conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Washington D.C. --
  
  It has been 7 long years since the end of the Great War.  That is not to worry however, since that war ended others have propped up in its place.  The Cold War, the Korean War, hell even the Red Scare here at home.  There's a lot to keep a man busy.
  
  While many call New York City the city that never sleeps, Washington D.C. is the city that never stops.  Whatever your flavor may be, politics, crime, money and fame all can be had in this city.  One wonders in fact how ironic it really is that politicians and street thugs seem to keep the same hours these days, way to late at night.
  
  In a city like Washington DC, there are jobs that are best carried out by men in suits, some that should be done by the official sorts.  But when those kind can't -- or won't -- get the job done, that is when they call on the Private Detectives.
  
  Dicks, PI's, Gumshoes... the name all means the same.  War Vets, old Cops, or simply those that have lived in the city long enough to know how it works.  People who have the connections, intuition, and know how to get a job done.  With this much power, this much money floating around you can make some powerful friends.  But you can also make some damn powerful enemies as well.
  
  *Capitol Punishment is a classic noir set in Washington D.C. during the August of 1952.  At present it is an invite only story but as the story expands we will be looking at bringing in new participants.*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Former Detective: You've worked for the boys in blue for several years, earning your way up to Detective. But one little mistake has cost you the badge, the check, and the respect.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Army Captain (Ret.): You served during World War II with distinction, but found when you returned home life simply wasn't the same as on the battlefield.  Now you are trying to make your way in this new world where battles are no longer fought with just guns but with other tools as well.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tight Spots: You've been in a few tough situations in your life and know how to handle the pressure without folding under it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Aggressive Interogations: You understand that sometimes the best discussion is one with the back of your hand or a punch to the gut.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Continental Detective Agency: A ramshackle office in a over run, over priced office complex a few blocks away from the capitol building.  This is the main office of the Detective Agency and a place where you can find a PI that will take almost any job, no matter how small.  Desperate jobs for people just desperate enough to take them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lt. Colonel Alfred Brannigan: A Captain in the Army during the Great War, Brannigan now works in the Department of Defense focusing on "Red" issues.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Beat Cop: You've worked the streets of D.C. as long as you could remember.  But every job comes to an end and old dogs sometimes can't learn new tricks. Now you're trying your hand at some private work to get food on the table.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Amateur Sleuth: Since your childhood, there's always been some kind of appeal to figuring out a mystery or unraveling the unknown.  What started out as finding missing cats or lost pearls has led you here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wrong Place, Wrong Time: For whatever reason, your luck has always been terrible.  You end up in the wrong place, at the wrong times and find yourself in situations a sane person would avoid.  It isn't so much that you are a detective that finds crime, more often the crime finds you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Prodigy: Your mind works in mysterious ways.  Mysteries seem to unravel in front of you and have given you a natural inclination towards using this to solve crimes.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alleys and Streetlights: This is your town, you know the ins and outs of these streets.  If there's someone, or somewhere, that needs to be found you know where to start the search.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Friends in Low Places: Some say *It isn't who you know*, well the people you know keep their ears to the ground on the streets.  Your connections are the less reputable in town.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Classy Gentleman: Rubbing elbows with the upper echelon of society is no struggle for you.  You fit into the circles well enough to be considered one of their own.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clued In: Hardly does a clue go past your notice.  When something is out of place, you notice it and flesh out the trail of what you are looking for.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Navigationally Challenged: Even with a map, it is quite possible for you to get turned around.  The city is a big place and a difficult one to find your way through even if it is just across the street.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Few Debts: You've taken out a couple of loans over the years that might have not gotten paid off in a timely fashion.  Collectors have an ear out for you and you are seeking to keep them happy with payments.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Termination of Services: Through your own blunders, mishaps, or general mismanagement you have been released from employment.  This stigma has followed you since then.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Weak Stomach: You are delicate in constitution and prone to releasing your recent meals when things get messy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fire Water: You have a penchant for the drink which has gotten you in trouble before, both with the law and with your associates.  It is difficult to turn down a drink, and when times are tough it is damn near impossible.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Dame: There is a lot of fish in the sea, but this fish you cannot get your hook out of.  She complicates life and seldom in the good ways but saying yes to her is made so easy when she bats those eyes.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Redemption: A lifetime of mistakes, bad choices, and costly decisions have left you at the bottom of the deck.  But you are desperate to try to find your redemption and to get back your dignity.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Desperation: What drives you is that nothing drives you.  You go through the motions of life simply because you have no other choice.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Justice for Some: There's a lot of injustice in this city and you want to set things right, as long as it is also right for you.  Lady Justice may be blind but she certainly wouldn't mind a little extra cash on the side, right?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dish Served Cold: Revenge is a dish best served cold, and you are looking to settle a score.  Crime sometimes does pay, you are intending to collect the interest on that payment.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Collateral Damage: There are a lot of people harmed by the crime in this city.  You seek to keep the damage from falling in to the civilians.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unrequited Curiousity: It isn't stopping a crime or catching a criminal that drives you, but rather the mystery itself. A quandary of any sort leaves you itching to resolve it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recover Briefcase: Robbed at gunpoint, the briefcase of Col. Brannigan contains important Defense Department information.  Naturally he wants it back, and obviously he doesn't want his higher ups to know he lost it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rita Love: A widow who lost her young husband in the great war, this Washington socialite is pursued by a great many of the men in power, yet she refuses to settle down instead seeking after someone who has more to offer than power or money.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Soho: A bar catering to the citizens of D.C. who are looking for that genuine Brooklyn feel.  It is a known gathering spot for New York Congressmen, Socialites, and of course the Mafia who keep the pockets of some of the politicians full.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Puzzles of the Past: Unanswered questions about your past and origins drives you to seek out answers from any puzzle or mystery you come across.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Comradery: You've fought the good fight and held the line.  You have a special bond with anyone who has served in the military or public services.