Shadowrun
Shadowrun Play => Play-by-Post => Topic started by: Forged on <02-22-12/0150:25>
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Tween checked his watch again, it read five forty something. He had a hard time reading the damn thing, but it looked flashy, in that classy businessman way he tried to cultivate. He pressed a few buttons and the AR overlay gave a much easier number; 5:48. He relaxed a bit and sipped his coffee. Nobody had entered the chatroom yet, but then again the meeting didn't start till six. He put his com link on the table and fiddled with it so the camera would give a good view for the runners when they showed up. He hated waiting, but he hated not being prepared either.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween -> Video/Audio/Text
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It was nearly time. Sighing, Mist tried adjusting his monocle, but he knew from experience it was useless: the blasted thing always made him slightly dizzy. He had tried goggles, glasses, contacts, and it was worse; at least with the monocle he could close one eye and take out the AR for a few seconds, and try to keep himself centered.
Surreptitiously, Mist set up his electronic paper on the table, out of the commlink's camera's field of view, set to act as an old-fashioned combination flatscreen / touchpad. Privacy be damned, he was private at the moment, and that way if it became too bad he could turn the monocle off and still be in the meeting.
Earbuds on, gloves on, everything was just perfectly set-up, there was no reason to delay the inevitable any longer. Unfortunately.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween -> Video/Audio/Text
Mist -> Video/Audio/Text
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Sipping his second beer, Steam was sitting at his favourite corner table in Aurora. Huwas just showing the doors to two arogant elves, who mistaken this place for the place anyone can behave by his own rules. Well..to tell, teh truth, you can do that...after years or sitting here, drinking here, telling and listening the stories. You can behave by our own rules, because that you survived that long mean that your rules are acceptable by other comonners. And that you are almost a part of inventory in this place. Which means you will have you favourite seat available at your usual hour, and that Hun will make it sure at least for two following days, before he writes you off.
Well, still kicking, even after those years. Just a habbit, moving Biomonitor analysis to the focus of visual field, checking last updates, and alcohol level. not even recognizable. Its good to be dwarf. And it is almost time.
Steam, how Andreas call himself now, receives this invitation from friend of a friend of a friend. Usualy he wont be interrested, well it seems that whoever was his sponsor before, he disappeared or decided that it is time for Steam to move ahead.
Login, quick delay as Steams persona travels through the meshwork to destination node.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
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Perception: 2d6.hits(5)=1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3386343/)
Comlink Loaded with: Analyze, Scan, Biofeedback Filter, Browse, Reality Filter.
Conditions: Fully immersed w/Hot-Sim
Data Search Legwork: 11d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3386111/) To learn info on Tween.
Voodoo has been in the Matrix for hours, her meat sack body reclined comfortably on a couch in her apartment. Hopefully no one will randomly walk in while I'm away.
Voodoo's avatar floats in the air of the Matrix. Finding the location of the meet was an easy thing. Voodoo sighs at the site. Hope this isn't another wanna-be kingpin or despot looking for employee's. Voodoo enters the chat room and looks about at anything that can be looked at.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
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Winter, used to being on the other side of these meetings prepares to into the meeting. Thinking "I wonder how competent these runners will be in comparison to the professional operators he trained and worked with."
He prefers face to face meetings, too much meaning is lost with out body language and natural voice inflections. "Face to face will come, assuming this run is worth my time." he thinks.
"Well" he says to himself, from his squat "in for a penny in for a pound." and logs himself in.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
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Snow logs in. He sips on soycaf dressed with a little whiskey hoping to make ends meet without the risk of getting geeked. And as usual always the last one to check in so it seems.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
Snow=> Video/Audio/Text
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Mist, Steam, Winter, Snow...Voodoo...hell this is supposed to be some kind of test? Like...choose one that doesn`t fit?
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For Voodoo
Info on Tween:
Advocate of Kaf-culture, prolific blogger. Does many slice of life pieces on Redmond locals. Commonly uses Facemasher, mostly to conduct interviews.
"Allright, It's six, I'm locking this room" Tween says, you can see him shift a bit then the node locks.
"My name is Tween, some of you know me, some don't. I've called you all here because a client of mine, Mr. Johnson, needs a team. I didn't have any available teams that met his requirements, so I'm making one." He stops for a second to sip his coffee.
"He wants a B&E team, one that won't take stupid risks. Mr. Johnson would prefer discretion to success it seems. Beyond that I don't know. Once I'm sure you are all willing to participate, and that the bases are covered, you will get the actual meet location. So lets get with the introductions, then any questions, Winter would you like to start?"
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
Snow=> Video/Audio/Text
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"I'm a physical security specialist. I prefer security through obscurity. Security forces typically can't shoot what they don't know is there. If we can't be obscure then you can be comfortable in the fact I can handle myself when thing get loud."
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
Snow=> Video/Audio/Text
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You can call me Steam for this occasion. For your puposes I am what you may call Intel gathering specialist. Both Matrix and the good old personal approach. Im no hacker, but Im good at finding corelations and I quite often can give you reliable intel based on my gatherings.
~Log deleted~
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I'm Mist. I'm a shaman, and I run in Cat's tracks, which means I'm good at getting in and out of places without been noticed, with or without magic. I'm not fond of fighting, however, and to be honest I'm not good at it either. Which is all to the good apparently, since that's what the Johnson is asking for.
Oh, and in a pinch I can do some magical healing, but don't expect miracles, particularly not if your body is half metal. I follow Cat, not Bear, and I'm no surgeon at all.
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
Snow=> Video/Audio/Text
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"I'm Snow. I can handle old fashion physical legwork and I don't mind running a light con or an occasional interrogation if needed. I'm not a fan of pulling steel but that doesn't mean I can't shoot straight either. And I don't have any implants so you don't have to worry about me setting off any alarms if we happen to walk through an airport or something."
~Node: Facemasher meet-up room 5238913 ~
Active users:
Tween => Video/Audio/Text
Mist => Video/Audio/Text
Steam => Video/Audio/Text
Voodoo => Video/Audio/Text
Winter=> Video/Audio/Text
Snow=> Video/Audio/Text
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Comlink Loaded with: Analyze, Scan, Biofeedback Filter, Browse, Reality Filter.
Conditions: Fully immersed w/Hot-Sim
"My names Voodoo, I'm a hacker. Damn good at it too. I have some real world skills to get close to the signal so I can hack it." Voodoo's little voodoo doll avatar does a twirl and curtseys. "So you need any other info out of me?"
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"So now that we're all acquainted I'd like to begin with the Q and A portion of this virtual session. I know that there are certain things you may or may not know so I will start with a very basic question" Snow takes a sip of his soycaf. "What's our time line? One week? Two weeks? A month? I can only hope that Mr. Johnson, considering discretion seems to be his highest priority, has alloted us enough time to do our homework thoroughly so we may acquire whatever it is that needs to be acquired. I'm sure everyone will agree that the less time we have the more funding we will need to grease any wheels that come between us and Mr. Johnson's prize."
Negotiation Test
Rolled on: Feb. 24, 2012, 9:13 a.m.
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [6] = (6)
1d6 → [6] = (6)
1d6 → [6] = (6)
1d6 → [5] = (5)
1d6 → [3] = (3)
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [4] = (4)
1d6 → [3] = (3)
1d6 → [1] = (1)
4 Hits
~Log deleted~
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"Good questions, I like that, but save em for Mr. Johnson. I've been hired to get him a team, I have a rep for making good teams. None of you have a rep worth knowing, hence this little meeting. He wants a team by Monday1 because he want to give you about a week prep. From my fee, you are probably getting paid somewhere in the 10 thousand range, and not per head."
Tween leans and fiddles with his comlink.
~Portcullis Lounge, reservation for Mr. Johnson on Monday, March 7, 19:30~
"Here is the meet up, Now this chatspace will remain secure for the rest of the hour, If you really need to contact me Mist and Winter have my info."
~Tween has disconnected~
---Notes----
1) It's Friday March 4th
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"So now that Tween has left the building should we continue this conversation here or in person", Snow sips his spiked soycaf? "And just so you know I'm not very fond of this virtual thing, because you never know who might be listening", Snow leans forward as his lips curl into a smirk.
Log deleted
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"In person suits me, it would be better to meet before we meet Mr. Johnson, assuming we do not decide to refuse the run.
Plus, I'm not very comfortable with the whole AR thing either, the damn goggles never work right, no matter what the salespeople say."
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Sitting in Aurora, Auburn. I think I can manage a safe place before you got here. Plus, Im pretty sure we will talk private in safety. And mybe we can get us some drinks...
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"How about we all play it safe and meet at a neutral location such as the Virgina Mason Medical Center's 9th Ave Parking Garage? It's very accessible to everyone and it's not uncommon to see enhancements there considering it is a medical center. Let's face it some or maybe all of us have never worked with each other before. As for drinks how about we make this a bring your own booze occasion that is if everyone agrees?"
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gs_nf=1&cp=17&gs_id=1a&xhr=t&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=883&wrapid=tljp1330378743239027&q=1100+9th+ave+seattle+wa&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x54906ab60b4835ed:0xc7010a014002907b,1100+9th+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101&gl=us&ei=_fdLT9aFKIXiiAKkzYylDw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CDgQ8gEwAg
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Conditions: Fully immersed w/Hot-Sim
Comlink Loaded with: Analyze, Scan, Biofeedback Filter, Browse, Reality Filter.
Voodoo sighs as Tween gives them less than enough information, and quickly logs out. Typical…, well lets see what Tween has to say for himself. ”Let me see what I can dig up.” Voodoo begins to work her magic on the Matrix.
Matrix Trace:
I assumed the average needs for this check, Computer + Track+Hot Sim, Threshold 12 (1 minute).
8d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393482/)
8d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393484/)
8d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393486/)
8d6.hits(5)=1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393489/)
8d6.hits(5)=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393492/)
Intercept Traffic (Eavesdrop)
Hacking+Sniffer+Hot Sim, Hits=Threshold needed to detect Eavesdrop, Complex Action.
9d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393512/)
Hack Access to Tween’s Comlink
Hacking+Exploit+Hot Sim, Threshold equal to Target Firewall (I’m Assuming 6 or Less), Complex Action.
11d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393522/)
11d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393526/)
Search for Data about Mr. Johnson.
Data search+Browse+Hot Sim, Threshold Unknown, Complex Action. (Rolled a Bunch to cover my ass)
9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=0, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=1, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=0, 9d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3393530/)
Once Voodoo is done, or caught hacking she turns back to the group. ”A face to face may be worth while. Though a parking garage isn’t the first place I’d want to meet. Oh well, if that’s where you feel safe I’m game. What time?”
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”A face to face may be worth while. Though a parking garage isn’t the first place I’d want to meet. Oh well, if that’s where you feel safe I’m game. What time?”
Snow turns his commlink image towards a trid posted on a wall of an empty monorail platform. "I only think its safe because I literally glanced at the trid and saw that particular parking garage in the background of a random news report. Kind of like throwing a dart at a map. Also it's not unusual to see people gather there if someone they know is extremely ill. Plus parking garages don't have roving patrols. And if you're worried about cameras those can be looped once we arrive." He turns the image back to himself, "Again, if not everyone is comfortable we can certainly meet at another location..." Snow grins "... just don't be too concerned if I seem a little spooked."
Snow finishes the last of his soycaf, "Thirty minutes anywhere is fine by me." Snow stands up and dumps his mug in the trash can welded onto the bench, "And there's no reason to bring firearms because right now we all have to play well with each other considering there's cred to be made here."
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Voodoo's Trace program finds the trail Tween's Icon left, but without an active icon to trace you were only able to locate the block where the signal was sent, a quick data search reveals the only coffee shop in the immediate area is Kaf-Kaf's. You realize he's pulled this stunt before, and is probably on a bus with his PAN hidden by now. The bastard may not know how to hack, but he can cover his ass when he wants to.
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Seems like Steam would have to leave his safe spot. He feels a bit discomfortable about that, well thats life. Situation on the battlefield changes every second
INT(5)+Area knowledge(6)+S.O.H.K(1) (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3395777/)
@Snow:Try something else, man. No way Im going to Downtown when I dont have to. Choose any other place in Auburn or Renton, even Tacoma if that makes you safe, but no chance Im going to the place swarming with knights to discuss bussines wit some shady individuals Ive never met before.
He stood up and while he is walking towards the bar, he boots his agent.
Poirot, wake up and get me some intel on the name Tween. Public appearances, shadowboards, blogs, public chatrooms, provider logs. Go!
Pilot(3)+Browse(3) (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3395769/)+Pilot(3)+Browse(3) (6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=0, 6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3395770/)
Hun. Seems I owe you a favour, `cause I`ve just received a call from someone who calls himself Tween and the only way I see he coud get my comcode is that someone who knows a few people around gave it to him. Well one favour calls for another, so now please tell me who the hell is that guy and what he asked you for, that you dropped my name?
Char(3)+Etiquette(4)+Emosoft/lie detector(3) (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3395725/)
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@Snow:Try something else, man. No way Im going to Downtown when I dont have to. Choose any other place in Auburn or Renton, even Tacoma if that makes you safe, but no chance Im going to the place swarming with knights to discuss bussines wit some shady individuals Ive never met before.
I will be at the Renton Transit Center in 30, specifically the park and ride roughly a block north. I hope that works for everyone. Again, it's another completely random location.
~disconnected~
Snow turns off his commlink and utilizes public transit bound for downtown Renton.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gs_nf=1&cp=13&gs_id=15&xhr=t&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=883&wrapid=tljp1330543329425024&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=renton+transit+center&fb=1&gl=us&hq=renton+transit+center&cid=0,0,17124884253971416681&ei=6HpOT6m9CKqniQLz6ZGyCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&sqi=2&ved=0CAgQ_BI
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-For Steam-
~From Hun: I appreciate the hostility but it wasn't me. I know you better than that. The name is familiar... I'll look into it for you. I'd talk more but I'm in the middle of something. Take care chummer~
-2nd Street Logan Ave, Park and Ride, Second Floor, 9:27pm-
The parking lot has a few cars still parked here, one looks like it's been here years, it's practically on cinderblocks. The rest of the cars look in much better shape. From here you can see the glow of a few nearby watering holes between the apartment complexes. Outside you can see some a group of 20 somethings looking for something to do, slowly wandering to the nearest bar.
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Steam looks up to ork bartenders eyes, well it seems that he is as honest as possible
Shit. Interrests of Unknown recruiters really make my day. Whatever. Got to go. If you dig up anything, you got my code, man.
Steam pays the bill and walk out on the streets. At least Renton is more familiar to him. Not that those are sweet memories.
Public transport seems safe enought to travel to Renton Transit center. Maybe he will be a bit late. Well, such trivialities seem to fade to gray. Really, not much professional manners are left this man. On the other side, that means that there is great potential for improvement, if things get interresting.
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-2nd Street Logan Ave, Park and Ride, Second Floor, 9:27pm-
The parking lot has a few cars still parked here, one looks like it's been here years, it's practically on cinderblocks. The rest of the cars look in much better shape. From here you can see the glow of a few nearby watering holes between the apartment complexes. Outside you can see some a group of 20 somethings looking for something to do, slowly wandering to the nearest bar.
Snow activates his commlink and leans against the dusty vehicle. Although he didn't bring his colt he was smart enough to strap on his vest underneath his faded soycaf tee and leather jacket. As Snow patiently waits for the others he uses his commlink to get an idea of the general area such as streets, businesses, and such.
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Voodoo curses, and logs out. Looking at her apartment, she gets up from her recliner. "Time to go I guess." Grabbing her armored coat and leaving her Cavalier Deputy behind. Stepping out into the street Voodoo catches public transportation down to the general area and walks to the site. Walking around Voodoo looks around for anyone that seems to be loitering.
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Voodoo curses, and logs out. Looking at her apartment, she gets up from her recliner. "Time to go I guess." Grabbing her armored coat and leaving her Cavalier Deputy behind. Stepping out into the street Voodoo catches public transportation down to the general area and walks to the site. Walking around Voodoo looks around for anyone that seems to be loitering.
Snow catches a glimpse of Voodoo scoping out the scene in search of loiterers. His eyes glance at the neighboring vehicles. None of them are idling waiting for their owner/operator. Keeping his hands out of his pocket he slowly approaches and simply says, "Are you acquainted with Tween by chance? My name is Snow and it's a pleasure to finally meet you in the flesh."
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When Steam gets off vehicle, he takes his time to approach the randez-vous point. When he is sure there is nothing obviously harmfull, and even police/traffic/tourist gides and infopoints for the area seems to be silent and peacefull, he continues to the parking lot.
Two figures approaching each other would be enought to know exactly where to go, and AR signature Snow transmits makes it even easier. Both personel seems to be unarmed, as they agreed upon. Steam grins sarcasticaly and crosses the street to approach those two.
I`m here for the Tween party. Name`s Steam.
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Snow lets out a mild chuckle,"it's funny... the final two people that make up this circle jerk..." he glances at Voodoo "...no offense miss..." he continues "...seem to be the two who are closest to Mr. Tween."
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Ya, I like to ask them how this Tween get an idea of my existence, since its a bit mystery for me. Well enought time to shed some light into that before Johnsons party. How about you. You are pretty green or pretty confident walking this streets unpacked...
Steam pulls his coat just enought that the pistol in the holster is visible...
...or maybe you came from some place thats closer to the sun?
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After parking his bike in an out-of-the-way corner of the parking lot, Mist goes looking for the others. But first, he takes the time to hide himself, then walks softly toward the likely group of fellow shadowrunners.
Cast Improved Invisibility (Force 5)
Magic (5) Spellcasting(Illusion) (4+2) Mentor Spirit (2) 13d6.5 -> 6 hits, capped at 5. Safe from technological sensors, living observers need 5 hits on Body+Counterspelling to see through
Drain 3S
Willpower (5) + Charisma (3) 8d6.5 -> 3 hits, drain reduced to 0
Sneaking toward the group
Agility (3) + Infiltration (4) + Mentor Spirit (2) - Maintaining spell (2) 7d6.5->3 hits.
Hearing them mention the name of Tween, Mist cannot resist showing off. Still invisible, he announces:
"Mist the invisible is here for the Tween Party."
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Snow looks at Steam and shakes his head in disappointment, "Honestly, I can't remember a time when I actually needed to carry iron during a quick meet and greet. The way I see it is like this, Joe citizen could randomly be walking to his car right now and catch a glimpse of you showing off that hand cannon. And now out of fear and self preservation he's going to run, maybe dial the pigs while fleeing. Now the cops know there's three suspects standing around in a parking lot brandishing weapons, or maybe Joe citizen thinks your holding us up. But that's niether here nor there considering the cops are on their way. Or maybe you geek the poor bastard before he dials, but seeing how its 9:30 now and there's others just like Joe citizen, minus a gunshot wound, they will probably hear the shot or shots, depending on what kind of a cowboy you are, and dial up the local patrol quicker than you can say ahhh drek. And even if you happen to geek the guy quietly before he dials out..." Snow motions to Voodoo with a nod "... I don't know about her, but I sure as hell ain't helping dispose of a fucking body."
Snow acknowledges Mist but keeps an eye on Steam, "Nice to meet you Mist."
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-2nd Street Logan Ave, Park and Ride, Second Floor, 9:27pm-
The quiet is broken by the sound of an engine roaring to life, It seems to come from all around for a moment, then you can tell it's from the floor below.The thumping of a strong stereo joins the engine, then the sounds begin to die down as the car leaves the parkade.
-For Steam-
Info on Tween:
Advocate of Kaf-culture, prolific blogger. Does many slice of life pieces on Redmond locals. Commonly uses Facemasher, mostly to conduct interviews. One of his blog posts he talks about coffee and caffeine intake with a "medical professional" who's picture you immediately recognize. Tween has no real name attached to his alias that the agent could find, but it did find traces of a few old pseudonyms. Tween appears to take transit everywhere and does not own a vehicle.
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You know fuck you, Snow. I grew up on this streets and I know exactly whats goin on around here. I dont give a drek if some kind of newcommer starts playing smartass, and Im not going to leave my gun at the bar to walk around clean just because that sucker would feel better for it. So keep you manners Downtown where they belong, every second Joe Average around here is packed. I know the drill, patroling this streets for years. So now lets get the fuck out of the street to some place private, because bunch of clowns gathering here would take an attention much faster than my self-deffense. Or we are still waiting for anyone?
@Conrad Stern, street doc contact:Good evening Conrad. As usualy, it would be nice to meet you in person, well for now it would be enought if you can enlighten me a bit about the reason you gave my commcode to guy called Tween. He seems to be interrested to conduct some bussiness with me, so the best you can do right now is telling me what exactly he asked you for and what exactly did you tell him about me. Please respond to this message ASAP.
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"Yeah the names Voodoo, nice to meet you snow." Voodoo looks steam over real quick and realizes he's about as non threatening as can be. When Steam joins the little pow-wow she looks to him. "Names Voodoo, nice to meet you as well." She looks Steam over for a moment. When the word circle jerk is mentioned Voodoo laughs. When Steam shows off his gun, Voodoo chuckles. "Honey, I don't leave my bed without a weapon... I just don't need to go flashing it all around."
Mist's invisible talking makes Voodoo jump slightly. "Meet and greet means we should be able to see you, Mist!" When Snow tirades at Steam and makes mention of body removal. "Nope, no moving corpses for me. Especially if I didn't kill them." When Steam's rebuttal is over. "Yeah someplace more private does seem like a good idea."
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-For Steam-
Tween, yes a delightful fellow! You mentioned a lack of work last time I patched you up, and he was looking for people of your persuasion. I thought I had sent you a message as well, oh no I WAS, but then this Orc came in with serious burns and more than his share of bullet holes. I'm terribly sorry, was the chap on the level? I'd hate to have sent you into too much trouble. Anyway He mentioned he was looking for people who were of a more cautious bent, I gave him your name and 2 others. No other information, I swear!
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Snow laughs out loud, "So what have we learned today kids. Steam's an ex-cop whose patrolled these parts. He's most likely heavy handed and rightly so in this neighborhood. But most of all if he's confronted with a little hostility he's not afraid to tackle it straight on. Now some of you might think it's bad news hanging with an ex-cop, but not me. I like knowing that a guy like Steam has just as much brain as he does brawn. Now normally I'd put I guy like Steam on a leash, but since he's so full of vigor he's more than likely to chew right through it, which by the way is more than fine with me. It will probably save all our asses in the long run." Snow keeps his smile as he turns to Voodoo, "As for you, it's not hard to figure out that you're not just another pretty face. Your probably very bright and driven meaning you can probably give us something on Tween considering your hacking talents. And if for some reason you were unable to get anything really useful you could tell us what he's done to cover his tracks which could tell us something about the kind of person we're dealing with. And as for Mr. Mist... To be completely honest this will be my first time working with a shaman. I've dealt with a couple and learned that they can't cast spells after being decked in the jaw by a fist holding a roll of quarters. But no worries I trust you just enough to get the job done and get paid." Snow pats Steam on the shoulder, "Now Steam since this is obviously your neck of the woods why don't you point us to the finest watering hole this side of Renton once Winter gets here. Like you said, this is not the best place to talk a little shop. And just so you all know the first round is on me." Snow steps away chuckling and makes a short phone call, (into commlink) "yeah, I think everything is going to workout. I should be free in about a week or so. Take care of yourself now. Alright, bye now."
Snow turns to Mist while turning off his commlink completely, "And before I forget my invisible friend, how in the hell do you know this Tween character anyway?"
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Doing his best "mysterious cat" smile, the one he practices in front of his commlink every morning, Mist drops his invisibility spell, showing himself to be young man, rather on the short and scrawny side, dressed in the black pants and jackets and the white shirt of a low-level wageslave. He immediately gives the group an exaggerated stage bow.
"Tween ? Well, he occasionally needs someone to retrieve some item from a private residence while the owner is away. Presumably some friend of his forgot them there and does not want to bother the owner, so Tween arranges for someone resourceful, like myself, to go and retrieve it. I've worked for him a few times. But it will be my first time working as part of a team."
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Winter calls Ty, his fixer: "Ty I need a run down on the following personnel, Street names: Snow, Vodoo, Mist and Tween. More intel to follow."
Winter observes the meet location from a discrete spot until he feels its safe to approach:
Infiltration:
7d6 → [4,5,1,5,2,4,1]
Perception:
12d6 → [6,6,1,3,3,5,4,4,2,1,3,1]
Winter approaches the group cautiously observing the interactions of the group, and when things get heated he interjects, " We are all professionals here and none of would be here if we didn't have useful skills, behave like professionals. I am Winter. Now that we are all here I believe we should take this conversation someplace less accessible to observation and eavesdropping."
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Snow pockets his commlink, "It looks like we're all here now. It's nice to finally meet you Winter. So how exactly do you know Tween? You don't have to tell us at this very moment. You can do it on the way over to where ever Steam decides to take us."
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I understand that working with ex-cop would be no problem for another ex-cop. Well, Im deffinitively out from corpses for a while, with little to no traces left. Well, a fair warning...Steam looks down on Snow`s arm on his shoulder
you better think twice bout touching me again, human. You can get badly hurt. As for everyone, we are supposed to work together, and I dont want anyone to blame me that he wasnt warned...if anything goes wrong during this rum, try to avoid touchin me anywhere else than on this armSteam raises his cyber-prothesis
...and at any cost avoid touching my blood. I see that this wont improve our relatinship too much, well old habbits die slow. Now...I know this place close by with nice and secure boxes and some beverage. Id like to listen what your ideas on this Tween guy and his Johnsonis up to.
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"No touching your blood ? That will make healing you an issue, I need to touch you to cast a healing spell, or for that matter to hook up a medkit, and if you need them you'll probably be bleeding. And I doubt hooking the medkit to your metal arm or trying to cast a healing spell on it will do much for you.
Well, I'll do my best, even if my best ends up leaving you to bleed out."
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You know, sometimes even death can be called solution. Well still kicking and not goint to give up easily. Statisticaly only humans should be worried, well things like this, you are never carefull enought...If using medkit, be sure you got good protective gloves.
Responds Steam as they depart the parking lot towards the pub.
I gues the level of the street knowledge would be enought to find fitting place.
Well, so anyone have clue about this job? What kind of work youve been doing for this tween before. And does anyone of us realy know him in person? Seems my name was mentioned by one our mutual friend.
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"All I know about this job is what he said about it, B&E, what I've done for him before, which is more B&E. Beyond that, I know Tween as a local fixer, as far as I know he operates mostly in Redmond, Bellevue and Snohomish, and until today I thought he specialized in private residences. You know, art, jewelry, electronics, that kind of things. He'd get work that a place was ripe for a visit, send a crew and fence the loot. Plus, occasionally, and that's where I mostly came in, a request for a specific piece, with the buyer all lined up before the job. At least that's what I heard. But we're a little high powered for a cleaning crew, that mostly takes one specialist to bypass security and some muscle to move things, and there are too many of us for the amount of security I'm familiar with, so I have to wonder.
Besides, it's the first time he sends me to a Johnson, art buyers mostly wants to stay as far as possible from the dirty work."
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Hm...asessing skillset in this team, I dont think that B&E job is whats going on. Well that may be just an accident, less intent, that we happen to be in right place in the right moment. If he is working in this kind of business, I also dont expect wetwork or kidnapping. If we are up to seek something that was stolen from him or one of his clients, there will be more rush, not two days off before the work begins. So maybe blackmail or man hunt. Im afraid that my contacts are gone and thus I will have to relly on matrix intel Ill be able to get. And also on-site recon. Any other ideas? Any usefull contacts/resources we can pool for this?
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I understand that working with ex-cop would be no problem for another ex-cop. Well, Im deffinitively out from corpses for a while, with little to no traces left. Well, a fair warning...Steam looks down on Snow`s arm on his shoulder
you better think twice bout touching me again, human. You can get badly hurt. As for everyone, we are supposed to work together, and I dont want anyone to blame me that he wasnt warned...if anything goes wrong during this rum, try to avoid touchin me anywhere else than on this armSteam raises his cyber-prothesis
...and at any cost avoid touching my blood. I see that this wont improve our relatinship too much, well old habbits die slow. Now...I know this place close by with nice and secure boxes and some beverage. Id like to listen what your ideas on this Tween guy and his Johnsonis up to.
"It doesn't always take an ex-cop to know an ex-cop Steam. I use to deal a little Novacoke back in the day so guys like you are not always hard to spot. And just so everyone knows I left that business behind a long time ago so no worries." Snow wipes his nose with a little exageration right before he grows a giant smile.
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Hm...asessing skillset in this team, I dont think that B&E job is whats going on. Well that may be just an accident, less intent, that we happen to be in right place in the right moment. If he is working in this kind of business, I also dont expect wetwork or kidnapping. If we are up to seek something that was stolen from him or one of his clients, there will be more rush, not two days off before the work begins. So maybe blackmail or man hunt. Im afraid that my contacts are gone and thus I will have to relly on matrix intel Ill be able to get. And also on-site recon. Any other ideas? Any usefull contacts/resources we can pool for this?
Snow looks at Voodoo, "Is it possible to see who made the reservation for our meet with Mr. Johnson using the location's log? Maybe the more we know about him before hand it could tell us more about what he's looking for or what he might want us for. We could also see who books the section, where we're meeting Mr. Johnson, on a regular basis. Maybe that person is somehow connected to Tween, maybe that's our guy, or maybe it leads to a dead end. We won't know for sure until we try."
Snow brushes his long hair away from his elven ears just before speaking to everyone, "I could go to the meeting location and get to know the staff a bit. Do to odd hours service industry workers tend to have bad habits that range anywhere from cancer sticks to my forementioned buddy Novacoke. I can do that legwork starting tonight. Don't worry it will be after I buy that first round."
"My last thought is this, maybe I can hang around the meeting location, right around our reservation time, and see how Mr. Johnson arrives. If it's a company car then he's a company man. That's both good and bad news. Good because they tend to have deeper pockets. Bad because... well because he's a company man. It could also lead to nothing, but like I said we won't know until we try. And it won't be too suspicious because I already have a reputation for being late. It's amazing what a little water and heavy breathing can lead others to believe."
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Hm...asessing skillset in this team, I dont think that B&E job is whats going on. Well that may be just an accident, less intent, that we happen to be in right place in the right moment. If he is working in this kind of business, I also dont expect wetwork or kidnapping. If we are up to seek something that was stolen from him or one of his clients, there will be more rush, not two days off before the work begins. So maybe blackmail or man hunt. Im afraid that my contacts are gone and thus I will have to relly on matrix intel Ill be able to get. And also on-site recon. Any other ideas? Any usefull contacts/resources we can pool for this?
Winter replies, "I wouldn't assume anything about the nature of the mission from the make up of the team. We all know missions can go sideways, even simple B and E jobs. It's best to have team members with diverse skills to handle contingencies. I don't think any of will say know to the work regardless of the mission objective."
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Hm...asessing skillset in this team, I dont think that B&E job is whats going on. Well that may be just an accident, less intent, that we happen to be in right place in the right moment. If he is working in this kind of business, I also dont expect wetwork or kidnapping. If we are up to seek something that was stolen from him or one of his clients, there will be more rush, not two days off before the work begins. So maybe blackmail or man hunt. Im afraid that my contacts are gone and thus I will have to relly on matrix intel Ill be able to get. And also on-site recon. Any other ideas? Any usefull contacts/resources we can pool for this?
Snow looks at Voodoo, "Is it possible to see who made the reservation for our meet with Mr. Johnson using the location's log? Maybe the more we know about him before hand it could tell us more about what he's looking for or what he might want us for. We could also see who books the section, where we're meeting Mr. Johnson, on a regular basis. Maybe that person is somehow connected to Tween, maybe that's our guy, or maybe it leads to a dead end. We won't know for sure until we try."
Snow brushes his long hair away from his elven ears just before speaking to everyone, "I could go to the meeting location and get to know the staff a bit. Do to odd hours service industry workers tend to have bad habits that range anywhere from cancer sticks to my forementioned buddy Novacoke. I can do that legwork starting tonight. Don't worry it will be after I buy that first round."
"My last thought is this, maybe I can hang around the meeting location, right around our reservation time, and see how Mr. Johnson arrives. If it's a company car then he's a company man. That's both good and bad news. Good because they tend to have deeper pockets. Bad because... well because he's a company man. It could also lead to nothing, but like I said we won't know until we try. And it won't be too suspicious because I already have a reputation for being late. It's amazing what a little water and heavy breathing can lead others to believe."
Winter replies to Snow, "In my experience corporate Johnson's are more cautious than your scenario supposes, but like you said there's no harm in the attempt. Personally I want to conduct a complete recon of the meeting site in case things go poorly and a tactical withdrawal is required."
To All: "We should establish a few rally points in relatively public places in case the mission gets ugly. Also we should establish some simple communication protocols, like establishing a few temporary mission communication channels and some simple codes to either verify IDs via voice only communications and some codes indicate that a channel has been compromised or communication is being monitored.
If this is a quiet mission we will also want to establish some simple hand signals in case we are unable to speak during the mission. Once we know more about the mission we can establish some likely scenarios and establish some protocols based on those scenarios."
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"I'll check up on the reservation connection, but I have a feeling it's gonna come up pretty empty. Tween logs on in various locales talks for a bit and jumps off and leaves the area quickly, making it hard to track him. If that's his usual M.O. then I'm pretty sure he covers his tracks elsewhere. That being said I'd love to see if I'm wrong." Voodoo responds to several hacking questions aimed at her.
When the group discusses the validity of it being a B&E or not. "I've done a few B&E's in my life, so it is possible that it's just that a B&E. So are we going to a bar or what?"
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Almost there :)
Well. It is not really necesary to get intel on the possible assignment and Johnson prior to the meeting. On the other side, this is the first time we are going to work together, and using those days before meeeting can be good for training, so we know our weak spots, establish communication protocols, as Winter mentioned, tactics and routines and clarify roles and responsibilities in the team.
Dwarf descends short staircases to the basement of one of those pre-awakening flat buildings, sporadicaly inhabited by some old-time lovers. Not too much attention from authorities, at least until some infected move in, or minor insect hive...
That also means that everyone here minds his own business and there will be no vain questions.
So if we do this, what would be the practice target? What tween is up to? or Who is Johnosn?
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"Winter's right, we need to do our homework on the lounge. And I'd like to see what the lounge's reservations log turns up on Mr. Johnson. If we find something we can use as a bargaining chip, well let's just say that'll be worth more than it's weight in gold when we start negotiating our new pay rate. Steam is right as well. We should use this opportunity to train together. As for picking a target, well my vote is Tween. I think we should set up a trap by placing him in a location were he feels safe. That way if this job goes sideways we can reset the trap and swoop him up if we need to. And I also think we should have a central location where we do all our planning for this job and use it as our primary rally point once the deed is done. And think we should implement Winter's idea of having a few public rally points. Anyway, that's my two cents."
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"Well, I don't know about asking around about Tween. Oh, I have no problem with the idea, but most of my contacts also know him, or of him, or know people who know him, and I'm afraid my inquiries would get back to him in short order. I'm not sure tipping our hand so obviously would be good."
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I think we are getting ahead of ourselves. Intel is always good but we are in no place to put any sort of operation together. I say we discreetly gather Intel on tween, the location and and the Johnson but setting any sort of trap is premature. Nothing personal but if the meet goes sideways my plan is to exit and find paying work elsewhere.
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Once whole group takes place in the box, and orders are quickly posted on bar menu, he waits untill waitres didnt leave, iat quietly, watching his lager sparkling...
I vote for improvement of our Johnson`s profile. it may take some sniffing around Tween also, but nothing tha hurts our reputation if we do it well. He seems to be operating in only a few areas, so lets get some sleep to sober, and begin. I for myself will walk the streets asking around for some hints. Anyone, feel free to join me, but more than three people is crowd. Now...raise your glasses!
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Snow lifts his glass, "So what exactly are we toasting to... world peace?! Because that kind of wish can certainly leave us unemployed."
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Hmm, I prefere Contradictory interests, cuz this world aint gonna be a better place, so at least we deserve an oportunity to get something out of it
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Once whole group takes place in the box, and orders are quickly posted on bar menu, he waits untill waitres didnt leave, iat quietly, watching his lager sparkling...
I vote for improvement of our Johnson`s profile. it may take some sniffing around Tween also, but nothing tha hurts our reputation if we do it well. He seems to be operating in only a few areas, so lets get some sleep to sober, and begin. I for myself will walk the streets asking around for some hints. Anyone, feel free to join me, but more than three people is crowd. Now...raise your glasses!
What skill sets do you think you need? I can provide security but you might need someone with a more subtle set of skills than mine.
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Idn...maybe some wheels would be nice so we dont have to walk on foot...and since Tweens blogging modus operandi is mainly Redmond bars and pubs, I think someone good with the gun, if some local gangers got angry...if I remember correctly we have whole weekend
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Idn...maybe some wheels would be nice so we dont have to walk on foot...and since Tweens blogging modus operandi is mainly Redmond bars and pubs, I think someone good with the gun, if some local gangers got angry...if I remember correctly we have whole weekend
"Speaking of wheels... Can anybody here double as a wheelman?" Snow looks at Voodoo, "I'm sorry, I meant to say wheelperson." Snow releases a gentle smile.
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"Well, I doubt my old Dodge Scoot and my ability to not crash on a smooth, straight road is going to qualify me for the role. I actually feel far safer roof-jumping."
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"Well, I doubt my old Dodge Scoot and my ability to not crash on a smooth, straight road is going to qualify me for the role. I actually feel far safer roof-jumping."
"And roof jumping in your Dodge Scoot..." Snow points at Mist while addressing the group, "...which by the way feels safer to this guy..." Snow looks back at Mist, "...doesn't qualify you?! Are you insane?! You're totally hired!!!" Snow pauses for a split moment, "I'm just messing with you Mist." Snow glances around the table at the rest of the group, "Soooo anyone else want to volunteer to be wheelman for operation cannon fodder?"
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Well, Im out of this, I never even made a driving license, cuz stars got only a few adapted patrol cruisers...but if I get some kind of stilts...ir i got jacked in, I can give it a try...well Im not exactly sticking-on-the-life type, so maybe you can rather consider some other options. well...taht would be unpleasant to walk around all the time...and even public transportation won`t make it much better...would someone at least be able to GTA if we need to move quickly? And drive? Anyway...if we are at least a bit carefull, how dangerous can be walking enjoying Redmond nightlife ;D Ok..so no legwork on this I think.
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Idn...maybe some wheels would be nice so we dont have to walk on foot...and since Tweens blogging modus operandi is mainly Redmond bars and pubs, I think someone good with the gun, if some local gangers got angry...if I remember correctly we have whole weekend
"Speaking of wheels... Can anybody here double as a wheelman?" Snow looks at Voodoo, "I'm sorry, I meant to say wheelperson." Snow releases a gentle smile.
"We have a good mix of skills in the group. It looks like our perspective employer put some thought into the team. We have to wait until we understand the mission parameters, but we may not need a "wheel man" as you so eloquently put it. If we do then we will have to use our resources to hire a subcontractor. Until then we can make use of public transit or a hired car. I would not recommend taking a personal vehicle to the meeting. It would be simple to place a tracking device on it while we are speaking to the Johnson. If I were the Johnson I would do it so I can gather intel on the runners and if things don't go as planned I have a way of finding at least one of them, of course I'd also already have a tail on them. Additionally if things go wrong do you want law enforcement to have a description of your personal vehicle? Assuming we are agreed I'll call for a car and I will provide security for Snow."
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Snow is comming with me? Or is he planning something different?
Steam spends "Observe in detail" action watching his berr..
Damn thats good stuf...got second, and Im as confused as a hungry baby in the topless bar!
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Snow is comming with me? Or is he planning something different?
Steam spends "Observe in detail" action watching his berr..
Damn thats good stuf...got second, and Im as confused as a hungry baby in the topless bar!
"I'll join you Steam. Is this something you want to start tonight or in the morning?"
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Lets get a few more beers and go for it tomorrow. the hangover would be on our side, we would be suspect if we walk down there completely clean and sober ;) I may know some local bars and pits so that wont take long...And I see your tongue is also one of those gifted, so maybe we can stay out of the trouble this time, Snow, but if you are comming with us, Winter, it seems we would be safe.
Anyway, Voodoo..what about our comunications? I can also provide you with datasearch results pointing a few nodes Tween is active reently. We can dig deeper if we have time later. I guess we can hardly rely on someone else with this but you.
And to have this complete, somebody should pay visit to the Johnson`s randez-vous point...Mist? You said you are good at finding ways in/out, and possibly also some observation points?
Just proposal, do you agree?
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Snow is comming with me? Or is he planning something different?
My apologies, my confusion on pseudonyms.
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Yeah I also feel like listening Four Seasons... ;D
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"Visit the Portcullis Lodge ? Sure, I can do that. I've never been inside, but I know the place.
As I recall, it's a Neo-gothic styled bar/restaurant, All candle light and worked stone. I can get in as a client, if nothing else, although the real prize would be to discover the other ways in and out. And the spots to watch it or watch for on our ways in and out.
Oh, and I think it's run by the Mafia, so we had better not start a fight in there."
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Hm...mafia you say...
@Forged:
Q: Current mafia state of affairs, Knowledge test:
INT(5)+Syndicates(3)+SOHK(1) (9d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3406030/)
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Oh, and I think it's run by the Mafia, so we had better not start a fight in there."
Snow downs a shot of cheap whiskey, "I don't know about you guys..." He glances at Voodoo, "...and gal..." Snow grins while his eyes peer over his empty shot glass, "...but that kinda sounds like a challenge."
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Oh, and I think it's run by the Mafia, so we had better not start a fight in there."
Snow downs a shot of cheap whiskey, "I don't know about you guys..." He glances at Voodoo, "...and gal..." Snow grins while his eyes peer over his empty shot glass, "...but that kinda sounds like a challenge."
Winter casts a withering look at Snow and say in a low serious tone "Why don't we focus on the mission we are going to be hired for and not try to create problems we don't need?"
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Cuz its fun?
BUUURP!!
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Cuz its fun?
BUUURP!!
"Have fun when only your health is on the line. When it's mine I expect my teammates to act like professionals. Otherwise people get killed. If you can't manage being a professional start with being an adult and see where the next step leads you."
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Mists nods.
"I agree with Winter. Whatever this Mr. Johnson is going to offer, we can take it as a given that there will be surprises and unexpected dangers. Let us not borrow trouble when more is already headed our way. Let us, in fact, prepare for the trouble that is headed by staking the deck every way we can, marking the cards, and putting a few aces up our sleeves.
Besides, I like being paid for taking risks, and so far no one is paying us to annoy the Mafia."
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"Besides, I like being paid for taking risks, and so far no one is paying us to annoy the Mafia."
Snow looks at Steam, "Remember to pay me a dollar right before I punch one of those Mafiosos square in the face."
Snow laughs out loud, "Look everyone, you don't have to worry about professionalism when it comes to getting the job done. So relax already. Nobody sitting at this table is willing to do anything stupid at the risk of losing cred. Besides, Tween ultimately contacted us for our talents. This could honestly be the last time we share a drink with one another. the fact is one or all of could get geeked if things rapidly go sideways. And you can bet your asses I will do everything in my power and with extreme professionalism to ensure that doesn't happen."
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Steam gives it short laugh
Calm down, Winter. Nobody is really going to begin the mob wars here winks at Snow ;) There will be a lot of oportunities to put our lifes on the line so a few jokes won`t do any damage.
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Snow has a few more drinks before bugging out, "Okay everyone, I'm out of here. If you guys still need me to assist in the morning you can find me at Eddie T's. It's a really shitty place sitting on a street corner in Everett. Until then..."