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Nobody is smart but Daryl Hockney ([info]the_automaton) wrote in [info]musings,
@ 2010-09-07 14:59:00

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[ Private to A. Morgenstern ]

Mr. Morgenstern, your "game" is insulting my intelligence. While I will gladly accept slights against my character, I believe we can both agree that my intellect is beyond the realm of mocking.


[ Private to J. Warda ]

Detective Warda,

Mr. Morgenstern has created a "game" for me akin to a scavenger hunt. His motives are, as of yet, unknown. I will keep you informed.

- D. Hockney


[ Not sent ]


[ Private to T. Brandon ]

Mr. Brandon,

This message is a preliminary contact as I continue to work on your case. I have made three trips to your property in the company of three different chaperones - William James, Betty Harlow, and Jeremiah Warner - and collected evidence of past trespassers.

I am still collecting data on the graffiti, though I have found a bit of evidence concerning the fire set to one of your warehouses. The fire was started at each corner simultaneously - the damage suggests that the four fires were lit at the same time and spread to meet one another - by a match and liquid accelerant. Given this data, it can be concluded that at least four individuals working in concert were responsible for this fire. I will investigate further, as this is simply an update.

On a slightly unrelated note, I believe I have found evidence of other trespassers on your property. Their involvement in the vandalism is, at this moment, unconfirmed, though trespassing on private property is a crime in of itself. As of now, I believe there to be three suspects. I have collected assorted data that I will present in list form.

- Footprints from a female shoe, size seven. The footprints have been photographed and outlined.
- A partial fingerprint that I have lifted and stored.
- A smear of white face paint that I have photographed and taken samples from.
- A sample of blood that I have photographed and taken samples from.
- Two custom-made shriken that I have photographed on location and collected.

The presence of weapons, blood, and face paint smeared on a wall suggest a struggle. I believe that the face paint came from the white-faced vigilante reported on in the past. The shuriken are custom and unusual in shape, suggesting the work of another vigilante. I am unsure of the woman's involvement in this struggle, whether she was a combatant or came at another time.

I will continue to investigate these matters. I simply wished to inform you of my current progress and offer you the opportunity to ask questions should you feel the need to.

Regards,

Daryl Hockney



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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 08:17 pm UTC (link)
I'll endeavor to make my clues more oblique, poppet.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 08:18 pm UTC (link)
Perhaps you should simply admit that you are poorly equipped to keep me busy.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 08:24 pm UTC (link)
You're just bitter about something and taking it out on me. Very mature, poppet.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 08:38 pm UTC (link)
I'm doing nothing of the sort.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 08:39 pm UTC (link)
Of course you are. What's gotten under your skin so badly?

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 08:46 pm UTC (link)
The only thing beneath my epidermis is my dermal layer and subcutaneous fat.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:14 pm UTC (link)
Idiomatic expressions must not translate into Robot. Apologies, poppet.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:15 pm UTC (link)
I fail to understand why it has become a popular pastime to compare me to pieces of machinery.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:16 pm UTC (link)
Because you don't function like a normal person. You have the emotional depth of a toaster oven.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:17 pm UTC (link)
The exact words a complimentary but I believe that you mean them as an insult.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:18 pm UTC (link)
Neither insult nor compliment intended. Rather, they were an observation of fact.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:19 pm UTC (link)
That I can respect.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:19 pm UTC (link)
How are you doing with that second clue, poppet?

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:20 pm UTC (link)
You are not receiving a step-by-step report of my progress.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:21 pm UTC (link)
Oh, I was just curious if it was any harder than before. I like to keep it interesting, you know that.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:22 pm UTC (link)
I am well aware of what you like, Mr. Morgenstern.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:22 pm UTC (link)
Enlighten me.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:26 pm UTC (link)
If we both know something, discussing it will benefit neither of us and only serve to waste time.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:27 pm UTC (link)
I'd like to know specifics, poppet. You know me. Such a detail oriented person.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:29 pm UTC (link)
And you know me. I don't like to share.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:30 pm UTC (link)
Shall we make a bargain?

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:30 pm UTC (link)
If we continue to pile game on top of game, we'll be lost in the mess.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:31 pm UTC (link)
Ahh, so you're not sharp enough to keep up. I understand.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:33 pm UTC (link)
That is not what I said at all and you know it.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:34 pm UTC (link)
Oh you said it. Just in different words.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:34 pm UTC (link)
You're wrong. What is this bargain?

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:36 pm UTC (link)
Give me your own test. If I get pass, you tell me all the things you think I like. For each item you list that is correct, I will give you a chocolate covered strawberry from Godiva.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:37 pm UTC (link)
And if you don't?

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 10:38 pm UTC (link)
You can extract a promise from me of your choosing.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:42 pm UTC (link)
And why should I believe that you would honor this condition?

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-07 11:00 pm UTC (link)
You know I keep my word, poppet.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-08 12:54 am UTC (link)
I know not to trust a liar.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-08 12:55 am UTC (link)
Now, poppet, when have I ever actually lied to you?

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-08 01:00 am UTC (link)
"I'm not an art thief." That was a large one.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-08 01:01 am UTC (link)
But I'm not, poppet.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-08 01:02 am UTC (link)
We both know that you are, and you know that I know this beyond all reasonable doubt.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-08 01:12 am UTC (link)
I think you're hung up on this because you're afraid I'll beat you.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-08 01:18 am UTC (link)
You couldn't be further from the truth.

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[info]napoleonic_star
2010-09-08 01:23 am UTC (link)
Such a shame, then. I was looking forward to a masterwork puzzle from your brain.

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[info]the_automaton
2010-09-08 01:44 am UTC (link)
You'll get one.

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D. Hockney/T. Brandon
[info]bystealth
2010-09-07 08:42 pm UTC (link)
[By return note, rather uncharacteristically late after being sent the report; Brandon is usually more responsive.]

Is it your understanding that the struggle you mention happened before or after the fire?

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Re: D. Hockney/T. Brandon
[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 08:50 pm UTC (link)
After.

I will not claim either at this time, as I cannot be sure beyond all reasonable doubt. My future plans will consist of determining more about the fire and graffiti, as well as determining the identity of the unknown trespassers I previously mentioned.

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Re: D. Hockney/T. Brandon
[info]bystealth
2010-09-07 09:18 pm UTC (link)
My concern is that you may be focusing on events that ocurred after the vandalism, which is at present my only concern. One of my guards was assaulted by an unknown figure, but as he recovered and we could find no purpose for the trespassing, I am not as concerned about these after-the-fact trespassers as the initial arsonists.

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Re: D. Hockney/T. Brandon
[info]the_automaton
2010-09-07 10:03 pm UTC (link)
I know. These people are investigating the arson and graffiti as well - they're meddling.

I am not convinced that a man of your position - which suggests a rudimentary intelligence - would gladly look away from an event simply because he cannot find evidence for why it occurred. However, if it is your wish for me to focus entirely on the vandalism and not continue on any side investigations, I will grant it and not charge you for the work I do concerning these three individuals.

I will continue to keep you abreast of any further information I gather concerning the arson and graffiti on your property.

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Re: D. Hockney/T. Brandon
[info]bystealth
2010-09-07 10:14 pm UTC (link)
Very good. Thank you for the report.

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