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| Grimm, Rieper and Associates; Funeral Directors | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 13 2004, 09:23 AM (3,467 Views) | |
| Vientu | Mar 30 2004, 12:06 PM Post #176 |
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This place seems very interesting, do you ever get any unusual customers or unusual requests? Well i am honest and not easily surprised so this place sounds like a great place to work. |
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| LadyRebels | Mar 30 2004, 12:52 PM Post #177 |
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Well now I love the lampshades that you have here. I do so love this part of Market Street. So is the party still happening? |
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| FideiDefensor | Mar 30 2004, 01:05 PM Post #178 |
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curioser and curioser...
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As long as you're here then the party's still on, well, at least until Messrs. Grimm or Reiper get back. There are plenty of vittles left anyway, so eat, drink and be VERY merry. And don't forget to check out our extensive range of ceremonial goods, for all your necro-type-needs. |
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| TOOL a HOO | Mar 30 2004, 08:15 PM Post #179 |
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*walks to Bar* whao, sorry for the late responce 3 oz. Pepperment Schnapps 1 oz. Grenedine Syurp 1/2 oz. Irish Cream is it in your realm of expertise? |
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| Mearnskirk | Mar 31 2004, 09:18 AM Post #180 |
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Retired Undertaker
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* Ebeneezer looks at Fidei in mild surprise * But we haven't gone anywhere, Fidei. But of course the party will continue until our guests want to leave, at which point they can use the vouchers you gave out to claim a free ride home. * Ebeneezer turns to LadyRebels * I'm so glad you're enjoying yourself. It's nice to get better acquainted with our neighbours. Can I get you anything? Now that you seem to have recovered a little from the fumes, would you like a drink? |
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| Mearnskirk | Mar 31 2004, 09:24 AM Post #181 |
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* A distinguished-seeming gentleman appears as if from nowhere * Allow me to introduce myself. I am Josiah Grimm. We do occasionally get requests which are somewhat unusual, but for reasons of confidentiality I can't really discuss that. As for our clients, we try not to make judgements. In any case, what might seem unusual to one person may seem entirely normal to someone else. |
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| FideiDefensor | Mar 31 2004, 10:35 AM Post #182 |
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curioser and curioser...
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Oh, sorry sirs, didn't see you there.
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| FideiDefensor | Mar 31 2004, 11:50 AM Post #183 |
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curioser and curioser...
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Right Vientu, Shall we continue? Ok, next I'll show you the stables... *takes Vientu out to the rear courtyard through a solid oak door with a strange skull and bone motif on the surround, hidden by heavy dark-red velvet funeral drapes. The courtyard is mostly overshadowed by the tall building, although one corner enjoys eternal bright sunlight, which is almost entirely absorbed by a solitary pot containing the finest black tulips ever seen in the South Pacific, or anywhere else for that matter. On one side of the courtyard are the stables, populated by two enormous white stallions and one small badger. Opposite is a roofed shelter containing an ornate black carriage with a red silk padded interior.* These are our resident horses, Binky and Mike. They pull that carriage *points* and make a hell of a lot of mess. Hmm, actually they need mucking out, I'd better put it on my to-do list. The carriage could do with a shine too...... Oh, the badger's mine, he's called phillipe, and he's sooo the greatest!
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| PapaC | Apr 1 2004, 08:40 AM Post #184 |
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0.5 Steamie; 0.5 FBB
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* A tall extinguished-looking gentleman appears from the gloom * "Good evening," he says in a low gravelly voice, "I am the Badger Animal Welfare Law Enforcement Representative, 'BAWLER' for short. My mission, should I choose to accept it (and I do), is to ensure that Phillipe is being well cared for." "I remember well the day I first saw him in Kloister's Badger Parlour: it was at that moment I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to the welfare of badgers." * Strokes Phillipe fondly. Phillipe smiles a badger smile * * FideiDefensor smiles a coy FideiDefensor smile * * Extinguished gentleman smiles a friendly gentleman smile * "From the condition of his coat, the state of his nose, the clarity of his eyes, the smile on his face and the smile on your face, I can see that he is more than well cared for and lacks for nothing. Nothing at all. I will bid you farewell, and will file my favourable report in due course." "Farewell FideiDefensor, farewell Phillipe, and farewell Vientu." * The tall extinguished-looking gentleman fades mysteriously once more into the gloom * |
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| kloister | Apr 1 2004, 10:06 AM Post #185 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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I am very impressed indeed by the mutual love and affection that has blossomed between FideiDefensor and Phillipe. ![]() Many thanks to PapaC for taking upon himself the role of BAWLER. I have accepted his report and conclude that all is well.
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| FideiDefensor | Apr 1 2004, 12:01 PM Post #186 |
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curioser and curioser...
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Oh yeah, I spoil Phillipe rotten, he's just too darn cute to refuse! He still gets plenty of exercise though, so he's good and fit , and I keep him well away from any non badger-friendly films (curse those Air Belgium in-flight movies). |
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| TOOL a HOO | Apr 1 2004, 05:03 PM Post #187 |
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*strolls about mingling, pointing waving* How ya doin, nice to see you, heye lookin sharp tonight |
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| PapaC | Apr 2 2004, 11:36 AM Post #188 |
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0.5 Steamie; 0.5 FBB
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* The tall extinguished-looking gentleman pops suddenly into view again * "One more thing," he says, "I had a word with messrs Grimm and Rieper before I spoke to you about Phillipe." * Phillipe pricks up his ears at the mention of his name * "The proprietors will be sending someone down to muck out the stables, shine the carriage, sweep the yard, scrub the cobblestones, paint the walls, oil the hinges on that big oak door, polish the skull-and-crossbones motif, shake the drapes, feed the stallions and water the black tulips." "I believe the person in question goes under the name of ... " * refers to a black notebook taken from his inside pocket * "... Tool a Hoo ... or some such epithet. I believe that the last time this individual was sighted was at the bar with someone called Christie, consuming a concoction known as bleeding brains that can only be described as bleeding awful." * Glimpses a figure srolling about * "AH! TAH! There you are!" he exclaims. "Messrs Grimm and Rieper send their regards (as if) and bid you carry out your assigned duties instead of srolling about, mingling, pointing and waving. Besides, you look very silly. They KNOW you will perform your tasks well. Oh yes ... and all the tools you need are in the stable." * Turns on his heel, wrapping his cloak around his face, and glides off into the gloom once more, his voice trailing on the light breeze stirring the few leaves on the cobblestones: * "Farewell Fidei, farewell Vientu, farewell Phillipe, and don't eat the tulips ..........." * An eerie silence descends, broken only by the sounds of the horses' hooves clacking on the floor of the stable and TaH gathering tools. * |
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| TOOL a HOO | Apr 2 2004, 07:43 PM Post #189 |
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WTF just happened there?? |
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| kloister | Apr 5 2004, 03:34 AM Post #190 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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You were Papa'd dude... |
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| Mearnskirk | Apr 5 2004, 08:30 AM Post #191 |
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Retired Undertaker
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* Josiah Grimm looks after the departing stranger with a bemused expression. Turning to Fidei, he winks and says * I thought we were strange. * Josiah turns to Vientu * So what do you think? Are you interested in working here? |
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| FideiDefensor | Apr 5 2004, 11:54 AM Post #192 |
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TOOL hon, don't worry about the cleaning and stuff, that's my job, you just get back to the party and have fun. There should be a few brownies left still... |
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| Yulia | Apr 5 2004, 01:21 PM Post #193 |
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You know, just because there's someone a little stranger than you doesn't mean you're any less strange. *Almost as if she, as so many others here did, materialized from thin air, a short, slim woman was waiting rather impatiently with one hand on her hip* Now, listen up, will you? Our Lady Yulia has requested a proper burial for discreet disposal of the bo--- I mean... M'Lady's dearest cousin has died from an unknown illness and we wish to honor him and the nations loss. *She covers her face with her hands and begins sobbing into them, turning her back and grinning into her hands. She sobs out a few more strained words* Do you have anything suitable for our fallen Lord? |
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| TOOL a HOO | Apr 5 2004, 08:10 PM Post #194 |
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cool *walks about minglin* |
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| Mearnskirk | Apr 6 2004, 08:15 AM Post #195 |
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Retired Undertaker
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* a distinguished-seeming gentleman appears as if from nowhere * Greetings. Allow me to introduce myself - I am Ebeneezer Rieper. Perhaps we could go to my office to discuss your requirements? |
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| Christie | Apr 6 2004, 09:10 AM Post #196 |
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Christie appears at Yulia's elbow with a box of kleenex and a ginger ale. Here you go dear.....if we can do anything....ANYTHING...to ease your...uh......pain...please let us know. Mr. Rieper....do you need any assistance in helping Yulia to deal with this....unfortunate situation??? |
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| kloister | Apr 6 2004, 09:17 AM Post #197 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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*Appearing as if by magic, a tall intriguing bloke saunters over with something unmistakeable in his hands* I think this calls for a special sort of 'pick me up' *said gent offers Fried Egg Chilli Chutney Sandwiches all round* Lip smackingly gorgeous *As quickly as he appeared, the intriguing bloke, now with egg yolk and chutney round his chops, disappears* |
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| Yulia | Apr 6 2004, 02:55 PM Post #198 |
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Oh, yes. Please. I feel very embarrassed out here in front of all these people. *The woman turns to look at Christie and smiles brightly through her...-cough- tears* I'll be all right, thank you dear. |
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| Mearnskirk | Apr 7 2004, 07:33 AM Post #199 |
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Retired Undertaker
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* Ebeneezer smiles at Christie * Don't worry - I'll be sure to pass on any tips on "problem resolution" * Ebeneezer turns back to the "crying" woman * Very well, please follow me. * Ebeneezer leads the way to his office, where he directs his prospective client to a comfortable wooden and leather chair in front of his desk, while he sits behind in a wooden and leather swivel chair * Now then, perhaps you can give me some details of your situation....oh wait.. * A faint click is heard from the direction of the corridor. If anyone had been passing the door they would notice that in addition to the polished brass plaque bearing Ebeneezer's name, the door now also sports, hanging from a cord, a sign reading "Client consultation in progress. Please do not disturb". * Sorry about that - please do tell me how we can help. |
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| Christie | Apr 7 2004, 01:44 PM Post #200 |
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Enchantress
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Christie begins to clean up behind the guests, most of which appear to have left the premesis. While tidying up, she notices a large, ominous looking glass vase sitting on a table in the corner of the entryway. Looking down into the vase, she sees a silver piece lying alone in the vase. She reaches in gently and carefully removes the silver piece, which she examines and finds to be genuine. She takes the coin to Mr. Grimm's office, and finding the office unoccupied, leaves the coin on his desk, after which she returns to work. After finishing the cleaning and returning the business to its original state, she again passes the vase, and curiosity gets the better of her. Looking again into the vase, she sees another silver piece, which she also removes. As before, she approaches Mr. Grimm's office and finds it vacant. She then places the second silver piece beside the first on Mr. Grimm's desk, and retires to her quarters for the evening. She walks out onto her balcony and peels off the clothing that she must wear in such a "respectable" establishment, and climbs naked into the hot tub, where she relaxes and watches the full moon rise over the treetops. She wonders for a moment why the moon is always full outside her apartment, but dismisses the thougth and sinks into a long, pleasant daydream..... |
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