. One of them seems oddly loose, as though servants had rushed to refit it before the party and almost run out of time. Squinting up, it looks like some of the bolts are scratched from the overhasty application of some tool.

In the corner, hidden behind a table of food, you find that stray toolbox. Opening it, you find a set of wrenches of various sizes. There's an odd jump in the sizes though; you guess that a medium-sized one must be missing.

>>13370689
"Vivian," you hear Peacock say behind you. "Vivian Scarlett! I can't believe I didn't recognize you at first. The nerves were getting to me, you understand. Darling, are you alright? Where were you during this awful business?"

>>13370744
Mention that your memory is a bit fuzzy, but (being a bit suspicious) I wouldn't say where we were.
Let her know that we were present in the Conservatory.

"And what about you, Honey?"

>>13370827
She smiles softly. "Drinking again, were you? Oh you. I wish I had your ability to shake it off, though. Me? I was here in the ballroom the whole time. You know me, looking for the next Mr. Peacock. I've been so lonely ever since Bruce died in the accident. But I didn't see anything suspicious." She stands and walks towards you, adjusting her skirt and smoothing it out after sitting on the floor.

>>13370843
"Wanna Lez out?"

Alright /tg/, I'm heading to bed for now. I've put this in sup/tg/. If the thread's still here in a few hours when I wake up, we can continue then. Otherwise, we'll start back up with a new thread.

>>13370843
"Those are some *magnificent* boobs."

bump for awesome thread

*yawns* okay, that was a decent enough sleep. Figure I should make a tripname to keep my personal "input" as mine, if only so I remember what the hell I said. Now, what damage can I do before I vanish for the afternoon...

Okay, Peacock is offering information here, so let's take it. We haven't used Seduction this conversation, so I say we use it now - and we can play it off as purely playful as opposed to using an accusing tone.

With a crooked, playful smirk, ask her "Searching for the next 'Mr. Peacock', hm? You -sure- you didn't wander off somewhere else, darling?" The Seduction skill will suss out the truth here - and if she WAS in the Ballroom the whole time, we can cross her off the list of suspects, since we know Ballroom is out.

Side notes: (1) How are we feeling? We were in a drunken stupor that was bad enough that we may have, in theory, killed someone. That much alcohol may mean we may need something to eat, even if just a few crackers to settle the stomach. If not, forget the food. Might have to just purge it later to keep the figure >.>

Also, this IS a game of Clue. What cards are WE holding that we can eliminate, if any. We found the rope rather easily, but that doesn't mean it was just dumped somewhere. Did we go into this -knowing- anything, or are we playing "without a hand" so to speak?
>captcha: Necessity Linens

Yes, Ms. Scarlet is wearing them. She's not THAT trampy, captcha

>>13373463


Agree with this.

Let's try to get back on Peacock's good side, we know she's pissed about the slapping so we need to ingratiate her a bit. Asking her to make out is, I suspect, not the way to go about doing this.

>>13373546

She doesn't -seem- pissed about it, but that doesn't mean she's not hiding it. We already know Professor Prune doesn't like us, but the more people (suspect or otherwise) who seem to like us the better - easier to get what you want from flies with honey than vinegar, the saying goes. Same reason to keep nice with White.

>>13373615

There was the whole thing with "her eyes flashing dark", which concerns me.

Agreed on the general idea; as Scarlett, coaxing, making friends and seduction is pretty much what we do.

>>13373709

Ah yes. Good point - I had forgotten that during naptime.

Alright, might as well muse on motives while we wait.

It seems White might have the least reason to kill Boddy from what we know at the moment, fiscally speaking, as he is incredibly rich and she caters for him. This likely means she makes quite a bit of money thanks to Boddy.

Mustard, being an old friend, would seem to have the least reason to kill him personally speaking.

Not enough information on others to make even a basic judgement, really.

Hey, OP, do you think when this concludes you could post the abilities of the other characters? I'm curious as to what you came up with.

>>13373918
>Mustard, being an old friend, would seem to have the least reason to kill him personally speaking.

He's also a psychotic rapist.

Going to answer the questions real quick before we start again.

>>13373463
Food would probably be a good idea. Not much time has passed in-game, so mild adrenaline is keeping you going so far. Scarlett's genetics and experience with alcohol have staved off the more debilitating affects of a hang-over though, so even though your stomach isn't in great shape you don't have a headache.

For our purposes here, you are so-to-speak assembling your hand as you go on. For example, since the conservatory seemed undisturbed and the secret passage didn't seem to have been opened before you, you feel reasonably confident that the murder could not have been done in the conservatory. If new evidence makes you "lose the conservatory card" I will inform you.

>>13373546
To reassure you, I'm interpreting any joking "Wanna lez out?" posts as a vote for "Use the Seduction ability." I'm not opposed to writing lesbian scenes if they come up, but you can't just suddenly convince everyone to make out with you for no reason, either.

>>13375454
I'd rather keep the abilities secret for the time being. Be assured that everyone has two of their own, though.

Alright, /tg/. Are you ready to resume, or should I come back later?

>>13376378
I'm ready.

>>13370856
>>13373463
>>13373709
>>13376471

Peacock laughs and winks. "Alright, I suppose I stole away to the lounge for a bit. Boddy left the ballroom before I could catch him, and he's pretty much the most eligible bachelor in the world right now, you know? Well, of course you know. I saw your 'film.' It was impressive, and I'd never looked at Boddy like that before." Her eyes flick down at your body, before returning to your face. "I should learn some of your tricks."

>>13376555
Interesting. Do we remember seeing her in the lounge?

>>13376576
You think about this, as hard as you can without stalling the conversation. Yes, you do remember a woman in a blue dress coming into the room. It was probably Peacock.

...In fact, you realize, that's the last thing you remember with any clarity.

>>13376601
Hmm. Well then, we certainly know she wasn't lying. I think we've found out just about everything worthwhile here, especially now that Plum and Georgia have left. I vote we head for the kitchen to get something to settle our stomach.

>>13376555
Laugh at that, and comment that the film didn't show the half of how... eligible he was. Hopefully this will at least partially establish us as having liked Boddy and having little reason to kill him in her mind.

From here, let's move to... hmm... I'm going to say the billiard room, for no particular reason but that it's close. Hopefully we can eliminate it as well.

>>13376681
>>13376747

You move past Peacock to leave for the Billiard Room. When you open the door, you hear the sound of a revolver firing, coming from the direction of the kitchen.

>>13376776
Oh, that's not good. On the other hand, that's a very loud noise... which will probably draw everyone else. It's a distraction!. Look around the place. Someone's up to mischief.

Or maybe I'm wrong and not going to see what happens in the kitchen is a bad idea... Fuck, I don't know.

>>13376776
White had the revolver, and she seemed cool. To the kitchen with all speed.

>>13376826
I don't know man. Col Rapeface is down there.

>>13376793
>>13376826

You run towards the Kitchen, hearing Peacock's footsteps behind you. The sound of other footsteps in the hall tells you that you're not the only one headed there. Being the closest, however, you arrive first.

The kitchen is a mess. A struggle clearly happened here. In the corner, wide-open, a hidden door is open to reveal another secret passage. Someone went in it in a hurry, and didn't bother closing the door.

>>13376939
I take it the picture doesn't show the mess? Because if you consider that kitchen to be messy....

Get ready for the other s to arrive. Try to look as un-suspicious as possible. I mean, we're the ones here after a gunshot, seems like they'd be quick to suspect us if we don't put a lid on such things first. We need to make it clear that we came here for the same reason they did: hearing a gunshot, nothing more.

>>13376989
>I take it the picture doesn't show the mess? Because if you consider that kitchen to be messy....

The images are static, representing the kitchen in its normal state. The story I'm telling is shifting as it goes, depending on the decisions you make.

>>13377009
Okay, just making sure.

oh hai i improved your boardgame

>>13376989
Peacock is coming, and she knew that we were in the doorway of the Ballroom when the gun went off. We don't need to worry about being accused. I'm more inclined to continue pursuit right into the secret passage.

>>13377035

Use little Robot Master sprites as pieces and it'd be perfect.

>>13377102
Yes, but other people will likely come as well, like Plum and the Colonel. I do not think they will be so quick to dismiss us as having nothing to do with the gunshot.

>>13377035
I say that it was Protoman in the laboratory with the Quick Boomerang.

>>13377035
>>13377138
>>13377195

Stop making me want things that don't exist, /tg/.

About the abilities, OP, I was asking if you could share them after the game concludes, since I'm quite curious as to what you came up with. Obviously they should stay secret for the moment.

I vote we look around and try and figure out what happened to White, she seems like the closest thing we have to an ally at the moment.

>>13377102
>>13377189
>>13377273

You examine the entrance of the secret passageway, ready to either come out and explain your presence or move farther into the passage as necessary. You're not sure where it leads, but based on the last passage you assume the Study is a safe bet. Whoever left the door open is probably there.

Peacock glances at the door to the kitchen nervously, waiting to see who else will arrive.

company has left, here for an hour before work to try to help...

Okay, Peacock is now in the kitchen - is the gun anywhere, or is anyone else (dead or alive)? I am assuming no... if yes, then that changes things drastically. Tell her "stay here, someone will come shortly", then we should investigate the passage. Peacock is our living alibi, and the scuffle is ahead, not behind. Noone's going to whack Peacock while witnesses are inbound, so she should be safe.

For verification, since I am just getting "back into it", the cards we have "in possession" as not-involved are as follows:

Characters: Ms. Peacock
Weapons: None
Rooms: Lounge, Conservatory, Ballroom (in order of "learning")

>>13377422
Telling Peacock to keep watch, you descend the steps into the passage. It is dimly light, with holes in the stonework cut letting light from the mansion come inside.

Suddenly, you hear the door to the passage close behind you. Peacock is coming down the stairs, wrench in hand. She raises the heavy iron tool, glaring at you. "This is for slapping me earlier, you bitch."

Ah, so clearly she is not to be trusted. We DO remember her in the lounge prior to blacking out though, you said, so she is "out of play", right? (still looking for hard verification on this, since I was "out of the loop" and just want to know where we all stand... particularly since I can see an argument for her not being out of play right now...)

Run! Run like a bitch that does not want hit with a wrench! We might survive, but that shit would ruin our career, and rope is insufficient for blocking blunt objects without shaolin training. I think also loud screaming is necessary while doing so. Make it clear how much fear is involved, so that when we tearass into the room past this passage, it's obvious it's NOT us that's the murderer.

One more thing... the wrench was missing, but Peacock never took it while we were in the Ballroom. This means she had it with her the whole time. At that quick glance, does it happen to have a blood stain? That we notice before bolting?

>>13377480
.....overreaction much? Fucking grab her hand that's holding the spanner, don't let her get ina swing if we can help it. Call for help too, hopefully the secret passage door isn't soundproof.

>>13377542
Peacock is currently in play as a suspect. Her alibi for being in the ballroom "the whole time" doesn't hold up, and you don't remember seeing her leave the lounge. You lack probable motive for her killing Boddy, but as you see she can overreact violently, with little provocation.

That's a vote for running and a vote for fighting back. Any one else?

>>13377544

I'm going for playing the "helpless" card, even if we aren't. If, for example, we run screaming, we aren't nearly as suspect as if we got on a slugfest. The scared helpless woman is much more likely to garner sympathy than the feisty one who can put up a fight - especially if it ends up being any weapon that's NOT the revolver that killed Boddy, as those require strength and/or skill to use.

"We aren't helpless" is one of our cards in pocket. I say we hide it until we have to play it.

Runnnnnn. Run screaming, loudly. But make sure to watch our footing in the passageway, and be careful not to roll an ankle or break a heel. That shit is not only overly cliched, it would be lethal.

>>13377542
I'm with you on the GTFO plan. Once we get out of the secret passage, draw our rope and take up ambush position unless someone else is present. Get the drop on her and choke a bitch when she exits.

>>13377580
Fair point, I retract my vote of fighting with her.

This is purely for clearing up "shown cards" then. With Peacock in play, we currently have only rooms discovered: Lounge, Conservatory, and Ballroom.

I've already "voted", so I'll keep from doing so again.

>>13377580
>>13377592
*sigh* Fine, no choke+ambush. Screaming works instead.

I seem to recall that the investigators don't normally kill one another in Clue, but perhaps in this variant it's more like a detective Battle Royale.

>>13377542
>>13377544
>>13377580
>>13377592

You run towards the other end of the passage, calling for help. Peacock chases you, but she's not in as good shape. Your screaming echoes in the passage.

The door behind you swings back open with a bang. You hear a roar as someone charges into the passageway. Peacock hesitates, looking back, allowing you to break ahead and escape towards the Study... unless you stop to look behind you as well.

On a completely separate note, we need to go actually find the corpse at some point once we're not running for our life. He may have been relocated to "gentler quarters" or something, but if there's a blood trail, that may help us find where it happened. Similarly, we can investigate the corpse and try to find what happened to him - people die in vastly different ways when roped, bludgeoned, stabbed, or shot, so it can eliminate weapons.

>>13377607
We also know that the candlestick, wrench, revolver, and rope are currently on investigators, though the rope wasn't until we picked it up, and that Mr. Green's wallet was in the lounge. That may or may not say anything about their usability in the crime, of course.

>>13377660

Indeed. I've got an excel sheet open on my end that's keeping track of this. Kinda sad I gotta go to work soon - this is quite fun.

If she stops to look back, we will as well. The surprise from this, coupled with her wielding a wrench and us cowering in the back of a passageway, will make us look all-the-more "helpless", make Peacock look like a psychopath, and quite frankly, if the new guy roaring his way in from the back decides to eat someone, Peacock is closer than us. Don't have to be fastest, just faster than the slowest.

>>13377645
Nah, stopping doesn't mesh with the "Oh god help WTF is happening this bitch is crazy FLEE" thing that we're going for now. Once we're in the room where this passage ends, THEN we can stop for breath and 'cower', waiting to see what happens.

>>13377691

That's true. But turning, looking, then resuming the flight isn't necessarily a bad idea. Peacock straight-up stopped. All we need is a brief moment to identify the third party, then continue bolting. At worse we won't lose ground.

>>13377645
Look behind us, but don't stop. We want to gain maximum information while removing ourself from this situation.

>>13377709
>turn, look, then run

Sounds like a good compromise.

I vote for continuing to the Study; it'll be pretty obvious who's behind us just thanks to the yelling.

Rope was also a good choice, it's very innocuous as a weapon, we can even claim we were going to use it merely to escape. Nooot so much with a wrench.

>>13377688
>>13377691
>>13377709
You glance behind you as you run, seeing the burly physique of Col. Mustard squeeze into the passage. He moves quickly down the stairs and is coming towards Peacock. You see the dull glint of unpolished metal in his hands before you run, leaving Peacock behind.

You run towards the Study. You are almost at the end of the passage when you see White coming towards you, revolver in her hand.

Oh dear. Okay, noone's killing anyone at this point, too many damn witnesses. I think going "deer in headlights" is the way to go here... look at White fearfully, then even more fearfully at Peacock (since we DO know she'd like our brains on what she has). Freeze, watching Peacock in utter horror (we're an actress, this is what we do), staring at her like she's gone mad and is going to kill us quite dead. Let everyone else speak first this time. Perhaps maybe just a scared squeak or whimper at most.

>>13377745
Relieved smile. "Bianca!" Then run up and move so that she's sort of between us and everyone else, if we can. "I'm so glad to see you! Mrs. Peacock came after me with a wrench, and- who have you been shooting?"

>>13377815

"Bianca! Ms. Peacock just came after me with a wrench! What happened, I heard gunshots! Are you all right?"

>>13377815
Very much this. Also, this game has become very openly violent. I sorta like it.

Also, we now know that Mustard has the Lead Pipe.

I don't think we should call attention to that - it alienates White, who is still currently a potential ally. We've already got a psycho-bitch to make everyone want to hate, let's save making Bianca hate us until we have to.

>>13377854

Hmmm, good point.

I retract my earlier post (the second one with Scarlett saying something.)

We simply say her name, and that Peacock was chasing us.

>>13377854
So, swap "who have you been shooting" for "are you all right", then.

>>13377873

This.

>>13377837

If we do say something, this is better - it implies that she may have been in trouble, not causing it.

And yes, Mustard is wielding Lead Pipe for now - as the knife or candlestick would have been polished at some point.

>>13377837
>>13377854
>>13377868
>>13377873

"I'm safe," she says. "More importantly, are you alright? Where's Peacock? I heard you screaming." She raises her gun, showing you she came to help you. The sound of a scuffle behind you echoes through the passage. "Quick," she says, "into the Study. Catch your breath in there."

>>13377904
Let's do as she says. "Thank you so much. We heard shots, so we ran to the kitchen and saw the passage open. The moment I went in, she came after me with a wrench."

Into the Study we go. Again we have a situation where White shouldn't be inclined to whack us - Peacock AND Mustard know about her with a gun, and if a gunshot goes off, who just killed who would be obvious, and White becomes Public Enemy #1.

"We heard a gunshot, so we came to the kitchen... when we went into the passage, she pulled out this... WRENCH... and said something about 'this is for slapping me'... I screamed and ran, then Mustard showed up at the kitchen entrance, then you showed up, thank God... You're okay, right? What happened in here?"

Look at her worried - genuine concern. Bianca has, at the very least, not been a bitch to us at this point.

>>13377904
In the Study, White closes the door to the passage and stops, breathing a sigh. Then she turns and hugs you, arms around your neck. "I'm glad you're safe," she says, giving you a squeeze before letting you go. She moves towards the real door of the study, opening it and looking out into the hall. "Where are the damn police," White asks frustrated, mostly to herself.

You look around the room. Blood spots are on the floor, leading a trail out the door and around the corner. White comes back toward you, avoiding stepping on the blood. "Mustard, hm? I thought he was the one attacking you. He attacked me, that's why you heard gunshots."

return the hug, in the back of the mind remembering we don't know how innocent she is, even if we ARE glad to see her.

The blood spots - are they like, really fresh, or "still most, but starting to dry, as if they've been here an hour or so"?

"Well, Mustard came in, but it was Peacock at first... I'm just glad it's you here and not them..." Take a moment to take a deep breath, collect ourselves, and straighten this dress out - because really, we're Ms. Scarlet. We have to look good.

Look around the room. Anything missing, out of place, strange, etc. (besides the previous blood stain question, of course)?

[Suggestion to follow after answers to these questions, I would think...]

>>13377979
"Whatever happened to provoke him into doing that?"

>>13378098
>The blood spots - are they like, really fresh, or "still most, but starting to dry, as if they've been here an hour or so"?

Older. Perhaps Boddy was killed here, or perhaps he fought back and wounded his attacker.

>>13378099
"He's nuts," she says, "a violent man who hates everything. You know that."

Nodding. "True enough... he was here though - what do you suppose he was doing here, anyway?"

[Suggestion: Mustard, Pipe, Study]

captcha: evespre Library

Library later, captcha. This is the Study.

Heading to work - hopefully will get next response from Cluemaster before I head out. Good luck fellow sleuths, don't let Vivian die!

>>13378191
White shakes her head. "No, not here. He attacked me in the dining room. I escaped through the passageway, though."

And speaking of the passage, you hear it opening up. White aims her revolver at the secret door, motioning for you to get behind her.

A man emerges from the door — Mr. Green, Boddy's "financial advisor." Seeing the gun, he stops and ducks back in the passage. "Woah, woah, hey. White, put that down."

>>13378274
Let's see how it plays out between Green and White.

>>13378274
Let's hold a bit, and let them talk. Introduce ourself if appropriate, but aside from that wait for a good moment to hit with with our Truth Investigation Talking System.

Get behind White, like she motioned, and see how it plays out.

It's very much so in our interest to be the "helpless", cowering female; people will underestimate us.

>>13378388
>>13378406
>>13378444

White rolls her eyes. "Get out here, Green." She lowers the gun. Green comes out of the passage and straightens his tie.

"Vivien," he says in greeting, smiling in unconcealed lust. He leaves the door open behind him. Mustard comes out behind him, restraining a wrench-less Peacock with his arm. She struggles and complains.

You whisper your suspicions to White. She raises her gun again, pointing it at Mustard. "Drop your weapon, Mustard."

Mustard grunts, giving an imperceptible nod. He pulls the lead pipe from his pocket and drops it on the ground.

"Woah again. Slow down. White, are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting?" Green holds his hands up, trying to calm her down.

"I didn't kill my friend's son, if that's what she's suggesting," Mustard says. "Even if I did, not with this. I just grabbed this in the kitchen when I heard the screaming." He shakes Peacock roughly. "This one was attacking the woman in red. She's our killer, I bet."

>>13378444

Adding on to this, it will keep us from being a threat in the mind of the others; this works to our advantage. If we're cowering in a corner scared while people run around with weapon, we have a low profile.

This works to our advantage, especially if we /are/ the murderer; we have an innocuous weapon easily passed off as an everyday object and we haven't behaved with undue aggression towards anyone.

>>13378563
"Well she does seem rather prone to completely unrealistic responses... but you say you heard a scream? Ms. White says that you attacked her. So you heard a scream before you entered the kitchen, and found Ms. White there?"

>>13378563

Glare at Peacock and say, "Now, I apologize for slapping you, but that was simply uncalled for! What were you thinking? One murder tonight is quite enough for me, thank you."

We want to be gracious and, again, establish ourselves as not being a threat.

>>13378593
Just reread, before I thought he meant that he heard screaming BEFORE entering the kitchen. I was mistaken. Ignore that part of my response please. Sorry.

>>13378607

(same person)
Also, smile and nod at Green, cranking the charm to 110%. We're Vivien Scarlett, famous sexy movie star, make sure he knows it (metaphorically speaking, of course).

>>13378607
Second this.

Keep cowering behind White the whole time, though.

>>13378607
>>13378631
"I wasn't going to kill Vivien!" Peacock protests. "Just mess her face up a bit. I'd never kill anyone!" She looks at Green desperately. "Are you going to let them accuse me? You know I didn't do it!"

Green hesitates, then sighs. "Selina couldn't have killed Mr. Boddy. She was with me the whole time he was missing."

"I'm sorry," Peacock goes on. "I got carried away. It's the atmosphere. Let me go, please?"

Mustard looks to you for a moment. "No," he says, "I'll hold on to you for now.

Where did the butler go?

>>13378707
Oh, she wasn't going to kill us, just maim little! That's perfectly alright then!

Dear GOD she is fucked up.

>>13378707

Scowl in response,
"Well, dahrling, I /hardly/ find that reassuring. Mind trying to keep your temper under control? "

Looking to White,
"Bianca, honey, you mentioned something about the police? If they're not already on their way, I think it's all in our best interests to get them here, as soon as possible."

Look around the room, then add,
"And let's all put the weapons away, shall we? I would just be /so/ upset if we had any more incidents."

Keep the charm cranked up to the max this whole time. We're by far the most charming and alluring person here; we need to take advantage of this.

>>13378707
"Well," Green says, "Selina and I are spoken for. But what about you, Vivien? Where were you when Mustard was searching for Boddy? Drunk in the lounge? I've seen you drink dozens of men under the table at parties before. And you know about the secret passageways. Perhaps you were just making a scene for an alibi." He grins despite himself. "You could have done it, I bet. Right here, in the study. Stabbed him to death for not paying you for the video."

You have been suggested! Do you have evidence to show that Green's theory is wrong?

>>13378707

Also, this is by no means proof that Peacock didn't do it, so she is still a suspect at the moment.
I'm inclined to think that she didn't, but regardless, her absurd temper makes her a threat even if she isn't the murderer.

>>13378780
White puts her revolver down. Green shrugs and reveals the candlestick he was concealing. "Fair enough. No weapons. Now show us yours. I bet it's the knife."

>>13378817
Show the rope then. Also, the heck does he mean, not paying? As in, we didn't get any f the profits? Well, apparently it did WONDERS for our fan following, which is more than enough payment anyway, so that's certainly not enough for a motive, methinks.

>>13378782

Chuckle and shake your head.
"Green, with all due respect, you have the word of a woman that attempted to end my life with a wrench that you're innocent. I'd hardly be throwing around accusations."

Then, go on:
"Besides, why would I be angry over that video? It was my idea in the first place, and it's done just as much for my career as any of my movies. Boddy was a dear friend with...*ahem*...benefits, I'd no reason to cause him harm."

Finish with,
"In any case, I've got a rope, not a knife, and I would hardly know how to use one if I did. I'm a lover, not a fighter, Green. Now then, what makes you say he was /stabbed/?"

Let the rope drop to the ground.

>>13378782
Something doesn't add up here. The last thing we remember is Peacock coming into the lounge, right? But Green says she was with him the whole time. They should therefore BOTH have been in the lounge and remember us.

As for actual evidence... there were dozens of people in the lounge who should be able to testify to our location there, but I'm not sure what we can actually bring up.

We can show the rope, pretending of course, that it was for kinky stuff. We must also stick to the story we gave Bianca. We don't want her to suspect us.

>>13378873

This is a good point.

>>13378889

(guy who wrote the long drawn-out post here)
I agree with this as well, try to let on that the rope was for some...ahem...adventures. It is entirely in keeping with our reputation

"Why don't we all say where we've been?" Suggesting we go either clockwise or counterclockwise depending on Green's position in the room. We need to get him to speak before Peacock.

This way, we force Green to tell us where supposedly they've both been, remembering that Peacock had the wrench that belonged in the ballroom, so if she did not return there after the lounge, she took it BEFORE the murder.

>>13378817

"Wanna lez out?"

Remember, we have Seduction; if Green lies to us about how he knew Boddy was stabbed/where he's been, we can /force/ him to answer truthfully.

If we can trap someone verbally (within reason of course, no DID YOU MURDER BODDY Y/N), we can use this ability to great effect.

>>13378854
>>13378871
>>13378873
>>13378889
You have enough to prove the suggestion wrong.

Mustard answers for Green. "Yes. Stabbed. I found the body, he was definitely killed with a knife." He grunts. "She makes a good point though, Green. You say you were with Peacock, but where? I remember seeing you go to the lounge, but when I came to look for you, you were missing."

>>13378944
>>13378951
You use your SEDUCTION ability to augment your suggestion. A bit unorthodox, but it works. Green sighs and holds up his hands. "Fine. You win. Peacock and I have been having an affair. We met in the lounge and snuck out together to the bedroom upstairs."

White nods. "I believe it. He's terrible to his wife, this comes as no surprise to me." She pauses. "As for me, I was busy with my workers in the kitchen. Mustard can vouch for that."

"I can," Mustard says, "though I have some suspicious about that. But here, give me the rope, I'll tie up Peacock so she doesn't hurt anyone, or herself."

>>13378999
Then what's all this about you attacking Ms. White, Colonel?

>>13378999
Nod to Mustard.
"Now that we've got these unpleasant allegations out of our system, I do agree with the dear Colonel here; Peacock seems a little unstable. I, personally, would feel safer if she's tied up for a bit until she's cooled down."

Turn to Peacock,
"Nothing personal, darling, it's just I'd rather you not come after me with a wrench again. My face is rather important to my career, you know."

Finally, ask the group at large,
"While we're on the subject, where is the esteemed Professor?"

>>13379034

Bad idea; let White make accusations if she wants to. We want to keep a low profile and make it clear that we're just an innocent trying to defend ourself from unwarranted attacks/accusations.

Something to consider:

Boddy was stabbed, and Plum /must/ have the Knife. Not to say he's the murderer, he could have found one after the fact, but he /does/ have the Knife.

>>13379065
I'm just curious as to what happened. I didn't mean it as accusing, I'm just wondering what would have made him do it, and if it really happened then why is Ms. White NOT saying anything?

>>13379115

I'm sure we'll find out in due time, but until then, it's very much so in our interest to play the passive, "helpless" female.

So is there a consensus on your next action?

>>13379136

See
>>13379045

I would prefer to avoid questioning Mustard openly.

>>13379045
Peacock sighs as Mustard ties her. His knot is solid and simple, military stereotyped. "I haven't seen Plum in hours," says Mustard.

"Neither have I, come to think of it," says Green.

Mustard moves Peacock away, out of the room. She passes by you and looks at you with watery eyes. "I'm sorry," she says. "I really am."

"Gonna put her in the hall," Mustard says, "where she can't hurt anyone. It's mostly empty there. Green, you can stay with her, find out what she knows. You aren't useful otherwise." The three of them leave the room, leaving you and White alone.

>>13379303
I think it's time to look for Plumb and Georgia, whose last name I cannot remember.

>>13379303
As Peacock leaves,
"It's quite all right, honey, think nothing of it. Let's just try to avoid a repeat, okay?"

Turn to Bianca.

"Well, that was...interesting. Everyone's /sooo/ on edge. How have you been?"

Plum, with the knife, in the Study?

Also,
>tie up peacock
Mmm... kinky.

Also, OP, are the weapons left in the room? Or were they taken out?

Where is the maid?

>>13379384
The lead pipe and candlestick remain in the study. The wrench had disappeared, presumably left in the passage between the kitchen and study.


>>13379354
>>13379346
White smiles briefly, but it fades. "You think it was Prof. Plumb, then?" she asks. "We should find him before the men do." She retrieves her revolver and moves out into the hall, following the blood. You follow behind. The blood trail seems to lead north, towards the library or perhaps the billiard room.

>>13379472
"I didn't say that, merely that they are absent and didn't come when you fired your revolver. I can't imagine them not hearing it. Something might have happened to them. With people like Ms. Peacock around, trying to kill for the slightest thing.... I'm worried."

"I'm not throwing around any accusations, unlike our /dear/ friend Mr. Green, but I feel it's in all of our best interests to keep tabs on the whereabouts of the others, given the rather sordid events of the evening so far. And I do agree that it would certainly be in Plum's interest for us to find him before Mustard does, the man seems a bit of a hothead."

Motion for her to lead on, but before leaving, glance in the passage for the wrench if possible.

Even if White is the murderer, we should be safe with her, because the others all know she has the gun; she can't shoot us without being implicated.

>>13379526

To clarify, I mean look for the wrench to verify it's still there and hasn't been grabbed by Peacock, Green or Mustard as they left.

>>13379526
>>13379537
The passage is fairly lengthy. If you want to look for the wrench, you'll have to head back towards the kitchen. White, meanwhile, seems ready to move ahead, without you if necessary.

>>13379562
Disregard that then, stick with White.

>>13379562
Move on ahead. Knowing where the weapons are now won't really help us in solving the murder, and while we might be unarmed White has a rather effective trump.

Speaking of which, this might be an opportune moment to ask what prompted her to fire earlier.

>>13379577
Together, you and White make your way towards the library. The blood leads there. On your way, though, you notice that the door to the billiard room is ajar, and you hear breathing coming from inside.

>>13379607
Hmm.

Billiard room. Anyone breathing loudly enough for us to hear it has probably been exerting themselves, which could mean interesting information. The blood trail won't be moving.

>>13379607
Have Ms. White ready the revolver. Whisper to her about the breathing.

>>13379607

Look to White and nod towards the door, in a manner as to indicate that we should go inside.

I also agree that walking through the hallway might be a good time to ask her about the gunshots.

"Bianca, I must ask, was it you firing that gun earlier? Did anyone come after you, too? This mansion is proving to be /most/ alarming."

>>13379683
>>13379684
Asking White about the gunshot makes her a bit huffy. "I told you, I was protecting myself from Mustard and his temper. Just like you had to deal with Peacock." She takes point, moving into the billiard room. "Who's there?" she calls out.

>>13379703

This would be immediately after leaving the previous room, so before we approach the library.

>>13379759
Try to soothe her.
"Apologies, Bianca, it must have slipped my mind; the past few minutes have been somewhat traumatic.The man does seem like he has a terrible temper indeed."

Follow her into the billiard room (very cautiously).

>>13379759
A nervous-looking man dressed in brown comes out from hiding behind the billiard table.

White aims the revolver at him. "Who are you?" she demands. "What are you doing here?"

The man hesitates, then speaks with a slight accent. "I'm Alphonse... Alphonse Brunette. I snuck into the mansion in all the confusion, but I didn't... didn't know about all the trouble. I just want to leave now. Please."

WHO THE FUCK PLAYS CLUEDO FOR TWENTY FOUR HOURS?

JUST SOLVE THE MURDER ALREADY.

>>13379800
Snuck in? I think he should definitely be waiting to talk to the police. How long has he been in here?

>>13379818
HARDCORE MOTHERFUCKERS, THAT'S WHO. YOU WANT A REAL GAME OF CLUE, WITHOUT ACTUAL CHARACTER INTERACTION? FUCK YOU, PLAY /TG/ CLUE.

>>13379888
WHO READS ENTIRE MYSTERY NOVELS? JUST SKIP TO THE END. THE BUTLER DID IT.

>>13379911
..............not sure if troll.......

>Scarlet Expithed

That is disturbingly close to Expired, Captcha. What are you trying to tell us?

>>13379800

OP, I assume this is another one of the "expanded universe" secondary characters?

On topic:
"Were you on the guest list? I don't remember you."

>>13379862
>>13380004
>OP, I assume this is another one of the "expanded universe" secondary characters?
That's correct.

"No... no, I wasn't at the party. I just... thought I could swipe something while everyone was running away. Then I ran into the big army guy in the dining room, and he almost beat the shit out of me. I found the passage and hid in the study, but then I heard others coming so I ran and hid in here. I've only been here a few minutes."

"Well," White says, "everyone else is at the front. But there's a backdoor at the conservatory. Go out that way, leave, and don't come back."

>>13380004

Er, let me revise this upon re-reading your post, OP.

"Why on earth would you sneak in here? Don't you know there's been a murder? Explain yourself!"

SEDUCTION, if possible, to ensure a truthful answer.

>>13380046

Disregard this post, then, OP.

"Really? In that case, do what she says, and scram. I've half a mind to report you to the police as it is. There's been a murder, and you come trying to steal things? Simply distasteful."

SEDUCTION to /ensure/ he is telling the truth about why he's here.

>>13380064
The dialogue you're using and the SEDUCTION ability aren't very compatible, I'm afraid.

>>13380080
Hmmm, let's see if I can revise it.

"You snuck into a high-security private mansion, with guests fleeing the premises in shock, just to see what you can steal? Now, if this is the case, by all means, scram. But color me skeptical, darling."

Better?

>>13380207
Sure, I'll take that.

Brunette looks to White. "Alright. Just put the gun down, please?" White considers for a moment before agreeing. She lowers the revolver. Brunette sighs in relief and stands up. "You can search me if you want. No weapons. No anything."

"If we're going to let him go," White says, "we don't have time to question him. Mustard and Green can come any moment. One of us should go to the Hall and distract them and make sure Brunette gets out okay."

>>13380269
So, given his lack of another answer, I take it that he was telling the truth the first time?

>>13380269
I don't think we need to worry about Mr. Brunette. As long as he's on his way out, I doubt anyone will bother to take an interest in him, unless he tries to nick something. But you wouldn't be stupid enough to do something like that, would you darling? *look sweetly at Mr. Brunette* Besides, I don't like the idea of one of us splitting up. If something happens while you or I look for Mr. Green and the Colonel....

>>13380309

(same guy here)

Assuming he was indeed telling the truth,

"Bianca, are you sure it's wise to risk another run-in with Green or Mustard just for the sake of helping this man of...questionable morals get out? I've hard quite enough fright for the evening as it is. He's welcome to leave, but why should we risk getting involved?"

>>13380315
>>13380382
White seems torn. "Fine. He can go. I hope I'm not making a mistake trusting you, Vivien." Brunette walks nervously out of the room. He pauses and looks back at you. White raises her revolver again, and he runs towards the conservatory.

With Brunette taken care of, you can go back to investigating the blood trail leading to the library, unless you have more business in the billiard room/questions to ask White.

>>13380424
"You're the one with the gun, honey."

As long as we're here, let's give the room a decent look-over before moving on to the library. Anything seem terribly out of place?

>>13380424
"Don't worry. Even if he does take something, which I'm hoping he won't, it won't reflect badly on you. Boddy was able to afford to give out five million every year, a couple of gilded candlesticks or some silverware aren't going to even put a dent in his estate's value, if that's what's worrying you. But let's continue... I'm interested in seeing where the blood leads..."

>>13380424

"I'm just glad I found someone else in this dreadful place who actually seems to have a level head on their shoulders. What do you think we should do next? And did you say you called the police? They sure seem to be taking their time."

>>13380453
There's the remains of an unfinished game on the table, and a few abandoned drinks from the party, but it doesn't look like any violence happened here. You move on.

>>13380469
Following the blood, you move into the library. There's a large amount of fresher blood on the one of the tables, dripping on to the floor. The murder almost definitely happened here.

White moves around the room with her revolver ready, looking for possible hiding spots. You stay behind and continue examining the bloody table. The amount of blood seems to verify that the murder was done with the knife.

Suddenly there's a knock at the side door of the room. You and White both turn. "Professor," comes a soft whisper, "are you in there?"

>>13380683
Ah, sounds like Georgia. "No darling, but don't be afraid. Come in."

>>13380713

This.
"Georgia, is that you? Come on in, it's safe."

>>13380713
>>13380740
Miss Peach comes into the room. "The Professor isn't here? He said he was going to look for Col. Mustard, but never came back. I heard gunfire so I hid in one of-" she stops.

"There's another secret passage?" White asks.

"Oh. You know already. Yes, I hid in the one in the conservatory. But I got worried since the Professor never came back to the ballroom. I decided to check the library, he's usually here."

She moves closer and notices the blood. She freezes. "Is this where it happened?"

>>13380786
"Seems like it. It's a pity you weren't with us just five minutes ago, we were with the Colonel and Mr. Green just then. Though, I haven't seen the Professor since we first met. I can't speak for Ms. White though." Look at her in askance.

>>13380786

"We ran into Mustard, Green and Peacock, but haven't seen the Professor; in fact, I was hoping you might know where he is. And yes, this does appear to be where poor Mr. Boddy was murdered; I still can't believe that happened. Simply horrifying."

"Now, what's with all these secret passages, anyways? Mr. Boddy always had a flair for the dramatic, but this seems a little silly."

>>13380683
Holy fuck, that is a NICE library. Source?

>>13380821
>>13380824
"We don't know what the passages were for. We used to play in them as children, though. The Professor says he has a theory, but he's never told me."

"That's because it's a secret," says Professor Plum as he walks into the room. "Like so many things about this mansion."

>>13380898
"Oh, Professor, you're not dead. What a pleasant surprise." Deadpan.

>>13380909
"Miss Scarlett, please do not be rude. I know it's impossible to resist, given your station, but there is no need to insult me. Now come here, Georgia. We should be leaving; I'll take you to your home where it's safe."

Miss Peach shakes her head. "I don't think I want to, Professor. I want to at least be here when they take his body away."

"They? They who, child? No one is coming. Don't you think the police would be here by now, if they were coming at all? They probably think it was another one of Mr. Boddy's stunts for attention."

>>13381053
.....man the police are incompetent. And I seem to be the only one still here OP. Might be a good idea to continue tomorrow, maybe.

>>13381100
We can hiatus for now. Also we're now in auto-sage so that probably isn't helping.

>>13381053

"Professor, I think it might be wise for us to wait for the police to arrive; the're certainly going to want some answers and I think it'll be far less embarrassing for all of us if we answer those questions here instead of being accosted at our homes."

OOC: Might be a good idea to continue tomorrow, we only have like 1-2 people atm.

Also, OP, looks like we're autosaging.

>>13381130
Autosage is a pretty decent success, I think. I started this on a whim, though I prepared it for a while first. I'm glad it seems people are having fun.

>>13381149

New thread tomorrow? I'd really like to see this finished.

>>13381166
I promise there will be at least one new thread. Probably not until later tomorrow, though.

>>13381149
Btw, what's the source on your Miss Scarlett? DAAAAAAMN

>Captcha: Traptun Brooks.
Please tell me that's not it.

>>13381176
Well, I didn't want to break immersion earlier, but it seems ok to say now:

Except for Google filling in some holes when the other sources were unhelpful, the characters are mostly from deviantArt and the rooms are mostly from Flickr.

>>13381192
I see. Thanks.

Do you happen to remember what DA you got it from?

>>13381192
I have to say, real props for running this, OP; it's excellent fun.

>>13381206
No, sorry, I just searched for the colors.

>>13381210
Thanks, I was starting to worry about it overstaying it's welcome.

>>13381229
Don't worry about it. The fact that it's getting late (inb4 ZOMG U AMERICANS THINK UR THE ONLY ONES) probably has something to do with it.

This is awesome OP. Looking forward to a continuation.