Q and A

Hmm....Maybe not my best work

     Q and A

He promptly threw his black and white masquerade mask to the ground. "Allow me to inform you of a few things about myself. I have a strong love of carnage. Why? There is a striking beauty in the color crimson. As it swirls, flows, and blends in with the earth. Of course, I’m sure you already knew this.

Now something you should know about killing, is that killing, it isn’t just something you do, not just an action you perform. It is an art. An art that I have perfected. Each lovely woman I find is turned into a marvelous master piece that only I can create. To create my art it requires an uncanny amount of skill and control that even Da Vinci did not possess.”

“I am off topic. I’m supposed to be speaking of myself, correct?” he chuckled. “Jack is not my true name. I think you should know that. I’m sure you are curious as to what my real name is, but that is not for you, or anyone else for that matter, to know. Something else I feel you should know is I do not kill women due to heart break. The assumption is quite lunatic.

Oh. Don’t look at me that way. Regardless of what you have heard, I am not mad! I am perfectly sane! Human sacrifice is madness. Art is something much greater, more valued and loved. It is a gift to London, my art is. Photos and paintings of my work should be placed in the finest museums. Adored by all, admired by the queen herself. The skill, time, and precision each cut requires. Only I possess this ability.

“Preparing itself is more difficult than the task alone: hours of observation, the tedious task of sharpening my black blade, and purchasing my attire. I want to look my best after all. I purchase a new pair of black leather gloves daily, I have them custom made you see, along with my trench coat.  I purchase a new coat weekly. Each new coat is black and slightly different than the last. I really love to feel fashionable and flaunt my wealth. This is important to know about me.

I throw extravagant parties nearly practically every day. Purchasing $500 bottles of wine, $200 appetizers, and $1,000 steaks as the delectable main course, I only like the finest. Any day could be your last. Isn’t that right?

“Masquerade parties are my absolute favorite. Identities unknown, adding romance, suspense, and mystery. It also makes it impossible for anyone to know my identity. Even if I am seen leaving the scene of the “crime” there is nothing the constable can do. Request I turn myself in? What a laughable concept, is it not? Besides, many of my victims are willing. Isn’t that right love?” he said kissing her soft pale hand. “We danced then I took your hand and decided it was a perfect night for a midnight stroll through White Chapel. You didn’t want to at first. ‘IT’s not safe with that monster on the loose’ is what you used as your argument; however, you just couldn’t resist my charm or my blue eyes, my heavenly blue eyes as you had put it.”

He smiled and proceeded to polish his prized possession, preparing it for a new work of art. “You should feel privileged darling, you have just interviewed the one and only Jack the Ripper.” He tipped his hat and waited as if for her response. Nothing, just her wide terror filled eyes. “Hmmm…well Catherine, it’s time I left. You’ll go down in history as one of my best woks. He smiled. “Now for a finishing touch.” He drew the blade across her tender neck, watching the skin separate and the crimson flow. He made another delicate cut on each of her wrist. “No more suffering in this cruel world, only peace for you now, love”

 

Author's Note

It's called Q and A becuz in his head she is asking him the questions and he just asumes those are things she would ask.