Twidz Reality Pond: Midnight at the Manor ~ Episode 2

Midnight at the Manor ~ Episode 2

Starring:

Noa Neptune by x_MG_x
Felix McGregor by Kittymeow
Svetlana "Lana" Lavender by Icmnfrsh
Gilberto Gonzalo by Alleenmens
Jock Verzettelsch by M13Vulpecula
Moira McCall by Idontrcall
Dr. Gale Panetta by Haylo Husky
"Psychic" Sally Harpy by Turner
Duana Ebota Vermani by Keyenpeydee

*As Yvonne opens the door, Standing outside is a rather serious looking woman dressed in a long white Lab coat*

Yvonne: "Um, Good evening..."
Noa: *Interrupting* "...Is it? I hadn't noticed"
Yvonne: "May I take your coat?"
Noa: "No, You may not, I would prefer to keep it upon my person, Who knows what the neighbourhood is like around here, Thieves everywhere..."
Yvonne: "Oh, I do apologise, I'm sorry to inform you but tonight's dinner party is..."
Noa: *Interrupting again* "...Besides, My pockets contain sensitive information, If it was to fall in the wrong hands well, You know, Industrial Espionage and all that"

Yvonne: "Right this way Miss... Neptune was it?"
Noa: "Correct"
Yvonne: "Like the planet? Cool!"
Noa: "Like the Roman God of the Sea to be precise..."
Yvonne: "Um, Okay. Please wait here, The other guests will arrive shortly"

Noa: "Well now what? Do I talk to myself?"
Yvonne: "Sure, I thought that is what you scientists do, Right? *Walking away* Help yourself to drinks!"
Producer: *Through microphone* "What happened to telling the guests the party was cancelled?!"
Yvonne: "Yeah, I know. I'm sure it'll be fine though..."

*The doorbell rings*

~ Noa's Story ~

"London, England, M.I.5 Building"

*The Intercom buzzes*

Ramsbottom: "Yes? What is it Shirley?"

Shirley: "Mr. Ramsbottom, Your 3.00pm appointment is here"
Ramsbottom: "Very good Shirley, Send them in"

Ramsbottom: "Ah! Ms. De'Part, So lovely to see you again! I must say, Your donation to our little project was greatly appreciated..."
De'Part: "Spare me the pleasantries Alistair, I've come to see what you pencil pushers have been wasting my money on"

Ramsbottom: "Very good Ms. De'Part, The "Neptune" Project is progressing as expected, We should be ready for full production by the end of the month, Your profits should triple!"
De'Part: "That is what I like to hear"
Ramsbottom: "If you would care to follow me, I will give you a tour of our facility"

"Top Secret Government Laboratory, Somewhere beneath the Thames River"

Ramsbottom: "And here is the heart of our little project, The nerve centre if you will, The think tank, The inventing room, The..."
De'Part: "I get the picture, Skip to the point"
Ramsbottom: "This is our project leader"

Ramsbottom: "Dr. Neptune comes with personal recommendations from the European Lycanphropic Society and the National Institute of Questionable Science, She is an expert in her field of study..."
De'Part: "Which is?"
Ramsbottom: "NUTS!"
DePart: "There is no need for that type of language, I was only asking a question!"

Ramsbottom: "No, You misunderstand, She specialises in poisonous plant life, Specifically toxins found in different types of nuts and seeds"
De'Part: "I see, What does this have to do with me?"
Ramsbottom: "You see, We are working on a completely untraceable poison that could greatly help our war effort, Would you like to meet her?"
De'Part: "I'd love to, She reminds me so much of myself"

Ramsbottom: "Dr. Neptune, We have a lady here who would love to meet you, She happens to be one of our greatest investors!"
Noa: "Can't you see I'm impossibly busy with affairs of the utmost importance?!"
Ramsbottom: "I think it would be to both our best interests to have a discussion about your newest strain of poison"
Noa: "If we must"
*Takes a Lollipop from her pocket and eats it*

De'Part: "My dear, Your work intrigues me, I'd love to hear what you have been doing with my hard earned money"

Ramsbottom: "The "Neptune" project is the greatest technological advancement for poisons since the invention of arsenic!"
De'Part: "Again with the language, How disgraceful!"

Noa: *Whilst eating a Lollipop* "What Mr. Sheep Butt is trying to say is, My Project along with your funding has allowed us to advance our knowledge and understanding of biochemistry to the very forefront of scientific discovery, Now, With your help we can mass produce this stuff and make a fortune!"
De'Part: "Please do, Get to work on it right away, If it makes me more money, I'm all for it and do take that thing out of your mouth when you speak, It's most off-putting"

*Over the following weeks, Noa toiled tirelessly in the Lab perfecting and mass producing the completely untraceable poison nicknamed "Neptune X"*

*It was to become the greatest and most potent poison known to man... But it wasn't without it's set backs...*

Yvonne: *Answering the door* "Hello, I'm sorry but tonight's party is ca..."
Gilberto: "Hola, What is a beautiful lady like you doing answering doors and scrubbing floors?"
Yvonne: *Laughs* "Okay, You're a keeper, You can come in"
Producer: "Um, Excuse me, But do the words, Party, Tonight and Cancelled mean anything to you?!"
Yvonne: "Shush! I'm having fun!"

Yvonne: "And this is Gilberto Gonzalo, He's cute... No! *Flustered* Not the word I was thinking of... *Embarrassed* I mean, He's an Athlete, Heh, Sorry... Oh look! That's the doorbell, Gotta run!"

Gilberto: "Hola, My name is Gilberto, But you can call me Gil, Nice to meet you"
Noa: "Don't I know you from somewhere?"
Gilbeto: "Maybe from TV? I'm a premiership Soccer player for the Sunlit Tides Dolphins... I mean, I was a Soccer player, Who are you, May I ask?"
Noa: " My name is Noa Neptune. I am a scientist who works for the UK government. I normally keep to my lab, but I had to come here tonight because Kindly asked me to do something at her mansion."
*Noa takes another Lollipop from her pocket and starts to eat it*
Gilberto: "Oh, I see that you have a lollipop with you. Can you give me one?"
Noa: "No! Go buy your own pluming lollipop. You have money, don't you?"
Gilberto: "Well... Not anymore"

~ Gilberto's Story ~

"The Falling Palms Resort, Sunlit Tides, South Island"

Helga: "Can you believe it Gunther? I bet everything on the Dolphins and that dummkopf lost it all in the space of 30 seconds! I am such a fool! If I ever see that loser in the flesh, I will surely give him a piece of my mind!"

Gunther: "All is not lost Mother, At least we can enjoy the last few days of our vacation..."
Helga: "If you can call it that, This place is schrecklich! The staff are just..."

*Crickets*
Carlos: *Staring into space* "Eh?"
Helga: *Rolls eyes* "See what I mean?"

*Gilberto walks past*
Gunther: "Look Mother! There is that loser who missed the goal and wet himself!"

Gunther: "Ey, Dummkopf! Over here!
Gilberto: *Sarcastically* "What?"
Gunther: "Can you guess who I am?"

Gunther: *Impersonating Gilberto* "Look at me, I'm a stupid guy who wets myself in front of millions of people and can't hit a target the size of a building because I'm dumb, I'm a loser and I've never had a girlfriend!
Gilberto: "Yeah, Very funny..."
*Gilberto attempts to walk away*

Helga: "You there! Come back here at once! My son has not finished mocking you yet!"
Gilberto: "I gotta go, I'm needed by my manager..."

Helga: "Rubbish! I doubt anyone in there right mind will ever hire you to play soccer ever again! Where could you possibly be going? The only place you will be going is the dumpster, Where you belong! You are trash!"

Helga: *Sadistic laugh* "Hey, Everyone! Come along and mock this man with me!
Gunther: "Yeah! Mock the guy who can not control his bladder needs! He is such a noob!"
*The other Hotel guests join in with mocking Gilberto about his sporting failure*

Helga: "Aw, Do not cry meine liebste, I'm sure someone will be stupid enough to take pity on you and your failure of a career" *Laughs at her own joke*

*Gilberto sits beside the fire pit and stares misty eyed into the dancing embers*
Gilberto: "Where did it all go so wrong?"

De'Part: "I know how you feel sweetie, I've been there, done that, wrote the screenplay"
Gilberto: "Sorry, Do I know you?"
De'Part: "Oh, I'm just... A devoted fan, Shall we say"

Gilberto: "It's nice to know someone still likes me"
De'Part: "What you did was not your fault, I blame the pressure..."
Gilberto: "And the wetting myself part?"
De'Part "Nerves..."

Gilberto: "I feel so embarrassed though!"
De'Part: "You did nothing I wouldn't have done in your shoes, You can't be blamed for missing that goal, Don't beat yourself up over it, Time heals all wounds... Even big gaping septic ones like your own predicament"
Gilberto: "Thanks, It means a lot"

*Moira steps into the Hallway and looks inquisitively at Yvonne*
Moira: "You look... Familiar"
Yvonne: "Good evening mam, I'm afraid that tonight's festivities are...
Moira: *Interrupting* "Hopefully not cancelled, I drove all the way from Riverview to get here!"
Producer: "Go on! Tell her!"
Yvonne: "Be quiet!" *puts her hand over the microphone*
Moira: "How rude..."
Yvonne: "Not you dear, Come right this way please"

*Yvonne seats Moira in the Drawing Room with the other guests*

Moira: If you think you can fool me, you can't. If you think I want to be your friend, I don't. I've lived alone most of my adult life, and I certainly don't need anyone else to make me complete. I have found that there are things much more important than companionship, they are the only thing that matters to me.

*Noa and Gilberto look at each other in shock and then back at Moira*

Gilberto: "Charming..."
Noa: "Hello to you too..."

~ Moira's Story ~

"Spenster's Detective Agency, Plum Place, Riverview"

*A thick blanket of fog encompasses and surrounds the red brick building perched upon the end of Long Island Drive, The air is still and the moon sits high up in the star-strewn sky shining bright moonlight onto the centuries old abode*

*An inquisitive kitty purrs about upon the porch*

Whiskers: "Meow!"

Moira: "Hello Mr Kitty, What are you looking for?"
Whiskers: "Meow!"
Moira: "Really? Me too..."

*Moira cautiously rings the doorbell*

*The door bursts open*
Lucille: "Can I help you, sugar?"
Moira: "I've come about your advertisement in the Riverview Tattler, I phoned ahead this morning"
Lucille: "I guess you be wanting my sister, She's upstairs in the office"

*As Moira climbs the woodworm ridden staircase, Each step makes it's own distinctive and un-nerving squeak*

Nellie: "Come in Ms. McCall, I've been expecting you"

Nellie: "Please, Take a seat"
Moira: "You told me when we spoke this morning that you were willing to look into my case?"
Nellie: "Indeed, The disappearance of your Grandparents intrigued me as did the story about your parents... I assure you Ms. McCall, Me and my sister will do everything in our power to get to the bottom of this"

Moira: "It is something that has haunted me for years, Their disappearance was so sudden and unexpected. They just wouldn't leave like that for no reason, They wouldn't leave without telling me where they were going..."
Nellie: "Did you phone the police?"
Moira: "Of course! But they couldn't help me, They searched and searched but couldn't find anything, It was as if they disappeared into thin air!"

Nellie: "How terrible for you and at such a young age..."
Moira: "Not long after my 18th birthday"
Nellie: "Well Ms. McCall, I may just be able to help you find some closure..."
Moira: "How?"
Nellie: "An informant came forward this very morning, With a vital piece of information"

*Ms. De'Part enters the office*
Nellie: "Ah! Here she is now..."
De'Part: "Good evening"

Moira: "Detective Spenster said you had some information for me? Do you know what happened to my Grandparents?"
De'Part: "All in good time Moira, First I must tell you..."
Moira: "How do you know my name? Have we met before?"

De'Part: "Oh I have certainly seen you before, But you may not have seen me..."
Moira: "What do you mean? Answer me damn it! Do you know who killed them?!"
De'Part: "I can't tell you here, But if you were to come to my mansion, I could tell you more"
Nellie: "Who let this cat in here?"
Whiskers: "Meow!"

Yvonne: "And this is Felix McGregor *Whispers* (He's a Hollywood actor!) Please play nice!"
Felix: "Hello Fellow contestants, The name is Felix and it is such a pleasure to meet all you fine ladies....and gentleman. I hope we all enjoy our time here, may the best person win!"
Noa: "A pleasure to meet I'm sure..."
Gilberto: "Hola!" *Winks*
Moira: "Hmm..."

Felix: "Wow, Talk about a frosty reception in here!"
Yvonne: "Tell me about it, I'm catching a cold myself off of all this negativity!"

~ Felix's Story ~

"Limelight Studios, Hollywood, California"

3:35pm, Mr. Whiskers Cat Food Factory

Tachiko: "The body is through here Detective..."
Felix: "My god, What a mess!"

Tachiko: "The Victim was found beaten to death with a rainbow trout, The body has been here for so long it has already started to decompose..."
Felix: "So that's what that smell was..."
Tachiko: "We are in a fish canning factory after all, They make Cat food here"

Felix: "You could say that there was something "Fishy" about this death..."

Tachiko: "Yes, You always know what to say at the right time Detective"
Felix: "Hey, What can I say? I spend most of my time practising one-liners in front of a mirror for occasions such as these"
Tachiko: "Detective... Can I tell you something?"
Felix: "Sure! Go ahead"

Tachiko: "I know we have only been partners for 48 hours but over this time I feel as though we have really connected..."
Felix: "But Tachiko, What will the commissioner say?!"
Tachiko: "I feel as though you really understand me and that you and I have a deep connection that no man, woman, serial killer or badly written plot can ever tear apart!"

Felix: "Oh Tachiko, As I stand here, ankle deep in the remains of a badly decomposing corpse I think... *Trembles* I think..."
Tachiko: "Just say what your heart needs to say!"
Felix: "I think I love you..."

*Felix and Tachiko share an awkward kiss*

Brandi: "CUT!!!"

Felix: "Oh for plums sake! What is it now?!"
Brandi: "That was awful! My god, Could your acting be any worse?"

Felix: "Hey, Look, I don't write this garbage, I just follow a plumming script!"
Brandi: "Could you at least try and show some conviction, I mean we have scenery that is less wooden than your delivery!"
Felix: "Plum this! I don't need to take this from you! I quit!"
*Felix walks out of the building in a fit of rage*

De'Part: "Brandi, darling, Let me handle this, I've dealt with hot-headed actors before..."
Brandi: "If you think you can talk him into finishing this awful scene then by all means"

De'Part: "Now why don't we just stop being so silly and come back inside..."
Felix: "Go away!"
De'Part: "Now that's no way to talk to a fan now is it?"

Felix: "A fan?"
De'Part: "Why, yes, I am your number 1 fan after all, darling, Now please come and finish the scene, We can't do it without you!"
Felix: "I ain't going back in there to be yelled at! That woman gets on my nerves..."
De'Part: "Just ignore her sweetie, All producers are the same, The script writers have no talent but they can't tell them that so they blame the actors instead"

Felix: "Thanks, It's nice to know someone understands how I feel..."
De'Part: "Now, Now dear, You are not trying to reenact that kissing scene with me are you?" *Flirty Wink*
Felix: "Well... Not unless you want too..."
De'Part: *Giggles* "Stop it now, You'll get me into trouble"

*Tachiko watches quietly from behind the chain-link fencing and overhears Felix and Kindly's flirting back and forth*

Yvonne: "Oh wow! A Berry Sim!"
Lana: "Berry Sim?"
Yvonne: "Sorry, I thought you were..."
Lana: "Beg pardon Mon Cher, But I am not sure what it is you are trying to imply"
Yvonne: "Um awkward, anyways I just thought I would let you know that tonight's dinner party is cancelled..."
Lana: "Cancelled?"
Yvonne: "Yes, Cancelled, Finished, Kaput if you will..."
Producer: "Yes! At last! Someone can see sense!"
Lana: "Nonsense, The party doesn't start until I arrive, Now I am 'ere you can begin..."
Producer: "Oh plum, Spoke too soon..."
Yvonne: "Right... You better come in then Ms. Lavender"

Lana: "Bonsoir, fellow guests. My name is Svetlana Lavender, or Lana for short. I am quite enthralled to be 'ere with all of you, though the circumstances be dire. I 'ope to get acquainted with you throughout the course of the evening. Per'aps we could get to know one another over a glass of wine. I'm sure the lady of the house stocks up on the finest wines, and not the swill you would usually find in a common supermarket"
Yvonne: "Don't count on it, Ms. De'Part doesn't like you all that much..."

Felix: "Wow a Berry Sim! I've never met one of your kind before..."
Lana: "My kind? Again with this "Berry Sim" absurdité, What is wrong with you people? Is there something wrong with how I look?"
Felix: "Um, No it's just that... well, You're purple!"
Lana: "Purple? Surely not mon chéri , I would 'av noticed..."

~ Lana's Story ~

"The LeVar Lounge, Downtown Minnesota"

*Play this before continuing to hear Lana's song*

Lana: "Hello, C'est moi...
Je me demandais si après tout ca tu...
Voudrais qu'on se voit...
Pou'r se parler, faire le bilan...
Le temps est censè nous guèrir mais...
Il n'oublie jamais v'raiment...

Lana: "Merci beaucoup mes chéris! You av' been a wonderful audience!"
*The audience gives a subdued applause as Lana sighs with disappointment*

Old Stanley: "Get off the stage! You suck!"
Old Mable: "Who let this has-been near a microphone? Can't people drink in peace anymore?"

*The Bar doors swing open and Ms. De'Part enters the Bar...*

*Lana catches her eye as she passes the stage*

*Kindly seats herself at the bar*
Jared: "Hey, What can I get for ya?"
De'Part: "I was wondering if I could *Coughs* Buy some "merchandise" from you, I was told this was where I could get it"
Jared: "Hold on, I'll call our supplier"

Old Stanley: "Hey Lady, You look real purdy, Can I buy you a drink?"
De'Part: " Not in your lifetime, plum-hole"

Jared: "Hey! Lana! Get over here! This lady wants to talk to you!"
Lana: "One moment, mon cher! I am just finishing up over 'ere"
Jared: "And for plum's sake Lana, Lose the accent, We all know you've never been to France in your life!"

Lana: "Pardon, Madame, Le' monsieur barkeep told me you wanted to speak to me?
De'Part: "Oui, I was told you could supply me with some "Merchandise", You see I am hosting a Dinner Party and I wondered if you could supply me with a selection of your finest..."
Lana: "Oui, Oui Madame, I'm sure we can accommodate"

De'Part: "It would have to, However, Be strictly off the records, so to speak..."
Lana: "I see"
De'Part: "And I know you Berry Sim's are renowned for your Nectar making skills, Especially acquiring shall we say, Exotic blends..."
Lana: "Very well, Please follow me madame"

Lana: "As you know, We simply can not keep our most "expensive" stock on show, If the authorities were to find out of our activities, We would be shut down"
De'Part: "I understand, I myself have had several run ins with the constabulary myself these past few months"

*Lana flips a hidden switch on the Foosball table which in turn reveals a secret door behind the bookcase*

Lana: "We keep the best of our "Merchandise" in the basement"
De'Part: "How quaint, This reminds me of a movie I saw once"

Lana: "The whole building is riddled with secret rooms and passages, After all this place was used as a speakeasy during the Great Nectar prohibition of the 1930s"

Lana: "Now, How many bottles did you want madame?"
De'Part: "All of it..."
Lana: "Pardon?
De'Part: "You heard me, I wish to buy the whole Black Market collection"
Lana: "Très bien!"
De'Part: "And have it delivered to my mansion, I will pay however much it costs..."

Yvonne: "Ah, Mr. Verzettelsch, So glad you could make it!"
Jock: "Glad I could be here"
Yvonne: "I'm afraid though, Your journey may have been for nothing... You see the party has been..."
Jock: "Cancelled?"
Producer: "Yep, That's right cancelled!"
Yvonne: "Please excuse the microphone, It has a habit of being a plum"
Producer: "Hey! Who you calling a..."
*Yvonne switches the Microphone off*

Yvonne: "As I was saying, The other guests are in the Drawing Room, Please head on through and please do ignore the voices, I'm just, You know, having a moment..."
Jock: *Suspicious of Yvonne* "Okay..."

Jock: "Hi everyone, I'm Jock Verzettelsch, the Formula Sim driver indeed, and, well, I'm here to do.. something different than racing and training for the races. For a small change. Don't get it wrong, I play to win."

Moira: "Nice to meet you Joke, I'm Moira, I've heard of you before, Although I must say, I thought Joke Verzettelsch was a woman..."

Jock: "You must have my name mistaken with my mother's, You see her name sounds very similar to mine"

~ Jock's Story ~

"Chocafox.TM sponsored Cross-County Formula 1 Car Rally, Appaloosa Plains"

Ali: "Hey, Jock! How ya doing buddy?"
Jock: "I'm pumped up and ready to race! Just let me grab my gear from my locker and I'll be all set!"
Ali: "Look, Be careful out there today, Okay? I found some bolts on the steering column that were loosened. I fear that the Count Maximilian is up to his old tricks playing dirty again..."

Ali: "I just couldn't bear the thought of you getting into another high-speed crash, Jock, You only narrowly escaped the last time, It's a good job I checked the wheels before you went out, Else you'd have been toast!"

Jock: "Curse that Maximilian! I'll show him! He's only in racing for one thing... Money. He makes me sick, This is all because of that new deal I have with Chocafox.TM, He wanted it and lost out because he tried to swindle the board of directors out of a million dollar contract"

*Jock heads to his locker to fetch his new Chocafox.TM branded racing gear, As he passes the spectators tables a lady stands from her track side seat and introduces herself*

De'Part: "Hello dear, We haven't met before, My name Is De'Part, Kindly De'Part"
Jock: "Jock Verzettelsch, Pleasure to meet..."
De'Part: *Interrupting* "I just wanted to say be careful out there, There are some cutthroat people out there that would love nothing more than for you to be..."

Maximilian: *Sarcastically* "Yes Verzettelsch, Please do be careful, Wouldn't want anything happening to you out there on the track now, would we?"

Jock: "You stay away from me Maximilian! You have done nothing but pester my family for the last few years just because we won the deal with Chocafox.TM and you didn't! You are a cheating plum and you make me sick!"
De'Part: "Now dear, Don't stoop to his level, That's what he wants"

Maximilian: "Your family are thieves and peasants, Your mother is a cheat and they deserve and believe me Verzettelsch, you will live to regret it!"
Jock: "Don't count on it, Count, As my family motto says "We play to win!" and we will not be defeated by a slime ball like you!"

Ali: "Watch out for the corners Jock! And remember to test the brakes! Good Luck!"
Jock: "Thanks buddy and don't worry, I'll see you at the finish line!"

*Jock however, Never made it to the finish line on that fateful day...*

*On the second to last corner of the Rally, The Brakes of his Formula Sim Racing Car gave out causing him to swerve dangerously out of control as he picked up speed going downhill and he crashed into a tree*

"Appaloosa County General, Trauma Ward"

De'Part: "I'm here to see a Jock Verzettelsch, I believe he was brought here"
Nurse Sharon: "Bed 3, By the window..."
De'Part: "Thank you dear"

De'Part: "Oh dear, What on earth happened to you sweetie?"
Jock: "Don't talk to me... Don't even look at me..."
De'Part: "Didn't I tell you that there were some cutthroat people out there? You can't keep carrying on like this..."
Jock: "What can I do? I may never be able to race again! My mother will be distraught and all because of that Maximilian, Why was I so foolish to try and stand up against the corruption in the Racing world?"

De'Part: "Do not threat my little cherub, I have a plan..."
Jock: "Revenge?"
De'Part: "Of course, What else? When you get better, Come and see me, I'm sure we can work something out together..."

Moira: "It's nice to meet so many famous people, Even if I've never heard of half of you"
Lana: "Speak for yourself mon cher, I 'av never heard of you either"
Moira: "Wonder where our host is?"
Jock: "I've been wondering that myself..."

*Alfredo sings to himself as he prepares the starter*
Alfredo: "Qué está tomando esta sopa tan larga?"

*He tastes some of the soup and immediately regrets it*
Alfredo: "Es asqueroso! Needs more salt!"

Yvonne: "Good evening Madam, We have been expecting you..."
Sally: "And I you..."
Yvonne: "Excuse me?"
Sally: "Oh, it be the spirits, They told me about tonight..."
Yvonne: *Skeptically* "Right?"

Sally: "WAIT! THE SPIRITS ARE CALLING TO ME!"
Yvonne: "Um, That's nice, If you don't mind I'm like really busy and..."
Sally: "They tell me... DEATH! DEATH AWAITS US ALL!"
Yvonne: "That'll be the soup..."

Sally: "DEATH BECKONS TO US ALL ON THIS CURSED NIGHT! THE ICY HAND OF THE REAPER IS PLACED FIRMLY UPON Y'ALL'S SHOULDERS! BEWARE! BEWARE!!! oooOOOoooOOOOooooOOOOO!"
Yvonne: "Sounds great, I'm sure the other guests would love to meet you"

Sally: "Hey y'all, I'm Sally Harpy, also known as "Psychic Sally" around my home state Texas. I am very in-tune with the spirits which surround us and the mystical realm that's ever present, so if you ever want me to read your palm or figure out your aura, I'm your gal! And if that ain't your thang, that's all good, no problem. We can bond over other stuffs, like books and cats! Yes yes, I know, that's very stereotypical of a lesbian, which I am. But what ISN'T a stereotype these days??

Sally: "I'm picking up so many auras round 'ere, Y'all are positively beaming!"
Noa: "We in the field of science tend to look down upon people like you..."
Sally: "I'm getting so many vibes, Mah Sally senses are tingling!"
Gilberto: "Eww..."
Felix: "That's disgusting"
Sally: "I sense that one of y'all have suffered a great loss over the last few months, The loss of a parent... or Grandparent... or Family pet/Close friend/Distant Cousin... Anybody? Any takers?"

*Jock and Moira look at each other in disbelief*

~ Sally's Story ~

Sally Harpy's House, Houston, Texas

*Kindly rings the doorbell*

Sally: "My gawd! A customer! Quick! You know what to do Braden!"

Sally: "Welcome to the mystical world of Psychic Sally, Where past, present and future all converge to share their secrets. Please tell me, What is it y'all require oh intrepid doorbell ringer?"

De'Part: "Oh it's terrible, A close one has recently passed away and I wish to contact to let them know that they are missed terribly..."
Sally: "Say no more Hun, I Psychic Sally will bestow upon y'all the knowledge and wisdom of the spirits above and will make contact with your dearly departed... For a price... I take all major credit cards"

De'Part: "Oh thank you, Thank you! I can't thank you enough!"
Sally: "Say no more 'bout it Hun, Times is 'ard when you lose someone close to ya, Just head on through to my parlour and I'll be with you shortly"

Sally: "Now then, I just gotta set the mood Hun, I think y'all need a bit a' spiritual soothing, I think this calls for a bit a' the ol' whale song"

*Sally switches on the radio*

Sally: "There we go, Get some of this relaxing whale wailing in ya' head, It works great for hangovers"

Sally: "Are we sitting comfortably?"
De'Part: "Oh yes, I can't wait!"
Sally: "Good, Then I'll begin... OH GREAT SPIRITS OF THE NETHER REALM! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE CONTACT?!"

Braden: "As ready as I'll ever be..."
Sally: "EXCELLENT! THE SPIRITS ARE RESTLESS TODAY! USING THE POWER BESTOWED UPON ME BY THE SPIRITS I SHALL BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LIFE AND THE AFTERLIFE!

Braden: "Yeah, It's called Social Media..."
De'Part: "I do hope I can make contact, I have so many questions for the spirits!"
Sally: "What is your question Hun?"
De'Part: "Does my mother forgive me for what I did?"

Sally: "Hmm.. Ahhh... Yes! I have your mother here in spirit, A Ms. Quickly De'Part... She passed very recently? From, um... Something to do with the chest? No, Maybe it was the heart? Head? No, That's not it... Oh, I know! She's..."
De'Part: "Still Alive!"
*Dramatic pause*
Sally: "Sorry, What?"

De'Part: "I caught you out you crook! I falsified the information on the Internet, I knew you would try and con me out of my money so I set up a false post on social media announcing my mother's death!"
Sally: "So, She's not dead?"
De'Part: "Oh, Quite far from it, She's probably at home watching Columbo as we speak!"

De'Part: "But being psychic, I would have thought you would have seen it coming!"
Sally: "I'm sorry darling, No refunds..."
De'Part: "I don't need your money, Keep it! After all you've conned most of my wealthy friends out of there hard earned money, But I can assure you Ms. Harpy, I will expose you as the fraud you are!"

*After leaving Sally's home, Kindly exposed "Psychic" Sally as a fraud through social media and various other news platforms*

Yvonne: "Ah, Good evening Dr. Gale, I trust your Journey was pleasant"
Dr. Gale: "Why yes, It was Yvonne and how is Kindly? I've been dying to see her again"
Yvonne: "Well, To be honest, She's not feeling too well at the moment, Doctor, I've been trying to call you but the storm has cut off the telephone lines"
Dr. Gale: "How awful, Not food poisoning again? You really must replace that chef"
Yvonne: "Tell me about it, But I fear it could be worse than food poisoning"
Dr. Gale: "Oh dear, I hope it's nothing too serious"
Yvonne: "Me too..."

Sally: "Hello, What's this?"

Dr. Gale: Hello everyone. Some of you may have met me prior to this, however, for those who have not, my name is Dr Gale Panetta. I'm the local GP, and have devoted my life to helping others in need and trying to make the world a better place, one patient at a time. *chuckles* Oh dear, I'm not sure what I should be saying... Oh, Might I just add, that I usually am quite the shut in, and do not have the luxury of such dinner parties, so please do not perceive my quietness as indifference or anything other than... Well, quietness. My family has always admired the Départ family, and I feel the privilege to being here this evening, and I feel the privilege to be here with all of you. I appreciate the invitation to this dinner party, and hope to have a wonderful time here with all of you. Thank you"

Gilberto: "Hola, I'm Gil..."
Dr. Gale: "Nice to meet you Gil"
Gilberto: "It's always nice to have a doctor at these types of parties, Just in case of choking and stuff"
Dr. Gale: "Oh, Of course, I'm always prepared for the worst *winks* Choking aside though, That's why I learnt the Heimlich manoeuvre"

Dr. Gale: "I see I'm not the only doctor here this evening..."
Noa: "Yes, But unlike you I didn't become boring and waste my talents healing the sick and needy"
Dr. Gale: "Needs must, Without people like myself there would be much more death and suffering in the world"
Noa: "I tend to make a living on death and the suffering of others"
Dr. Gale: *Angrily* "It's people like you who make my work harder and harder every day!"

~ Dr Gale's Story ~

Willowbrook Medical Centre, Midwest

Penelope: "Help! Someone please help! I think my husband is having a heart attack!"

Dr. Gale: "Stand aside please, I'm a doctor!"

Penelope: "Oh thank goodness! Dr. Gale, My husband just collapsed in front of me! What's wrong with him?"

Dr. Gale: "Allow me to examine the situation here..."

*Dr. Gale checks the man's pulse*

Dr. Gale: "No, It's definitely not a heart attack"

Penelope: "Then what is it Doctor?"

Dr. Gale: "Hmm... Fast breathing, High pulse rate, High Temperature, Pale skin and Clammy hands... I deduce that from his symptoms this man has Heat Exhaustion!"

Penelope: "Oh my god! Is it serious?!"
Dr. Gale: "No, Not as long as we cool him down, If not it could turn into Heatstroke which is much more serious... Potentially life-threatening!"
Penelope: "What should I do?"

Dr. Gale: "If you remove his jacket, I will go and fetch some cold water bottles from my car"

Penelope: "Thank you ever so much Dr. Gale, I don't know what I would have done without you"

Dr. Gale: "Please, Think nothing of it, I'm just doing my job"

De'Part: "I just wanted to say, Excellent work Doctor, You really are a hero..."

Dr. Gale: "Ah! Ms. De'Part, How nice to see you again, How have you been keeping?

De'Part: "Much better after the anti-biotics you prescribed me"

Dr. Gale: "That's good to hear, Well keep me informed if you have any more trouble"

Dr. Gale: "Graham, You will not believe the day I've been having! First I have a bus full of over 70's on a hiking vacation all covered head to toe in a rash from poison oak, Then I had to drive a pregnant woman to the hospital because her car broke down and the next thing I know, A man collapses right outside my office from heat exhaustion, Whatever next!"

*Dr. Gale's husband Graham can be heard talking on the phone*

Dr. Gale: "Okay, I'll drive careful, I'll be home at about 10, See you soon! xxx"

*Dr. Gale locks up her office and heads to her Car which is parked outside in the parking lot*

*As she approaches her Car, A shadowy figure appears from behind her Car and startles her*
Kendra: "I know what you did..."

Dr. Gale: "Look, I don't know who you are but just take my car keys and wallet and leave me alone"

Kendra: "I don't want your charity, I know what you did Doctor..."

Kendra: "...YOU ARE A MURDERER!"
Dr. Gale: "Please! I don't even know you! You must be mistaken!"
Kendra: "Oh, You know me Dr. Gale... Or should I say, You knew my father"
Dr. Gale: "If I have done something to offend you then I'm sorry, But I was just doing my job!"
Kendra: "Is that all my fathers death was to you? You just doing your Job?! How many others were there?! HOW MANY?!"

Dr. Gale: "I don't know what you mean?! I'm innocent! The court said quite clearly I was..."

*The disguised assailant punches Dr. Gale and runs away*

Dr. Gale: "Ooof!"

Kendra: *Running away* "I'll get you Dr. Gale! If it's the last thing I do! My father will be avenged! I will have justice!"

*A few moments later, Dr. Gale's husband Graham arrives*

Graham: "Oh my plumming god! Gale, honey, Are you okay?"
Dr. Gale: *Crying* "Take me home Graham... Just take me home!"

Yvonne: "And you must be Duana!"
Duana: "Yes, That's right but please, Call me Dua, Only my parents call me Duana"
Yvonne: "What an exotic name, You must be some kind of royalty?"
Duana: "...No, Just no"
Yvonne: "Oh, Sorry, Didn't mean to um... Please come right this way, You are the last to arrive Miss Vermani"

Yvonne: "Ladies and Gentlemen, Might I introduce Miss Duana Ebota Vermani, The last guest to arrive this evening"
Duana: "Yeah, Soz I'm late, Like I couldn't find this place on any map, My parents were like driving around for a solid hour"
Felix: "Same, This place is murder to try and find"
Yvonne: "Oooooh! The Puns are killing me!"
Lana: "I could kill for a drink"
Dr. Gale: "Careful, Drink could be the death of you"
Gilberto: "Stop it guys, Your killing the mood..."

Sally: "Well, Don't y'all look all drab and mysterious hun, Mah names Sally, "Psychic" Sally, You may have heard of me? The Tarot Legend of Texas? Psychic agent and mentor to the stars? Here's my card..."
Duana: "Hi! My name is Duana Ebota Vermani. You can call me Dua, for short. I know what comes into your mind -- my name. It's weird, right? Well, I'm no born princess first of all. I was born in an orphanage -- my mother, the orphanage caretaker. She named me as Maria Khalie. I ask her why and she said it's her favorite star. I don't know any star named like that. Well, things didn't end up well and I ended up running away. But it was good luck that brought me this new life. My adoptive father adopted me and that's where I changed my name -- Duana Ebota Vermani. It means "Little Dark One who is a Dark Beauty". It really defines me and my past. Well, I'm afraid I'll say too much about my past. I'd rather talk to you all in not a very formal one. Anyways, I'm a writer/author. I write stories. I'm working with my book. No title and plot yet cause I'm still figuring things out. Well, that's all!"
Sally: "Wow, Shucks, When you talk, You go right ahead and tell your whole life story don't ya hun?"
Duana: "Guess it's the writer in me, Oh and you can keep your card"
Sally: "Oh really? Well ain't that a co-inkydink? I happen to be a book lover myself, I used to be a Librarian..."

~ Duana's Story ~

St. Agnes home for Orphaned Children

Duana: "Well... Here we are Chico... I never thought I would come back here in my lifetime"
Chico: *Barks at the building*

*Duana walks up the front steps and across the rotten wood of the front porch, She walks up to the door and heads inside taking brief moments to pause and reminisce of times gone by*
Gary: "Hey! Miss! Ya can't go in there! The buildings condemned! You'll get yourself killed!"

Duana: "Here it is Chico, The place where that witch used to sit and paint her nails all day, Stuffing her face with the gifts and treats people sent us..."
Chico: *Whimpers*
Duana: "I know, She's gone now, She can't hurt anyone anymore..."
*Duana heads upstairs cautiously avoiding the holes in the floorboards*

Duana: "Oh my plumming god... It's still here..."
*Duana looks solemnly at all the somewhat ancient artifacts of clothing and children's toys strewn across the floor, each one encased in years of dust and decay*

*Duana begins to shed tears as she looks about the room at her old stuff*
Duana: "I promise that aslong as I live, Nobody will ever go through that again..."
*Chico Snuffles*

*Duana spots the old toy chest across the room beside some dusty old storage boxes*
Duana: "For plum's sake! I can't believe that plumming, God awful thing is still here! That should have been burned long ago..."
*The toy chest is riddled with years of water damage, Rot and various cosmetic damage. The handles are rusted and the clasps that hold the lid shut are degraded down to the nub*
Duana: "I can't bare to even look at it... She just locked it... and..." *Sobs*

Duana: "Come on Chico, We are leaving, I've had enough of this place"
*Duana picks up Chico the Pug and leaves the building*

Andrea: "Right, We need this building demolished by 3, Gary get those bulldozers moving asap!"
Gary: "Um, Boss, there is a slight problem..."
Andrea: "What is it now? Not another pee break? I told you to go before we left the..."
Gary: "No, Not that, It's this girl, She's..."
Andrea: "What? Who? What Girl?"

*Duana sits on the front porch with Chico and looks out across the town*

Gary: "That girl, That one there!"
Andrea: "Tell her to move it or lose it! We got a building to pull down and I got a schedule to keep!"

Gary: "Well I ain't moving her, She looks upset enough as it is..."
Andrea: "Gary! Tell her to move or your fired!"
Gary: "Nope, Sorry boss, When she moves, We move! Not until then"

De'Part: "Excuse me, Sorry to butt in, Maybe I could be of some assistance?"
Andrea: "Oh! Ms. De'Part! I'm so sorry, I didn't realise you were coming down here... You see there is this girl and she's..."
De'Part: "Don't worry dear, I'll handle this, let me talk to her"

*Kindly can be seen climbing the steps to the Orphanage and talking to Duana, The builders look on unable to hear what the two are discussing, Eventually after several minutes of talking Duana agrees to come down and her and Ms. De'Part both leave in Kindly's car*

Noa: "Yvonne, I hate to bother you but when will dinner be ready?"
Felix: "Yeah! I'm starving! I can't wait!"
Lana: "Excusez-moi, could I possibly av' another glass of Nectar, My one is as you say in Anglais... Empty"
Yvonne: "Okay, Hold your horse flies! Lemme go check"

*As Yvonne heads to check on Dinner, Alfredo bangs the gong in the hall and announces that Dinner is severed... He is immediately corrected by Yvonne that the word is pronounced Served"

Yvonne: "Well, Just talk amongst yourselves, I'll start circulating with the drinks"
*Awkward silence*
Sally: "Well I'm usually the one to start the conversation at these sorts of events, So why should tonight be any different? How are y'all? How's y'all's evening been so far? Have any of you ever suffered a tragic loss and want to communicate with a deceased loved one? Well, I'm your gal, I charge $25 an hour and a private reading is..."
Noa: "Please, Stop talking!"
Dr. Gale: "I'm glad you said that and not me"

Felix: "So, Um, How comes all of you guys are here? Did you receive an invite too?"
Everyone: "Yes!"
Felix: "So, How do you all know Ms. De'Part?"
Jock: "She visited me in hospital after I suffered a major car crash and fractured my ribs"

Lana: "Well mon cher, I 'am one of her clients, She purchased tonight's drinks from my winery and in return she invited me to come along this evening"
Duana: "I know Kindly personally, She is a very kind lady and she has a very fitting name..."

Dr. Gale: "I'm her Doctor, I've been treating her for food poisoning these last few months, She asked for me to come along tonight after one of her daily check-ups at my GP's office in town"
Sally: "Well I wasn't invited, I just kind of invited myself... The Spirits told me about tonight's party and I thought I would attend, it would be rude to the spirits not too!"

Felix: "I got an invite through the mail, I met her at one of my TV rehearsals, We have been dating on and off these last few months"
Moira: "We met just the once, In Riverview... I got the invite through the mail too"

Gilberto: "I only met her the once also, We met on Vacation in Sunlit Tides, It was quite a surprise to be invited to a Dinner Party here"
Noa: "Me and her are Work associates, She funded my latest science project in England"