Tori opened the envelope with trembling hands and held up the parchment for all to see. Written in spidery calligraphy were the words, St. Louis # 1. Her eyes bugged out, a cemetery! at night.<br/><br/>"I have never done a cemetery at night, " she whispered awestruck.<br/><br/>"The cameras will be a bitch," Fish commented.<br/><br/>Tina smiled a knowing smile. She had done cemeteries on occasion and had good success speaking with spirits there.<br/><br/>The tech guy,Johnny,came by with a clipboad, taking note of which group had chosen which location. He stopped by Simon, giving him a hard look.<br/><br/>"I guess he affects everyone like that," Tori murmured to Jacob.<br/><br/>Mrs. Whitmore tapped on the microphone calling the group to order.<br/>" TAPS, Welcome to The Atlantic Paranormal Society<br/><br/>The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). TAPS was founded in 1990 by Jason Hawes with the sole purpose of helping those experiencing paranormal activity by investigating its claims in a professional and confidential manner, and using the latest in paranormal research equipment and techniques. TAPS brings decades of experience in investigating with its pioneering equipment and techniques that has changed the field of paranormal investigating. They will be investigating the Beauregard-Keyes House."<br/><br/>A polite round of applause. Mrs. Whitmore cleared her throat and continued,<br/><br/>"Society of the Haunted, They have recently moved from Oklahoma to Maryland.  They  specialize in exploring the realm of the paranormal with a special emphasis on the topics of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists and life after death. While they regionaly serv Maryland, the Society of the Haunted's investigations have spanned the country.<br/><br/>The investigators of Society of the Haunted have more than 25 years of combined experience in researching, educating in, and investigating the paranormal. Most members of the group have been featured on Animal Planet's The Haunted, have appeared as guest speakers at paranormal conventions, and have written books about the topic. Our talents include parapsychology, occult specialization, cleansing, and historic ghost research.  They will be investigating The Hotel Monteleone."<br/><br/>Once again the smattering of applause and Mrs.Whitmore continued,<br/>"The Atlantic Paranormal Society   works with the paranormal  and encompasses many aspects of investigating. Testing and utilizing technological advancements as well as relying on tried-and-true methods passed down from several generations, they always try to maintain an â€œoutside the boxâ€ frame of mind.. The lead investigators in the field of paranormal research and investigations, they attempt to create many new theories related to the supernatural as well as expand on existing theories to help us better understand life after death. They bring the love and passion for this field to this event. They will be investigating the Bourbon New Orleans.<br/><br/>Applause,<br/><br/>"And last although not least, our newest members to the field, PSI, from Hogue, New, York.  Paranormal Special Investigators have not been afraid to take the challenges that many of us would have declined. Their expertise lies in the ability to face demons along with the garden variety of residual and intelligent haunts. They have among them a medium and a sensitive. The group is headed by Jacob Dillon and it has been at his leadership that this group has been its most successful. They have chosen St. Louis #1."<br/><br/>No applause. Tori looked around. First one, then another, including the members of TAPS that she was so starry eyed over, crossed their arms.<br/><br/>Mrs.Whitmore cleared her throat once more and continued.<br/><br/>"The groups will split up with their Supernatural Society team leaders for debriefing and dispersion of equipment. I would recommend sleeping in in the morning, and taking a nap because tomorrow night will be long one."<br/><br/>PSI followed Johnny to a smaller meeting room where the cameras, digital thermometers, EVP machines and electric cords were neatly stacked,<br/><br/>"So who is in  charge of the tech stuff?" he asked, glancing at his clipboard.<br/><br/>"That would be me,"Fish said.Simon stepped up with him,expectantly.<br/><br/>No one but Simon heard Johnny say,<br/>"Not you again. You better steer clear of me."<br/><br/>Johnny then ignored him and said to Fish,<br/>"Here you are, Mr.Fish. " and he handed him an packing list.<br/><br/>"Comeon," Fish said to Simon and they went to inventory the gear.<br/><br/>Johnny found the rest of the group and handed them a schematic of the graveyard with XXX on the graves of the voodouisants.<br/>"Good luck," he said in a way that caused Tori to really look at him. His long black hair was greased back on his head to end in a long braid. He had one gold hoop that shone against his tanned brown skin. He looked like a rather small pirate, not much taller than Tori, but not even as tall as Fish. His black eyes gleamed and his bright white smile was brilliant against his skin. Tori put her sensitive feelers out but did not pick up a creepy vibe from him. She just shook her head, having missed part of the conversation. She noticed the Jacob was focused, nodding his head and pointing at the page.<br/><br/>"And we will lock you in so no transients or tourists can disturb your work. The walls have electric outlets on the inside. Well, one of them.It was put in  after Katrina so workers could have easier access. There is no way to get out and no one to hear you, even if the police station is across the street. They will be blocking off Rampart and both cross streets. You will be old style New Orleans for the night. I will unlock the gates at dawn."