Honey Theater and Gentleman’s Club [Mission] [Open] [DE]

[Ace Detective Nara]

Operation: Missing Person (BOLO)
Time: 18:00 Springtime
Location: Otafuku Gai (Red District)
Officer: SGT. Tetsu Nara

The clouds had just started to gather overhead as a crackle of thunder ranger out in the distance. The tall old style cityscape left a stark comparison to the modern officers that rode down the street. The officers had thrown on their dark blue rain jumpers, with Police printed in yellow on the back, just in case the projected weather hit earlier than expected. The clopping hooves of their mounts rang out as the trotted down the paved street that was just beginning to see some crowd traffic.

His uniform was a light blue dress blouse with the KMP logo on the right shoulder and his Sargent rank on the left shoulder. His collar had detectives bars on it. He slowly buttoned up the shirt over top of his worn white beater. Tetsu wore a double Windsor knot black tie that had become loosened by their travel. He wore dark blue trousers that had been secured with a simple tactical belt that held 3 half pouches of equipment. 1 Kunai Knife, 8 Bo shuriken, and 40 explosive tags. His telescope police Baton was folded up in a pouch on his right hip on the belt. his black combat were shoved snuggly into stirrups of the horse’s saddle and his boots were tied over top of his trousers.

Tetsu wore his iconic dark blue, mitheral lined flak vest underneath his open jacket. It was made of a fire resistant material and offered a strong degree of protection for his vital organs. The vest had Tetsu’s Family name, Nara, written across the left vest and hand harness hook ups for 2 slot pouches. One housed 40 locking seals and his pack of cigarettes and lighter. The other pouch held a smoke grenade. His radio was fastened snuggly on his right shoulder harness. His jacket covered the big POLICE written on the back of his vest. His leg holster was fixed to his right pant leg and ensured that his 1 slot of bo shuriken,2 8 100 ml, 3 of which held smell of fear toxin and three of which held Stiltrassa, 2 empty vials, 2 Kunai knives, were secured. His police cap, which sported the KMP logo proudly at the front profile of the cap, sat a snuggly on his head. His condition sensing glasses sputtered information uselessly as they pulled up to their destination.

His dufflebag sat snuggly on the horses’s saddle. Inside were 16 caltrops, 3 spring razor traps (disarmed), 37 exploding tags, 40 locking tags, an electronic compass, a witch’s watch, 8 Kunai knives, 16 bladed knives, a tanto short sword, legions of the undead (book), Miracles and Mysteries (book),a bundle of wire, 3 rebar splints, an antishock blanket, 3 lighters, 2 packs of cigarettes,and 8 empty 100 ml vials.

Tetsu did not mind this gear as he secured the horses and led his little team of officers to the stables as the secured the horses. Tetsu left his bag with the horse, in the first stall, and he stepped out into the street along with his two companions Chikho and Woo.

“This place is really high end,” Chikho mused as they approached the grandiose building. The building itself was a Three story mortar and brick building that had refined golden accents out front. The sign read Honey Theater and Casino and had multiple scrolled drawings of scandalous and provocatively posed women. Tetsu shielded his eyes with the bill of his cap, ashamed to say that these women were famous across the land of fire for their less than child friendly performances. The music inside was blaring loudly as the crowd in front seemed to never end. This was obviously a gentleman’s club.

“Hey buddy what do you think you’re doing.” A big round fellow bellowed as they attempted to walk into the club. The music and lights faded as the doors shut behind the bouncer. He stood in front of them with his arms crossed and scowl on his face that could chew through steel. The little K9 of Chikho’s shook in fear behind the officer as Tetsu calmly pointed at his cap.

“We are with the…” Tetsu began as the fellow interrupted him rudely. “I don’t care if you’re the Daiymo himself, you ain’t gettin in, without payin that is.” He said as a crooked smile climbed across his face. Tetsu knew this fellows type, and usually they were easy to deal with. Testu slowly moved his hand into his jacket and attempted to produce his badge, the fellow grabbed his wrist haphazardly and tried to stop him. “Wea…” he began to shout as Tetsu turned to the side and with his free hand turned the fellows wrist to pin him into a hard counter (Kosadori Nikkyo) Tetsu applied the lock and pulled him to the ground extending his arm and flashing his credentials in the fellow’s face.

“Look, we are here on official business, so I suggest you relax before we book you for obstruction,” he chided coldly as the fellow stopped fighting. Tetsu let him go, standing up and dusting himself off before they proceeded inside. The building was blaring with music as the officers entered into a brothel. There was a grand stage surrounded by about 10 tables, with a curtain that hung open. There was a woman, in nothing but her undergarments, dancing center stage as patrons tossed money at her feet. Tetsu looked for the owner of the establishment as the music loudly masked the sound of 100s of patrons.

CASE FILE# 737: Missing Persons Report
Rank: B
IIC Length: 48 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate - Challenging
Description: There have been multiple missing person’s reports made within the last 2 weeks, within the Red District of Otafuku Gai. An official inquest with the KMP had been filed and the case has been assigned to Detective Tetsu Nara. There has been little information give other than the victims were all female and worked within the district. The requestor has left their business address as “Hanna’s Honey Theater and Casino”, which is likely the employers of one of the victims. Investigate and uncover what is going on down in the Red District.
Objective: Investigate the stands disappearances taking place in Otafuku Gai
Reward: 60,000 Ryo (KMP Officer)

[Ace Detective Nara]

Draft #1

The pulsing music and flashing light were giving Tetsu a headache. The main stage consisted of a runway, which had 3 large plows to each side, with one at the end of the catwalk. Each pole had an occupant, scantily clothed, dancing for the entertainment of multiple well dressed gentlemen that sat at the bottom of the show floor. The staged seemed equipped to be modified for shows, burlesque, and that sort of nonsense.

Tetsu I weaved his way through the crowded establishment, making his way over to the bar with his two compatriots in tow. He flashed his badge to the bartender. “We’re looking for Madame Honey? The owner?!” Tetsu shouted over the loud music. The Bartender looked confused for only a moment before pointing to “Staff Only” door they say to the left of the bar. “She’s in her office, just knock before you go in” the bartender told the officers. He wore a classy vest, which seemed to be the uniform for the servers at the club.

Detective Nara threw a silent thumbs up to the employee and casually lead his crew through the “staff only” door. The room seemed to be a small foyer space with a glass staircase leading to a lounge two, essentially naked, women lounged on a huge sectional couch that had a table full of alcohol and other…questionable, substances. Tetsu made a mental note of their presence, but he knew that if he caused a fuss outright, they wouldn’t get a chance to question anyone and would have to go request a search warrant for the property before they could return. All in due time. Tetsu and the pair of officers walked up the stairs and came to the door labeled “Madame”, which sat at the far wall in the upstairs waiting area. Tetsu knocked briefly before stepping into the office.

The room was huge, with a giant glass window overlooking the dance floor with opulent gold silver accents covering the room. A modern glass desk at the center with two lounges facing the glass window and one towards the entrance. There was a large metal and glass coffee table that sat around a a sectional couch that seemed a lot cleaner than it probably was. The room was decorated with the numerous pictures of performers, one of which was a young Hyuuga girl. This photo sat on the desk, right next to a picture of a young woman who was posing in the nude. A huge curved computer screen divided the officers from the desk’s
Occupant.

“Come in come in, I’m glad the police finally decided to show up,” the annoyed dismissive voice chided as an older woman rolled her chair back to come face to face with the police detectives. She was probably around 65 years old and her graying hair still had a shine to it, as if she used good hair care products. Her fingers were adorned with numerous golden rings, laced with gemstones of all kinds. She was dressed opulently, like you’d expect a young woman to dress at a night club, but the exposed skin was covered in aging wrinkles. A fire place sat lit to the right side of the room and it cast an ominous glow over the woman’s face as she stood up.

“Though I have to ask, why are you here? Did I not give you clear instructions?” She chided with a sweet tone that was ironically intimating.

Tetsu cleared his throat. “Well, we just came to ask a few questions…we won’t take up much of your time,” He assured her as the woman turned around and began to light up a cigarette as a young dancer could be seen putting on a show on the floor below. “Fine ask your questions, but be quick, you’ve got places to be detective…I am sure” the woman scolded without turning around.

“Sure sure,” Tetsu expressed before beginning his examination. “When you reported this to the police, how long had it been since you last saw Ms. Hyuuga?” Tetsu asked casually. “Did you read my statement detective? She didn’t show up for work a few days ago and I notified the police that day.” She explained. Tetsu nodded “alright? And did you check up on her prior to that?” He questioned again.

“No I didn’t, I notified the police…it’s your job to do the investigating isn’t it?” She huffed. Tetsu sighed. He asked a few more basic questions but they essentially verified the information in the statement that was given. Tetsu thanked her for her time and the officers changed gears, heading to the victim’s apartment.