[Shaman_Yuri]

"Marco-san, I know how exciting it can get to get a new Golden Week present.  I think the equivalent for you Europeans would be Christmas.  But as you say, you're still very new to this and are even unsure of your abilities without enhancements.  Using powers over which you had uncertain control was how we got into this mess in the first place.  Why don't we give you some time to master it before you start trying to teach me?"

[gilga]

"I was going to show you my bound spirit, I plan to have a small army of them. They are not as  powerful as summoned spirits but this one is kind of cute tough. A magnificent peacock. Perhaps the two of you would get along."

[Mercy Merchant]

Yelena notices from across the room that Marco and Firefly seem to be talking together and smiles.  They need to at least be wiling to work together if they are to contribute effectively, and it looks like they are well on the way to that first step.

[Shaman_Yuri]

"I've learned that cute doesn't necessarily mean safe, Marco-san.  But I'll have a look."

[gilga]

Marco took the leftover of his spaghetti and closed the door behind them. He was a bit wary to the shape the little spirit was going to materialize in, but spirits need acceptance - this much he understood after so many of his spirits were brutally banished before.
Marco closes the door behind them and allows his spirit to materialize. "Come little one, I made Spaghetti Bolognese, I noticed that you liked human food." Marco waited for a short while his heart beating hard "Please be a peacock..." he thought.

[ismilealot]

The spirit materializes almost instantly to Marco's commands, and seeing him and Subaru it fans the full sweep of its magnificent tail out and preens itself. Then, seeing the Spaghetti Bolognese it steps forward and begins daintily pecking at the proffered dish. Then it straightens and fluffs its tail and says, "My name is Velenkoradi. Not little one."

[gilga]

Marco nodded "Well it is nice to meet you Velenkoradi, my name is Marco and the faithful lady besides me calls herself Firefly."
He was alert, hyper sensitive to any minute reaction by his companion - somehow spirits always looked a lot worse to other people than they did to Marco.

[SgtBoomCloud]

At the squeeze to her arm, Arc felt all the information process into her at once.  Staring up at the taller elf, her cybernetic eyes masked her expressiveness as she blinked slowly, offering a nod.  She understood perfectly well what Yelena was suggesting, and a small smile crept on her lips.  "Now I gotta look myshelf in the mirror.  There'sh more than jusht me I fight for."  She chuckled, patting the elf on the back as she went towards Jed, her last words spoken low.  "But m'thinksh ya ain't so much death either, Shrui...if ya care about othersh jusht as well..."

Left alone, Arc gave a bit of a sigh, glancing off to the side to see Marco and Firefly conversing.  The details were out of her earshot...but her instincts told her things were going to work.  Good...  She sighed, glancing down for a few moments before clearing her throat.  So much busy work, so much to do since her surgery, it's been a while since...

Hopping up, she fished through her pocket with a hand, withdrawing a small paper pack of her trusty cigarettes and a lighter, hefting them in hand as she meandered to the door.  Should help take the edge off...oof!  As she was about to step out, she bumped into Tuskaloosa, the tall troll peering down at the human.  Tilting her head, Arc noted the curious expression, and gave a bit of a shrug.  "Whasshup?  Boutta shtep out for a bit, get shome air.   Come with, eh?"  Holding her arms out to either side, she went to step around Tuska to the garage side door, steeling herself for the evening chill...

[SmilinIrish]

As Arc moved away from Yelena to door, Jed approached the elf. 

So we are going after a dangerous woman, who has dangerous friends.   Would you mind lining out what our primary purpose is, as well as any secondary goals?  What are our biggest obstacles?

[gilga]

Marco looked at Firefly, as if showing off he wanted her to trust his ability or at least not attempt to banish his spirits right away. Unlike previous times Marco currently aims for some meaningful relationship with his spirits, to bind them for a while until the services are up and get to know them. 

"You are a real looker, Velenkoradi I have never seen an actual peacock in life but you pull this look incredibly." He then looks at Firefly and suggest - "If you think that your mind can handle the duzzling perspective, I'd like to change you and take you for a spin around the city - I figured out how to bring clothes and equipment - I assume that it is going to be harder to separate you from your deck than your oddly fashioned clothes."

[Mercy Merchant]

Yelena looks at Jed and smiles.  "Yelena tell.  The PI man decide if come.  Years ago Yelena in Vory Bratva in Moscow.  Much friends.  Like family.  Vory ties.  Yelena believe in such.  Still do.  Woman named Tsina Molovna was lover of Bratva boss.  Boss take Yelena as lover, too.  Tsina demoted and not like.  She plot and plan with rival gangs.  One night at party, Tsina let others into house.  All killed.  She is black traitor but not afraid do own work.  Tsina shoot Yelena in chest here and here and here then dump in river.  Yelena not die.  Shadow save.  Yelena take long time recover then leave.  Not know Tsina Molovna still live after many years but Sam show pictures and Niko show up to say yes.  Now Yelena go kill her for justice.  For betrayal of family.  Of friends.  Of Vory codes.  Is honor thing.  But Tsina has own Bratva and many soldiers for killing.  It will be hard to kill her.  Much dangerous.  Obstacles will be soldiers and others.  Have way get team Poland and meet Niko.  Weapons and gear we take.  But is not safe job.  Mike would tell PI man leave Yelena alone like bad borscht.'

[SmilinIrish]

Jed thought about the risks involved and the reasons for going.  This wasn't a noble cause.  It wasn't sticking up for the little guy.  This was a revenge job.  True, the person may need killing, but if he was going to do this with Yelena, he better know why he was doing it.  This was certainly outside the scope of his PI practice. 

Why was he coming out of seclusion?  He wanted to stretch his abilities, develop his magic.  Although he had not known them long, he considered Marco, Yelena and Arc to be friends.  He could go to make sure they came home.

Milaya, I will go, but my goal will not the same as your goal.  I will support you, and help you do this thing, but know that my goal is to bring everyone home safely.  If anything happens, and you are unable to succeed, my priority will be to make sure everyone comes home. 

[ismilealot]

Velenkoradi preened at the compliment. Then looking at Marco said, "I am bound to you for a service Blackie. Have you summoned me here that I may fulfill a duty and be that much closer to my freedom? Or do you wish only to look upon me in wonder and admire my beauty?" Saying that the spirit fluffed it's magnificent tail and took on a luminescent glow each feather glowing gently from within.

[gilga]

Marco smiled "You seem to be enjoying yourself... I was planning to attempt a service should Firefly allow me to take her for a flight around the city." He then looks at Firefly and say "Would you allow me to show you the city? We could fly over the old Renraku building" .
 

[Mercy Merchant]

Yelena looks at Jed and smiles.  "Yes.  Yelena like that.  Not need PI man have same goal.  Yelena want Jedediah bring friends home if things go bad.  Yelena thank PI man for honesty.  And service."