[Lumen]

"Ay in transit could work, depending on his preferred method.  Either way we need to get some eyes on him as soon as possible and the learn the weaknesses in his routine."  He points to Corkscrew all his fingers extended in the mage's direction, "Perhaps you could give him your unique look while we are on our way.  We should get going and at least set up a good surveillance point to watch the professor."

[sothach]

"Alright, sounds grand. I'm ready to leave when you are."

[Csjarrat]

Flea handed the remainder of the second pint to Rarog, I can't finish that, tastes horrible! She gagged slightly after trying to finish it, the taste just not getting any better.
I'm gonna go back and grab my bike, maybe do a quick drive through of his neighbourhood tonight to get a feel for the place, see if I can ping his home node from the street.
I'll try and get some pics as well. Anyone fancy joining me? or shall we just meet up in the morning?

[Lumen]

Lynx empties the last of his second pint and sets it down on the table with a thud, "Ay little Flea I will come with.  We can take the Gopher if you'd prefer not to walk back.  Only my mechanic friend bothers to take a second look at her."  He chuckles and stands waiting for Flea or anyone else to pipe up.

[Csjarrat]

Thanks Lynx, better than a frozen walk home! We'll need to swing by my place first and pick up some gear. Flea stood up, tucking everything back into her inside pockets, zipping her jacket up and putting on her hat and gloves ready for the onslaught of winter outside.
I'll drop you guys a message when we're onsite, hopefully his place won't be too well guarded.
Nodding at lynx to signal she was good to go, Flea followed him to the door, waving her thanks at the barman before she stepped out into the icy cold night.

[Lumen]

"Of course, of course."  He holds the door open for her then leads the way out back to old Gopher.  Lynx fires up the truck and heads off as Flea directs.

[cr4kp0t]

As you all start heading out of the pub, the bar has started to increase in popularity, dramatically so in fact. the place has become packed with locals. It almost knocks you back that you couldn't hear the ruckus of the bar from the back room as the barrage of the locals frivolity hits you immediately.

The regular bar staff has now arrived; a couple of local hotties not wearing much (probably the reason for the locals piling in and packing the place so tightly) and as you all walk out 'Marvin' the barman nods to all as you leave and  extend a sort of strange open invitation to return.

Have a good one fellas, you really SHOULD come back some time.

After all I could tell you a story or two, even a few about the good count there

He retuns his attention to the locals and developing his local clientele.

[Csjarrat]

Flea tries to be quick as she grabs a spare clip, her blade and her electronics. The sensor and camera would hopefully come in handy too she thought as she slotted them into her satchel bag along with her helmet and gecko kit. She grabbed a couple bags of beef flavour soysnacks and a couple soycafs from the percolator and headed back downstairs to the van.here, these are for you. Might be a long night! Let's go
Flea tucked into the snacks and sipped at the coffee as the streets rolled by, keeping an eye on gridguide for the distance to their destination.
you know this part of town lynx?

[Lumen]

"I know the area,  yes.  If memory serves the professor's neighborhood is a step above the surrounding area.  Security will be tight.  I'm talking SIN scanning, armed guard tight.  If we can come up with cover to get past the guards we may have a small window to plant some devices.  I should be able to estimate a time once I get a look at how many boots they have on the ground."  Lynx keeps his eyes on the road and carefully guides the old truck towards their target.

[Csjarrat]

Chikuso. Lets just have a look from a distance before approaching the guards, I might be better off going over the wall. Less conspicuous than taking the van in I guess

[sothach]

Corkscrew contemplated heading home once more and letting the others do all the work, but he couldn't quite manage to make himself seem that useless. He turned to Rorag and said, "I'll head over to this university, see if there aren't any malicious entities hanging around. Plenty of room in my car, so you're welcome to tag along if you have nothing better to do or if you're worried about me blowing our cover."

With as polite a nod as he could manage to the bartender, Cork exited the tavern and headed over to his car.

[cr4kp0t]

@Lumen & Csjarrat:

As you approach the professors housing the district you can see the housing steadily increasing n quality until you find the border a reinforced concrete wall with check-posts placed sporadically along the wall. The premises near the wall are still pretty bad but at least they are still in one piece and have hot running water. The gangs are slightly more polite and don;t harass everyone in their eye line just those that are in the way.

As you approach an entry checkpoint there is a simple gate with a security booth, a man sat inside the booth and two men patrolling the gate.
[spoiler=rolls required]
Perception roll
Knowledge skill(s) related to security procedure[/spoiler]

One of the guards approaches you as you arrive and taps on the window of the truck and says
Excuse me sir!
We just need to check your registration details
Can you please provide your SIN now.

[Csjarrat]

perception: int 3, percep 3, vision/audio enhance 3 (9d6.hits(5)=3)
security knowledge test: defaulting on log 2 (2d6.hits(5)=1)
broadcasting R4 fake sin now
Flea switches her SiN to "broadcast mode", smiling as she becomes Kyoko Saito.

[Lumen]

Perception 4 + Intuition 5 + Enhancements 3 = 12
12d6.hits(5)=4

I'm not sure which knowledge if either is applicable so I'll roll both.

Knowledge Military 2 + Logic 3 = 5
5d6.hits(5)=3

Combat Tactics 2 + Intuition 5 = 7
7d6.hits(5)=2


Lynx rolls down the window of the truck and gives the guard a smile, "Yes yes of course of course.   I hope you boys are keeping warm out here."  He offers his SIN to be scanned.


Currently running fake SIN Rating 4 - Vladimir Vitsin.

[cr4kp0t]

[spoiler= Perception results]
You both notice that both the guards on patrol have SMG's readied in a concealed position on a sling and lanyard beneath their armored jackets.
There are discreet camera on the booth that are directly logging all the drivers as they come through in conjunction of the obvious cameras on over watch of the checkpoint.
The guards actions are sluggish and the guy in the booth already looks half asleep.[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Lumen - Knowedge results] From what you have seen you can easily surmise that your going to be getting asked a few questions before the gate will be opened. This is a light checkpoint and you'd be able to overrun it easily if required but doing so without being noticed would be a challenge. The men on the gate will be low level grunts and they should be easy to convince of almost any story with the right persuasion, given the time of day its more than likely they are nearing the end of their shift which can only serve to help you at this point. [/spoiler]

Just let me run these for you.
Wait here one moment.

The guard goes over to the booth and walks in having to nudge the guard inside to prompt him to check the SIN's
[spoiler=check against SIN]
Fleas's SIN vs R3 scanner:
3d6.hits(5)=0
4d6.hits(5)=2

Lynx's SIN v R3 Scanner:
3d6.hits(5)=0
4d6.hits(5)=1
[/spoiler]

The guard comes back over to you and hands back your SIN's
These all check out,
Do mind if a ask what the purpose of your visit is here today Mr Vitsin?
...
After all it is quite late and our records don't have you down as a resident. or on any visitor logs.