5688/A Dark Night in Gotham

A Dark Night in Gotham
Date of Scene:	30 October 2018
Location:	Gotham City
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Martian Manhunter, Kid

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Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn is standing in a dark alley near a newly dead man. A gunshot wound can be seen upon the side of his head bleeding out. The martian has shapeshifted into a pale skinned human dressed in 1950s garb. It's not all that different from the modern day suit except for the hat on his head and the sunglasses. He seems lost in thought and the police have not arrived yet, probably because no one has called them.

Kid has posed:
A few moments latter, another man was approaching. Massive in statue and huge in bulk - he can be adequetly described as a modern day brute in a suit from an old mobster movie, with the addition of a large unsual bracer like watch. With a much larger than average musculature, oversized canines, and animalistic eyes he would easily be pegged as a mutant. Who seemed to be following some unseen trail.
    He doesn't stop moving untill he almost ontop of J'onn and the body. He looks from the body...to J'onn...back to the body. His body language screamed anger and aggression as he again looked at J'onn cracking his knuckles as if to warn the pale man he doesn't care if he got a gun, he'll kick his ass if he gives him trouble.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn turns around confidently as the large man approaches. He can certainly read his body language but doesn't appear intimidated, "I am detective Jones. I am a private investigator searching for information on this man's death. Your arrival here is.. interestingly coincidental and your posture suggests that you intend to harm me. I would not advise that."

Kid has posed:
The massive man rolls his eyes in an 'oh brother' like fashion. As if he been through this a hundred times before. He raises his hands, and despite his clear aggression, his movements where not indicative of attack, but of communication as he begins to perform American Sign Language. As he does so, the watch on his wrist speaks in his stead - managing to sound as disgruntled as he looks while staying quite syntehtic sounding "Right. Because I'm the one standing over a dead guys body. If anyone should be suspiciouse of anyoen here it me." his nose flares "Well Osmosis, yea got a badge or some crap, cause if not, I got my own problems to deal with"

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn produces an ID showing that 'John Jones' is a certified PI. It is indeed an illusion but a powerful one nevertheless, "I am investigating a murder as is my occupation at times. I mean you no harm, however I must ask that you keep a respectable and non-threatening distance. Your.. problems are not my concern and I will not interfere with them."

Kid has posed:
There was barely a glance at the ID. Least this guy has some spine. He appreciates that, even if he doesn't say it. He signs "Good" before he bends down and just straight up grabs the dead man's head seeming to be little care into who sees him right now. His eyes glow dully as he tries to drain any residue psychic energy from the body - and more importantly see who done did this or perhaps some clue. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Regardless someone owes him a meal and he intended to get it.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn can sense Kid's telepathic signature but doesn't say anything, "I heard a gun shot but there was no murderer to be found when I got here. I would say that it is not a coincidence that this murder happened so close to the Iceberg Lounge, however I would be reluctant to blame the Penguin. He is not so sloppy."

Kid has posed:
Kid turns the head back and forth and grunts as he doesn't get much out of it, but he gets some. He actually sets the head down quite gently - which may seemed opposed to his...gruff exterior. He signs "Well whoever it is, they probably knew each other." sure he could get more...but as that thought enter he gets notable green as if he might get sick. He shakes himself off and stand signing "Alright Ozzy, frankly whoever did this owes me a meal, and you need a murder. How bout we team up?" he offers before crossing his arms.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn shrugs, "Two heads are.. better than one as they say. I would not be adverse to it if you aren't. You are right that they probably knew each other. It could have been over a debt, revenge, jealousy. We will need to interview as many people as we can, strategically, and discretely. If Penguin was somehow involved in this then we do not want him knowing that we are snooping around. However it just doesn't seem like him to leave a body out like this. It could have been made to look like it was him, which would explain why the body is where it is. If so then we are dealing with a rank amateur."

Kid has posed:
"Or...review as few people as we can." Kid signs. "Broad net isn't always the best bet when on the hunt. Fine, yea don't think it's penguin, good we ignore that. But what DO we know? A name or an address would be a damn good start. Though judging by the blow to the head - we are either dealing with one angry mofu, or an accident."

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn checks the dead man's pockets... nothing, "The killer saw fit to remove any form of ID. Strange.. the police would likely be able to identify him regardless. Unless of course the man simply did not have any identification, however it would be unusual not to carry around..." He pulls out a large wad of cash from another of the dead man's pockets, "Ah. Paid only in cash and had no identification. Likely a criminal who either has a record or came into this country undocumented. Those are the most likely explanations but we still know nothing."

Kid has posed:
Kid signs "Oh does not trust banks." he circles around "With all the crime and corruption in this city it would not surprise me. Still...he can't be more than...what, 30?" he asks. He gives pause crossing his arms he looks to the head shot "....hmmm. But there are other questions here. Such as where was he killed? Their should be a blood trail or something. And considering the time we been here? it just as strange their arn't any cops yet, less a silencer was used. Between the Art Meseum, City Hall, and the stock exchange, it should be a high priority area - this area has to be loaded with secruity cameras." he considers this and continues to sign "Maybe even show our guy going into this or any other connecting alley and who if any followed. And if not, than we could probably guess he came one of the building bordering the alley" he seemed to be more signing his thoughts on the matter at hand more than anything. "But guess if interviewing is your thing - we could always ask the Forgotten"

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn nods, "I am not as skilled with interviewing as I am with connecting the.. dots between clues. However interviewing may be necessary. There is usually at least one witness and we must find them. But your points are all valid and we should pursue those lines of inquiry as well. If we can at least construct a possible motive then it will narrow the list of suspects once we have any."

Kid has posed:
Kid grunts and signs "Eh. I just fix stuff" he claims. And yet, he seems to be clearly a very intelligent being who doesn't seem to put much stock in his own capabilities. He closes his eyes his nose flareing as he signs "...my interviewing process is typically not very friendly when dealing with idiots. But there some good fellas here. But your the Pie here so lead on" yes, he did just refer to John as pie, that was not a mistake.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn does not seem phased by the strange reference, "Indeed. We shall." He begins to lead out of the alley into the night street. What shall come of this? Only the night will know!