Concert Hall Disaster (part 1)

A bit of backstory first: We've decided to play with a post-plot setting. Later we'll post more details on exactly what happened to the Black Org., for now the important thing is that they're no longer a threat and Shinichi is back in his own body (17 again!). It's been about 3 months, and yes he did tell Ran about Conan. Megure has also been told, and Takagi got the full story after he figured most of it out for himself. Ran has finally forgiven Shinichi for the whole mess, and they're dating now, though it seems Hattori isn't quite aware of this yet...


Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOl9hhV5cY0 "Summer Time Gone" by Kuraki Mai

{Setting: The girls are in the apartment above the Mouri Detecitve Agency, getting ready. The boys are waiting at the bottom of the stairs. They're headed out to a concert tonight, no case involved, just tickets Megure-keibu gave to Shinichi to say "thanks for your help". Of course, we all know what happens when they go anywhere....}

* HattoriHeiji looks over to Kudou.
KudouShinichi: *checking his watch* They should be ready by now...
* ToyamaKazuha is fixing her hair
ToyamaKazuha: This should be a really good performance, ne Ran-chan?
MouriRan: Neh, Kazuha-chan? You think this is cute? *Walks out in a light blue dress.
HattoriHeiji: Yes, 'should', But they are also girls.
KudouShinichi: *walks up the stairs and knocks on the door* Ran?
MouriRan: Oh, wait Shinichi! I don't think I'm ready yet.. *slightly blushing*
KudouShinichi: True. At least Sonoko's not comming....she always takes even longer. *rolls eyes*
HattoriHeiji: That's true...
ToyamaKazuha: Yes, that dress looks great on you!
ToyamaKazuha: want me to get the door, Ran-chan? *shouts down the hall*
MouriRan: Y- Yeah, sure. I need to do one more thing. *rushes into her room to add one little thing.*
* ToyamaKazuha walks to the door and opens it
ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan is almost ready..
ToyamaKazuha: sorry we took so long
*MouriRan comes back out with some lipstick on.
MouriRan: Sorry! I guess I'm kind of nervous...
*MouriRan looks at the ground.
KudouShinichi: *is staring at Ran and doesn't seem to notice Kazuha much* Ran..... *softly*
HattoriHeiji: \For what? It's not like it's a date...\
KudouShinichi: *scoots around Kazuha to walk up to Ran* Ready, my lady? *offering his arm and smiling at her*
MouriRan: Ha- Hai. *laces her around around his.*
HattoriHeiji: All right, let's go, Kazuha. *offers her his arm without really thinking about it
ToyamaKazuha: Hai...*takes Heiji's arm*
KudouShinichi: *smiles and leans in close to whisper in her ear* You look beautiful, Ran. *gives her a quick kiss on her cheek*
MouriRan: Thanks. I wanted everything to be perfect.
*ToyamaKazuha looks over and watches
KudouShinichi: You're always perfect. *smiles and steals another quick kiss*
KudouShinichi: We should get going, though....
HattoriHeiji: Exactly.
MouriRan: Yeah. We shouldn't be late. We did get these tickets after all... *blush*
KudouShinichi: \Hopefully everything will actually stay quiet tonight...\ *nods* Let's go.
ToyamaKazuha: yeah, it would be bad if someone died because of you two....*looks back and forth at the boys*
MouriRan: *sigh* Sou ne. Those two are really murder magnets. *giggles*
HattoriHeiji: Yeah yeah... I swear, it's Kudou's fault!
*KudouShinichi glares.
MouriRan: That would make sense wouldn't it... With Conan-kun and all.
MouriRan: I guess we are better off leaving Shinichi at home.
KudouShinichi: Ra~an.... *long-suffering tone*
ToyamaKazuha: Sure....it's always Kudou-kun's fault. Then how do you explain all the dead bodies that crop up around Osaka
KudouShinichi: See? Not all my fault.
KudouShinichi: And Occhan trips over a few on his own. So do you, actually, Ran....
ToyamaKazuha: Huh? Am I right Heiji?  *deadpans Heiji*
KudouShinichi: I can think of at least one time you and Sonoko tripped over a case and I wasn't anywhere around.
MouriRan: *giggles* I know I know
HattoriHeiji: Not like those serial murders first happened when I was around...
MouriRan: *giggles* Gomen ne Hattori-kun.
MouriRan: I guess we should try to enjoy the night then.
KudouShinichi: Definately. *steals another kiss* Let's go.
ToyamaKazuha: Maybe we will get lucky tonight.  *looks at watch* If we don't leave right now we will be late!
{They take a cab to the concert hall.}
MouriRan: Uwaaa~~ What a beutiful place!
KudouShinichi: Yeah.... *is looking at Ran*
ToyamaKazuha: Oh wow, it is beautiful
KudouShinichi: \Hopefully nothing will happen and we can have a normal date for once....\
ToyamaKazuha: The concert is going to start soon, we should get to our seats. *heads toward the theatre dragging Heiji*
KudouShinichi: *carefully lets them get a bit ahead before walking in with Ran, having offered her his arm in a gentlemanly fashion* My lady?
HattoriHeiji: *grumbles*
*ToyamaKazuha hears Heiji grumbling and glares at him
ToyamaKazuha: oh, stop it. Those two could use a minute alone anyway
Narrator: The orchestra hall is large, stone, and extensive, there are still a large amount of people populating the lobby with light chatter and drinks.
Narrator: There are a myriad of well-dressed people, with men in suits bussing drinks about them.
*InspectorMegure glances over at the door and notices the latest entrants to the orchestra hall.
*InspectorMegure excuses himself from his conversation and makes his way to the door to greet the teens.
HattoriHeiji: Not like they haven't for 3 months...
KudouShinichi: Megure-keibu. Good evening. *smiles at him*
HattoriHeiji: Yo.
ToyamaKazuha: good evening
MouriRan: Evening Megure Keibu. *smiles*
*InspectorMegure tightens his tie, "Evening. Good to see you could make it to the performance."
InspectorMegure: Honestly, I suppose I owe you at least one from the good old days, do I not?
*InspectorMegure chuckles distractedly.
KudouShinichi: Good old days? I wasn't gone THAT long...was I?
*InspectorMegure offers a weak grin, "I guess not."
KudouShinichi: And I've still been helping out since I got back.
MouriRan: Yeah. *annoyed sigh.* Still all about cases...
InspectorMegure: It's true, but... I don't know, it's a bit much to swallow. After all... it felt like you left there for a while.
HattoriHeiji: Yeah, it was like he never left.
InspectorMegure: Anyway, I hope you like the performance. It promises to be a quiet evening. We have a few officers on the lookout, but we don't expect anything. This is one in a dozen performances that have occurred since we received the threat letter.
*InspectorMegure stops a man bussing drinks with a hand and pulls a glass off at random, taking a sip from it.
KudouShinichi: *nods*
*HattoriHeiji nods
OrchestraHallStaff: Ah-- sir, these aren't being bussed, all of these drinks are for the owner.
*InspectorMegure offers a surprised glance.
MouriRan: Eh? *blink*
OrchestraHallStaff: He likes to listen to the music on his own, so he has all his drinks brought up beforehand.
MouriRan: \I guess he's a heavy drinker like otousan...\
*InspectorMegure pulls out his wallet and offers a hefty tip, "Offer my apologies."
KudouShinichi: That seems rather a lot for one person....
KudouShinichi: \Unless that person is occhan...\
OrchestraHallStaff: It's actually rather light wine, but the owner is actually notorious for being... shall we say a heavy weight drinker.
HattoriHeiji: \Just like occhan...\ *mouth twitches*
KudouShinichi: \Oh. He is like occhan.\
*MouriRan frowns at Shinichi. She can tell what he's thinking.
KudouShinichi: Then why not bring the bottle up instead?
HattoriHeiji: Probably to limit his drinking...
OrchestraHallStaff: The owner is blind and doesn't want to spill the drink, since he listens to the music alone in his viewing booth.
OrchestraHallStaff: That's what I presume, anyway.
KudouShinichi: \This sounds like a recipie for disaster....\ Ah...
OrchestraHallStaff: If you will excuse me?
InspectorMegure: Of course.
*OrchestraHallStaff makes for the stairs.
InspectorMegure: Ah, get a load of this.
*InspectorMegure he indicates the stairs.
HattoriHeiji: Hm?
ToyamaKazuha: huh?
KudouShinichi: *looks over at the stairs* \?\
*OrchestraHallStaff as the staff member makes his way up the main staircase, as he reaches each new step, it glows faintly and a musical note is played. The notes correspond to the keys of a keyboard, in essence making it a musical staircase.
MouriRan: That is so neat!
HattoriHeiji: Interesting.
ToyamaKazuha: The stairs make music!
InspectorMegure: It's one of the attractions to draw public interest. It's very popular with children.
InspectorMegure: Of course, in a ritzy place like this, there aren't many to make a ruckus.
InspectorMegure: There is one problem: the soundboards are wired into the building, so it can be heard, if only a bit, in the main orchestra hall, so they usher everyone out of the main hall during the performance so that it won't interfere with the music.
KudouShinichi: I can imagine the kind of fun the kids would have with that.... *picturing Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta running up and down the stairs and jumping around to try and play the Kamen Yaiba theme or something*
MouriRan: That's understandable. Ayumi-chan and the kids would love something like this though!
InspectorMegure: Only the staff remain in the main hall, and they know better than to use those stairs. Of course, the entire second floor can be accessed by other staircases. The only place that requires the use of those particular stairs is the viewing booth of the owner.
HattoriHeiji: \To be honest I'd love to see Kuodu being forced to play on the piano as Conan. \
HattoriHeiji: *snickers*
KudouShinichi: So it's actually a certain level of protection.....anyone going up to the owner's booth would be heard.
InspectorMegure: Exactly right.
KudouShinichi: *shoots a confused glance at Hattori, not seeing what's funny*
ToyamaKazuha: that way no one could sneak up on him
HattoriHeiji: Oh, Sorry. Was spacin' out.
InspectorMegure: Additionally, the owner's booth is locked, and there are only two keys. One belongs to the owner, and the other to the head conductor, who will be on stage all evening.
*ToyamaKazuha looks at Heiji
HattoriHeiji: That's good that the owner has protection.
ToyamaKazuha: what's so funny?
KudouShinichi: How hard would it be to copy the key?
*HattoriHeiji looks to Kazuha and rubs the back of his head.
HattoriHeiji: Oh nuttin'.
KudouShinichi: *is looking at this as a case, even though he hasn't really been called in to consult*
InspectorMegure: Well, for a locksmith, not impossible, but it also has a microchip to identify the key, much like modern cars. Of course, it also says, "Do not duplicate" along the side.
*MouriRan lets out an exasperated sigh
InspectorMegure: So I'd say it's pretty safe.
*ToyamaKazuha jerks Heiji's arm
ToyamaKazuha: tell me....
MouriRan: Shinichi, why must you make everything a case?!
MouriRan: We came here to have fun! Not to make a mystery!
InspectorMegure: Between those obsticles and the stationed officers, the owner is completely safe.
KudouShinichi: Ah, sorry.... *blushing slightly*
MouriRan: Mooouuu!! Can we please just have fun?
HattoriHeiji: It's nuttin, Kazuha.
ToyamaKazuha: tell me *starts squeezing his arm*
InspectorMegure: That said, I think the performance will be starting soon, so it might be wise to find your seats.
ToyamaKazuha: it's never nuttin with you......
InspectorMegure: Tonight's performance is expected to be particularly stunning. There is a new pianist who was recently hired. Many people were disappointed to see the long-standing lead pianist go, but the new music is especially tasteful, I'm told.
KudouShinichi: *nods* Let's go. *smiles at Ran* We'll enjoy the performance....and maybe another time we'll bring the kids here to play with the staircase.
HattoriHeiji: Ya hear that? We should go. *makes his way to the theatre part and to a seat*
*InspectorMegure finishes speaking with a few of his officers before finding a seat for himself.
ToyamaKazuha: fine.  *follows Heiji to a seat and sits down next to him*
MouriRan: Unun! It'd be fun with us and the kids!
OrchestraHallStaff: The performance will be beginning in just a few minutes, so if you would kindly filter into the main performance hall and clear out of the lobby, we will be starting shortly.
{They all head in to find their seats.}
KudouShinichi: Even Haibara might have a little fun with it....
MouriRan: I guess Ai-chan would be partly amused...
KudouShinichi: At the very least Ayumi-chan would drag her into helping....the way she always does..... *smiling indulgently*
Narrator: The lights begin to dim in the orchestra hall.
ToyamaKazuha: shh.....it's starting
Narrator: The lights begin to brighten on the stage, revealing the orchestra prepared to perform. In a spotlight to the side is the new lead pianist.
*Conductor makes his way into the stage.
*KudouShinichi slides one arm over the back of Ran's chair as they settle in to watch.
*Conductor offers a brief, half-bow to the audience before turning and ascending his pedestal.
*MouriRan cuddles with Shinichi
*KudouShinichi smiles and pulls her just a little closer, enjoying this peaceful time together.
*Narrator The teens' seats are situated in the middle rows (front vs. back), and to the left (left vs. right). There is a clear view of both the stage, the second level, the booths, and at the very back, the owner's booth.
*KudouShinichi notes the conveinent location of the seats they have, then carefully pushes it to the back of his mind to focus on the music.
*ToyamaKazuha looks over at Ran and Shinichi and sees them cuddling
*Conductor taps his baton on the pedestal a few times, tapping out the timing of the performance, then opens his sheet music and motions to begin.
HattoriHeiji: \This stuff isn't so bad.\
*Conductor leads the orchestra as they begin to play. The music is flawless, and the lead pianist has a particularly stunning performance.
*ToyamaKazuha gently elbows Heiji and nods her head in Ran's direction
MouriRan: \This is so peaceful. It's like a double date! Kazuha-chan and Hattori-kun don't even realize it.\ *giggles*
*HattoriHeiji looks over.
HattoriHeiji: *smirks* It's about time those two started getting cozy.
*KudouShinichi cuddles Ran a little closer
HattoriHeiji: You'd think after Kudou returned he'd confess sooner.. But it took 'em a while.
ToyamaKazuha: Yeah, you would think so
*KudouShinichi hears Hattori and shoots a glare at him.
*ToyamaKazuha snickers
KudouShinichi: \I did confess as soon as I could....I just didn't bother to tell you 'cause I didn't want to listen to you teasing me about it.\
*HattoriHeiji snickers.
*ToyamaKazuha snickers along with Heiji
*KudouShinichi decides to ignore them and returns his attention to Ran, moving to steal a kiss*
MouriRan: Mooouuu. Hattori-kun!
ToyamaKazuha: We are just teasing, Ran-chan...
MouriRan: Mouu~
MouriRan: But still... *blush*
KudouShinichi: *whispers in her ear* Just ignore them. *kisses her on the lips again* They'll figure things out someday.
MouriRan nods and returns a kiss
ToyamaKazuha: *whispers* Get a room, you two.
HattoriHeiji: Really.
HattoriHeiji: You had 3 months to date.
HattoriHeiji: We are kind of on business here...
*KudouShinichi shoots a glare at them, but settles back into his chair, the dark room fortunately hiding his blush.
KudouShinichi: *whispers back to Hattori* No we're not. Megure-keibu never requested my help. We're just here to enjoy the show.
MouriRan: We did have three months... \But Shinichi was always on cases. It's nice to have him to myself. Even if another case pops up...\
HattoriHeiji: I dunno about that.. *leans back in the seat and puts his hands behind his head.*
*MouriRan sighs deeply and places her head on Shinichi's shoulder
MouriRan: This is so nostalgic... This feeling.
KudouShinichi: Yeah... *wry smile* We don't get nearly enough time to just be normal.... *kisses the top of her head*
ToyamaKazuha: *leans over and whispers in Heiji's ear* I guess we should let them enjoy their date, after everything that has happened to them
HattoriHeiji: Yeah, exactly.
*ToyamaKazuha sinks down in her seat and watches the performance
HattoriHeiji: \more than ya think.\Yeah, I guess so if he was gone for that long...
*KudouShinichi is studiously ignoring Hattori and Kazuha, in favor of paying attention to Ran, and a little to the music.
*MouriRan smiles. Is in some what of a trance snuggled with Shinichi. Nothing could break this peaceful silence.
*ToyamaKazuha slumps down in her chair and puts her hands behind her head in a position similar to Heiji
*Narrator the music slowly draws to crescendo and close with a powerful ending.
KudouShinichi: *smirks at the mirroring and pulls Ran close*
*Conductor turns to the audience and gives a slight bow before setting down the baton. Applause breaks.
Narrator: As the stage begins to dim and the music hall brightens, intermission signs throughout light up.
MouriRan: *giggles noticing Heiji and Kazuha.*
MouriRan: That was so nice! *stretches*
ToyamaKazuha: *noticing Ran giggling* what's so funny?
KudouShinichi: *smiles at Ran* Yeah....nice music with no interruptions...or at least nothing totally abnormal.
*Conductor makes his way off stage, quickly taking a glass of water and towel from a nearby staff member, wiping his brow of sweat and gulping down the water.
MouriRan: Nooothing~~
*HattoriHeiji gives an annoyed look
*InspectorMegure is sitting up near the front of the stage in the third row back on the right end of the row. A uniformed man approaches him, bends over, and says something to him briefly.
MouriRan: Shinichi, you are going to jinx us! Mou~
*InspectorMegure nods and stands up, retreating with the officer to the lobby.
*HattoriHeiji notices Megure keibu
HattoriHeiji: Wonder something is up...
ToyamaKazuha: I wonder if something happened *watching the commotion*
*KudouShinichi glances over.
*MouriRan gives a worried look.
KudouShinichi: \I really hope that isn't anything important....\ *looks worried*
MouriRan: \Why does this always happen?!\
Intercom: The intermission is now beginning. Please return to the lobby as we prepare for the second movement.
Intercom: There will be refreshments avaliable in the lobby.
ToyamaKazuha: Don't tell me...........Kudou-kun *glares*
ToyamaKazuha: if someone is dead, I swear......
*ToyamaKazuha starts to get angry
Intercom: Also-- Would the floor staff please report to the main office immediately?
HattoriHeiji: Woudya two calm down?! It's just intermission.. geez...
KudouShinichi: Well, it sounded fairly normal until the last comment....
*HattoriHeiji makes his way past to the lobby
KudouShinichi: But I'm sure it's nothing. If they need our help, someone will come find us.
MouriRan: I guess I can't help but to be paranoid after all this time...
ToyamaKazuha: I sure hope it's nothing.
MouriRan: Now I'm the one over thinking things instead of Shinichi.
KudouShinichi: For now, let's try to enjoy a normal evening. Ne? *offering Ran his arm*
MouriRan: Silly Ran~
*InspectorMegure is in a corner of the lobby speaking in hushed tones with some uniformed men. They cannot be discerned over the laughter and chatter of the now-filled lobby.
*InspectorMegure motions to the men and they follow him to the main administrative office, off of the main lobby.
*KudouShinichi carefully attempts to ignore the police.
*MouriRan is trying her hardest to not freak out
KudouShinichi: Ran? You OK?
*ToyamaKazuha follows closely behind Ran and Shinichi sinc Heiji ran off.
*HattoriHeiji would ignore what's going on. But doesn't have a girlfriend, so really doesn't care if Kazuha gets mad.
KudouShinichi: I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere, OK? *pulls her closer, not quite daring to steal a kiss in public*
MouriRan: You better not. *frowns.* I will kill you if someone dies!
*Intercom crackles back to life, "Would the conductor please report to the main administrative office?"
HattoriHeiji: \How is that even logical?!\
Intercom: Immediately.
HattoriHeiji: ... Kudou, We better go check that out.
MouriRan: Nonononononononono! Nooooooo!!! Stay!
KudouShinichi: *frowns* The police are already working on whatever happened....
KudouShinichi: If they need help, they know where to find me.
*MouriRan bows her head. \I hate you two.\
KudouShinichi: If you want to go, Hattori, you'll be on your own... \Just for once I'd like to have a nice normal evening out....\
*HattoriHeiji seperates from the group to find out what's going on.
*HattoriHeiji heads to the head administrive office to eavsdrop.
ToyamaKazuha: Well, what am I supposed to do, just stand here and wait for Heiji?
KudouShinichi: Ran? Hey, come on....I'm not going anywhere....
*MouriRan starts crying.
KudouShinichi: Why don't we go get something to drink, Toyama-san? All three of us. Ran? Hey, what's wrong?
*InspectorMegure is pacing in front of a line of staffers, and the conductor seems to be spouting off hostile dialogue. The Inspector looks pensive, but the office is sound-proof.
MouriRan: Yes you will! There'll be a scream and you'll be like "OMG! gotta go check that out" and then you'll start investigating the corpse and then make a brilliant deduction an d then the night will be  over! *said so with motions.*
KudouShinichi: Ran... *looks troubled* I promise I won't leave you, OK?
MouriRan: IT. HAPPENS. EVERY. TIME!
KudouShinichi: C'mon, don't cry....
*MouriRan pouts. "Promise?"
*ToyamaKazuha looks sadly at Ran
HattoriHeiji: \So there is somethin' goin' on....\
KudouShinichi: Promise. If something happens, and I have to go help, I'll take you with me. OK?
ToyamaKazuha: you think I like it any better when Heiji ditches me for a case?
*MouriRan sniffles. "Ok."
KudouShinichi: Like he just did? *wry smile* Let's go get something to drink.
MouriRan: Yeah, I am a bit parched.
KudouShinichi: *starts to lead the girls to the refreshments table, away from where the police are working*
*InspectorMegure glances through the window of the office and notices Heiji outside, and waves him in.
*HattoriHeiji nods and enters the room.
HattoriHeiji: What's wrong, Keibu-han?
*InspectorMegure shoots a somewhat annoyed glance at the teenager, "I was hoping to keep things under wraps, but apparently they don't teach common sense at this place. I regreted sending for the staff the moment I heard that intercom."
InspectorMegure: You're right. There's a problem.
InspectorMegure: Well, not necessarily a problem yet. We just don't know.
HattoriHeiji: \You can never keep a mystery away from me.\
HattoriHeiji: Mmhmm.
InspectorMegure: After each showing, the owner always phones the front desk from his personal line to give his review of that portion of the performance. Occasionally he orders wine or flowers for the conductor, but he always at least calls.
InspectorMegure: Tonight there was no call.
InspectorMegure: I've called for the conductor so we will have a key to investigate further. He hasn't responded to knocks on the door.
HattoriHeiji: I see. Then we can only wait until then.
InspectorMegure: So, if you'll excuse me...
*InspectorMegure snatches the key from the conductor's hand.
Conductor: Hey--
InspectorMegure: I will be checking in on him.
*InspectorMegure motions to the officers and leads them up the stairs. It causes a bit of racket as they make their way up.
*HattoriHeiji follows them.
*InspectorMegure knocks several times and, seeing no response, uses the key, opening the door.
InspectorMegure: Perhaps you should say outside. This is official police business.
KudouShinichi: *glances at the stairs* Those are rather loud...for a second I thought maybe Genta was playing with them. *teasingly, to Ran*
*InspectorMegure he raises a brow at Heiji.
*HattoriHeiji frowns and steps back
HattoriHeiji: \We'll found out soon enough anyway.\
HattoriHeiji: \If it was Kudou he'd invite him.\
*MouriRan giggles.
MouriRan: Could be!
*InspectorMegure heads into the office and up to the owner's chair, "Are you alright sir?"
*ToyamaKazuha looks annoyed
*InspectorMegure offers a somewhat disturbed face before waving forward his posse of men.
MouriRan: I'm sure Hattori-kun is all right.
ToyamaKazuha: Heiji always has to sneak off. He doesnt even tell me that he's leaving. He just runs off when I'm not looking
MouriRan: Shinichi's the same with me though....
*OonishiDaitaro is seated serenely in his seat, hands folded across his lap.
MouriRan: It's always cases cases cases
KudouShinichi: Hey, I've been a lot better about it lately!
*InspectorMegure puts two fingers on the man's neck and gives a short shake of his head.
*MouriRan frowns
MouriRan: Even so...
InspectorMegure: I want the building locked down. No one leaves. No one is to be informed of what's going on, and most importantly, no one comes into this booth.
HattoriHeiji: Keibu-han... *is standing at the door way.*
KudouShinichi: *sigh* Ran....I promise I won't run off like that again....
HattoriHeiji: I guess I better get Kudou up here then...
InspectorMegure: I want a medical team up here right now to determine the cause and time of death.
InspectorMegure: Wait!
HattoriHeiji: What?
InspectorMegure: There's no reason to believe this is a homicide. Don't worry about getting Kudou-kun.
InspectorMegure: Does this look like a homicide to you? He's seated peacefully with no apparent wounds. We're going to investigate before we jump to conclusions.
HattoriHeiji: With us, you'd be sure and we'd get it solved in one night. Ya sure you don't want him?
*InspectorMegure scoffs, "Please. Have faith in the police. We can get things done on our own, I hope you haven't forgotten."
HattoriHeiji: Keibu-han, he has been drinking, for all we know the wine was poisoned.
InspectorMegure: That's true. We'll have forensics look into it.
HattoriHeiji: And that'd take weeks.
InspectorMegure: You can't accuse people of poisoning someone if you don't know whether or not they've been poisoned!
HattoriHeiji: You can if it's cyanide poisoning. Smell his breath.
InspectorMegure: We have forensic here. They can test the alcohol for abnormalities while they look for a cause of death.
InspectorMegure: Fine, if it will make you happy, we'll check for cyanide poisoning.
*InspectorMegure withdraws a short wooden depressor and opens the owner's mouth.
*InspectorMegure wafts the smell to himself, "Nothing. Not cyanide, anyway."
HattoriHeiji:  I was wrong?! *surprised.* *deflates* ...Damn...
HattoriHeiji: You know where ta find us then. *shoves his hands into his pockets.* \Stupid police not letting me investigate.\
*InspectorMegure grumbles to himself, "Takagi, go find Kudou. I'll never hear the end of it if I don't at least let him see the crimescene. We can handle the deductions ourselves, I'm quite confident.
HattoriHeiji: *glares.* \It's ALWAYS about that Kudou!\
TakagiWataru: Yes, sir... *looks uncertain, but goes back downstairs to look for Kudou-kun* \I know how he feels though, wanting a chance to just hang out with his girlfriend and not deal with a case....\
InspectorMegure: The rest of you, make yourselves useful and look around the room for abnormalities. Get the team working on the drinks and COD. I want the officers in the lobby to be scanning the crowd and checking the staff.
*InspectorMegure searches the body and retrieves a room key.
InspectorMegure: I see. And since the conductor was on stage with the only other key the entire time, it looks like we have a...
*KudouShinichi is standing near the refreshments table, talking with the girls and trying to ignore the stairs and the police.
HattoriHeiji: Locked room case...
InspectorMegure: Right.
*MouriRan sees Takagi come down the stairs
*MouriRan frowns
ToyamaKazuha: uh oh
*MouriRan looks between Shinichi and Takagi-Keiji
TakagiWataru: \I really don't want to pull him away like this....\ Um, Kudou-kun? *looking uncomefortable*
*MouriRan crushes her drink
KudouShinichi: *sighs, then turns to look at Takagi* Hai, Takagi-keiji?
ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan....
MouriRan: It's ok, Takagi-Keiji.
MouriRan: You need Shinichi, don't you?
TakagiWataru: *shoots a distressed look at Ran* Ah, I'm sorry, Ran-san. Kudou-kun, Megure-keibu asked me to come get you.
MouriRan: Go.
*MouriRan let's out an exasperated sigh and shoves Shinichi.
TakagiWataru: I'm really sorry to pull you away...I know how it is....and we're not even sure there was any foul play involved....
KudouShinichi: Ow, Ran! Hey....I promised. I'll go, but you're coming with me. Ne? *shoots Takagi a look that says he can argue all he wants but he doesn't actually have a choice.*
KudouShinichi: Toyama-san? I'd rather not leave you here by yourself, and I'm sure Hattori is already there....right, Takagi-keiji?
*MouriRan her fist with the drink shakes
MouriRan: That's fine.
ToyamaKazuha: He is up there already? why am i not surprised?
TakagiWataru: *nods* I'm sure it'll be all right if you all come. *leads them back up the stairs*
MouriRan: \All I ever wanted was some alone time! But no! Someone had to go and friggin' die! Next time I'll make sure I'm the one killing!\
HattoriHeiji: Oh, Kazuha, Kudou, and.. Neechan. *is a bit scared to see a scary aura around neechan.*
KudouShinichi: Let's just get this over with quickly, and try not to let it ruin the evening completely....*gives Ran an appologetic look, then reaches for her hand*
*MouriRan avoids the hand
MouriRan: Not until you solve the mystery.
MouriRan: Great de-tec-tive. *gives a fake smile*
KudouShinichi: *sigh* Hai. I'm sorry. *turns to the police* Ok, what do we know?
ToyamaKazuha: Heiji! Why did you take off like that? I was worried!
HattoriHeiji: \Scary\
*ToyamaKazuha looks upset
HattoriHeiji: What do ya have to be worried about? It's not like I'm gonna get beaten up or anything. I just had to find out what was going on up here.
ToyamaKazuha: one minute you are in your seat the next minute you were gone!
HattoriHeiji: Ya think I was gonna ignore those intercom messages?
InspectorMegure: Well, I'll make things short.
InspectorMegure: Oonishi-san, the owner of the orchestra hall, didn't call down to the main office as he normally does after each movement.
InspectorMegure: He did not respond to knocking on the door, so we got the second key from the conductor.
InspectorMegure: Utilizing it, we entered the room, no one but myself, a handful of officers, and Hattori were present. Oonishi-san was found dead with no apparent wounds and having left several of his drinks unfinished.
InspectorMegure: Since there are only two keys, and we found the key on the body, that makes this a locked room mystery.
InspectorMegure: Furthermore, since the orchestra's piece was not interrupted, we know no one came up the only staircase to this room.
InspectorMegure: Oonishi-san was not poisoned with cyanide, and we're currently determining COD and TOD.
InspectorMegure: Since the lobby doors to exit the building are locked to prevent people from wandering in and using the stairs mid-piece, we know that if there WAS foul play, anyone involved is still in the building.
HattoriHeiji: \since we never heard the piano stairs during the movement, then the event happened in the room without anyone entereing or leaving.\
InspectorMegure: So far, though, it looks like Oonishi died peacefully in his sleep.
InspectorMegure: Still, I've already been briefed on those most likely to be suspect, as we did research in the past few weeks following the death threat.
InspectorMegure: Most of those we found suspicious were not here tonight, so unless they were acting by proxy, it wasn't them. Only three persons of interest remain: two who had access to Oonishi-san, and one who had a motive.
KudouShinichi: The staff member who broght the drinks up....did he ever come back down?
* InspectorMegure nods, "He did, and quite quickly as well. He's one of the two with access."
KudouShinichi: *nods*
ForensicsOfficer: Keibu, we've found something suspicious.
InspectorMegure: What is it?
HattoriHeiji: Is the staff memeber who brings the drinks the same one who pours them?
InspectorMegure: No, he's not. That's handled by the kitchen staff.
KudouShinichi: \I was REALLY hoping that for once it would NOT be murder....\
ForensicsOfficer: In the alcohol. We've found tra-- well, not really trace amounts. Large, deadly amounts of a powerful sedative.
InspectorMegure: Well, that makes things pretty obvious. Which glass was it in?
ForensicsOfficer: All of them sir. I guess they wanted to make sure.
* InspectorMegure looks up, startled, "I could've been killed!"
KudouShinichi: Fortunately you only took a sip, so you should probably be OK, though you might want to speak with a doctor.
MouriRan: That's terrible!
InspectorMegure: No, I didn't. I drank the whole glass after I tipped the man bussing the drinks.
InspectorMegure: I figured the owner wouldn't want it after I had some.
KudouShinichi: Hmm....Perhaps you'd best go to the hospital, Megure-keibu....just to be sure.
ForensicsOfficer: I wouldn't worry.
InspectorMegure: Eh, why not?
HattoriHeiji: Then that would mean the waiter either knew that a glass was least lethal, or put it in after he was out of sight
KudouShinichi: Or one glass didn't contain enough to be lethal.
KudouShinichi: How many glasses did he drink?
ForensicsOfficer: He got through all but one.
ForensicsOfficer: But it would've taken less than one to kill him.
HattoriHeiji: Then that means the sedative was added after the waiter went past us
KudouShinichi: *nods*
ForensicsOfficer: If that's true, we'll certainly find its container somewhere on the premises or on the waiter.
HattoriHeiji: Keibu-han, you better get the waiter.
InspectorMegure: Way ahead of you.
Takagi, bring up the conductor and the waiter, please.
TakagiWataru: Yes, sir. *heads out to get them*
ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan, maybe we should go back downstairs.....
MouriRan: Un.. We'd be in the way. *sigh*
MouriRan: We'll know when they get done with their investigation anyway.
ToyamaKazuha: We'll stay right next to the stairs, that way they can't get away ^_^
MouriRan: Un! ^^
KudouShinichi: Ran....
KudouShinichi: I said I'd stay with you....and you've been around countless cases before without being in the way.
MouriRan: Don't worry, Shinichi. I guess I just need to get used to this.
MouriRan: You always running off.  *smiles*
ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan, it's ok. He won't be able to get past us.
KudouShinichi: *wry smile* You never know what will be useful, though, Ran....sometimes I've gotten clues from the oddest places to solve a case...
KudouShinichi: More than once the puzzle has all fallen in to place based on something you or Ayumi-chan said....
MouriRan: OH yeah.. *looks down at her chest* *Blush*
InspectorMegure: That reminds me...
ToyamaKazuha: I guess we can stay, if we really aren't in the way
InspectorMegure: If this sedative was supposedly so powerful, how did Oonishi-san power his way through all five when only one could have done him in?
ToyamaKazuha: Maybe he drank the one with the sedative last?
ForensicsOfficer: All of the glasses had significant residue from the sedative.
ForensicsOfficer: In my professional opinion, I would say all of the glasses were poisoned.
KudouShinichi: Delayed reaction? Or maybe he just drank them so fast....
KudouShinichi: \I've seen Occhan power through several beers all at once....\
HattoriHeiji: And you are sure the owner doesn't do anything to his wine before drinking?
InspectorMegure: Well, it would be hard to be sure, since he drinks in solitude while the music plays.
HattoriHeiji: Which mean someone who knew him well...
TakagiWataru: Sir? I brought them.
InspectorMegure: Excellent. Thank you.
HattoriHeiji: Waiter-san, you brought the drinks up, correct?
HattoriHeiji: You didn't pour the wine?'
Waiter: That is correct.
Waiter: I received the drinks from the kitchen, where all the refreshments and drinks are prepared.
*HattoriHeiji nods. "I see. Did you by chance know anything else up here when you delivered the drinks?
KudouShinichi: Did anything unusual happen when you picked up the drinks?
Waiter: Nothing unusual. I didn't know until I was handed the tray that it was for Oonishi-san.
KudouShinichi: Do you normally bring Oonishi-san's drinks to him?
Waiter: No, we each take trays from the staff in the kitchen and are told to either go to the floor, to special orders, or to Oonishi-san.

Ending: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WxmxB1zKaU

(See next post for the rest of the case!)

Anyone Up For More?

As we start into the new school year, most people's scheduals will probably settle down again into something predictable. If you're interested in doing DCRP again, please either log in to the IRC channel (#DCRP on synIRC.net), e-mail me, or comment here to let me know. I'd like to play again.
Our original plan had us getting together at 11pm Eastern on Sunday and Thursday nights. That seems like it's a bit late, so I'm hoping to set up an earlier time that works for everyone.
I'd like to know:
Do you want to play?
What characters?
What days are good for you?
What time? (Please include your time zone. I have no problem translating time zones, but if you don't tell me what zone I'll figure it's Eastern because that's the time zone I live in.)
When are you available to start playing again? (This week? Next week? In October? Let me know when your schedual will settle enough for planning.)
Do you have any case ideas?
What sort of scenarios would you like to play?

Thank you, everyone!
--Miaka (Conan/Shinichi, Ayumi, Satou-keiji)

The End?

There seems to be little or no interest in continuing any of this. We have no continuing storyline anymore and haven't had one for a while. More than that, in the past month we've had VERY little overall participation, with the usual IRC chatroom (#DCRP on synIRC) being mostly empty, even of regulars. There has been no actual RP going on for weeks. I would like to ask if anyone is still interested, to please e-mail me to say so. Please include what days and times you are available to RP. If I can find a time that works better for everyone who is still interested, I will.
Thank you.
--Miaka

Episode 5: {title goes here} {Quick Edit Version}

HattoriHeiji: On the last episode of Detective Conan, we finished the case where Kudou's friend was framed. Just when we thought things were over with, more things turned up. Takasa found a riddle that Kudou made for neechan to solve. While I on the other hand had a request. While Nee-chan and Kazuha are solving the mystery, can Kudou and i safely confront what summoned me?
HattoriHeiji: FInd out on this episode of Detective Conan!
MouriRan: Wheel... Wheel... *leans against a wall, holding the note with both hands* ... Shinichi... *takes a deep breath*
HattoriHeiji: Well, this is the place... Wonder if I'll even notice 'em.. Or vice versa...
EdogawaConan: *gives Hattori an odd look* You don't know who we're here to meet?
MouriRan: *sighs and looks up* ... Wheel... *blinks* Wa-- Wait--- *stares at the Ferris wheel* ...
MouriRan: This... *stares at the note again, and looks up at the ferris wheel* This might be...
MouriRan: Kazuha-chan... *holds her hand and starts running, heading to the Ferris wheel*
ToyamaKazuha: *is dragged along by Ran* Ran-chan, where are we going?
HattoriHeiji: It's not that. I know who we are waiting for.
NamakoKatumi: *standing off in a corner of the shop, her arms folded over her chest and a pair of sunglasses folded up and put into a pocket in her buisness suit. Behind her sits a brown haired boy wearing what appears to be a sleek, crimson business suit with a black dress shirt on underneath*
MouriRan: I think I solved it... *smiles, using -his- words*
EdogawaConan: Then if you know who we're waiting for....
HattoriHeiji: Oh, there they are... Namako-san?
* HattoriHeiji walks over to them
* EdogawaConan follows Hattori.
* HattoriHeiji blinks and gets a closer look at the person in the red suit.
HattoriHeiji: Hey, arntcha that actor from the show that everyone in Osaka is clammerin' abou?
NamakoKatumi: *she nods to Heiji and briefly glances around, noticing he seems to be alone except for the... young child following him. She looks at Conan in confusion.*
ToyamaKazuha: you solved it? *smiles* where is it?
HattoriHeiji: Ah, my bad. This kid is my assistant. Edogawa Conan.
MouriRan: *points at the ferris wheel* ... Wheel.
HotakaKeiichi: *looks up at Hattori-san, and stands up to greet him.* Ah... Hotaka Keiichi. *he offers his hand, his other hand still resting on the table and on top of the manilla envelope sitting on it. There are four chairs around the table.*
NamakoKatumi: (Counting the number of baskets for the Ferris wheel though, there are only 72, not 77 like the note says.)
HattoriHeiji: Is that the information I need? *points at folder and sits down.*
EdogawaConan: (Greets Namako-san and Hotaka-san.) ((I will put in the proper greeting later when my brain is functioning better.))
* EdogawaConan scrambles up onto the unoccupied chair next to Hattori.
MouriRan: We're here... *looks up at the baskets* ...
HotakaKeiichi: *nods, sitting back down and opening it and laying out a couple things. One is a scrambled, cutout randsom note, and a photograph of a boy who looks surprisingly similar to Keiichi*
* EdogawaConan looks closely at the items on the table.
ToyamaKazuha: *begins to count the baskets on the ferris wheel* 69,70,71,72......
ToyamaKazuha: Wait, Ran-chan! There are only 72 baskets on this ferris wheel.
* HattoriHeiji narrows his eyes..
HattoriHeiji: That kid...
* Note says in cutout letters: "If yu WanT tO SEe hIm AgAIn GET OUT of fIlM"
NamakoKatumi: *quietly* We have no idea who he is, but he looks similar enough to Hotaka-kun that we're concerned that he may have been mistaken for Keiichi.
EdogawaConan: \Mistaken identity? Almost like the case with James-san....\
* Picture seems to be a picture of a kid that looks to be about 13 years of age, who's been restrained with duct tape.
EdogawaConan: When did you get this? And where was it sent?

Episode 4: (title goes here) {Quick Edit Version}

TakasaSanou: After resolving the murder of Takasa Daichi, the police have escorted my father away. Admist all of this, two more cases are about to explode into a confusing mess of identities!
TakasaSanou: ((Ready in 3...))
TakasaSanou: ((2...))
TakasaSanou: (( 1...))
Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMoZjmLKuo
MouriRan: *walks outside the apartment and sighs* ... *smiles at Kazuha*
ToyamaKazuha: Well, that case was a messy one, wasn't it Ran-chan?
ToyamaKazuha: Something wrong, Ran-chan?
MouriRan: Nothing, nothing... Just... *shivers* Crime scenes... *wry smile*
TakasaSanou: *walking out with Conan and Hattori, a soccer bag slung over one shoulder* I don't know how to thank you guys.
ToyamaKazuha: I know what you mean
* HattoriHeiji smile
HattoriHeiji: I'm just glad I could catch the right guy.
HattoriHeiji: I'm sure Kudou is too.
* EdogawaConan glares at Hattori.
EdogawaConan: I'm sure Shinichi-niichan will be glad you could help too, Heiji-niichan.
HattoriHeiji: I know, right? *grin*
* EdogawaConan is still glaring at Hattori for the name-slip.
TakasaSanou: Yeah. *he smiles, then kneels down and puts a hand on Conan's head, looking at the child* You're a lot like him. *he winks slightly* Keep kicking that soccer ball around, alright?
EdogawaConan: A-aa....
HattoriHeiji: \Why is he glarin' at me...\ *looks down at Conan* \I didn' do anything...\
EdogawaConan: R-Ran-neechan keeps saying that too....that I look like Shinichi-niichan....*nervous*
TakasaSanou: *a brief remembering look goes across his eyes* Say, she's good friends with Kudou-kun, isn't he?
EdogawaConan: R-Ran-neechan? Y-yeah....
EdogawaConan: \You already know that...why are you asking me?\
TakasaSanou: Mouri-san? *directed at Ran* I know I haven't talked much with you, but I've got something that belongs to you.
EdogawaConan: \Wait....how do YOU have something that belongs to RAN?\ *watching Takasa carefully*
MouriRan: Uh? *twirls to face him, blinking* ... To me...? \That time... he told me...\ *smiles at him*
TakasaSanou: *he digs into his soccer bag-- an old, familiar looking soccer bag at that-- and pulls out an

old looking, folded piece of paper with "Ran" written on one side in Shinichi's handwriting*
EdogawaConan: \W-what? Oh crap! I lent him that bag back in middle school.....Kuso, I must've

forgotten to take that letter out of it!\ *slightly panicked and trying to hide it*
MouriRan: This...? *stares at the paper*
EdogawaConan: \Oh great, I don't even remember what I wrote!\
MouriRan: \Wait... That... handwriting...\ That's... Shinichi's...
EdogawaConan: \Yeah, my handwriting. I wrote that years ago and ment to give it to you...and then I

forgot about it after a while when I couldn't find it....Kuso! Now what? What did it even say?\
Note: *There's only two lines written on the paper once it's unfolded* "If you want to know what I think

of you, you'll have to solve my riddle, Ran!"
HattoriHeiji: Oh? A mystery for neechan? *snickers at Kudou*
Note: *written underneath that line is simply: "Wheel 77" with an arrow pointing down*
MouriRan: w-- What--? *blushes madly*
EdogawaConan: *glares back at Hattori*
EdogawaConan: \Yeah, a mystery I wrote back in third year of middle school....and I don't remember

what it was anymore!\
MouriRan: T-- That--- That--- -... THAT SUIRI-OTAKU!!
EdogawaConan: *eyes go wide* Um...R-Ran-neechan? Wh-what does the note say? *too short to read

over her shoulder like Hattori*
* HattoriHeiji remembers something that he needed to do
MouriRan: *kneels, holding the piece of paper in front of Conan so he can read it*
HattoriHeiji: Oi, Kazuha. There is somethin' I need to do with Conan. So why don't you and neechan

solve that love puzzle?
ToyamaKazuha: ok
ToyamaKazuha: where are you going?
EdogawaConan: \Ah....I wonder if the rest of the riddle is still accessable? I know there was more to

it...but...since I lost that note....\ Ah...it's a code!
EdogawaConan: \And proof that I've been trying to find SOME way to tell her how I feel since at least

middle school....great, and Hattori saw it....\
ToyamaKazuha: So what do you think the riddle means, Ran-chan?
HattoriHeiji: Ah, it's nothing really. I just have something I need to check out while I'm here.
MouriRan: Wheel... 77... *blinks* Huh? A- And--- how AM I supposed to solve this? That... Shinichi...!
EdogawaConan: \Great, now she's mad....\ Ah...sure, I'll go with you, Heiji-niichan....
TakasaSanou: Well, I should get to practice. *he checks his watch* Ah, it's five thirty! I'm late! *he

adjusts his bag and starts down the street at a jog, waving over his shoulder at them*
MouriRan: T-- Take care-- *blinks and shakes her head, focusing on the piece of paper* Wheel...

*closes her eyes* \'what I think of you'...\ *blushes*
EdogawaConan: *watches Takasa leave, a little annoyed at him for witholding the note for so long, but

mostly just wishing he could go along to the soccer practice*
ToyamaKazuha: but Heij, I'm sure you could figure this riddle out faster than we can
ToyamaKazuha: What is so important that you two need to run off?
EdogawaConan: But...Kazuha-neechan...if Shinichi-niichan wrote it for Ran-neechan, it might be

important that she solve it herself! \Very important. That and I don't want Hattori sticking his nose in

this...\
HattoriHeiji: If Kudou made the note while he was in middle school, then it should be easy enough for you

two to figure out.
HattoriHeiji: ... Unless you really think you two aren't capable of solving a puzzle...
EdogawaConan: *shoots a quick glare at Hattori* \You say that like you think you were better back in

middle school....you weren't. The Yuki-onna case proves it.\
ToyamaKazuha: we are too!
MouriRan: *not really paying attention to them* ... Wheel... *places a finger on her lips, thinking* both

numbers and the arrow...
HattoriHeiji: Then prove it.
EdogawaConan: Heiji-niichan? What was it you wanted to go do?
* HattoriHeiji glances at Conan not wanting to say anything yet
HattoriHeiji: You two do whatever and Conan and I'll do what we need to do.
ToyamaKazuha: fine...we will. We dont need an ahou like you to help! Come on, Ran-chan! we'll solve

this ourselves
HattoriHeiji: C'mon Conan. *starts to walk away*
EdogawaConan: \Good. I wrote that for Ran, so she should be able to solve it...especially since she has

Kazuha-san helping....\
MouriRan: ... B-- But... I don't think I'll--- Ka-- Kazuha-chan! *holds the paper tightly against her chest*

\I'm not... I don't think I will...\
ToyamaKazuha: Come on, we can figure this out.
ToyamaKazuha: Now, lets have a look at that note......
HattoriHeiji: *when they are out of earshot* I got a client that wanted to meet me and another detective

of my choice at the Haido shopping center...
MouriRan: ... *stares at her and nods* -- Yes! *smiles*
* TakasaSanou is now known as NamakoKatumi
ToyamaKazuha: could wheel 77 be reffering to a place?
EdogawaConan: *half-moon eyes at Hattori* OK...so let's go. \Maybe we can be done before the girls

get there....\
MouriRan: Wheel could refer to a place... The arrow bothers me. *stroking her forehead* Wheel...
HattoriHeiji: This is it. The Ice cream parlor. At 6:00...
EdogawaConan: *looks up at the Ferris wheel* Aa. *follows Hattori over to the ice cream parlour*
Ending: ((endtheme link goes here))

Episode 3: The Mistaken Man Murder Case (Part 2)

{Episode 3}

HondaShouji: On the last episode, the two detectives have been alerted to a murder that took place in an apartment near the train tracks. Between witnesses, suspects, and accusations flying, I wonder if these two detectives can find the true culprit behind this case? *smirks slightly*

Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMoZjmLKuo

Subi: ((Cue Title))

{The Mistaken Man Murder Case (Part 2)}

Subi: 3...

Subi: 2...

Subi: 1...

Subi: ((Cue Scene!))

{In the main room of the apartment with everyone.}

HattoriHeiji: \At this point the culprit could be anyone of them... Komoro would have a motive to frame Takasa-san because his son was killed and he was involved. Honda-san was being blackmailed by the victim, and the prime suspect is of course Takasa-san...\

TakasaSanou: *to Ran's comment* I'm not the only one who pushed beyond my limit. *he leans forward slightly, resting his chin on his hand, trying to avoid looking towards the bedroom door* ... -He- was far better at that, and still came out on top of the game. *his gaze drifts to Conan, and lingers, noticing the serious look on the child's face* ...

EdogawaConan: *feels eyes on him and looks up at Takasa and Ran* Ah...Sanou-niisan, is there anything else you remember that might help? \Do not tell me Takasa sees through the disguise that's fooled Ran for months....\

MouriRan: He...? Well-- *plays with her fingers, lost in her memories* ... He... *notices Conan and remains silent*

TakasaSanou: *shakes his head slightly, looking away back to Ran* He, what?

MouriRan: N-- Nothing...! *shakes her head, and looks away, trying to hide her blush, but still smiling innocently*

ToyamaKazuha: Think, Ran! what you saw may be important to this case!

EdogawaConan: \What are they talking about? Why is she blushing?\ Ran-neechan? Did you remember something?

TakagiWataru: Ah, sorry Conan-kun. The second witness was Yokoshiba Genkoda-san. Who lived downstairs from the victim's apartment. He stated that he heard Takasa-san yell "I am going to kill you!' and heard the body fall not too long after. When he managed to get to the door, he saw the killer bolting down the stairs

HattoriHeiji: Managed? He had difficulty getting to the door?

TakagiWataru: *nod* He has a slight limp.

EdogawaConan: He's sure it was Sanou-niisan's voice, though?

HattoriHeiji: \But wait... Didn't Komoro-san say Takasa went out after saying "I'm going to kill you"? Hmmm..\

EdogawaConan: What time was that?

TakagiWataru: Yeah, he was fairly certain he heard Takasa-san's voice

HondaShouji: *is standing in the corner of the room, a strangely puzzled look on his face as he listens to things*

TakagiWataru: He said around 12:22.

HattoriHeiji: \and yet it took him three minutes to check things out?\

HattoriHeiji: \That's not right. The times don't match up.\

EdogawaConan: \Probably a trick here somewhere....\

HattoriHeiji: \The victim was killed around 12:10 which is 12 minutes from what the second witness is saying.\

* EdogawaConan wanders into the other room, wanting to have a look.

EdogawaConan: \At least Hattori won't kick me out...and he'll help keep the police from kicking me out either...maybe forensics found something useful\

HattoriHeiji: \Looks like the scene itself will have to tell the story.\

{The room appears to be relatively normal, except for the taped out body of Takasa Daichi. One main point of interest in the room, however, is the desk in the corner-- It's a total mess. Papers are scattered everywhere. One drawer is a particular disaster, it doesn't even close.}

* EdogawaConan goes to investigate the desk

EdogawaConan: \The killer was looking for something....\

HattoriHeiji: \The place looks like someone lookin' for somethin'. Those 12 minutes would have been plenty of time.\

MouriRan: *shrugs* \Crime scenes...\ *shivering*

* SatouMiwako follows to keep an eye on the boys

* HattoriHeiji leans down to Kudou.

EdogawaConan: Hmm?

HattoriHeiji: oi, you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'? That downstairs neighbor doesn't seem too reliable and neither does Komoro

SatouMiwako: *leans against the door frame, watching them work* \Conan I know...Hattori-kun I've only seen once, though Takagi-kun seems to like him...\

HattoriHeiji: Komoro-san has a motive and made an incorrect statement in contradiction to what the witness said. Not only that but the times are off.

EdogawaConan: Aa.

EdogawaConan: See anything else? Wonder what our culprit was looking for...probably blackmail stuff or something.

HondaShouji: *quizzing one of the other forensic officers about the blade* How rare do you think that knife is? I've seen something like it before.

Officer: It's a fairly rare knife. We haven't been able to find any duplicates of it anywhere in the area. It's one of a kind.

EdogawaConan: Takasa does collect knives.

HondaShouji: That can't be.

Officer: I'm certain it is.

HondaShouji: *shakes his head*

HondaShouji: That knife isn't the only one of it's kind.

Satou's phone rings.

SatouMiwako: *answering phone* Hai?

Satou's phone: Officer on the other side of the line talks for a few minutes, then hangs up.

SatouMiwako: *nods and hangs up*

SatouMiwako: Autopsy report just came in.

* EdogawaConan looks up at Satou-keiji expectantly.

Megure-Keibu: Oooh? What did they say, Satou-kun?

SatouMiwako: The victim was struck unconscious before he was killed. Time of death is 12:10 am. The angle suggests the assailant was either taller or above the victim when striking, and there are no fingerprints on the knife.

Megure-Keibu: Hmm... That certainly matches up with what Okuhara-san said.

TakasaSanou: W-Wait a minute! *he stands up again* I'm shorter than my dad by at least half a foot!

KomoroGosho: If it was a downward stab, you could still do it. *grumbles*

TakasaSanou: I don't have that kind of upper body strength!

EdogawaConan: \Unfortunately that's not quite as good a defense as you might think....I've seen height messed with in both directions before....\

HondaShouji: The knife would've been held wrong. It's a switchblade knife. The blade comes up in one's hands, not down.

Megure-Keibu: It would? *goes to examine the knife* Mm, so it would.

HondaShouji: *moves over to the table across from Sanou* This must be pretty hard for you, huh? To come home to this.

EdogawaConan: Neh, Honda-san?

HondaShouji: Hm? *he looks down at the small child*

EdogawaConan: You said the knife wasn't the only one of its kind...you sounded really sure...have you seen one like it somewhere before?

HondaShouji: Ah.

Megure-Keibu: That can't be. The shopkeeper said it was one of a kind.

HondaShouji: I'm certain it isn't.

EdogawaConan: Where have you seen it before, then? Do you remember?

KomoroGosho: How can you possibly know?

SatouMiwako: No, the shopkeeper said he'd never seen another like it...but he didn't say for sure that it was completely unique...

HondaShouji: This is how. *he pulls something out of his pocket, and there's a sharp snap!, and he stabs an identical switchblade into the tabletop so everyone can see it.* Because I have this one just like it.

EdogawaConan: *inspects the knife* \Suspected something like that. So one of these knives is Takasa's, and the other is Honda-san's.\

Description: Sure enough, if compared to the murderer's knife, it is exactly the same, completely down to the slightly curved blade and unique hilt.

TakasaSanou: *stares, almost in shock. Even he'd been certain that there had been only one knife of that design.*

HattoriHeiji: Honda-san. Where were you that night?

EdogawaConan: Wow! It really is exactly like Sanou-oniisan's knife! *little-boy act*

TakagiWataru: It really does... *astounded*

SatouMiwako: Honda-san, do remember where you bought this?

HondaShouji: I believe I was on my way home from work. I was working late on a project that needs to be finished by the end of the month. *he glances towards Satou* At a knife shop two blocks from my house on the other side of town. *he shrugs offhandedly*

SatouMiwako: How long ago?

HondaShouji: Two or three weeks ago. I go through a rough stretch of town on the train, so I bought one to defend myself should the need arise.

SatouMiwako: *nods and leaves to go check this other knife shop*

KomoroGosho: *oddly quiet now, not sure what to make of Honda's story, let alone the situation now*

Megure-Keibu: *To Honda* When did you head home last night?

HondaShouji: *hums thoughtfully* Around 11:45, I believe. It's a bit of a walk to the train station from the office, though.

EdogawaConan: Ne, ne, Takagi-keiji?

TakagiWataru: What is it, Conan-kun?

EdogawaConan: What did Okuhara-san look like?

TakagiWataru: ER well... *slight blush.* She's kinda pretty and has shoulder length black hair.. But looks a bit skinny.

* TakagiWataru hopes that Satou-san didn't hear that.

EdogawaConan: Like an adult version of Ayumi-chan?

* TakagiWataru looks back at Conan

TakagiWataru: Oh yeah, she does wear glasses too... Said she was getting ready for bed too.

EdogawaConan: Most people who wear glasses take them off when they're getting ready for bed.... \Well, people who actually need the glasses, that is...\

EdogawaConan: So maybe Okuhara-san didn't have her glasses on and couldn't see very well? My dad can't see very well when he doesn't have his glasses on...and Sensei needs her glasses too...so something on the other side of the train tracks would be pretty blurry, wouldn't it?

HattoriHeiji: And as much obscured by the train passing itself

TakasaSanou: *is watching Conan and Hattori very closely now, a clear look of recognition in his eyes, though he doesn't say anything*

EdogawaConan: *noticing he's being watched again* \No way....I didn't even know Takasa all that well, he was just a friend on the soccer team, we weren't even in the same class...how would he notice when RAN hasn't?\

EdogawaConan: *starts laying the little-kid impersonation on thick* If she didn't have her glasses on, she couldn't see, right? *bright smile*

EdogawaConan: Sensei dropped her glasses the other day and I picked them up for her...and she mistook me for Ayumi-chan!

HattoriHeiji: Yeah.. Not wearing glasses does distort things. Looks, height.

* HattoriHeiji looks to Honda-san

TakagiWataru: Eh? Hattori-kun, what is it?

HattoriHeiji: I've figured out who the culprit is. And Takasa-san can't be the culprit.

TakagiWataru: Re- really?

* HattoriHeiji nod.

HattoriHeiji: It wasn't about tricks. Not intentional anyway.

Megure-Keibu: No intentional tricks? *looks puzzled*

HattoriHeiji: What Okuhara-san saw was a distortion of vision because she had her glasses off, and to add to that a train went by farther adding to the distortion.

HondaShouji: *puts his hands in his pockets, listening*

KomoroGosho: *also listening* Then... if it wasn't Sanou-kun, who was it?

HattoriHeiji: Okuhara-san described the killer as someone to seemed to be Takasa-san.

MouriRan: *sighs, relieved* ... I'm so glad... *whispering to herself*

HattoriHeiji: But based on the autopsy, the knife was in a downward angle. Meaning the killer has to be much taller than the victim. There's only one person that fits that profile... That's you, Honda Shouji-san

HondaShouji: *simply raises an eyebrow* Oh?

HattoriHeiji: Takasa-san stated he could have dropped his knife on the way to the theater through a hole in his pants. If you were to pick up that knife after leaving the murder weapon at the scene, then Takasa-san's prints should be on the knife

HondaShouji: Hm. *he closes his eyes for a moment, then opens them to look at the teenage detective* Then what reasons would I have to kill him?

HattoriHeiji: I noticed how you were very caring towards Takasa-san earlier. I thought you two were just close, but it's more than that. Takasa-san is your son, isn't he?

EdogawaConan: *watching Takasa*

TakasaSanou: ?! *his eyes widen slightly, looking back at Honda's very straight face*

EdogawaConan: \And you had no idea. I thought that might be the case. And now you have something to focus on other than me.\

HondaShouji: . . . *sighs softly, then tilts his chin up slightly* He is.

HattoriHeiji: I figured that it might be something like that when I saw that the desk was ransacked. The killer was most likely looking for something that Takasa Daichi-san was using to blackmail someone with. Seeing as Komoro-san pointed out you were being blackmailed, it only proves it farther.

* EdogawaConan moves to stand next to Ran, leaving the case to Hattori because of Takasa's scrutiny.

HattoriHeiji: Most likely those photos you stole are in your possession. At your house or a locker.

HattoriHeiji: And since Satou-keiji has the knife, all we have to do is see if Takasa-san's prints are on it. If so, then it proves it was also in his possession

HondaShouji: *closes his eyes, and pulls a key from his pocket and drops it onto the table* It seems you have me.

Ending: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVRNl4tuAM

Episode 2: The Mistaken Man Murder Case (Part 1)

TakasaSanou: (( 3...))

Megure-keibu: (( 2...))

TakasaSanou: (( 1...))

TakasaSanou: The Mistaken Man Murder Case

TakasaSanou: ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMoZjmLKuo )

ToyamaKazuha: Ne, Ran-chan, since there is nothing to do here, lets go out and do something. Maybe do some shopping?

HattoriHeiji: *dry look*

HattoriHeiji: Is shappin' the only thing that comes to your mind?

ToyamaKazuha: Well, do you have anything better in mind?

EdogawaConan: \Again? Well, I guess for Toyama-san it's a chance to visit new shops....Ran went shopping just the other day with Sonoko....\

EdogawaConan: Um...There's the Haido Shopping Mall....

HattoriHeiji: Why not go watch a game for a change? Like a soccer game, you'd like that, right, kid? *ruffles Conan's hair*

EdogawaConan: It has a BIIIIIG ferris wheel!! I rode it with my friends a while ago....

EdogawaConan: \Oi!\

EdogawaConan: Um...there isn't a game going today, though, Heiji-niichan....

ToyamaKazuha: Well Ran-chan and I dont want to watch sports all day.

ToyamaKazuha: Right, Ran-chan?

EdogawaConan: \The next Spirits game is next week, and the kids have already arranged to go.... Ran agreed to take us...\

MouriRan: Uuh--- *nods, not really sure*

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan?

EdogawaConan: \Ran? What's wrong?\

* Miyanoai is now known as HaibaraAi

* ToyamaKazuha notices the strange look on Ran's face

ToyamaKazuha: Ran-chan, are you ok?

HattoriHeiji: Well, if it's that place I guess we can tag along.. \

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan? \What's wrong? Ran.....\

HattoriHeiji: There are other places to look around at, right?\ *looks at Kudou*

MouriRan: Yeah! *nods and smiles*

MouriRan: *kneels, staring at Conan* Yes?

EdogawaConan: You went all...sorta not-there....what happened?

* Conan's phone rings

EdogawaConan: Ah! *looks at phone* \Haibara?\ 'Scuse me....sorry, Ran-neechan....

EdogawaConan: *walks off a little ways and answers the phone* Hai?

HaibaraAi: Ne Kudou-kun...

HaibaraAi: There seemed to be someone at your house earlier on looking for you...

EdogawaConan: Someone looking for me? Who?

HaibaraAi: He said his name was...Sanou. Hakase and I were returning with groceries and he asked us if we knew you. He said he was looking for an old friend and wanted to ask for your help.

HaibaraAi: He also said something about an investigation...and that if we saw you to tell you to meet him the soccer field later.

HaibaraAi: Don't know how you would plan to pull it off, but I just thought I'd let you know...

EdogawaConan: Sanou? Takasa? The soccer feild? And he didn't say why?

EdogawaConan: Well, without the antidote...I'll have to find a way around it...

EdogawaConan: I'll see what I can do. Thanks for letting me know.

HaibaraAi: Un *hangs up*

EdogawaConan: *hangs up*

EdogawaConan: Sorry about that....

MouriRan: \He looks worried...\ *shakes her head* \Maybe I'm just thinking too much!\

HattoriHeiji: \What was that phone call about..\ *noticing Kudou's expression.

HattoriHeiji: *

EdogawaConan: Ne....maybe we could go to Beika Park?

ToyamaKazuha: That sounds fun, Conan-kun. How about it, Heiji? Wanna go to the park?

HattoriHeiji: Yeah. That'd be fine...

EdogawaConan: I'll go get my ball! *runs into Kogoro's room and comes back out with his soccer ball*

EdogawaConan: Ran-neechan? Is that OK with you?

MouriRan: Of course *smiles at Conan*

EdogawaConan: *smiles back up at her* \Ran....\ Then let's go!

{At the park}

ToyamaKazuha: See, Heiji isnt this nice?

EdogawaConan: Heiji-niichan! Let's play soccer!!

HattoriHeiji: Ah.. *is mildly distracted.*

EdogawaConan: \Now to find Takasa....\

HattoriHeiji: Ok. *follows Kudou.* I'll be back in a bit, Kazuha

EdogawaConan: *once they are out of earshot of the girls* Hattori?

HattoriHeiji: Yeah?

ToyamaKazuha: Heiji! He ran off again

EdogawaConan: The phone call earlier was Haibara. She said someone came looking for me at my place....an old friend, apparently looking for my help with an investigation.

EdogawaConan: Of course, I can't actually be there to meet him...

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, and you want me to be your replacement, right?

EdogawaConan: Yeah. Story is that since you happened to be in town and Shinichi isn't, he called you and asked if you could help out. OK?

* HattoriHeiji nod

EdogawaConan: Good. He should be waiting at the soccer field.... His name is Takasa Sanou. He was on the soccer team with me when we started high school, but left about the same time I did...I don't remember why.

TakasaSanou: *is on one side of the soccer field, kicking a soccer ball almost venomously into the goal, trying to vent and focus his mind*

EdogawaConan: *indicates Takasa* That's him.

* HattoriHeiji nod.

EdogawaConan: *suddenly punts his soccer ball rather hard at the other end of the feild, shooting it toward Takasa, but not to hit him* Ahh!

MouriRan: *walking with Kazuha, heading to the soccer field*

TakasaSanou: *hears conan's shout, and turns, sticking his foot out to catch the ball, jumping it into the air. He hooks it with his foot, and bounces it a time or two on his knees before lightly kicking it back to Conan*

EdogawaConan: *chases his ball* Sorry, oniisan, I didn't mean to...the ball got away.... *to Takasa when he gets closer, still chasing the ball*

* HattoriHeiji catches up with Conan

TakagiWataru: Conan-kun? Is that you? *coming from the distance*

EdogawaConan: *catches the ball expertly with his foot, bouncing it around just as Takasa had for a moment, before stopping it under his foot* Wow, oniisan, you're good!

EdogawaConan: *noticing Takagi* Ah...Takagi-keiji! What are you doing at the park? You didn't loose something again, did you?

TakasaSanou: *smiles slightly, his mood having improved somewhat from events earlier* I do better when I'm under stress. *he shrugs off-handedly*

EdogawaConan: Under stress, oniisan? What's wrong? Ran-neechan gets mad easier if she's under stress...and then she yells at ojisan a lot...

TakagiWataru: Ah? What? No. *blush* I am here with a suspect.. We are wating for someone..

EdogawaConan: A suspect? *to Takagi* There's a case again?

HattoriHeiji: Ah, That'd person would be Kudou Shinichi, right?

TakasaSanou: *tenses up visibly, shooting Takagi a bit of a frustrated look* I keep telling you guys, I didn't do it.

EdogawaConan: Didn't do what? What happened? *'Conan' act drops a little, letting a bit of Shinichi show through* Are you the suspect, oniisan?

MouriRan: Ta-- Takasa-kun---? *stops walking* ... T-- That's Takasa-kun! *whispering to herself*

TakagiWataru: Oh, and Hattori-kun.

TakasaSanou: *blinks at Hattori, slightly surprised and suspicious* And you are...?

TakagiWataru: I'm Hattori Heiji, detective of the west.

EdogawaConan: Ah, this is Heiji-niichan!

EdogawaConan: You're waiting for Shinichi-niichan?

EdogawaConan: Ah...I'm Edogawa Conan! *smiling up at Takasa*

HattoriHeiji: Kudou asked me to fill in for him. He's sadly out of town and couldn't make it.

TakagiWataru: Oh..

TakasaSanou: Detective of the west? *raises an eyebrow, then looks down at Conan* *he seems to examine him for a moment, a slight frown creasing his lips; He looks familiar...* Yeah, I was hoping to meet Kudou-kun here.

EdogawaConan: \You know full well that he's 'out of town', Takagai-keiji. Has been for a while....\

EdogawaConan: Shinichi-niichan is away on a case and he can't come home....Ran-neechan is sad...*glances back at the girls for a moment, then looks back at Takasa*

TakagiWataru: Well, I did tell Takasa-san that, but he insisted..

TakasaSanou: Out of town? *his shoulders fall considerably, and he hangs his head, looking at the ball by his feet* . . . *mutters a slight curse, spinning around and kicking the ball into the goal again*

EdogawaConan: Ne, oniisan? Maybe we can help instead?

MouriRan: He used to play in the soccer team with Shinichi...

TakagiWataru: Don't worry, Takasa-san. Hattori-kun is fully capable solving this case as Kudou-kun.

EdogawaConan: I've helped ojisan out on a lot of investigations...

EdogawaConan: And my friends and I have solved a couple things on our own, too, right, Takagi-keiji?

HattoriHeiji: Yeah. I'll be glad to do anything you were going to ask Kudou for.

TakasaSanou: *stares after the ball, frustrated* I didn't do it. This is absolutely rediculous. I found out my father was killed seven hours ago in our apartment and I'm being accused of killing him.

EdogawaConan: You don't have an alibi?

EdogawaConan: \He did leave the team because of something wrong with family....\

TakagiWataru: Yeah. It seems to be a case of wrong time wrong place.

EdogawaConan: Takasa-niisan? What happened? What did you want Shinichi-niichan to help with?

EdogawaConan: \I'll still help...I just can't look you in the eye....rrgh, stupid poision....\

TakagiWataru: His father, Takasa Daichi was found dead at 12:25 by his downstairs neighbor. His time of death was set at 12:10. He stated he was at the movies from 11PM until 3AM. But can't remember the movie and no one can verify his alibi.

EdogawaConan: Did you fall asleep in the movie, Takasa-niisan? Shiratori-keibu fell asleep in a movie once....

HattoriHeiji: Those circumstances would indeed make you a prime suspect... *puts his hand on his chin*

TakagiWataru: Takasa here wanted to see Kudou-kun to prove his innocense

MouriRan: *walks to join them, dragging Kazuha with her* \Takagi-kun...?\

TakasaSanou: *hanging his head somewhat* I know he's the best detective there is in Tokyo. I didn't fall asleep, but... *he trails off, once again looking at Conan*

EdogawaConan: Y-yeah, Takasa-niisan?

EdogawaConan: \Kuso...do NOT tell me HE sees through it...\

TakasaSanou: *he kneels down to Conan's level* Say, what was your name again? You kinda look like Kudou-kun.

MouriRan: *stands next to Conan* Takasa-kun...? *smiles at him*

EdogawaConan: E-Edogawa Conan, tantei sa!

HattoriHeiji: Oh yeah. I've always said the same thing. His eyes really get me. Hahaha.

EdogawaConan: \Of course I look like myself....\

EdogawaConan: Ah...yeah lots of people say I look like Shinichi-niichan....

TakasaSanou: Conan-kun, huh. *he smiles slightly at him* Takasa Sanou. *he glances briefly up at Hattori, then back down at him* I've seen you on the news, chasing that KID guy. You're pretty sharp. *he nods slightly towards Hattori* Think you and your friend would help me out?

EdogawaConan: Yeah!! We can help, Sanou-niichan!

HattoriHeiji: Yeah. Definitely. *grin*

TakagiWataru: Thanks for the assistance, Hattori-kun

TakasaSanou: *he looks up at Ran, a brief look of recognition touching his eyes, but not quite reaching, as he stands up and look at her* I've seen you around school. You're usually with Kudou-kun. *he looks slightly apologetic* Sorry, I don't think I ever really caught your name...?

EdogawaConan: \Oh yeah....odd as it seems, he's never actually MET Ran....\

MouriRan: Mouri Ran *points at herself, smiling*

SatouMiwako: *walking up to them* Takagi-kun? Any luck? Oh, Ran-chan....

TakasaSanou: *nods somewhat, returning his name* Sorry to drag you all into this mess. *he sighs*

EdogawaConan: Satou-keiji!

SatouMiwako: Ah, Conan-kun....and...Hattori-kun and Toyama-san, wasn't it?

SatouMiwako: *remembers them vaguely from the highway case*

HattoriHeiji: Yeah.

HattoriHeiji: Looks like we meet again, Keiji-taichi

HattoriHeiji: tachi*

ToyamaKazuha: Hello, I'm Toyama Kazuha and this is Hattori Heiji

ToyamaKazuha: nice to meet you

HattoriHeiji: \They already know who I am.\ *dry look*

EdogawaConan: How did Takasa-san die, Takagi-keiji?

TakagiWataru: Ah, he was stabbed in the chest with a knife. But it was a peculiar kind. *looks at Satou* Satou-san, what did you find?

SatouMiwako: There's not much chance it was a copy. The shopkeeper says he's pretty sure he's only ever seen one switchblade of that type in his shop before, and you were the one who bought it, Takasa-kun.

TakagiWataru: Hm..

HattoriHeiji: I see.. That could also mean someone took it from Takasa-san or borrowed it..

TakasaSanou: *shakes his head* I only showed it to a couple of my friends over dinner. I put it back in my pocket. It must've slipped out of the hole in my pocket between then and on my way to the movies or something.

EdogawaConan: A hole in your pocket?

TakasaSanou: *nods*

Megure-keibu: *calling Satou's phone*

SatouMiwako: *answering her phone* Hai?

Megure-keibu: Ahh, Satou-kun? We're done interviewing the two witnesses. Would you escort Takasa-san back to the apartment please?

SatouMiwako: Hai. Ah...Keibu, we seem to have picked up a couple detectives, who are probably going to insist on comming along...

* HattoriHeiji smirks

Megure-keibu: Eh? It's not Mouri-kun, is it?

SatouMiwako: No...Conan-kun and Hattori-kun.

Megure-keibu: *grumbles something about "bringing kids into this"*

SatouMiwako: \Not my fault...they were over here talking to Takagi-kun when I got back...\

TakasaSanou: *watching the police officers with a slightly sour look. A bit of a bruise is starting to become noticable on his left cheek, however*

EdogawaConan: Ne, Sanou-niichan? What did you do to your face?

MouriRan: *notices the bruise* ... Are you OK, Takasa-kun?

HattoriHeiji: What happened? *curious*

EdogawaConan: \And Ran's mother-instinct kicks in again...\

Megure-keibu: It seems to be a straightforward case-- *breaks off as someone says something to him* Yes yes, but things are too coincidental. We're going to doublecheck his statement right now is all. *back to Satou* Bring 'em if they want. Can't seem to keep them out. *sighs*

TakasaSanou: I'll be alright. *he seems slightly tense again, and is avoiding looking at anyone*

SatouMiwako: Yes, sir. \They'll probably make less trouble than Mouri-tantei, at least...\

EdogawaConan: \Did you get in a fight?\

SatouMiwako: *hangs up* Megure-keibu wants us back over at the apartment. Come on, Takasa-kun. Takagi-kun?

Megure-keibu: (( Apartment layout: http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k75/optimus_primus_001/Other/RPGs/Nap.jpg ))

TakagiWataru: Right.

SatouMiwako: *leads them off toward the apartment*

SatouMiwako: \Guess he found a detective. We'll see how much it helps.\

{At the scene}

Megure-keibu: *talking to an older man in his late thirties, trying to reason with him* Now Honda-san, I appreciate your help, but we're fairly certain that there is enough evidence. HondaShouji: Keibu-san, I have to question if there is evidence enough with only two witnesses?

SatouMiwako: Megure-keibu?

Megure-keibu: Mm? Oo, Satou-san! Did you bring him?

TakasaSanou: Yeah, I'm here. *he trudges into the room, trying to avoid looking toward the bedroom*

* HaibaraAi is now known as England

TakagiWataru: We've brought him, sir.

* England is now known as HaibaraAi

HattoriHeiji: Yo, long time no see! *waves at Megure-Keibu*

Megure-keibu: Hattori-kun. *he nods slightly* It'll be hard to prove this case otherwise. It doesn't look good for you, Takasa-kun.

EdogawaConan: *walking in behind the police and Takasa* \I need more details...now how do I get them to spill?\

HattoriHeiji: \That bruise on his face seems like there is something he isn't tellin'\

KomoroGosho: *a middle-aged man, arguing with one of the other police officers in the corner* What do you mean you need to double check his statement?! He's obviously the one who killed his father! Officer: *stammering* N-Now sir, We're just making sure. There's no need to yell.

EdogawaConan: *walks over to the argument in the corner* Ne, ojisan? Why is it obvious?

HondaShouji: *has neither a smile or frown on his face. In fact, seems more curious about what's going on, especially since what appears to be an eight year old being allowed into the scene*

KomoroGosho: What-- Hey! What's a kid doing on a murder scene?! *he picks Conan up, looking downright furious* And you police call yourselves for the good of the people, some good you do to help children's minds!

SatouMiwako: Keibu? *goes to relay the information about the knife, quietly*

EdogawaConan: Ah! I'm helping oniisan! *indicates Heiji*

HattoriHeiji: Yeah, he's my assistant

* HattoriHeiji walks over to Conan

Megure-keibu: *frowns as Satou tells him what she found out*

HattoriHeiji: He brings up a good point. Why does it seem so obvious?

EdogawaConan: \C'mon, get me DOWN!\

EdogawaConan: \I get tossed around enough by occhan...\

* HattoriHeiji takes Conan and puts him to his side.

KomoroGosho: *grumbles* You can't trust kids these days. *He scowls at Sanou in particular*

EdogawaConan: What do you mean, you can't trust kids? And why can't you trust Sanou-niichan in particular?

EdogawaConan: \This guy isn't going to want to talk to Hattori...\

KomoroGosho: *glares in response at the child*

EdogawaConan: \Or me, apparently...which means I'll need to borrow Takagi-keiji.....\ *pretends to be scared off by the glare and goes to get Takagi*

HattoriHeiji: Just answer the question.

KomoroGosho: You can't trust 'em. They don't grow up right these days. They go and take people's lives in one way or another.

HattoriHeiji: Not all of them ya know. I'll have ya know I'm a great detective. Taku..

EdogawaConan: *coming back, with Takagi behind him* Take peoples lives? *seems to have zeroed in on this comment* How?

EdogawaConan: Ojisan, you don't like kids?

TakagiWataru: Oh. well..

EdogawaConan: \Actually, I know a number of people who don't like kids...or at least seem to not like them. Occhan....Sonoko....\

TakagiWataru: Komoro's son was killed by a car... Takasa-san had stolen it, but wasn't driving it..

TakasaSanou: *has taken a seat on the couch as he goes over his statement with Megure-keibu again.* I went and watched "The Red Thread" and "Gomera".

HattoriHeiji: Oh, so Takasa-san has had previous run in witht he law?

* TakagiWataru nod

EdogawaConan: \Stole a car? How did I miss hearing about that?\

HattoriHeiji: \This doesn't look so good so far...\

HattoriHeiji: And that's why you think it's an obvious crime?

MouriRan: \... I hate crime scenes!\ *stands next to Kazuha* \But that time... Takasa-kun...\

KomoroGosho:Witnesses heard him yell "I'll kill you!" before he left the apartment! And then he goes out and buys a knife? Why wouldn't he kill his father?!

ToyamaKazuha: As many crime scenes as Ive been to with Heiji, they still bother me. I dont see how he stays so calm

TakasaSanou: I was angry! *stands up suddenly in response to Komoro* I didn't -mean- that I was going to kill him!

HattoriHeiji: Something said out of anger isn't always true.. But A witness.. *trails off and looks aorund*

HattoriHeiji: Could have taken avantage.

EdogawaConan: \Doesn't he collect knives, though?\ Is that the only knife that Sanou-niisan has?

MouriRan: You're right... *shivering* Crime scenes, corpses...

TakasaSanou: HondaShouji: I wonder about that. Megure-keibu: Wonder about what? HondaShouji: Didn't one of the witnesses say there was a train going by? Trains are rather loud...

EdogawaConan: The train? \That would make it hard to hear anything...unless you were right close. And sometimes even then.\

EdogawaConan: *wanders over to talk to Honda-san* When did the train go by?

HattoriHeiji: \Only knife? He collected knives?\ If he had more than one knife.. couldn't someone easily swapped one from him?

HondaShouji: *looks down at the child* The witness said it went by as the murder occured. She lives on the other side of the train tracks.

EdogawaConan: Then the murder didn't occur here?

HondaShouji: It occurred here. She saw it from her window.

EdogawaConan: Oh....which window did she see it through? \Window of a second floor....hmm...\

HondaShouji: *he glances towards Sanou, a slightly regretful look in his eyes, before going over to him, taking his white jacket off and putting it over the teenager's shoulders*

TakasaSanou: *glances up, then nods a silent thanks, pulling the coat closer around him, trying to hide the darkening bruise on his cheek*

EdogawaConan: *turns to study Takasa* \What's been up with him lately? Haven't seen him much since I quit the team...about the same time he did, actually...and where did he get that bruise? Was he in a fight or something?\

MouriRan: Now I remember!

Megure-keibu: *To Heiji* Apparently not. The knife in question is apparently a rarer make. The knife shopkeeper says it was rather unique.

EdogawaConan: \Ran?\ Remember what, Ran-neechan?

HattoriHeiji: I've been meaning to ask, where did ya get that bruise from, Tasaka-san?

HattoriHeiji: That's not what I mean. The culprit coulda switched the knife during the movie.. or somethin'

MouriRan: *kneels* Sonoko told me she saw Takasa-kun at a restaurant with his father... *whispering* Arguing.

EdogawaConan: When was that, Ran-neechan?

EdogawaConan: \Might be important...or it might not....\

MouriRan: She told me about it yesterday...

TakasaSanou: I... I got in a fight. *he pointedly stares at the table*

HattoriHeiji: With your father, or someone else?

TakasaSanou: *he doesn't answer at first, his hands tightening on the edges of the coat* . . . With... With my dad. *he's tense again.*

EdogawaConan: Hmm.... *wanders away towards the police and witnesses, not realizing that he has his 'Shinichi' face on full-blast* \A fairly public fight.....and a LOT of the bruises he's come to school with before could be from fights....\

HondaShouji: A unique blade? *picking back up on previous conversation bits* How unique?

HattoriHeiji: \I wonder if it's possible someone was black mailing his dad.. \

HattoriHeiji: \It could be possible someone was trying to frame Tamasa-san from the start and used his father as the key character..\

HattoriHeiji: Tamasa-san, did your father have a lot of enemies?

TakasaSanou: You.. could say that. *he looks up somewhat* He wasn't... a nice person.

TakagiWataru: Well, seeing as his father was an embezzler, extortion and blackmailer, he would have alot of enemies

EdogawaConan: \Almost sounds like Yakuza...\

EdogawaConan: Sanou-niichan? Can you think of anyone who might have tried to kill your dad?

MouriRan: Does it hurt...? *sits next to Takasa, worried about him, referring to the bruise*

KomoroGosho: "wasn't a nice person"! Hmph! Kept my business going! HondaShouji: Only because you'd give him part of the cut, Gosho-kun. KomoroGosho: You're one to talk! You were the one he was blackmailing! HondaShouji: *remains silent on that*

HattoriHeiji: \What?\ *surprised* \This does lead to many possibilities.. Wonder what Kudou's thinkin'\

EdogawaConan: \Hmm...that undermines their reliability as witnesses....\

EdogawaConan: Ne, Takagi-keiji? What did the witness say?

TakasaSanou: *quietly in response to Ran's question* Been through worse myself, to be honest.

EdogawaConan: \He's gotten hurt worse than that at soccer practice, Ran...though soccer doesn't usually result in a hit to the face....\

HattoriHeiji: \

TakagiWataru: Which witness, Conan-kun? There were two...

EdogawaConan: The one that saw through the window...

TakagiWataru: Oh.

EdogawaConan: \Well, I'd like to hear what both witnesses said, but one at a time.\

MouriRan: *smiles at him* Well... That doesnt mean I'll stop worrying! You got hurt a lot during soccer practice when you were little... *giggles*

TakagiWataru: Ah, the witness Okuhara Michi said she saw someone like Takasa-san stab his father through the window as the trian went by.

TakasaSanou: Yeah. *a slightly more relaxed smile goes across his face* Broken limbs and everything.

EdogawaConan: \Someone like Takasa-san...which means she probably didn't see him very well.\ And the other witness?

MouriRan: *smiles at him, happy because he seems less tense now* But that's because you used to give the best of yourself in the matches! Always pushing over your own limit... *stares at him* \Just like someone else I know...\ *blushes slightly*

HattoriHeiji: \The witness doesn't seem too liable if they saw someone like Tamasa-san. Which means it could have been one of these two as well. But which one?\

TakasaSanou: (( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVRNl4tuAM ))