MM: The Mansion's Main Ballroom

//gin and tonic


Oh thank god. I needed that.

//Bourbon on the rocks

You're telling me. So what now?

I still say we shouldn't assume the killer is female.

*swigs a virgin margarita*

Want another, Torrance? Give me your glass.

Well you can rule me off the suspect list right away. I adored epic! And I couldn't kill him! I wouldn't want to get my hands dirty.

Thanks Noel. I don't think I was this shaky since I had to hand over my Homecoming Queen crown.

I don't wear lipstick, so checking my glass would be pointless, Noel.

... I can't believe he's gone!

So are you going to go write a poem for him now, Melody? You know how much he hated those poems of yours.

It's sad, isn't it...

Very sad.

Yes.

But you're lucky I'm here.

*grumbles*

Well, at least I know how to put a coherent sentence together.

*swigs drink while glaring at Torrance*


I'm sorry Noel... we should get back to business, no more attempts to deflect attention from ourselves.

Man, if I'm not careful I'm going to be drunk before noon. I've lived a hard life, but it's not every day you see one of your high school friends murdered.

I thought you of all people would have seen a crime or two, Eddie...?

Crime yes. And yes I've even been witness to a murder or two, but they were only strangers... never someone so close.

So you've picked up a few tips then Eddie?

Right!

Let's not rush things. I'll get to the bottom of this -- why, I might even have spotted a clue or two already!

I suggest everyone stays in their room for a while.

//collapses into a chair

I'm so nervous I don't even think I can hold a drink.

Fine. Here's your glass, Noel. I'll be in my room.

Me too. Noel, I would suggest photographing the crime scene before anyone has a chance to go mess with it... which reminds me, where are all the others?

Yeah, maybe you're right Noel.

You know, just because someone has made a few mistakes in the past doesn't mean they can't learn their lesson. I'm an ex-con, not a murderer.

//pours another bourbon and walks out of the room

*Walks into room*

Hello everyone!

*Looks around*

My! It seems I've missed a bit of a party! Sorry it took me so long to get here... I was just up very late last night...

*Yawns*

//paranoid glance at Crystal

And just what were you doing so late?

No accusations, please... let's try to deal with this calmly.

Crystal... I'm afraid epic is no longer with us.

My god, Theresa, what is your problem? I wasn't sleeping with your "boyfriend" if that's what you're suggesting.

I was just... reading a book.

*Pauses*

A good book that held my attention.

And Melody, please don't joke with me. I'm not in the mood for it.

//strolls back inside

Interesting! Yes, very interesting.

She's not joking. He's dead.

I wouldn't joke about something like that! He's gone!
*starts to shake and choke*