The Unusual Missing Case
It was a rather cold summer morning. The salon across the street opened for the day.
Jack
Everyone let's open for the day.
Jack, the owner and the boss of Jack Hugh Detective agency said aloud waking up the group of people scattered around the room sleeping.
Anna replied in a dizzy haze
Anna is basically an intern at the agency. The believes that she is of "foreign" birth. She even went the extra mile and bleached her hair blonde and acts and speaks as if she is foreign to her native language.
Jack
Everyone wake up or I'm getting the Bucket!
Suddenly an annoying moan was heard from the far end of the room, from behind where the couches were placed.
If you looked carefully enough, you could see some toes sticking up behind the big brown couch.
Jack
Munice! it's daytime already. And how many times do I have to tell you
Munice is a typical drunk middle aged woman, right around 35 years of age.
Jack went into room which looks like a bathroom and a toilet mixed into a small room.
Jack comes out with a bucket of water and starts pouring it on everyone in the room.
Jack
I told you to wake up didn't I?
Suddenly the front door opened and the chimes above the door rang.
Will, another one of the characters. Unlike Anna, Will is actually foreign. He speaks with a British accent.
Will
Hi Will. Now, everyone we are opening for the day.
Everyone sat up in place. They all sounded like kids in a classroom greeting a teacher.
Jack
Well now, let's hope it's a good day.
Jack
Does anyone have any pending investigations?
That's Richard. Even though he sounds like a proud son of a *, he is a caring character with an attitude.
Chester
We haven't had a case in ages!
The soft voice of Chester turned Jack to the left where Chester was seated.
Chester is a Mom character. He is annoying in his own way. He takes care of everyone and does chores like cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
Munice
Well... I am hopeful.
A clink of glass bottles were heard below Munice's table.
Jack
it's not even noon yet!
Suddenly the front door opens. A woman wearing a silky black dress enters the room. On her one had was a fabulously groomed Poodle and on the other a fancy carrying bag.
Jack
- Hello! welcome to The Jack Hugh Detective Agency, miss? -
Miss Alice
Alice, Alice Loxorn.
Everyone suddenly started acting professional, as if they are busy with important task.
Even Anna near the coffee machine looked so serious that one would believe she was making a world class brew.
Jack
Miss Loxorn, welcome. This way please. I'm Jack Hugh by the way.
Jack lead the guest to his table and politely asked her to sit.
Jack
What seems to be the problem miss Loxorn?
Miss Alice
Well here is the thing Mr. Hugh. My Pepe is missing.
Miss Alice
My Pepe is very important to me. Please find my Pepe.
Jack
Miss Alice? Who or w-what is Pepe?
Miss Alice
She's my everything.
Jack
So... you are reporting a missing b-baby?!!
Miss Alice
Oh... don't be mistaken Mr. Hugh. Pepe is my Albino Python and not my baby.
The sound of Jack was apparent with confusion.
Miss Alice
My python, of course.
Jack
A real Albino python?
Miss Alice
yes yes a python! Listen, Jack are you sure you want me to continue?
Jack
Where was the snake last seen Miss Loxorn?
Miss Alice
Python, Mr. Hugh!
Miss Alice
Last time was at the gambling house near by the Pier.
Jack
Any identifiers for the sn-python.
Miss Alice
Yes actually! The right tooth has a golden cap with Pepe engraved on it.
Jack
Anything else? Any potential suspects, anyone with grudge or something?
Miss Alice
No! Pepe is a very good girl. She doesn't have any enemies.
Jack
Okay Miss Loxorn, we will see what we can do.
She hands over a card to Jack
Miss Alice
There is my contact and address on there.
Jack
We will update you when we have a lead.
She gave a final whine and got up.
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