[MaC] More speculation in the lounge
Mel Mason
goldfired at oxmust.co.uk
Wed Dec 29 06:04:11 EST 2004
>>>> "HEY!" Marjorie yelled from the bar. She was flushed, half panicked
>>>> looking. "When did she die!? Was it during the lights out? Cause...
>>>> how would the killer know there was going to be a lights out!? We
>>>> oughta figure that out before we scatter like pigeons."
>>>>
>>>> "That is true," admitted Richard. "It might have been a crime of
>>>> opportunity, but it might have been planned... But why during a party?"
>>>
>>> "Cause people are busy talking to people, and drinking."
>>> Marjorie held up her glass. "And not paying attention to
>>> everyone else."
>>>
>>> "Maybe.... maybe the killer knew there was a UXB outside!"
>>> Marjorie continued. "And called the disposal unit! Maybe
>>> that's how the killer could have known there'd be a lights out! We
>>> ought to find out how they knew about the bomb!"
>>
> James looked at Marjorie. "Or the killer timed matters to work under
> cover of darkness. But you are right, with everyone up here for a party,
> its doubly the perfect opportunity."
>
> "Which reinforces the idea that its someone from inside the building."
> James continued.
>
"I doubt the killer could stage a UXB," said Oswald. "Certainly noty one
that would keep us all trapped in this building for so long. But a light
showing - one that would alert the ARP patrolling the streets - that would
be much easier.
"Miss Higgins, you are closest. If you can do so without causing a light to
show yet again, can you see what kind of tear it is in the blackout
material?"
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