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« Reply #225 on: <06-27-15/0828:50> »
"Are you worried about disturbing the neighbors?!... Nobody is going to call the police..." Lucky laughs... "About the tip... No problem at all friends. We would love to tip you for your time and protective escort... Everybody got to make a living some how... You bring us so many advantages, we will be honored to tip you handsomely once we reach our destination. It is not far from here."

Lucky did not have any problem to pay these guys off - he just did not want to pay every bully that they encounter. He figured that with a troll and a 4 armed ninja elf they will be as safe as it gets, and the money that they were supposed to pay the doctor from gang resources could just be routed to different use. Mashina paying for the treatment did give them some flexibility to pay protection money.


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« Reply #226 on: <06-27-15/1715:17> »
Riker kept his distance and had frozen when the two thugs made their entrance. Automatically, his hand had crept to the handle of the gun and its deceptive feeling of security.

He felt out of place with his biker helmet but without his biking clothes and his bike. Instead he tried to be as invisible as possible...


Stealth Check: 9d6t5 1

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« Reply #227 on: <06-28-15/0213:07> »
"You won't regret it, I promise.", Scipio added to Lucky's words and put up his most charming smile. "He's amazing. Everyone stands by and listens when he starts singing."
Then his comlink started to buzz again. After a murmured excuse towards the grunts, Scipio took a look at it - followed by a very unelvish curse that wiped the smile off of his face. He turned around, hissing "Frozen Yoghurt!" in Lucky's ears, then the elf walked two steps away from the group and dialed a number.
His expression was furious, grim, almost maniacal.


@Volker: Well, after completing the difficult task of finding his comlink in his pocket, Scipio actually wanted to look around the area for threats like gunpoints or people following them (exept for Riker, that creepy little stalker of course).
That was supposed to be the perception roll:
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Scipio glanced over his shoulder, looking for obvious threats, then his eyes  went back to the thugs again, checking.
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« Last Edit: <06-28-15/0441:26> by luckace »
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« Reply #228 on: <06-28-15/0652:42> »
Lucky

"There's a gentleman with a sense of business, my dear retarded friend."
The troll grunts in agreement, obviously ignorant of what the word "retarded" means.
"Well, well. If the kind sirs would then agree to an expense allowance of, say, 9.000 rupees, we would gladly escort them to whatever lovely place they seek in this wonderful spot. What say you, my friends?"
Tower smiles.
Which gives you the creeps.

Scipio

You see many trees, but cannot make out some special threat.

After your call is being answered, no one says anything for two long seconds. He then breaks the silence with a pleased "Ah."
The screen is turned off, but instead of blackness you see this predatory smile that's going to haunt your dreams for weeks. "I am happy you call me, saathi. I am a fair man. You gave me three bullets, and I mean to return them to you. Would be most unpleasant if innocents were to bleed for your mistakes, wouldn't it?"


Riker

As you look around, you can identify someone who is moving towards us and watching us. At this point, of course, you can't tell whether he is just another spectator who watches as the predators attack the prey. He is human, at least 35 or 40 years older, though he might as well be 60. Difficult to say as he doesn't look very healthy. Most likely a scavenger who will try and feed off what the predators leave.
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« Reply #229 on: <06-28-15/0703:07> »
Riker wanted to warn his friends, but he also really did not want to attract attention. As discreetly as possible, he retrieved his com and typed a hasty message for Scipio:
<<Danger, man on ur 6>>

Finally he took out the gun, ready to fire at the man should he produce a weapon.
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« Reply #230 on: <06-28-15/0913:33> »
Lucky gracefully ignores the hissing. If there is some problem with an assassin he can pick a number... as he is clearly not the only one that want to kill them. Lucky survived this far with violence as his last resort and he was not going to change his ways now. Violence is not his game, he'll never be as strong as the orcs and trolls and Scipio and Harleequeen does not look very menacing themselves.

He say: "9 big ones?... I am not sure we have that much on us... my manager keeps me on a short loop... you know what I mean. ".. He send the troll an explaining look. . "I'd love to shake his pockets and see how much money he really makes out of my music.  I'll get you the money tough no problem... Will just write it as expenses...Only music is important to me. "


Lucky takes out his guitar and gently pet it. 

"Common, Moonstones don't be shy... " To the bullies - "They are a bit new... my manager say that nobody want to hear a single singer with a guitar... it is all about bands now and their special dynamics."  Lucky smiles at Harleequeen with affection.

Shortly after he begins to improvise and sing, trying to get the bullies in the groove.

Playing the guitar and singing: 12d6t5 4

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« Reply #231 on: <06-29-15/0649:10> »
"Listen, punk, the gang is armed and alert, it you're really there, you gonna have a bad time!" Scipio was agitated, yet he knew that intimidations wouldn't get him anywhere. "You want me? Fine, I'm waiting for you. Guess you can track me anyways?"

While he was talking, his comlink buzzed again. I'm not a fuckin' callshop! Tense as a bowstring, he looked at the message - and froze for one tiny moment.

Then, with a slow (and as he hoped theatralic) gesture, he shifted the comlink into his left hand and with his right hand he reached under his jacket for his right hip, where other people tend to keep their guns, while he gave the approaching man his best fuck-off-look. His hand rested on his hip as calmly as he could keep it, and he looked the man straight in the eyes, trying not to blink.

    Ok I hope that's right, since I don't really wiled any weapons, but we outnumber him, it should simply be +2.  Intimidation(no weapon): 6-1+2: 7d6t5 5
Boom, get outta here!

If our number doesn't count since Scipio probably still stands two steps away from the others, or some other stuff, feel free to reroll, Volker.

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« Reply #232 on: <06-30-15/1707:52> »
Lucky

"Ey-ey, what do you mean, expenses?"
The four-armed man doesn't seem content. "How much cash do you have? Just give us what's in your pockets, right? 7 big ones? Ya? Promises don't buy rice, my lord."
HarleQueen returns the smile, but shyly. She obviously isn't used to being smiled at - especially not by cute boys. You can tell she's uncomfortable with the unfamiliarity of the situation.

Scipio

Again it takes some two or three seconds, until Frozen Yoghurt replies. "I know. That's why I am not here. See you soon. That is, I will."
The connection ends.

I'm not sure you can make an Intimidation roll here, since you cannot do anything ... well, initmidating. But I'll appreciate that your fuck off look is a real nasty fucking fuck off look or I will beat you so badly that your grandsons will have blue balls look.

Riker

The man casts an eye at you. His gaze rests at you for a long moment, then turns back to Lucky. He doesn't seem to be aggressive, but being a street rat you can sense when somebody is tense. He is tense.

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« Reply #233 on: <06-30-15/1724:19> »
Riker slowly pulled the gun out, looked at the man, shook his head slowly and with a nod indicated him he should piss off.
Whoever he was, Riker did not want him anywhere near. And those thugs seemed to be getting really annoying.
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« Reply #234 on: <06-30-15/1731:32> »
Lucky say: ... "... you'll get everything we have... don't worry... We'll go back with the rest. Just let me play a little bit... common I am not bad just listen whats the rush... you'll enjoy it.


Lucky continues to play with movements as if he is some rock star from a trid and there is a large audience. He figures that if Pops decides to interfere Lucky should do his best to keep their eyes on him. That way... before they know it they'll be in a different state of mind.
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« Reply #235 on: <06-30-15/1751:27> »
When Riker threatened Pops openly, he too drew his gun, but showed no indication of shooting yet.

At this point, Lucky will get aware of his presence, despite being distracted by his negotiations and his rock event.
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« Reply #236 on: <07-01-15/0120:37> »

Is Lucky aware to any of the happening between Riker and Pops? Lucky is aware that Pops is there this is why he is using distraction.

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« Reply #237 on: <07-01-15/0408:21> »
Riker froze. That guy had drawn a weapon. He knew he should have shot him the moment he saw the gun, but he couldn't.
Shit, Shit, Shit, fucking Shit.
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« Reply #238 on: <07-02-15/0232:35> »
Crap! was Scipio's first thought, and then - a bit more pleasant - Well, now at least I know he can track me - his second. He knew it would be wise to get rid of the comlink, but he would think about that later. Now he had to deal with the pretty intermediate threat of an old man with a gun drawn and two street-bullies that were getting aggressive.

Since the gangers were occupied with Lucky and HQ and the stranger had just drawn his weapon, Scipio decided to focus on him. It startled him though, that the man did not show any aggression so far. Why did he not attack when we were all distracted? What is he up to? Following the direction the stranger looked with his sharp elven eyes, Scipio could make out a familiar figure: although he was missing his usual biker-jacket, the helmet was pretty recognizable. Riker!

And then he saw the gun in his hand. Shit, buddy, don't do anything harsh! He knew his friend's temper and he knew that Riker would try to protect his friends, so Scipio did the only thing that woud prevent an escalation:

With his bare hands raised in front of him, looking at the older man, he stepped right between the two, hoping the stranger wouldn't shoot at him, and ready to use his hold-out as soon as the man would show a flick of a malevolent intention.
What the hell am I doing?!



Since Scipio just tried to intimidate Pops I guess he is aware of Pops' demeanor.
Perception (spotting Riker): 6d6t5 2
So I assume I also spot Riker?


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« Reply #239 on: <07-02-15/0705:42> »
By now, everyone spottet everyone and everything. The situation is about as stealthy as a rampaging herd of gnus.

"What, by the mighty lord, is going on here?," the Gandharva demands, obviously confused. "Are you paying no respect to elders at all, you crazy bunch of youngsters?"

Pops facepalms and lowers his gun.
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