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« Reply #240 on: <07-07-15/0826:08> »
Scipio didn't know what to make of this awkward situation, but something told him that he did something wrong. The stranger apparently had no intention to hurt them, but the bullies were obviously losing their patience.
He knew that no-one of them would have enough money with them to satisfy the thugs, and fighting them or running away were no options. There had to be a different way.
"Well, friends, what we have with us is yours, sure, but you could actually make much more out of that: The man I just called... well, he's rich. Like, pashupathi-rich. But not someone we value. Matter has it that I've lured him to follow me, should be here pretty soon. So... if the sirs have the guts to seize a golden opportunity..."

He left the rest unspoken. I've lied quite enough anyways. Actually it wasn't even a lie, just an incomplete truth. But they didn't have to know th unimportant details, like the fact that Frozen Yogurt was a dangerous killer.

Guess this would be a good opportunity to ask for the rough exchange-rate rupies - nuyen. I somehow have 100rp=1ny in my mind, but no idea how that thought got there. If that's true, then 9 big ones ain't so big...
And I'm not sure if I have to make a con-roll here, since Scipio's technically not lying, so I'll just roll con and negotiation.
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Negotiation: 9d6t5 2
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« Reply #241 on: <07-08-15/0451:22> »
Lucky laugh... "Usually people pay me when I play... a little appreciation would be nice. I am pulling out good music mates. We'll pay you alright but since we already gained the escort of two manacing strangers... we'll only pay 5 big ones. That chromed up person over there is my manager. He barely feels like a persona anymore and does not talk much. I am begging you to take the money discreetly and leave. He is scary, barely a man inside and I doubt he has much respect for meta human life.  His friend over there can be a real monster when the blood start spilling. It is not a threat as i am giving you the money - I do not want to see any bloodshed guys. We entertained you with music and gave you some pocket money for the road."
 

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« Reply #242 on: <07-08-15/0454:26> »
Riker shook his head in confusion. The old guy was on their side? Well, good thing that he apparently wasn't yet a hardened killer.
Damn it Bikki, why do you have to have to be crazy toward me?
He reholstered the weapon and stepped back so as not to alert the thughs to his presence who seemed to be the only ones who had not seen him yet.
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« Reply #243 on: <07-10-15/0729:46> »
The gandharva was obviously overwhelmed by new impressions and unexpected turns. After a few moments of open confusion, he decided to take what he can before things went crazy.

"I, I completely understand, friend. In that case, I will cover my pride and disappointment with smiles and bows, and take my leave. Nice to make your acqaintance, sirs."

He reaches out for the 5,000 rupees and, if you give it to him, makes off along with his troll rellow, who grins in satisfaction. Then he retreats.
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« Reply #244 on: <07-10-15/1002:59> »
Lucky pays the thugs and runs toward pops with excitement... saying  "Pops! it is so good to see you... thank you for your help. One look at you and they decided they do not feel like fighting anymore... you too Riker."

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« Reply #245 on: <07-12-15/0525:09> »
Scipio quickly walked up to Bikki and placed himself right in front of the small boy, just to make sure he wouldn't Spot Riker in th
e distance behind them. He tried to make him feel comfortable, or at least as comfortable as an 11-year old could
 feel in a place like Thamel. "I'm proud of you, bhai! When I was in Thamel for the first time, I almost pissed myself, and I was older than you're now."

But he wasn't as relaxed as he pretended to be. The stranger had turned out to be Lucky's godfather, a good thing, but there were enough other possible threats around them, and now that two bullies were gone, others might try to have their fill. Money attracts street-punks like blood draws predators near.
"Come on guys, we should move." Away from the spectacle, away from a quite likely approaching Frozen Yoghurt. I have to warn them.

He nodded towards Pops, what should serve as a "thanks" as well as an invitation, then he scanned the bystanders for anything or anyone remarkably hostile, or anything remarkable at all.

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« Reply #246 on: <07-14-15/1616:03> »
The gandharva and the troll quickly collect their money and get off. In the meanwhile, a small crowd of spectators has gathered. It is difficult to tell who might actually be a threat to us and who might not - actually, basically everyone in the neighborhood is a potential danger. Most of the people here are between twenty and thirty-five. Only few - like Pops - have survived longer, fewer still - like you - dare to go to Thamel at a younger age. After the situation dissolved, however, so does the crowd. After one or two minutes, the only especially suspicious persons you can see are:
 - two teens of around eighteen, a boy and a girl, who have a distincitvely vulture-like appearance. They are eyeing us with unconcealed curiosity.
 - a street trader who comes closer. He is stout and bearded and one of his eyes obviously is a cyber-eye. He grins, displaying a single whole in his yellowish teeth, and says. "Aye, that party looks like one that's in need of some guns and barrels. I can sell you some good guns to a very good price. You impressed me, I can make you a special price. Look, I can get you a real Ares or a Browning."

Bikki's face turns sour as he hears Lucky say Riker's name. "Riker? What do you mean? Where is that bastard? Are you still friends with him? I can't believe it! I-" He stops mid-talking, puckering his brows. He then falls silent, immediately, with a very troubled expression on his face.

Pops joins his group. He nods in their general direction, thus greeting Lucky, HarleQueen, Scip and Musaa, casts a look at the trader, but decides to ignore him. Instead he turns to Lucky and asks: "Trouble?"

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« Reply #247 on: <07-18-15/1856:31> »
Scipio turned away from Bikki. He knew he was a bad liar, and the small boy could probably easily see through his lies. Lucky's better with Musaa anyways.
Instead he focused on the street-trader. He still didn't want to hurt anyone, but having another big, shiny Ares might be useful. And there was Frozen Yoghurt... One of us use should use Bikki's gun, but if at least two of us are properly armed, that might actually change the stakes- at least a tiny bit. "Well, as you saw we just lost most of our money, so if you want to sell us a gun, you gotta make a really good price for gun and ammo."
Then he wrote a quick message to Lucky, Riker.and HQ: FY on the way, gotta be armed.
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« Reply #248 on: <07-19-15/0101:45> »
"I am armed. I am sure we could kill them... but it was enough blood for a day." To little Bikki - "we are going to fix Riker too I won't let him anytime near you."

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« Reply #249 on: <07-20-15/0109:59> »
The street vendor nods gravely. "Is that so? M-hm. I can give it to you for 2 and a half big ones. One set of ammo included, because you're this night's first customer."
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« Reply #250 on: <07-21-15/1839:39> »
Scipio was tempted to agree. The security of a heavy Ares in his hands would probably make him feel more comfortable and safe - but he hesitated. Since when do I buy firearms? That ain't me...
When he thought about it, the predator probably had an even better gun, and was definitely more skilled with it. They wouldn't be able to beat him with sheer firepower, he would always be stronger.They had to be smarter. That's how Scipio survived so far, being smarter than other thugs, being friendly and innocent on the outside while always having a gun ready in the right moments. And a big, fancy Ares wouldn't help him with that, but only attract attention, envy and distrust.

He was glad and thankful that Lucky never gave in to the urge of battle and always remained calm, strong and peaceful. With him always sticking to his ideals, Scipio found it easier to stick to his own. If I give in now, I give the predator a victory over me.    You won't make me paranoid, you crazy son of a...

"Nah, sir, we have no need for that.", he told the vendor. "Guns are for pussies."

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« Reply #251 on: <07-22-15/0109:24> »
Riker had fallen back, since that little incident with Bikki. But he could still here the conversation with the vendor.
Sometimes he despaired about his friends:
<<Don't be an idiot. Arm yourself. Clever insults won't keep the gunman away.>>
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« Reply #252 on: <07-22-15/0156:14> »
>> Do you really want to give little Bikki a gun again? because me and Scipio are armed. My Tiffany took down an angry troll. She is good enough for me.

Lucky was a little afraid of the consequences but he asked never the less.
To Harlequin, "do you want a gun ?"
 

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« Reply #253 on: <07-22-15/2006:54> »
Scipio signed as his comlink buzzed. Even without looking at it, he knew what was going on: Riker was telling him that he was stupid, that he would endanger the whole gang through his pseudopacifism and that he should just get the damn gun so that they could proceed. And on the one hand, he was probably right. I shouldn't endanger my friends through my ideals...
Then he saw Lucky, his fingers quickly typing something into his comlink, most certainly a reply. The last thing we need now is an argument.
So, for the sake of.unity - and a little bit because additional gus could always come in handy in Thamel - he adressed the vendor again. "See, violence actually isn't our way of solving problems. But if we say two big ones, we might have a deal."
Even if we don't need it, we could just resell it afterwards.

But it didn't feel right. Now I betrayed my own attitude again, a doubtful voice inside his mind said. Oh, stop whining like a little kid!

     Negotiation (price): 9d6t5 2
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« Reply #254 on: <07-23-15/1415:23> »
HarleQueen smirks (at least this is how you interprete the more or less uncontrolled shifting in her face). "Me's alweez got me biggun. No worries for da gal, sweet meat!"


Scipio knows the price was too high the moment the vendor agreed eagerly. "Two big uns, then. Filled 'n' ready ter go, sir. You'll be as rambo as a grown-up predator, my friend."
He hands you the gun and stretches out his hand.


If you don't intent to be kept any further, you arrive at the doctor's place just a little later. No more incidents keep you. As you arrive at the place, you are a bit confused. It says "Sanjeev Tailoring - 50 % retail price". You can't see anything inside, because the lights are turned off.
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