History Club

[screwthegods]

Report your status after last night.

Kenren--I need any and all information you have about that incident.

Those interested in taking an assignment tonight should leave their name here.

-Homura

Comments

[degozaruyo.livejournal.com]

This one regrets to say that he too was...caught up in the events of last night. As such, we were unable to complete our assignment.

[screwthegods]

That's fine.

Physically, does any of your group need treatment? And will you be able to take an assignment tonight?

[degozaruyo.livejournal.com]

Not that this one knows of, no.

Yes, of course.

[ninelivesonce]

You're alive all right?

-- Taura

[degozaruyo.livejournal.com]

Yes, there don't seem to be any...after-effects.

[ninelivesonce]

Good. Were you hiding that the whole time, or did it happen in the hall somehow?

-- Taura

[degozaruyo.livejournal.com]

It came on very suddenly.

[ninelivesonce]

We were halted by Kenshin's death injury and a brainwashed patient at the top of the stairs, and were unable to reach the arranged location.

I'm fully healed and willing to take an assignment.

-- Taura

[unsigned, but it's the same handwriting he used when addressing her before]

[lawful_perfect]

I take it that the healing procedure you underwent last night was successful, then?

[ninelivesonce]

Yeah. That part went according to plan.

-- Taura

[still conspicuously unsigned, same handwriting]

[lawful_perfect]

As we discussed previously, I wish to see the results for myself. When are you available?

[ninelivesonce]

Any time except night, though there isn't much to see.

[lawful_perfect]

Understood. I will meet you in the Sun Room after we have [faint hesitation mark here] attended to matters of hygiene during the next shift.

[osakapwnzu.livejournal.com]

Kudou and I got to our instructed place, saw what we needed to see.

Though, it would be really helpful if we could get as much information on who we saw as possible. Some pieces only fit when we know who we're looking at.

Also, Kenren-han, I know this is probably a bad time, but I'd like to talk to you if at all possible.

--服部

[meitantei.livejournal.com]

Just to add:

Homura, were you personally acquainted with the victim?

-Kudou

[folded over, with puppies written on the outside.]

[screwthegods]

Remove this immediately.

His name was Genjyo Sanzo. I believe Okita warned you about him. He was after my life, hence the caution we've been taking with room numbers lately.

He's from the same world and Kenren and I, from closer to my time. He and I were enemies--I took the things most precious to him to achieve my goals.

-Homura

[note has been replaced wtih this one; "Homura" is written on the outside]

[meitantei.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, sir, but you do realize that this doesn't exactly rule you out as a suspect, right?

Will you be free later today? Hattori and I are going to want to ask you a few questions.

-Kudou

[folded over, prior note is gone]

[screwthegods]

No. I expect my being with Kaneyoshi and Yuffie for the entirety of that night to do that.

Besides, if I had killed him, I would have already said so.

So. Did you still need to talk to me?

[same.]

[meitantei.livejournal.com]

Just covering all the bases here.

Yes, we do. We need to get a better picture of the victim so that we'll be able to further whittle down the suspect field. You understand, I'm sure.

-Kudou

[same.]

[screwthegods]

It's fine. It isn't like I haven't made an attempt on his life before, after all.

Whatever it takes. He was my enemy, but I've respected Genjyo Sanzo's spirit for a very long time.

-Homura

[note has been removed]

[meitantei.livejournal.com]

[hurf durf, Emily cannot read.]

We'll do our best to find his murderer, I swear.

[Heiji's left a note with Homura's name on the outside too.]

[osakapwnzu.livejournal.com]

[Presumably written before Shinichi took the note down.]

Those are some okay basics, but we need a bit more than that. Psychological profile? Weapon of choice? Did he carry a gun, by the way? Was he prone to picking fights? How experienced of a fighter was he? Anyone with a grudge against him?

Also, we may be looking for someone with gunshot wounds. Anyone who comes to you asking to be connected with a healer, let me or Kudou know.

--服部

[folded over]

[screwthegods]

All of this is necessary to finding out who killed him?

He used a gun as well the Maten Sutra: one of the founding scriptures of Heaven and Earth. He had it here, but it's power is likely negated. He refused to yield to anyone's will, even if they were obviously stronger. And he also wouldn't hesitate to fire first, at an enemy.

Among mortals, the founding scriptures are only given to the most powerful. Additionally, there were countless demons after his life daily, not to mention some gods. So I'd say he had his share of experience in combat, yes.

As far as I am aware, no one from our world here had a grudge against him. But I don't know what enemies or allies he had.

I will.

[osakapwnzu.livejournal.com]

[He's taken the folded note.]

Yeah, it is. The better we can understand how he got his wounds, the easier we can figure out the type who would/could do this to him.

Thank you for the information. If you have anything else that could help, or think of anyone Kudou or I could talk to, you know how to contact me.

--服部

[folded again. whee!]

[screwthegods]

I'd suggest talking with Kenren. Of the people here, he's the one with the most intimate knowledge of Sanzo. Nataku and Tenpou, who are also from our world, only knew his prior incarnation: Konzen Douji.

He was also a smoker. I see it mentioned quite a bit on the common board, so perhaps it holds some relevance.

-Homura

[Folded too!]

[osakapwnzu.livejournal.com]

[He's taken the above note as well.]

Will do. I'm trying to get a hold of him, but I don't want to put him in any danger. Dead witnesses don't talk very much and all that.

Anything else that you can tell me, if you think of it, just leave it here.

--服部

[notachick.livejournal.com]

I believe you know my status. I'm willing to take an assignment as well.

-Kaneyoshi

[screwthegods]

Of course.

[A few indentations are here, then nothing, as if Homura decided not to say something for once.]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

...Is there something wrong?

[note is folded over]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

As an aside, I believe I need to explain something to you. Do you have time today? Or shall I meet you tonight?

[note is folded over, prior removed]

[screwthegods]

Tonight. I don't think I ever gave you my new room number, did I? It's M46.

[note is folded over, prior removed almost immediately]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

Understood. You're a bit closer now. That's rather nice.

[subtlethreat.livejournal.com]

Status? Ah, if I need to submit a report, I will need some time to prepare it...

[screwthegods]

Ah, Tenpou Gensui?

Nothing so complicated as that. It means to let me know if you were injured, and your success on the previous night. As we were together, I already know both answers.

Do you think you'll be working with us again?

[subtlethreat.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see now. Thank you for telling me, Homura.

If you don't find me to be completely incompatible with you or your group, then I don't see any reason why we can't work together in the future.

[screwthegods]

Not at all. I'm glad you're willing to stay with us, though I suspect that has more to do with a certain former Taisho than me.

But I certainly won't complain.

I might find you today, if you wouldn't mind speaking with me?

[subtlethreat.livejournal.com]

I suppose that is a little transparent, isn't it? Not that I find you and your associates to be bad company in your own right.

I am sure that could me manageable, although I'm not very good at remembering scheduled appointments, so you'll have to actually find me when you wish to speak.

[stringless-doll.livejournal.com]

I'll come tonight.