Murder in the Great Hall

[vmac3205]

Griffen, Griffen! I know you stick to that silly attorney confidence think, but REALLY darling, don't you think you could just share a little tidbit? Oh, of course you know what the "big announcement" is going to be, and you wouldn't want little old me to have to be kept waiting. After all, it's not like I'm one of the regular guests. Why, I'm nearly the hostess. Oh, have to run Darling, Ta Ta.

[Pleater]

Weellll!! I never expected to find all this going on when I decided to come to this shindig. Lucky I found the invitation - that girl at the station gave me such a look when I flashed it - it's only got a little bent over on the corners.

I just hope it is going to be worth the bother of getting up so early - an announcement by Panache!!

It was only the thought that he'd finally got his metrosexual behind into gear and might just finally have sorted out our finances that got me out of bed this afternoon I am telling you!!

All I want now is the settlement of what I am owed from that ill fated business venture, and get it all over and done with. Sorting out the accounts can't have taken so long, he's just been delaying things out of spite.

Now what I REALLY want is another drink.

Out of the way Livingston!! Has no one shot you yet? I can't think why.

[starbkjrus]

<striding through the Great Hall perusing the invitees...>

Oh, good evening Arlen. Married life seems to be agreeing with you. In fact apparently your new wife must be an excellent cook. I'll bet you're not getting creamed haggis and black pudding trifle for breakfast.

Have you seen Mr. Panache? He failed to specify dress for this shindig of his and here I am in a Braemar jacket, five button waistcoat and a rouche tie. I swear if I get any grief from the tie police I"m going to beat them about the head and shoulders with my new cromach. Even if Mr. Tibbles is still chewing on it.

Excuse me, maybe I'll find Mr. Panache near the drinks table. Cheers!

[LadyGriffin]

Griffen, Griffen! I know you stick to that silly attorney confidence think, but REALLY darling, don't you think you could just share a little tidbit? Oh, of course you know what the "big announcement" is going to be, and you wouldn't want little old me to have to be kept waiting. After all, it's not like I'm one of the regular guests. Why, I'm nearly the hostess. Oh, have to run Darling, Ta Ta.

Now now, first of all my name is Ms. Griffin, with an "i", not Griffen! I am Mr. Panache's laywer. Next, don't any of you even THINK of trying to get me to tell you what Mr. Panache is going to announce tonight. Very important stuff, mind you, very important!
Confidentiality, you know. A man with such an announcement should be patiently waited for. Such information should only be reveled in the right place the right time. And this certainly is the place. My my, what a wonderful shade of pink on those table cloths over there. Must have been placed just in his honor, my, my. No time to chat - much, much to do, much to do..

*bends over small ever-present notebook and starts scribbling furiously, glancing cagily around*

[starbkjrus]

<strolling back from the drinks table in a much better mood>

Hello again Arlen. I'm afraid that I was a bit hasty earlier but I was rather exercised with Mr. Panache. So far a couple of drams have relieved my angst about the rouche tie.

<Arlen - sheepishly looking around> No problem. I know how he can be when the F.H.C.A.G. is not around. I am indeed enjoying married life but we do live in Idaho. Battered, deep fried, Idaho potatoes au gratin flambe' actually add some pounds but I'm very happy.

Now about your outfit..........

[starbkjrus]

Well other than my outfit don't you feel a bit more.....tension in the air tonight? Ms. Pleater and Mr. Livingston seem more than a bit out of sorts. Even Mr. Tibbles seems to be chewing on more things than usual.

I guess we'll just have to be even more watchful.

Meanwhile can I get you anything from the drinks table?!? I see Colin there. Maybe he's seen Mr. Panache.

[vmac3205]

Unaspenser, oh Unaspencer!!
I know this is an uncomfortable time, with poor Jamie lying on the floor and all, but you really must see the Moebuis Scarf I'm working on.