Dinner and tragedy at the Imperial Hotel

Marco walks in and takes his place.
Lena blushes and looks down demurely. "I am sure that wasn't the case." She smiles, "But just the same, I suppose you will have to exercise caution in my company."
Marco takes a seat at the corner table.
Johann looks at the men, "Has someone notified the authorities?"
Tsukasa enters from the hotel lobby.
Tsukasa has arrived.
Lena notices the others return into dining room.
Marco says, "Why is that, Lady Lena?"
Tsukasa walks up to Johann, "Our friend is going to be fine. He is under the Suk's care. Everything will be fine."
Several men in white coats can be seen going up the stairs, obviously a team of Suk helpers to the room.
Mikael watches everyone file in, giving particular atention to Johann, appraising his state of well-being. He raises an eyebrow in question at the na-Duke, but looks across at Lena before waiting to see any response. "Indeed I shall" he murmurs "Although I think there are others who should perhaps exercise slightly greater caution." He accompanies that with a glance at Marco. "Come,Lets retire to the lounge"
Mintor page Yes I do...
Lena looks at Marco. "I'm sorry Don Marco. I was speaking to my Lord Harkonnen."
Mintor shakes his head, his face pale looking abit serious. "Have the authorities been notified?"
Marco says, "Surprised you did not speak to me."
Mintor looks to Mikael, eyelids narrowing, the Hawk gaze turning on, "Lord Harkonnen, I wish to know what are the contents of the vial you handed to me a minute ago."
Mikael shakes his head at the na-Duke and drawls a negative.
Lena takes Mikael's arm. She acts as if she didn't hear Marco's comment.
Marco turns back to the his food.
Marco says, "Maybe you need to leave, Lord Harkonnen alone, he did help."
Johann looks at each of the people, one by one, "I apologize for this....terrible event," he looks to Mintor, then takes out his communicator, speaking into it, "I request a sardaukar force to the hotel. There has been a possible case of poisioning. Victim is still unconscious and is being taken to the Atreides Estate. Victim is Septimus Optimus Magnus-Paldrigus III. Thank you."
Mikael nods simply to Mintor. "A chemical formula of my own devising. It stimulates the pituitary gland.. had your friends condition worsened I would have suggested applying it immediately. As it is, I would recommend it to be taken in small doses hourly for the next day." He makes a shrugging gesture with his shoulders. "Or thereabouts"
Marco burst out laughing, "Request Sardauker!"
Tsukasa nods to the Harkonnen Lord, "I thank you for your help, my Lord."
Mintor looks to Marco, ignoring his comment, "I am thankful of your knowledge of biochemistry, House Atreides shall remember this day of kindness."
Johann looks at Mikael and nods thanks, not able to really speak. He then moves to sit down in one of the strewn chairs.
Marco looks at the spice wine bottle, "This is a good year."
Lena recognizes the Atreides from his pictures. She smiles up at him from beside the Harkonnen.
Mintor looks to the plate of food left on the on the table. He says to the Director, "Can I get the food analyzed by the Suk?"
Mikael replies to Tsukasa with no hint of irony "Actually I did nothing" He nods simply to Mintor "Thank you. Now if you will excuse us we shall retire to somewhere a little more calm" He bows slightly and takes Lena's arm again to lead her out
Tsukasa turns to the noble, "Au contrare. It is the gesture that is important, Lord." He bows politely as the Harkonnen and his companion make their way out.
Lena follows at Mikael's side. She nods to those present and walks out of the room with the train of her dress following her on the floor.
Mikael passes through the arch leading into the hotel lobby.
Mikael has left.
Johann nods to each of them, "Thank you all for coming. I'm sure, in time, there will be progress on Magnus' health and he'll be alright."
Mintor closes his eyes, acting calm. "Is there anyway I can get the food checked for Chaumas?"
Lena heads down the corridor to the hotel lounge.
Lena has left.
Tsukasa turns to Johann, "And you? How will you fare?"
Tsukasa turns to Mintor, "Just leave everything here, my Lord. I'll have everything checked out...for both chaumas and chaumurky.pose nods, "I will be alright," he looks to Mintor, "Leave it for the police, Lord Mintor. Magnus has friends in enough high places...no foul play will get past him."
Johann nods, "I will be alright," he looks to Mintor, "Leave it for the police, Lord Mintor. Magnus has friends in enough high places...no foul play will get past him."
Mintor nods, "If there is poison involved....why poison him and not me?"
Johann shakes his head, "Who knows...who knows why him and not any of us."
Tsukasa says, "Depends on who was responsible for the poisoning...if it was even poisoning. We have not confirmed that yet, gentlemen."
Johann sighs, "He is an old man...it is probably just an ailment of some sort. A heartattack is more likely than anything else."
Mintor sighs, "I know....but in this world..."
Johann nods, "I understand. I feel the same concerns."
Mintor shakes his head, the young noble falling into a chair, "I just wish there was just more that I could do."
Two Sardaukar arrive from the lobby, the waiters letting them in. They look around the room and one nods to Director Tsukasa.
Tsukasa nods and looks understandingly at the Atreides noble, "We all share your feelings, Lord Mintor. But remember, our friend is in capable hands now."
Tsukasa turns his attention to the arriving Sardaukar, "Men. I want this area sectioned off and analysis equipment brought in. Check for any signs of chaumas or chaumurky. Report to me with any findings."
Johann looks at the Sardaukar and stands up, "Good day," he looks at the uniform of the Sardaukar but does not know their rank system, "sir.."
Marco says, "Captain."
The Sardaukar obviously in charge salutes, "Yes sir." Three more Sardaukar can be seen moving throughout the lobby and into the elevator. The one in charge nods to the one next to him, who takes the plates and glasses, for inspection.
A young Suk comes by, his insignia that of a toxicologist. He hands a report to Mintor, "We analyzed the vial M'lord. It turned out to be an inducer, it helped."
The Captain puts his hands behind his back, "Did anyone drink or eat after the incident?"
Mintor looks at the Suk, "Thank you, Thank you sir." He looks at the paperwork and signs for the Suk's payment.
Mintor shakes his head, "I did not."pose looks at the Suk and then to Mintor, sighing a little from relief.
Johann looks at the Suk and then to Mintor, sighing a little from relief.
Tsukasa shakes his head, "No, not after the incident. Why?"
Marco walks over hand takes a hand full solaris out of his coat, "How much?"
The Sardaukar turns to Marco, "Don Marco?"
Marco smiles, "Yes?"
Mintor shakes his head, "No no Don Marco. This is an Atreides matter...but thank you."
Johann nods slowly, "I...I think I drank some wine from my glass after the incident...or not...I don't remember..."
Tsukasa turns to Maximus with an expression of confusion, "Don Marco?"
Marco shakes his head, "By all means, it is the leat I can do. I want to help. I am rather fond of the old fart." He says fart affectionalety.
Marco smiles, "Yes?"
Mintor nods.
Tsukasa nods, "So that is your name. Don Marco. Pray tell, what is your full name?"
Mintor looks to Johann, "Did you have the Marlot? because I drank the marlot and I feel fine."
The Captain says, "Did you drink or eat after the incident, Don Marco?"
Marco places more then enough money on the table and smiles, "Yes I did eat.
Marco says, "And drink."
The Captain raises a brow, making notes of this, then closing his notebook, "Thank you gentlemen. You will most probably be questioned in time to come."
Tsukasa nods, "Thank you Captain."
Mintor thinks, "Magnus and I had the brandy....that was the last thing he consumed..."
Marco says, "Good day Capitain."
Mintor nods to the Captain.
Marco says, "Capitain Brakus is it not?"
Johann nods, "Yes...thank you Captain."
The Captain turns before leaving to look at Marco, "Yes. Captain Brakus."
He tips his hat and leaves.
Marco smiles, "See you around then."
Johann sighs, "This has been most distressing. My first day here and I find my best friend is married to another man, I find out about her frolicking in the pond and now Magnus comes down with something. A great start to my work on Kaitain."
Marco smirks.
Tsukasa pats Johann on the back, "If it is any consolation, it can only get better, my friend."
Marco suppresses a laugh.
Johann nods, then looks at Marco, "I wouldn't if I were you."
Mintor nods to Johann, "Don't worry about it, mine is worst. I still have to explain this to my Brother, and yet he wants me to be some breeding stud for the House."
Tsukasa smiles and turns to Mintor, "That doesn't sound half bad, Lord Mintor."
Marco snaps a looks, "Order me around and you might find your self being whipped by Shaitan!"
Johann looks at Marco, "Get out of my sight. I don't need you around here," he puts his head in his hands, then clicks his fingers, a waiter appearing, "A glass of water please..plain."
Marco smiles, "I am not doen eating here. Get out of my sight!"
Mintor leans back in his chair, "Oh trust me Director, I do have my moments with the ladies....but to just fall for someone to gain a position."
The waiter returns with the water and notices Marco's behaviour. He turns to several other waiters, one of the burly ones walks to the doorway, "I think it would be best if you all leave our hotel. Let the Sardaukar do their business."
Tsukasa nods, "I understand totally." He turns his attention to the two arguing men. "Excuse me Lord Mintor." He stands between the two men, "Gentlemen, please calm down. There is no need for quarreling. Everyone is stressed right now." He turns to the waiter, "Thank you, I'll take care of this."
Marco turns to the waiter, "Watch yourself, servant. I'll drop you so fast your mother will feel it!"
Johann stands up and drinks the water, nodding, "Yes. I apologize to what has happened here, gentlemen. It is best we do leave, I think."
Mintor takes out his flask from his pocket, filled with cognac and takes a sip. Letting the brutes fight, he has more to worry about at the moment.
Tsukasa turns his attention back to Marco, "Don. Calm down!" He composes himself, "Everyone needs to collect themselves. I advise that everyone calls it a night."
The waiter slams his hand down on the table, glaring at Marco, "Don't try me, pansy noble! Get the hell out of here!"
Several other waiters crowd around the burly one, looking at Marco
Marco reaches in side his coat and presses something.
Johann looks at Tsukasa and Mintor, "Director, Lord Mintor. You are most welcome to my company anytime, I am sorry that this has not been the ample greeting for any of us."
Tsukasa turns his attention to the waiter, "Do not take that tone sir. Remember what happened the last time someone struck a noble. That person was summarily executed. And I need not remind you that individual was much higher in the social standings than you."pose walks out the door, not noticing anything from Marco
Johann walks out the door, not noticing anything from Marco.
Marco's eyes glaze over, "What did you say? You dare voilate the the Fraulfeleches!"
Tsukasa bows to Johann as he leaves.
Mintor stands up, "Well I am heading back to my Estates." Nods to Marco and the Director, "Thank you gentlemen...for everything."
The waiter look to Tsukasa, "Director, we are servants to this hotel. It is up to us not to leave things in such a decadent state."
Tsukasa turns to Marco, once again, "Calm down, Marco."
Mintor the young noble walks with his head low, out the door. No one can feel the pangs of this than he.
Mintor passes through the arch leading into the hotel lobby.
Mintor has left.
Tsukasa bows quickly to Mintor as he leaves.
Six men huge men enter in. One who leads the pack asks, "Somthing wrong, Don?"
The small entourage of waiters walks to the door, letting the men easily leave.
Tsukasa turns to the pack leader, "Nothing is wrong. Stay out of this." He refocuses on the Don, "Don Marco. Calm down. Believe me, this is neither the time or the place for this. Calm down and go home. Sleep it off. Agreed?"
Marco screams, "UHHH! NO, lets split." He walks out.
The men walk out behind him.
Marco passes through the arch leading into the hotel lobby.
Marco has left.
Two of the Sardaukar walk down, one speaks, "Is everything under control, Director?"
Tsukasa nods, "Yes. Thank you. At least for now. For now."
The Sardaukar nods and goes back to his work, the other following suit
Tsukasa rubs his face and sighs. He turns and exits.
Tsukasa passes through the arch leading into the hotel lobby.
Tsukasa has left.

Dinner and tragedy at the Imperial Hotel - Part III