a1 A mystery, an investigation

You learned about a strange disappearance of a shady plumber, who worked near underground Atlanta he was beginning to deal in drugs and someone was able to catch a strange video that lasted for 2 seconds where i looks he was pull at great speed in a dark corner.

Do you want to do anything about this investigation ? Or do you have questions ?

Yes, that is pretty cool, so what do you do ?

Conrad walked down the darkened stairwell leading to underground Atlanta. The hum of the florescent lights only barley audible over the drumming of people going about their daily lives. It wasn't very often that Conrad came to the more touristy parts of the city but today he was on a mission. A few days ago one of his contacts had slipped him a bit of a video. The clip wasn't long and you couldn't make out much but something about it caught Conrad's eye. He couldn't put his finger on it but something about this clip had screamed authenticity and so he found himself among the mosaic tiling, the only recognizable feature in the video, searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack.

Conrad took another look at the print out of the plumber. It was a not the greatest quality as one would expect but it would do for his purpose. As he wasn't exactly sure where the incident took place he decided he should canvass the area a little bit and get a feel for his surroundings.

I guess there is no point talking to the random passers by. I should focus on the people who area here most. Like a shop keeper or a maintenance man. He thought. Putting his thoughts into action he looked around for someone who looked like they might work in the area.

Running over the collective options, Conrad decided to try his luck with a local vendor He looked for someone who didn't look too busy, someone who might pass their shift with a little bit of people watching. He settled on a guy selling T-Shirts from stall in the middle of walkway. He approached the stall and stopped to examine one of the shirts. It was an old school Iron Maiden T with "Eddie the head" prominent on the front. Conrad figured the best way to get someone to talk, was let them come to him.

The merchant looks at Conrad smilling

Nice shirt you choose sir, if I may say so ; I said to myself, seeing you, self you see here a real gentleman who knows what he wants now.

"Well, Thanks for noticing." He said with a smile. "This is a nice stall you have here. Been in the area long. I bet you get good business here."

Faii to middling, depend's on days !

Conrad nodded. "I wouldn't want to work late into the night, that's for sure. I bet all sorts of crazy stuff happens down here at night." He started showing interest in another shirt, this one a classic Bauhaus retro reprint. Conrad smirked internally at the band shirt and continued his conversation "You have any freaky stories, I love that crap."

At night and sometimes not at night ! And there is a number of shady people, better not talk to much about them

he hushed and look around to make sure he is not watched

Strange disappearances otherwise, if you catch my drift !

Bingo Conrad thought. "I know exactly what you mean. " He said, a little bit of a conspiratorial edge seeping into his tone. "Actually. Maybe you are the guy that can help me?" He pulled out the picture of the plumber. On top of the picture he added a $20 bill and handed both to the T-shirt guy in a slick, manner like they do in the movies when making a drug deal/ "I am trying to find the area in that picture. You happen to know where that spot is? Or maybe you seen that guy, he was here the other day."

He continued talking with a hush

This guy is a bit shady, I would not try to look him up. He was a normal guy until he met some shady people and began to go regularly tothe dry cleaner, you know ... Press for success or something like that on Forsyth Street Noth West.

I haven't seen him for some days, so.