[MaC] More speculation in the lounge

[Heather Mace]

> 
> Nicola responded to Oswald's suggestion with a nod and
> stood, walking over towards the men. She rather liked
> the Wing Commander, but didn't know what to make of
> Hodges. The older gentleman seemed to dislike her on
> sight and Nicola had responded appropriately coolly.
> 
> Although that was no matter now. They had a search
> ahead of them and whatever they thought about each
> other, she and Hodges would have to work together. She
> spoke to the men: "Well, gentlemen, I hate to be the
> one to bring up such an uncouth subject, but I do hope
> at least one of you is armed. After all, we have no
> idea what we're going to be encountering."
> 
> "Erm..." Richard's lips thinned. "Actually, I'm not sure... I never
> looked for a pistol..."
> 
> "HEY!" Marjorie yelled from the bar.  She was flushed, half panicked
> looking.  "When did she die!?  Was it during the blackout?  Cause...
> how would the killer know there was going to be a blackout!?  We oughta
> figure that out before we scatter like pigeons."
> 
> "That is true," admitted Richard. "It might have been a crime of
> opportunity, but it might have been planned... But why during a party?"

"Cause people are busy talking to people, and drinking."
Marjorie held up her glass.  "And not paying attention to
everyone else."

"Maybe.... maybe the killer knew there was a UXB outside!"
Marjorie continued.  "And called the disposal unit!  Maybe
that's how the killer could have known there'd be a blackout!
We ought to find out how they knew about the bomb!"