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« Reply #165 on: <05-29-14/1816:50> »
As the ragtag group of mercs winds their way through the darkened club hallways leading to Andy's stash, the tall skinny ork named Duckdown stays to the rear of everyone else. He keeps his hands in his pockets and leans back and forth as he walks, high as fuck, behind the rest.

I feel good about this, and it ain't jus the zen.
We got two mages, both of whom seem trustworthy, a good solid leader, a decker who at least TALKS a good game, and some asshole with a gun who thinks he's smarter than he is, but really? What crew doesn't have at least one of those, right? I should be fraggin THRILLED we only got one!


As he thinks, he keeps consciously taking his eyes off the asses of the female members of the team ahead of him and intentionally looking at something else; posters, graffitti, decorations, burn marks, etc.

Wonder if Deen ever got that message. She's probably slottin some trog somewhere. heh. Duckdown lets out an audible chuckle. Drunk, horny ass troll. I still can't tell if she thinks i don't know, or if she knows i don't care. I don't know if she gets it or not, but that's just how us orks are. Ya do what your heart tells ya until it tells ya to do sum else, and ya don't go gettin all shitty when other trogs hearts do the same. Well, either way, she don need to be worryin bout me.

He gives some mental orders to his Erika.

>> Send Message
 >> Recipient: Deen
  >> Message: Hey girl, don worry bout me, i got it all worked out. Your boy Andy is chill as fuck. Oh yeah, you were in RARE form tonight. You're a god damn GENIUS, girl. Can't wait to see ya again, but i think i gotta stay up all night on this one. Until then, you do you, baby. :)


Well shit, while i'm at it...

>> Send Message
 >> Recipient: Sully
  >> Message: WHADDUP OMAE!! Long time no hear from! Hate to hit ya up for a favor so late at night, but i'm a little fucked. Long story short, I'm gonna be stuck on Fox island for a while, and i aint got no peeps over here. You ain't got no chummers on this side a town from back in the day you might could link me up with, do ya? A trog gotta eat, wiz? I know i never say this, but hit me up ANY time. I'll set this fucker to wake me up if you call. Peace.
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« Reply #166 on: <05-29-14/2041:04> »
it sure is a relief they are both ok for now....

Picking up the pace to follow the rest of the crew Kitty quickly puts her best smiley deameanor, flashing an easy grin so.... we´re off to Santa's little rastafarian workshop for an early Christmas? hehe

and time to get this crew commcodes in case i need them for the run
 
Quickly looking at the AR feed on her field of vision Kitty works what is an easy skill even for the matrix clueless blokes, picking the visible codes and storing them in her memory.

And now to see if anyone has turned their thingys into silent mode....

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« Reply #167 on: <06-03-14/0619:56> »
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          >>Are you able to set up a drop for us to leave messages for Andy? Something secure?
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« Reply #168 on: <06-03-14/0743:04> »
Light flickers from the ceiling, the bulb briefly casting an ominous shadow throughout the room. Glancing around the bar, you notice it's a little cleaner compared to the drekhole earlier in the night, it actually look a lot cleaner. Alex must work his ass off dealing with this drek. Crash stumbles back, breaking his chair, falling on to his ass. Axle roars laughing "Already Omae?! Night's still young ya damn daisy eater" He stands clumsily, stumbling over to the retro looking jukebox near the back wall, changing the tune.

Andy nears the back exit, Axle and Crsh talking drek, making their way through their second bottle of scotch. He Leads you back down the familiar back hallway, paintings dotting the walls, You notice one painting tilted slightly, poorly covering a large crack in the concrete. Wonder what caused that? Surprisingly Andy stops at the door to his office. Grinning, he opens the door, revealing the same room as before, the now familiar lingering smell of cigars filling your senses. A massive metal chest sits in front of Andy's desk, gaining your full attention, the opening mechanism is facing away from you. Who the hell moved that in to Andy's office? Be a pain for a troll to shift. Drek it might need more than one. Walking in to the room behind the case you see Andy fumble with the lid for a few moments, before long you hear a click, watching the top open.

Cutting the end from yet another cigar, Andy lights up, smiling to you as as he looks down toward the cases contents. "Ahh, let's see, what he have here " he frowns, browsing the chests contents. You head the sound of metal on metal, He frowns, then laughs "Hah! Thought we run out of these. you see Andy casually reach in to the top of the case, grabbing, then tossing a grenade into the air, catching it before putting it back into the case."Ya won't be needed anythin like this, ya?" Andy says raising an eyebrow.

He motions you all to come have a look. "No way I be turning this thing round. To heavy, mon" You take turns shuffling around, checking the contents. Inside is a collection of small arms, ammunition and several grenades, neatly lining the interior, it also looks like several weapons are intended for a troll, the modifications obvious. Andy unclips the two latches from the case, unhinging the front and pulling it open. Multiple trays line the front, Andy slides one open, revealing a sniper rifle, neatly packaged. "There be an inventory. Check the ARO on the case. You buy what ya like, mon, though you know what I said bout gettin caught, ya? Don't be too flash, oh and no credit, well, cept that 3500 of couse, spend that no worries, mon. Andy laughs slightly before continuing "Once we sorted, you do your thing, dig?" he smiles "Oh and as I said before if ya be needin anything else, let me know, maybe I know someone."

ARO:
   >>Gun Case: Inventory
      >>Light Pistols:
         >>Ares Light Fire 70
            >>Spare clips: 6
         >>Colt America L36
            >>Spare clips: 4
         >>Colt America L36
            >>Spare clips: 5
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      >>Heavy Pistols:
         >>Browning Ultra-Power
            >>Spare clips: 4
         >>Ruger Super Warhawk
            >>Spare clips: 4
         >>Ruger Super Warhawk   
            >>Spare clips: 3         
         >>Ares Predator V
            >>Mod: Troll sized weapon
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      >>Machine Pistols:
         >>Ares Crusader II
            >>Spare clips: 4
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      >>Grenades:
         >>High Explosive
         >>High Explosive
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      >>Assault Rifle:
         >>AK-97
            >>Spare clips: 2
         >>AK-97
            >>Spare clips: 3
               
      >>Sniper Rifle:
         >>Remmington 950
            >>Spare magazines: 2
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      >>Shotgun:
         >>Defiance T-250
            >>Spare magazines: 5
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« Reply #169 on: <06-03-14/1001:40> »
Duck leans down and rummages through the crate for a few moments before coming back up with an AK in one hand and the Ares Crusader in the other. Now that's what IM talm bout! Try as he may to fight it, a huge tusky grin creeps its way across his face as he turns to Andy.

"Nuff respek, rude bwoy, seen?" he says with a slow, deliberate nod of his head. "Hey Trance, mind taking these off my stick?" He sets the firearms down on Andy's desk as he stuffs 3 clips for each into his pants pockets and waistband, then picks the guns back up, turns, and moves toward the door. Before leaving the room, he turns to the tall, broken nosed leader of the team. "Angel, if ya think we got time, I'm gonna go strap this AK on to my truck. Easy job, shouldnt take more than an hour or two. If you wanna get a move on now though, it can wait. Your call, Commendatore."
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« Reply #170 on: <06-03-14/1715:50> »
Angel glances at the ARO long enough to see there is nothing there she needs. She drops a reminder to hit a sporting shop in the morning. Thinking about Duck's question for a moment, she addresses Andy, but voices it as something of a question to the team.

Actually, if it's all right with everyone, I think this is where we part ways with Andy for a while. Andy, we can give you updates regularly and we appreciate the offer for a place to sleep but I think a little distance would be best for everyone. We'll sort out our own accommodations. Kitty will give you an address for a secure drop box. As we gather intel, we'll drop it in there realtime. We can fuse it together as we start to make the connections. It's only a little after 2 now, too early to hit anything. We've got a couple of hours still Duck, but let's not do it here. We just need one person to see a truck getting fitted with a gun. Then if we are made later it won't require a lot of math. If you need us, Andy, leave a message in the drop box with a way to get a hold of you.

She glances around the room at everyone, takes a deep breath and steels herself. When she starts talking, it's got the cadence of someone who has something to get off her chest.

I don't think I'm the best one to lead us. Everything I do will be in the best interest of keeping us hidden and secure. If the shit drops and a firefight breaks out, I expect Slim to take over tactics. In the truck, it's all Duck. If it's electronics and keeping us out of harm for wireless, definitely Kitty. I'm not sure how we can handle magic. I'll leave it between Trance and Cheshire to see who they think is best to deal with it. I don't know enough about those things to make informed decisions and it would be irresponsible of me to pretend I did. If we're all good with that then let's say our goodbyes.

She looks around the room to make sure that everyone is in agreement and waits for everyone to chime in on how they feel about it.
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« Reply #171 on: <06-03-14/1753:23> »
Actually, if it's all right with everyone, I think this is where we part ways with Andy for a while. Andy, we can give you updates regularly and we appreciate the offer for a place to sleep but I think a little distance would be best for everyone. We'll sort out our own accommodations. Kitty will give you an address for a secure drop box. As we gather intel, we'll drop it in there realtime. We can fuse it together as we start to make the connections. It's only a little after 2 now, too early to hit anything. We've got a couple of hours still Duck, but let's not do it here. We just need one person to see a truck getting fitted with a gun. Then if we are made later it won't require a lot of math. If you need us, leave a message in the drop box with a way to get a hold of you.

I don't think I'm the best one to lead us. Everything I do will be in the best interest of keeping us hidden and secure. If the shit drops and a firefight breaks out, I expect Slim to take over tactics. In the truck, it's all Duck. If it's electronics and keeping us out of harm for wireless, definitely Kitty. I'm not sure how we can handle magic. I'll leave it between Trance and Cheshire to see who they think is best to deal with it. I don't know enough about those things to make informed decisions and it would be irresponsible of me to pretend I did. If we're all good with that then let's say our goodbyes.
"Don’t sell yourself short Angel, you have a solid head on your shoulders and you’re aware that you have limitations. Being a leader is not necessarily about being a dictator who calls all the shots, we’ll always need input from different directions. You’ve been doing great and I don’t see any reason to think that’ll change. Like making sure that we don’t drag shit back on Andy’s doorstep, if we think you’re falling short we’ll let you know."

"Hey, Andy. What kind of ammo do you have for these guns? Just regular? I’ll take the Warhawk and 4 speed loaders but I would appreciate being able to get the Remington later if it turns out that we’ll need to take any of these Mongrels out from distance. Any mods on the scope on that?

Oh, and I’ll take one grenade as well. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around."


What I wouldn’t give for having my actual gear here, always bad to go out with guns that you aren’t familiar with.
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« Reply #172 on: <06-03-14/2109:41> »
Actually, if it's all right with everyone, I think this is where we part ways with Andy for a while. Andy, we can give you updates regularly and we appreciate the offer for a place to sleep but I think a little distance would be best for everyone. We'll sort out our own accommodations. Kitty will give you an address for a secure drop box. As we gather intel, we'll drop it in there realtime. We can fuse it together as we start to make the connections.

Duck stands, gun at each side, listening and nodding his head at the appropriate bits.

"It's only a little after 2 now, too early to hit anything. We've got a couple of hours still Duck, but let's not do it here. We just need one person to see a truck getting fitted with a gun. Then if we are made later it won't require a lot of math. If you need us, Andy, leave a message in the drop box with a way to get a hold of you."

Everytime she opens her mouth, i like her more.

I don't think I'm the best one to lead us. Everything I do will be in the best interest of keeping us hidden and secure. If the shit drops and a firefight breaks out, I expect Slim to take over tactics. In the truck, it's all Duck. If it's electronics and keeping us out of harm for wireless, definitely Kitty. I'm not sure how we can handle magic. I'll leave it between Trance and Cheshire to see who they think is best to deal with it. I don't know enough about those things to make informed decisions and it would be irresponsible of me to pretend I did. If we're all good with that then let's say our goodbyes.

She looks around the room to make sure that everyone is in agreement and waits for everyone to chime in on how they feel about it.

The grin is gone from his face, replaced with a look that almost says "oh no she DIDN'T"

Yeah, FUCK that. Slim? If that squish is in charge when the bullets start flyin, he's the only one walkin out alive, chip fuckin truth. But if we're trying to keep some distance between us an Andy, maybe that's not the type of drek to bring up just now. Jus chill, and talk with the bosslady later on.

Zen is a helluva drug, man.


Duck nods his head to Angel with a grunt and leaves the crowded little office, headed for the bar to inspect the weapons more thoroughly.
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« Reply #173 on: <06-03-14/2127:11> »
Take them off his stick? What does he mean by... Trance thought, having been slightly thrown off by the Jamaican accent. Or was it something else? Eh, she doesn't know. Oh, right! His credstick!

Trance then blinks. Wait, we've not been given those yet...

Then, she nodded to Angel. "That would be a good idea. That way, if things go the way of the Titanic, there's no connections." She looks to Andy. "Maybe even have the bouncers escort us out and make it look like they're chasing out people who wouldn't leave?"

She then turned her face back to Angel as the woman said something about not being a leader. "I think you're the best candidate. Leaders delegate and know when to have someone else take charge."
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« Reply #174 on: <06-03-14/2317:08> »
Awh...guns... Looking at the ARO displaying the contents Kitty could not hide her disappointment, the Santa's little stash ebing teh lead spitting type despite her hopes.

Say... no chance for a Satellite link? pouting just a tiny bit and straightening the following second Oh well, secure connection is easy
turning to Andy I could also do with an Erika link and that would allow for a nice old PAN with me watching over it

>>>Compose message
   >>>On the meantime we could all slave the links to your Erika as it seems to be the best piece of equipment around here, its your call
      >>>Send: Angel
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« Reply #175 on: <06-03-14/2323:51> »
Awh...guns... Looking at the ARO displaying the contents Kitty could not hide her disappointment, the Sant's little stash ebing teh lead spitting type despite her hopes.

Say... no chance for a Satellite link? pouting just a tiny bit and straightening the following second Oh well, secure connection is easy
turning to Andy I could also do with an Erika link and that would allow for a nice old PAN with me watching over it

Upon hearing this, duck stops in the doorway and turns around to face the woman in her new clean clothes. He cocks his head to one side again.

"Huh? Aint you got no deck? I thought you..." he taps the side of his head where a datajack would be commonly located.

The hell? Did i miss something?
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« Reply #176 on: <06-04-14/0024:24> »
Letting the others have their turns at the cache, Cheshire glances over the ARO and listens as people talk.  Ugh, great.  Probably be obvious I don't know how to use a gun soon as I pick one up, but...fuck it, better to at least be able to close my eyes'n squeeze than not.  Pretty colors ain't always goin' to do the trick, 'Widge. 

He walks over to stand by Andy for a moment and speaks quietly.  "I'll take the light fire 70 off your hands, chum.  Might be able to give somebody second thoughts, at least."  Turning towards Angel, he takes a step before he stops and thinks about what Slim said.  He turns back towards Andy.  "Know what, the other grenade too." 

Turning back towards Angel, he gets three steps off before he stops this time.  His right hand pushes his coat out of the way and rests on the pouch at his waist.  One for all, right?  May get my ass outta the fire later.  He looks at Angel and speaks louder this time as he walks over to Trance.

" 'Fraid the great leaders don't always get a choice in the matter.  You seem to have a good head on you, and I barely know the area well enough to get from my room to the bar."  Reaching Trance, he undoes the snaps on his pouch and folds the flap behind it.  He cups his left arm against his chest and begins to count out reagents into it with his right hand.  "Now, far as handlin' magic goes, I'll likely be best used as cover and distraction for you guys.  I'm much more useful in meat form; astral was never my strongest subject."  Redoing the snaps on his pouch, he looks up and flashes Trance a quick grin.  "Wait 'til you see my illusions though."

He gathers the reagents into his hands and holds them out towards Trance.  "Buy me some if we see daylight again."
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« Reply #177 on: <06-04-14/0036:13> »
Tilting her head sideways and adjusting the red tinted glasses on her small nose bridge Kitty looked at duck, her small hand poised at her hip.

Hmppf... Decks aren't made for that she started, and adding in a tighter voice Not the cheap ones anyway... her voice trailing away before continuing a deck is made for going silent and bricking your thingy, that thing you hold in your pocket is made for protection she finished sticking her tongue out to duck.
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« Reply #178 on: <06-04-14/0100:34> »
Tilting her head sideways and adjusting the red tinted glasses on her small nose bridge Kitty looked at duck, her small hand poised at her hip.

Hmppf... Decks aren't made for that she started, and adding in a tighter voice Not the cheap ones anyway... her voice trailing away before continuing a deck is made for going silent and bricking your thingy, that thing you hold in your pocket is made for protection she finished sticking her tongue out to duck.

He shrugs his bony shoulders, responding "My bad. You obviously know what you're doing. Aint mean ta back seat drive ya like that, ma'am. You do your thing and i'll do mine." before swaggering out of the room with his two new guns.

I'm gonna have to get better with this matrix drek if i'm ever gonna be a halfway decent rigger, man. I gotta buckle down and get serious.
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« Reply #179 on: <06-04-14/0339:47> »
Ok then. Kitty, I've never had to slave off my commlink. We'll go through that after we leave. If everyone has got their party favours than let's head out. Andy, a couple for me as well. An umbrella with a large top and long handle. Preferably colourful. After a night like this their usually left by the door. I can grab it on the way out if you like. Also, that mickey of the cheap stuff in a glass bottle. Something flammable if possible. Everclear, maybe?

She pops out her commlink and tosses off a message to Duck.

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          After we get out can you stop a few blocks away? Off the street and out of the way? We'll need 10 minutes or so...
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