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« Reply #120 on: <05-22-14/1137:39> »
OK, so who the hell we got here?
Angel, the second story girl, surprisingly open for a human,
Trance, the green haired elf with a quick wit, probably a mage of some sort,
Slim, the slaver with a gun, (Guess who's riding in the back?)
Kitty, the bleeding decker lady who dresses like the neices i'm trying to find right now, (Can't decide if that's a good sign or a bad sign, or if signs are bullshit.)
whoever the hell that dwarf is,
and a pissed off ork that'll smack the shit outcha.

Now, who the hell is that dwarf?
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« Reply #121 on: <05-22-14/1201:14> »
"So, you're Trance? What's your deal and what the fuck is with that shirt?"

Trance grinned.

"I have some magical ability. And the shirt is Dakkaman. His superhero power was More Dakka. Somehow, it amounted to being able to shoot stuff a lot. Sadly, he never had enough dakka..."
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« Reply #122 on: <05-22-14/1220:10> »
"So, you're Trance? What's your deal and what the fuck is with that shirt?"

Trance grinned.

"I have some magical ability. And the shirt is Dakkaman. His superhero power was More Dakka. Somehow, it amounted to being able to shoot stuff a lot. Sadly, he never had enough dakka..."

He glances down at the shirt, then back at the ceiling.

"Well, looks like we got us a mascot for the team, then. We got the same problem he does."
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« Reply #124 on: <05-25-14/0617:10> »
With Doolan's emptied, you see the bartender wiping down the bench with a cloth, swiping bottles in to a bag as he moves down the bar. Crash and Axle are seated at a table nearby, sharing a bottle of Scotch, shooting the shit. Music's still playing over the PA, though at much quieter levels, the genre a lot mellower than earlier. You turn your focus to Andy, he stands. leaning on his cane before speaking "Brothers and sistas. Glad ta see ya all gettin along so well" he motions toward you all, you glance at one another, a very diverse crew... "I know I been vague, but I be glad ya all interested in the job. I looking for info, these Mongrel's been causin all sorta a drek since the new leader taken ova. Interfering with my business." He looks toward each of you in turn, answering questions.

@Slim
"I understand some of ya be from off the island. Dependin on what ya want I can possibly sort ya out. I aint no armory though and with this lockdown it be hard to get some stuff, ya feel me?"

@Duckdown
Giving Andy the once over, you wonder what kind of human employs the use of trolls such as Crash and Axle. They are definitely not run of the mill, and they seem to respect Andy's wishes without question.

"Sorry mon, no gas masks tonight. Ya have good ideas, but this island too small for what you after. I can look around, sure I can get ya somethin. but won't be tonight" You notice the music change, prog rock, much better than the tech metal from before. You recognise the band, Procupine Tree. Andy had a poster up in his office. You notice him glance toward the speakers, nodding slightly in approval as he speaks.

@Trance
"Only  fruit juice we got comes with vodka" Andy laughs before looking more serious "Depends on the equipment, ya want a pistol, yah sure I can sort that. Something more serious? Take longer. Especially with this lockdown. Anything that's not already on the island be hard to get for now." He looks a little confused at the Dakkaman comment "Must be an old man, No idea what you talkin about"

@Angel
"I think ya skills be more important than ya think, ya right, I be lookin for stealth more than anything. Hope ya not using those tools in my bar" Andy laughs, checking out the gear you've placed in front of you.

As you look outside, you notice the distinct lack of people. Seems the streets on Fox Island are quiet after hours, at least tonight..." You glance back at Andy as he speaks "I'm sure I can find a bow for ya, not too difficult, dependin on how strong ya are... Most I see are weighted for Trolls. As to locations, like I said ta Slim. I have a few locations of interest. I used ta have a business realtionship with the Mongrel's, before the new leader took over, greedy bastard."

You get the feeling he really doesn't like this new leader.

@Everyone
Andy offers to send you all a mapsoft listing various locations and several notes you have a quick browse, there several locations, listing people of note, schedules, locations and other intel gathered.



>>Mapsoft: Areas of Interest
   >>Club House:
      >>Location:
      >>Key Personel:
         >>Old Leader: Slash
         >>Current Leader: Not Available
   
   >>Drug House
      >>Location:
      >>Key Personnel:
         >>Drug Boss: Dimebag
      >>Substances:
         >>Bliss
         >>Zen
   
   >>Storage Facility
      >>Location:
   
   >>Fighting Arena
      >>Location:
      >>Key Personnel:
         >>Fight Manager: Rick
         >>Champ: Hammerfist Jack
      >>Schedule:
         >>Dates:
      
   >>Street Racing
      >>Location:
      >>Key Personnel:
         >>Champion: Shifty
      >>Schedule:
         >>Dates:         


"My people tell me this brige thing ain't goin away soon. While things be shut off, I like ta look in to these Mongrels better, disrupt their business. They must be workin with someone, they don't have the contacts for what they packin. These Mongrel's mostly be morons, use to ya advantage. As I said before, I only be after info, I pay ya 3,500 nuyen up front for ya trouble. Course ya want gear I'm happy to help, fair price of course." Andy grins, topping up his glass "Find me info ta helps get rid of their leader, twice that again and help me get rid of them from the island all together, same bonus." He offers you all another round. "I given ya a list of known locations, find info, get paid. don't get caught. Sound good, Chummers?

@Kitty
As you hold your drink, listening to Andy you rub your head. Damn feedback, always a bitch. He as he finishes speaking he looks at you "Drek, my bad girl, almost forgot" he looks at Trance and Cheshire "Either of you fix her up? Looks like she took a nasty hit jacked in, team spirit yeah?"

@Cheshire @Duckdown
"I'm pretty the Mongrel's have sometin ta do with these kids, make some extra nuyen while ya look to find em?"

@Everyone
"Unless ya think ya make a difference tonight, how bout ya relax, sit back, think of a plan if you interested." Thunder cracks overhead "I guess some of ya needin a place ta stay?"

Andy reaches in to his jacket sits, pulling out another cigar "Am I smokin to our newfound partnership?" he motions toward you all as you contemplate your next move.
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« Reply #125 on: <05-25-14/0853:57> »
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"I understand some of ya be from off the island. Dependin on what ya want I can possibly sort ya out. I aint no armory though and with this lockdown it be hard to get some stuff, ya feel me?"
"Not hoping for a Panther or anything, heavy pistol would do me fine.  But if getting gear is a problem others can have priority, I can make do with what I have if needed.” Slim pauses for a sec, ”Getting gas masks as soon as possible would be good though."

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"My people tell me this brige thing ain't goin away soon. While things be shut off, I like ta look in to these Mongrels better, disrupt their business. They must be workin with someone, they don't have the contacts for what they packin. These Mongrel's mostly be morons, use to ya advantage. As I said before, I only be after info, I pay ya 3,500 nuyen up front for ya trouble. Course ya want gear I'm happy to help, fair price of course." Andy grins, topping up his glass "Find me info ta helps get rid of their leader, twice that again and help me get rid of them from the island all together, same bonus." He offers you all another round. "I given ya a list of known locations, find info, get paid. don't get caught. Sound good, Chummers?
"I know some folk that might know where they are getting their gear from, I’ll reach out to them once we finish here. These Mongrels might be morons but they are controlling your island so lets not underestimate them. I’m thinking info that would clear a whole gang from their turf deserves a bigger bonus."

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« Reply #126 on: <05-25-14/1225:06> »
Following the group into the bar, Cheshire takes a seat.  Perched on the end of the chair, he begins to stroke his beard and ponder events as the others begin to talk.

Drek, this is gettin' serious, and fast.  Hope these guys don't realize how out of my depth I am here.   I just make awesome lookin' fake monsters and get hard to notice.  Mother didn't want me to learn combat magic, let alone to use a gun.  Not much here to go 'gainst a violent gang willing to snatch kids and gas Knights.  Least some of them look capable enough.  Not sure how a drummer fits, but look at me.

Falling into the old habit of blending in with the furniture, he continues to listen while the others talk about gear and makes a mental checklist as he fiddles with his otherwise untouched drink.

A bit of light firepower and a truck.  Some B&E tools.  A medkit back at my room I could throw in the truck, at least.  Not getting much better here, fellas. 

He turns his attention to Andy, listening to the job breakdown and checking the location information.  Deciding to make his presence known again, he gently clears his throat before speaking.

"You know I'm up for work, Andy, but this smells like a steamin' pile you want us to step in here.  And from what I see, without shoes on.  I saw a lot of people die at that bridge.  50, 100.  Also saw a lot of not carin' 'bout a lot of badges in the dirt."  He glances at the newest arrivals.  "Name's Cheshire, by the by.  Suppose I'll be your resident illusionist and general trickster.  Good show on the drums."

"Now, far as gear goes...I don't have any.  Just a medkit too big to lug around back in my room down the road.  And when it comes to guns, 'fraid I know little more than point it at the other guy.  Not a whole lot I really need but it'd be nice to know what's available locally.  Seems gas masks might be in high demand come morning, but it occurs to me we know one group likely to have some spares..."
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« Reply #127 on: <05-25-14/1317:57> »
Raising an eyebrow, the lanky ork listens to the hook. Alot of thoughts are bouncing around in his head, competing for attention right now.

The fuck kinda fixer aint got a few breathers layin round?

Is he just savin em for him and his people?

Wonder if me and angel could steal some from somewhere.

If not, i bet we could beat down some mongrels and take theirs. Probably get some guns, too.

The fuck am I even doing? I can't wait till morning for this! Those girls could be on a timer!

But by morning, these breeders will be better in a fight, and there will DAMN sure be a fight at some point.

FUCK!


"I know some folk that might know where they are getting their gear from."

"Hmph!" Duckdown snorts with a half laugh, half growl as he stands up from the table, and begins pacing back and forth by the bar.

I fraggin BET you do, you piece of-

Time to chill.


He lights his zen and continues pacing as he browses through the mapsoft in several AROs, floating in the air before him. As he rounds the room smoking, he makes eye contact with Crash, Axle, Kitty, Trance, Andy, and Angel, giving the universal raised eyebrow that means "wanna hit?" and passing it if accepted. He's careful not to make eye contact with Slim.

"You know I'm up for work, Andy, but this smells like a steamin' pile you want us to step in here.  And from what I see, without shoes on.  I saw a lot of people die at that bridge.  50, 100.  Also saw a lot of not carin' 'bout a lot of badges in the dirt."  He glances at the newest arrivals.  "Name's Cheshire, by the by.  Suppose I'll be your resident illusionist and general trickster.  Good show on the drums."

Man, i love dwarves. They say what the FUCK they mean.

Wait, BADGES in the dirt?

"Hold up hold up. You said BADGES in the dirt?"

That's good news! I was worried-

I don't wanna think about what i was worried.


" Seems gas masks might be in high demand come morning, but it occurs to me we know one group likely to have some spares..."

Duck stops in his tracks and turns to face Cheshire, extending both his open hands enthusiastically, zen in the left. He exhales a musty cloud of smoke, "CHIP fuckin TRUTH, Omae!" coughing little as he does.

This one's on the list too.

He motions toward Cheshire with the zen. "Unh?"
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« Reply #128 on: <05-25-14/1515:50> »
Cheshire slides off of his chair and takes a few steps toward Duckdown, accepting the offered zen and taking a couple of short puffs.  Well, better for my nerves than the booze at least.  Haven't had any since that awful party a few months ago. 

" 'Preciate it.  I won't lie, that bridge got me rattled.  Can't tell ya how many of who died there, too much life snuffed out to try to sort it."  He takes one more, longer, drag before passing the zen back.  "There was a tent set up, lot of people were in and around it.  I'm thinkin' Knights had a command tent set up or somethin'.  Main thing is, whoever is backin' these Mongrels now, it's obviously got 'em feelin' very well protected.  They poked the bear, man, and hard."
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« Reply #129 on: <05-25-14/1531:09> »
Trance grinned at the comment about a mascot. I was thinking the same thing.

Trance kept her mouth shut for the moment, just listening. And the more she heard, the less she liked it.

No gas masks, no supplies at hand, run was put together quickly... He wasn't prepared for this.

"Remember, an unprepared fixer is a useful boat anchor."

Shut up, mother. I'm not strong enough to drag him to the nearest dock. Besides, he's paying us.

"Remember, an unprepared Johnson is a trap. Please do not fall for traps. You are not the Rebel Alliance."

My parents were nerds!!!


"Could you please see about getting us gas masks? It sounds like we will need them."

She frowned more as she looked over the map. Just get information? But your informants gave you their places of operation and enough intel to make you think they're behind things...

"IIIT'S A TRAAAAAAP!"

Hey! If I don't get to be the Rebel Alliance, you can't be Admiral Ackbar!


"I have to agree with Slim. Getting the information on their boss is going to be risky, and we may need to spend extra to do it."
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She then walks over to Kitty, while still looking at the map, and reaches up to touch the other woman, hoping her hand is not smacked away. If she succeeds, she promptly begins to mutter, calling upon magical power... only to wince a bit as she feels how hard the energy is to work into the woman, how it seemed to not flow as naturally into her. But the young mage persisted, muttering even more, until the spell finally completed. It was incredibly weak, and she felt as though she may have not actually managed to help at all.
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She must be cybered. What was it my mentor said about cyberware?

"Remember, young one; lightning spells are best when cyberware is involved."

Was anyone in my life not a raging psycho?!


"Sorry about that." Trance could not keep herself from sounding sheepish. "I was caught off-guard by the amount of cyberware you have."

Then she turned back to the others.

"What was that about badges in the dirt? Are they killing cops?"

She frowned. The Knights of Error are going to be out for blood!

"I think we may need to move fast."
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« Reply #130 on: <05-25-14/1535:38> »
Without looking up from the window, her gaze tracking random movement, Angel muses out lod.

Everyone works better in the day...

She turns away and addresses everyone.

Except me. It would be a shame to lose the night as we won't get it for at least another half day or so.

She pulls up the Mapsoft and has a quick peak on her commlink.

One of these says supply. We'll need to look at it sooner or later. Could be we'll find a way in as well

Now, I'm just thinking out loud here. I don't know how people tend to operate.


Looking over at Kitty.

You could stay here for now and slave my commlink. I've got unc cable in the bag and I can hook up anywhere I need. You can bridge over the wireless. If not, I'm sure Duckdown's truck is cozy.

Not sure what the mages can do, but it might be one of them can run support fro a distance as well. Not all the time. Just for tonight. The rest of us ca go have a look?

She looks everyone over to see what they think.
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« Reply #131 on: <05-25-14/1652:45> »
Also, Andy.

I'm not adverse to a bonus if this gang were to be suddenly leaderless.
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« Reply #132 on: <05-25-14/1700:23> »
" They poked the bear, man, and hard."

Good point. Mongrels might have just signed their own death warrant. If KE finds those kids before I do, god KNOWS what kinda public welfare hellhole they'll wind up in.

If they didn't have my girls right now, I'd almost admire em for the balls it musta took to say "fuck those pawns" like they did.


"I think we may need to move fast."

Switching his gaze from Cheshire back to the flag bearer, he grunts in agreement.

Without looking up from the window, her gaze tracking random movement, Angel muses out lod.

Everyone works better in the day...

She turns away and addresses everyone.

Except me. It would be a shame to lose the night as we won't get it for at least another half day or so.

She pulls up the Mapsoft and has a quick peak on her commlink.

One of these says supply. We'll need to look at it sooner or later. Could be we'll find a way in as well

Now, I'm just thinking out loud here. I don't know how people tend to operate.


Looking over at Kitty.

You could stay here for now and slave my commlink. I've got unc cable in the bag and I can hook up anywhere I need. You can bridge over the wireless. If not, I'm sure Duckdown's truck is cozy.

Not sure what the mages can do, but it might be one of them can run support fro a distance as well. Not all the time. Just for tonight. The rest of us ca go have a look?

She looks everyone over to see what they think.

This one's got a good head on her shoulders. I trust her.

Duck clears his throat before speaking.

"Sound like our little team has a leader. I got your back, captain. Lets do this. Sooner we get this show on the road, better for me."

Finally, turning to Andy, "Thirty-five up front for info sounds good. But that other thing ya said, 'help gettin em offa the island alltogether'? That sounds like a separate job with a whole separate discussion about it. I aint sayin I aint down. I'm just sayin' that's a whole nother bag of bullshit."
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« Reply #133 on: <05-25-14/1716:05> »
"I don't have a better plan at the moment.  I should be able to help gettin' into the place unnoticed."

Cheshire walks back over and to his chair and hops back up.

"I think we should try to see what needs to be done before we worry too much 'bout how much what needs to be done costs.  Who knows, might end up being an easy way.  Maybe somebody under the new leader liked things the way they were and wouldn't mind a promotion.  Too many unknowns right now, we could haggle all night."
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« Reply #134 on: <05-25-14/1830:37> »
"I don't have a better plan at the moment.  I should be able to help gettin' into the place unnoticed."

Cheshire walks back over and to his chair and hops back up.

"I think we should try to see what needs to be done before we worry too much 'bout how much what needs to be done costs.  Who knows, might end up being an easy way.  Maybe somebody under the new leader liked things the way they were and wouldn't mind a promotion.  Too many unknowns right now, we could haggle all night."
"Agreed. Let's do this."
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