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Zenna spends the hour discussing with her lawyer and assistant the details of her plan to help Samuel, then she gets off the phone and exits her car at the hospital, proceeding to the rendezvous point still herself, but prepared to let go of her identity to blend in if the need arises.
Well, that doesn't sound right. Zenna murmurs in a low voice to her fellows. Should we check it out?
When everyone is done asking questions, Zenna gives Samuel a smile and a hug, and makes sure that the help she offered is in place, and then bids him farewell. If you need to contact me again, just leave a message on that same site where I found you the first time. I'll make sure to keep an eye out.
Zenna signs his book "To Samuel, one of my greatest fans" and touches his hand lightly when she hands the book back to him. When he mentions wanting to get some money for the pills, Zenna explains that she will buy him meals and give him a place to stay for a while, and help with other things , but explains that they can only give gifts to each other, since her lawyers told her she can't be involved in a drug deal.
So, do you have more of my books on your USB drive, or do you need me to get you some copies?
Samuel, do you mind if I take the USB drive and see what is on it? And maybe these pills that are on the table? They might help us figure this mystery out. ... Also, do you mind if I sign your book?
Hi Samuel. I wanted to talk to you about what you found in the alley. You mentioned that you got part of Tin-Tin's stash? May I see what you got?
Zenna has her publicist contact the homeless fan and offer to provide room and board during this difficult time in his life in return for his help, specifically any information he can offer about this recent crime and access to the "stash" for research purposes. (She makes sure that her lawyer looks it over to be sure she won't be accused of drug dealing or using.)
Zenna passes on all of her leads, no matter how dubious, to the team so they can judge for themselves and decide what to follow up on.
No specifics other than what I already stated. I was just hoping for crumbs from the research, or that some of my fans could put some information together in a new way... so really any clues you want to toss us. :)
Zenna will work the case during her downtime. Primarily this will consist of looking into the background of each of the victims, and also trying to research (but not contact) this "Wizard," trying to ascertain whether he is just a drug dealer / criminal or whether he also seems to be associated with supernatural events. However, in addition, she will mention the second murder, in the alley, on her blog (seemingly in passing), mentioning how tragic such random violence is, and how we need to be better as a city. She feels like there is an off-chance with all her fans that someone will have more information about it and either post in the comments or attempt to contact her through her publisher.
Sorry about this, but life... I am moving to Texas next week, and won't be able to post for sure Monday-Thursday, and it just depends on what is going on whether I will be able to post the rest of the week. Hopefully will be back up and normal on Monday the 29th latest, since I start my new job that day, so things have to be resolved at least that much. Please bot me as needed.
That's interesting. The only way I can think of it being relevant though is if we're up against a superhero that gained power from or is associated with one of those ancient societies. Perhaps "Wizard" is such a being... a superhero as Luke suggested previously. Or, since he is a drug supplier, the term supervillain might be more appropriate. Maybe we should cast a wider net for similar murders, or look into this "Wizard" more, since that is who we were trying to track down when we witnessed this last murder. Or, we could return to the alleys of Saffron street, Goldenrod Lane, and the vicinity of the Starlight Strip where he was reported to do business. Since he theoretically has a loyal customer base, he may be continuing to work from that area, despite recent events. ... I know, they are thin threads, but it's all I can think of.
Not me. I probably should have followed those people sooner, but not sure what else to do now, except maybe more research or something.
Zenna shrugs. I wish we could know for sure if the deaths were related. It does seem likely, but that could just be our perspective. She says a bit sheepishly, You'd think that superheroes would have more to go on.
Since Wade already told them to leave rather than stepping in and handling it, when people start noticing them, Zenna figures she should leave. She shapeshifts into someone other than herself so as not to be recognized (Not too different, but just enough so that someone that thought they recognized her would realize it was only a resemblance), lets people get a couple of good shots of the random face, and then quickly moves in the direction the fleeing men went... not necessarily to catch up, but to see where they go in order to question them later. One was covered in blood, so she thinks she might be able to spot him if she moves fast enough.
Zenna helps Donovan look for ID.
Zenna continues to watch, hoping Donovan's tactics will get them some information.
Zenna steps back into the shadows to give Donovan room to work, hoping he will get some information. ... She doesn't especially want to shapeshift into something appropriate to this area.
Zenna shares the possibly valuable, likely questionable information with the rest of the group, asking if they want to all go investigate together. Not the kind of place where you want to split up, you know?
Zenna adds Wade's findings to the white board so that everyone has access to the information. She also works on the new computer system to coordinate research, and works on her novel in the hideout during the downtime. Right now she is trying to track down who "Wizard" is, trying several different internet searches to see if anyone online has mentioned him.
Zenna takes notes and updates the whiteboard at the hideout as they go, as people bring find out information about Sinclair and "Wizard" she writes it down, so everyone can see what they have learned.
Flying to Vancouver in the morning to help my brother. Not sure if I will have a chance to post from there or not, so might be essentially offline until the 4th. Apologies for the late notice. Please bot me as needed.
Zenna pulls over paper and pen and starts taking notes. She writes down that they need to follow up with Detective Sinclair. Okay, follow up with Sinclair. Got it. What else do we have?
"Anyone else want anything while I'm at it?" Sure, can you grab me a water?
Zenna tells Silas's boss that he quit before they return to base. When she gets there she is surprised to see her name on a placard attached to a phone, but smiles and takes it. She sits down in one of the new comfortable chairs and messes around with it a little, but when she realizes that it is just a phone, not a smartphone, she makes sure the ringer is on, and then pockets it and switches to her own phone.
Zenna turns back into herself.
My posting will be spotty between now and the 15th while I am moving. Packing up the truck today, and should be in Utah and able to post again consistently (hopefully) around then. Please bot me as needed. I might be able to post in the interim, but just not sure when, and can't guarantee it. Sorry.
Zenna-Ned grunts You suddenly become independently wealthy? Why not stick it out?
Zenna (who currently looks like Ned), looks over at Wade, who was the only one who could promise such a thing.
Walking outside and seeing Silas headbutt Wade, she tries to call him back, shapeshifting into the form of his boss, and using his voice. Silas! Get back here; what are you doing? The detective is trying to help.
Zenna carefully removes the picture without harming it, looking to see if something is written on the reverse, and recovers the small notebook, glancing at a couple of random pages to see if she can ascertain what it contains. Then she moves to find Wade.
Seeing Wade go after Silas, Zenna decides to take up Wade's task and search Mark's locker, and Silas' locker while she's at it, before following them.
Zenna nods and heads out to talk to Silas, not sure even what to say, but planning to play it by ear.
Maybe we could also talk to Silas? Zenna adds, not exactly sure why, but doing the things that popped into her head was kind of her super power, so might as well go with it.
Zenna isn't sure what is up with Ned, laughing like that, but for now she remains silent, letting Wade do his job, but observing closely.
Ned, are you aware that Mark Sapataro is dead?
Zenna says nothing at this point, just going along with Wade's lead.
Ellie, is it Mark Sapataro that is missing? That's what we need to talk to your boss about. It's important, or I promise we wouldn't be bothering any of you.
Zenna responds to the hostess, flashing her a smile and saying Oh wow, it smells great in there. We're not actually here for the food though. Is the owner of the restaurant here? She hopes she will let them in without Wade flashing his badge, but isn't sure how likely it is.
I don't have anything to add to what Wade said. I'll accompany him again to check that lead.
Agree with Fredrick.
Zenna accompanies Wade to Red John's Kitchen.
Zenna thanks the man and returns to Wade, telling him what she learned.
Zenna strokes the man's hair, motioning people away with waves of her head and glares, each in turn, pleading with her eyes for privacy, and her eyebrows clearly threatening that something bad will happen if people get in the middle of this clearly personal moment. She considers disengaging before the man realizes that she isn't his lost loved one (guessing by his reaction), but she glances down the street at Wade, and instead tries to help their cause. She stays until he is able to look up, and when he discovers that it isn't who he thought, she says Sorry. I'm a psychic. Takes me over sometimes. I don't even remember what happened. Are you okay? ... Then to distract him from his own possible embarrassment, and just in case he vaguely recognizes her real face and starts to make the connection, she goes all business. I was actually in the area today working on an investigation. Do you know Mark Sapataro, and did you see him earlier today? After listening to whatever he has to say, good or bad, she looks to see if the Spanish girl is still around. If she is, she approaches her and asks her if she has seen Mark Sapataro. Whatever the answer, she gives her money to get a taxi and a room for the night as appreciation for the information. If the Uber driver is still there, she gives the girl an extra hundred to tip that woman, so she can take the rest of the night off. If questioned, she just gives the explanation "I'm a psychic." She likes this investigation thing. Makes it so much easier to help people when you have an excuse.
She makes her way back to Wade if he hasn't given up on her in the meantime.
Zenna, wondering if she can find something out (or at least help someone) while Wade is on the phone, holds up a finger to him, as if to say "I'll be right back." Instead of trying to direct her pull, she then opens herself up to the greatest need, focusing on hopefully teleporting the short distance into a shadow or unoccupied doorway so as not to scare anyone to death, and allowing her auto-chameleon shapeshifting to subtly change her facial features and skin tone to whatever will help the person feel most comfortable. It might change her more than that, but she is starting to understand that's part of being whoever she now is, and is willing to take the risk.
Will do.
Zenna asks Wade if he minds having her tag along.
Morgane's talk of justice and being needed sets Zenna thinking about what people might need in this situation, even though she doesn't know yet what the situation is. She steps back into the shelves so no one will see if she disappears, and closes her eyes, trying to sense the needs of the people around her and discern the ones that are the greatest.
Zenna can't really sense anything at least immediately, so she walks closer to the window to see if she can spot any of her friends. |