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« Reply #90 on: <05-20-14/0257:01> »
Angel smiles as people are shuffled into the room but doesn't say anything as Trance and Slim seem to be holding conversation just fine. She keeps her eyes up and watchful without trying to look paranoid.
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« Reply #91 on: <05-20-14/0325:27> »
>>@Slim, @Angel
>>He almost sounds like a standard fixer with how much he keeps track of. Could it be he's asking us to investigate as a representative of someone else? Or to gather intel for someone else to run?
>>@Slim
>>I can take point easily, and I appreciate the backup!


Trance turned to stick her tongue out at Slim for his comment about mileage and turned to look at Cheshire. "Nice to meet you! As Slim said, we've seen the footage already; we were already in here when the second bridge blew. Andy said he had people investigating."

She looked around the room and considered. "He's putting together a lot of talent for this. Weapon talent, some magical talent... And more, it looks like. Almost looks like he's covering his bases."

I hope Angel doesn't mind me keeping quiet about her talent... she seems the shy type. No need to make her uncomfortable by bandying it around.

"So, what can you do?"
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« Reply #92 on: <05-20-14/0537:15> »
@Kitty
Andy laughs "I be lookin like a go-ganger to ya, girl?" he strokes his chin, considering. Taking his sweet time, he finishes his cigarette. You glance around, the neon light flickers slightly a slight haze from Andy's cigarette blurring your vision. The silence is making you a little nervous, he takes a last puff, stubbing the smoke out on the table with this thumb. "Well, little lady. Seem Andy's eye is sharp. Well, what it worth depend on what ya find. I'm lookin for info, get ta the bottom of tha bridge. Ya be any good? Seems I may have a team bout ready ta go, ya skills could be useful, interested? Seems ya already usin my bar, make some nuyen for ya effort?"
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« Reply #93 on: <05-20-14/0708:47> »
@Duckdown
"Drek, I like you Chummer. But the boss busy with all this goddamn drek. You say it's related? I hate to see them kids hurt. At least tell me you got some skills or info I can tell the boss. He don't want to be disturbed unless it's urgent." You're surprised. That definitely went better than you'd thought it would. Seems the old troll has a soft spot for kids. Or was it the drumming?

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« Reply #94 on: <05-20-14/0751:11> »
Rising slowly Caroline does a slow bow, hands outstretched in from of her lap Kawaii matrix lurker at your service, dreadlock-san hehe... ouch... my head... the metallic taste of blood still in her mouth and the piece of paper that she stuck into her nose already damp with blood i 'd really like that witchdoctor of yours.... sitting back into the chair, her head still woozy from the dumpshock and ensuing damage to her person.
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« Reply #95 on: <05-20-14/0843:04> »
"Illusion's my specialty, though I have other tricks of course.  And we're going to need our bases covered.  Whoever's behind this, they wanted more than holes in a bridge.  Before we all agree to this ya should know I saw death at that bridge.  Piles of it."
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« Reply #96 on: <05-20-14/1043:52> »
"Info?" A worried scowl works it's way across Ducks face as he takes a long drag off the smoke. "Yeah, i got some info." He glances over his shoulder to make sure they're alone before continuing. "I just came from pretty deep in mongrel territory and those fraggers are rollin round with gas masks on. Somethin WAAAAY bigger than that bridge is goin on, chum." He takes one last drag and flicks the butt across the parking lot, the little cherry spiraling through the air before landing in a puddle and dying. "Look, if you don't wanna go gettin your boss pissed at ya, I get it. Maybe you could just loan me a mask and a piece? I ain't no squish, I could go take care of this on my own, wiz?"
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« Reply #97 on: <05-20-14/1837:26> »
Angel glances up at Cheshire's comment about death. That got her attention.

Hey guys. I don't know about you, but I'm still in. I haven't got a team to work with so I'm out alone with no one watching my back on a rainy night to make ends meet. They don't have anyone else to call, they're stuck with us. This gives me a chance to find some pro's to work with. Get a rep and a steady income. Find some people to work with. To drastically improve my life. I'm in even if all of you are out. I believe everyone starts here, give or take. I understand anyone wanting to back out though.

She extends a hand to Cheshire.

I'm Angel. I do covert work and dabble in electronics and combat. I'm sure my guns aren't as big as Slims, but I need to fit in smaller spaces.
Did you happen to see what was killing people? Or where? It might be a good place to start looking.


She flashes a shy smile at Slim.

A decker and a rigger. After that, we're ready to go pro.
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« Reply #98 on: <05-20-14/1945:02> »
Angel glances up at Cheshire's comment about death. That got her attention.

Hey guys. I don't know about you, but I'm still in. I haven't got a team to work with so I'm out alone with no one watching my back on a rainy night to make ends meet. They don't have anyone else to call, they're stuck with us. This gives me a chance to find some pro's to work with. Get a rep and a steady income. Find some people to work with. To drastically improve my life. I'm in even if all of you are out. I believe everyone starts here, give or take. I understand anyone wanting to back out though.

She extends a hand to Cheshire.

I'm Angel. I do covert work and dabble in electronics and combat. I'm sure my guns aren't as big as Slims, but I need to fit in smaller spaces.
Did you happen to see what was killing people? Or where? It might be a good place to start looking.


She flashes a shy smile at Slim.

A decker and a rigger. After that, we're ready to go pro.

"Comments like that is asking for bad jokes, although I must admit I'm feeling slightly under endowed. Most of my kit is back on the main land."

"So, Angel is in, Trance has already said yes. I'm inclined to take the job myself, these Mongrel dreks need to be dealt with."

"Cheshire, you seem to already have a working relationship with Andy. What sort of man are we dealing with here?"
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« Reply #99 on: <05-20-14/2003:46> »
Trance had to cover her mouth with both hands at Angel's comment about gun usage.

Must not make jokes! Must not make jokes! Must not make jokes!

At Slim's comment about endowment, she could not hold it in; she began giggling uncontrollably at the comment and the constant barrage of puns that pole-danced through her mind.
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« Reply #100 on: <05-20-14/2128:11> »
Cheshire glances towards Trance and raises an eyebrow before quickly turning his attention back to the others.

"Couldn't tell what killed 'em, which pretty much tells me what killed 'em.  No signs of magic that I could find and it wasn't explosions that got 'em.  Must've been poison; gas makes the most sense, 'natch.  There were...a lot."  Cheshire sighs and shakes his head, his concern clearly visible on his face.  "Somebody 'round here has a set of balls nanites couldn't dig through.  Lot of badges had to have hit the ground with whoever else was there."

"Far as Andy goes, haven't known each other long.  Decent enough host and finds some low key work.  Really can't tell you why he's gettin' involved here, or who's he's gettin' involved for.  Seems a bit above his pay grade to me, if ya get my meaning."
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« Reply #101 on: <05-21-14/0334:00> »
The night rolls on, the moon shifting across the horizon, smog casting a hazy fog across the city. Flickering streetlights and dark shadows cast an uninviting scene across the island. You hear the distant rumble of thunder, seems to be less frequent than before. Rain falls, lighter, a steady patter against the pavement, a slight annoyance for those outside. Thinking back, you recall the nights events, the (un)fortunate circumstances that have lead you here.

@Angel Would have been off this damn island had that boost gone smooth, wonder where those chummers are now.

@Duckdown Drek, what has Zipzine gotten me in to? Damn kids, hope they're alright.

@Cheshire What the fuck am I in for here? Drek's bad, hope these guys are good.

@Trance What did Mom say about coincidence?

@Slim Can I trust these chummers? Andy still ain't told us the whole story.

@Kitty Dreadlock-san offering a job? Could be fun...

@Duckdown
"You go out there mask on, guns blazing you're as good as dead, Chummer" Axle scratches his head "Awh fuck it, follow me.. see what I can do for ya." He opens the back door, motioning you inside... as he leads you toward Andy's office, you hear him mutter under his breath"Drek, hope Andy's in a good mood"

@Kitty
"Sure we can get that head looked at. Follow me, I introduce ya to the others" Andy stands, opening the door, leading your toward his office. Rubbing your head, you get up, chasing after him as he heads down the hallway. You see Axle enter from the rear, this time with an Ork on his tail. Drek, that ork's the drummer from earlier. Axle looks slightly nervous, as if he's considering speaking or keeping his mouth shut. "Boss Andy stops briefly "I know ya busy, but I think he be useful. He the drummer from one of the bands earlier, says he been down near the bridge. Has some info, wants to go back by himself, asking for a gas mask."

@Duckdown
Watching Axle talk, you quickly realise this must be Andy. At first he looks annoyed, seems these trolls don't interrupt him like this often. After after speaking about the bridge, then the fact you have info, Andy relaxes slightly. He laughs as Axle mentions the gas mask and going at it alone. "You have guts mon, I like that. These Mongrel fools be savage, want ta take control of all the territory on the island." He motions toward his office [colour=red]"You last 5 minutes in a gun fight with those crazy fools". He opens the door, this must be his office. "Come, maybe you have spot.

@Cheshire @Slim @Angel @Trance
Talking amongst yourselfs, introductions and forte's aside, you wonder what kind of drek Andy's getting you in to. He's been a little vague. The room's a little cramped the majority of you standing or leaning against a wall. You hear footsteps, heading toward the room. The door opens, Andy enters, followed by two more chummers. He leads them in, a young girl and an older ork. Drek, that's the drummer from earlier on. "Sorry bout that, few things ta attend to, perhaps a couple more ta help" Andy motions toward Kitty and Duckdown. He walks behind his desk, pouring a glass of whiskey, downing it quickly"Too crowded in here, the fellas close up early, we head out to the bar"

@Everyone
Entering the bar, you notice Axle and Crash, efficiently asking everyone to leave, the crowd thinning fast. There are a couple of players on the arcades, Crash pulls the juice, ending their game. They walk off, sulking but not willing to cause a scene. The bartender's wiping down the bar, slapping a passed out ork, snoring at one corner trying to wake him. Crash walks over, placing a hand on his shoulder. Shortly after he jolts awake, quickly shuffling out of Doolan's. As the last of the patrons leave, Axle closes the door, locking with a key, then sliding a steel bar across the frame. Definitely take a strong chummer to break through that.

Andy motions toward a large table, walking over, taking a seat. "Barkeep mon, give us the Lagavulin, seven glasses, no ice." he nods, a short while later the barman heads over, tray in hand. Andy smiles toward you all "No need for the ice, mon, this much better neat"" He pours a glass for each of you, sliding them toward you. "As I sayin before, I have a job need doin. I be lookin for discreet, more for intel, understand? These damn Mongrel's bad for business, causing drek all over. I be lookin for info, things ta help me get them off this damn island." he pours a final glass for himself "Before I talk more, we best discuss if we can all work together. Them damn Mongrel's be fully armed, too hard to do alone. I have a few sources, say the island be shut down a while. Ya not my first choice on a team, but desperate times ya know?" Andy shrugs "I'm know at least a few of ya be keen, what about tha rest of ya? Even let ya stay here while this damn island shut down. Interested? I think most our bases be covered" he smiles taking a sip from his glass.
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« Reply #102 on: <05-21-14/0511:46> »
I'm in.

She reaches into her backpack and pulls out an electronics kit, a set of lockpicks, and a light crossbow, placing them all on the table. She makes sure to do so non threateningly.

No secrets. I'm a second story girl. I can do break-in's and know my way around electronics. I will make myself useful.

She picks up the glass and heads over to one of the windows facing the street. Leaning against the window, she watches the street but switches focus to the table whenever anyone speaks.
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« Reply #103 on: <05-21-14/1023:00> »
Hmph. Don't know why I assumed Andy was a troll.

Duckdown is on the more muscular side for a human, but as far as other orks go, you've seen a lot bigger. He's soaked to the bone, but doesn't seem to mind. Dark brown hair hangs in long matted strips that stick to his shoulders and back. He's wearing a brown leather belt with a silver buckle in his ratty paint stained blue jeans with holes in the knees. No shirt, just an old scuffed black armor vest strapped over his bare chest. Finally, he's wearing a black bandana with something written in Or'zet across his forehead. For those of you who can read it, it says "trogs don't die". He walks like one of those cocky assholes you see in music trids, head high, arms wide, chest puffed out, leaning back and forth as he does.

As he flops down in his chair, he puts his elbows on the table, crosses his fingers in front of his face, furrows his brow, and takes a long look at the collection of breeders sitting here. Hope they don't expect me to cram this many heads into a pickup. He doesn't react when his glass arrives.  He's carefully sizing everyone up as he removes a small glass jar and package of rolling papers from his pants pocket and places them on the table. Slowly, he works his way over the dwarf, then the two human women, Does she have a nosebleed? then the two elves. When his eyes settle on Slim, he pauses, trying not to let his face give away his thoughts.

Ok, i KNOW that aint the same pixie that tried to set up a fuckin bunraku parlor for DSG while i was locked down. What was that breeder's name? Slim? That aint Slim, is it? The fuck am i getting into?

He says only, "Duckdown, wiz? Fore anything else, we're gonna need gas masks if we're goin out there. Mongrels aint playin tonight." then stays quiet and listens to what everyone else has to say while he opens up the jar, takes a few grams of zen from it, and deliberately starts rolling one up.  He just can't stop looking at the elf in the lined coat, trying to figure out if those are the right tattoos.

I might need help stayin cool if i gotta make nice. Let's see how this goes.

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« Reply #104 on: <05-21-14/1451:16> »
The giggling faded as soon as Cheshire revealed what he knew.

Gas? Poison? Drek... That is horrific!

Despite trying to keep her thoughts secret, the horror she felt was plainly written on her face. But she had no time to ask questions before Andy came in and dragged the group out to the bar. She then blinked as Andy ordered a drink and glasses. While Duckdown choose to sit, she instead picked a spot where she could stand and lean against the bar, watching the group as much as she can. It also helped her hide the nervous tapping of her foot.

"Could I get fruit juice? Or soymilk? I'm a lightweight with alcohol."

"Never mix drinking with business!" Really, Mom? You wait until now?

She frowned a bit as she listened to what Andy had to say.

This seems strange. The bridges are taken out, I'm redirected to Andy with the note this may be to Mini Boom's Advantage, this gang suddenly heavily armed... Chip, I may need you after all.

She smiled as Duckdown spoke; that only made what she had to say easier. She planted her tapping foot on the floor, so as to not give away any nervousness while speaking.

"I know I can be discrete. And I'm in. But, we will need extra equipment. Plus, we may need to grease some wheels."
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I hope I'm not stepping over the line. Probably did with the juice request.

Then she noticed how Duckdown was watching Slim and tilted her head. Okay, that's odd. She gave a quick glance to Slim, but didn't really see anything that warranted watching to her. She then looked back to Andy. Chip, please be ready to manifest. I don't want to call you and find out you were on the spirit equivalent of a toilet. There may be trouble tonight and I may need you.

"Also, do you have any leads on where we could start? It may save us some valuable time."
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