Log: Ongoing

[madame_harker]

When; Late Monday/Early Tuesday
Rating; PG-13
Characters; Mina Harker [madame_harker] and Rodney Skinner [seethruskinner]
Summary; Just like old times. They investigate the possible cause behind one of the diseases. Which leads to finding one of the dispensers.
Log;

She had already felt suspicious when figured out that the rampant diseases were not a curse, but she hadn't really wanted to believe that someone other than the deities could be behind it. Confirmation that the Black Plague was indeed a clever copy of the original had been confirmation of one of her worse fears. Mina didn't like the idea of someone starting a World War in her time, and she certainly did not like the idea of someone waging biological warfare on the City.

She and Skinner were finally getting to put their investigating skills to work, but honestly she wished it didn't have to be for something like this. She had seen the ill with her own eyes. Helped to treat so many and there was no way she could let this go on if it was in her power to help stop it. Finding and destroying the infected rats' nest seem to be the only logical conclusion. She moved quickly grabbed some supplies from the hospital before she left and headed toward the square to gather some more supplies. If they were going to kill and destroy the nest, they would need to be prepared.

After buying the things they would need, Mina headed to meet up with Skinner. Time was definitely a factor in how quickly she moved. Her face covered with one of the sterile hospital mask, she walked toward her meeting point.

Comments

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

It was an instance where Skinner was totally visible, given that he was covered head to toe in heavy cloth or leather.

He marched up and gave a little salute.

"Sergeant Skinner, reporting for duty."

[madame_harker]

Mina spared a laugh at that and held up a mask for him.

"Here. Let's try not to get infected or become carriers, if at all possible," She replied. Her tone sounding amused.

She looked around at the area. "We should likely head toward the Underground. It seems the most logical place for the rats to be."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"That is where rats tend to be," Skinner said, pulling on the mask. "At least, the ones not hiding among your midst."

[madame_harker]

"At least normal rats tend to be down there. I'm hoping the same applies to these funny acting rats as well," she said walking back toward the square and the Underground entrance.

"The rats that have been following people seem to be the only ones carrying the illness."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Pied piper of plague?" Skinner remarked, following.

[madame_harker]

"It seems we'll find out sooner, rather than later," she replied. "This reminds me all too vividly of M and his motivations for wanting to start a World War."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Except here in the City, there's nothing to war with," Skinner said. "It's just one city, after all."

[madame_harker]

"On the contrary, there are factions here and it is a crowded place. Anyone could attempt to fight for 'supremacy' even if it is a pointless venture," Mina said, as they moved through the square getting closer to the Underground entrance.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Hardly a huge money machine," Skinner says.

[madame_harker]

"On the surface I would agree, but I'm not so sure of that when I think about all I have seen in this place."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Well, that's just a lovely ray of sunshine," Skinner quips.

[madame_harker]

"Look at our current situation. What is there to gain by setting multiple illnesses out into the City? Obviously someone thinks there is something to gain, but what?" Mina asked, more rhetorically than anything else.

Her gaze turned back to toward the Underground entrance. "You know what to do if any rat suddenly approaches you, correct?"

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Squash it?" Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"Without letting it bite you," she added with a smile. Mina reached into her bag and pulled out a flashlight, and handed over to Skinner.

"We'll probably have to go in the dimly lit or unlit areas to find what we are looking for. You may need that."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"You think ahead," Skinner said. "What would I do without you?"

[madame_harker]

"Get bitten?" she replied jokingly. "I also brought some things to help us incinerate any nesting areas we come across."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Fire. My favorite," Skinner said. He rolled his eyes, unseen.

[madame_harker]

"It's the only thing that I could think that will destroy both the rats and the disease they are carrying. I'll handle the fire part when it comes to that," she replied, sympathetically.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Where are you keeping it? Flame thrower hidden in your garters?" Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"I said I had it covered. You'll see what I mean when the time comes," Mina said, raising an eyebrow at Skinner.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Oh, and here I was, hoping for a cheap thrill," Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"My apologies for disappointing you then," She replied jokingly.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Well then," Skinner said. "Now that we've gotten the talk of your undergarments out of the way, shall we go underground?"

[madame_harker]

"After you," she said stepping aside to give me room to walk ahead of her.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

Rodney pressed on. "Once more into the breach, and all that. Never was fond of rats, myself. Mice, yes. Rats, no."

[madame_harker]

Mina followed after him, keeping her eyes open for the filthy little creatures. "I do not care for either kind of rodent. They are all filthy to me."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"You can clean up a mouse," Rodney said. "Lovely little pet. Rats, they're just... well, you can't trust 'em."

[madame_harker]

"...Are you planning on adopting a mouse after this?" Mina asked with a slight snicker. "Mouse are perfectly capable of being disease carriers, whether they make 'lovely little pets' or not."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"What, prefer I'd get a kitten?" Skinner said. "Not one for pets, really. It's hard enough to take care of yourself in places like this."

[madame_harker]

"I have no real preferences when it comes to pets," she admitted with a shrug. "Let's head down this tunnel." Mina added, pointing at a tunnel that diverted from the subway system.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Been down here before?" Skinner asked, heading the direction she pointed. "Because I certainly don't know my way around this lot."

[madame_harker]

"I've been in this City over a year. Of course I've explored the Underground. There are several businesses down here as well," Mina explained, heading toward the tunnel she thought would be their best bet of finding the rats' nesting area.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

Skinner kept up, keeping his eyes peeled.

"Well that I knew. Just haven't gone exploring any dark, wet tunnels lately."

Pause.

"I won't make the 'orrible comments that just popped in my mind."

[madame_harker]

Mina looked back at Skinner with a reprimanding glare.

"Glad to hear that," she said, rolling her eyes a bit, before turning back to their search.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Ah, there's your classic uptight sensibility. Wondering where that got to," Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"What, you didn't think I lost all propriety now, did you?" She asked sarcastically.

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Perish the thought," Skinner said. "Mina wouldn't be Mina, otherwise."

[madame_harker]

Mina allowed herself to snicker, but continued walking and scanning the area for any signs of rats. She only stopped to bend down to check the ground more closely.

"I definitely think there have been some rodents to pass through here."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"I hate to say this, but... it is the dark, dank underground. A lack of rodents would be the surprise, here," Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"True enough, but there are also monsters down here and I'm not seeing any prints from them," Mina said looking up at Skinner. "By now we should have heard something from the other creatures living down here."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"...other creatures?" Skinner said. "You did not mention other creatures."

[madame_harker]

"You haven't noticed the mentioning of monsters in the Underground?" Mina asked, slightly surprised. She had thought by now, he would have heard about those types of things.

"Well there are some mindless monsters that roam down here. Though as I said I see no tracks or hear any sounds from them. That's doesn't seem right."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I've heard mention. I just thought... we'd be avoiding any dragons or what-have you," Skinner said.

[madame_harker]

"Why must you focus in on that one small detail? I did just say that I haven't heard anything from them," she paused a moment. "It is almost as if someone purposely cleared this area to ensure the smaller creatures remained undisturbed."

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"Because small details are what I'm good at," Skinner said. "And... I'm possibly a little bit jumpy."

[madame_harker]

"If it is any comfort. I'm stronger than I look," Mina replied, getting back up to follow the trail. "Someone made sure this area was cleared of monsters and there is definite signs of rats coming through here. Let's focus on that, shall we?"

[seethruskinner.livejournal.com]

"I do think I'm quite familiar with your strength," Skinner said, crouching down. "I spy with my little eye... absolutely nothing."

[madame_harker]

"Let's keep moving," Mina said simply. "And you're free to use the flashlight, it may make things easier for you. I don't expect you can actually see in the dark."