[obidancer]

Kachina grabbed suspiciously her commlink to see the date.... she too laugh. She had lost track of time those past few days.

Well, team. There's minimal security We could never hope for less. No clue what's downstairs but I doubt we're going to find out by any other means today. It's your typical cover business. And I feel they could be hiding something big down there.
The only thing we can do right now is find out who those vehicles belong to and look for the owners'  whereabout. That may give us an idea of how many people may be downstairs. Curious to know if anyone has any other idea.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya thinks a bit.  >>I am not really prepared to try to break in right now.  We can try to find out about the owners and let our contacts try to get a bit more information.  I would still like to consider a daytime entry to see what goes on here.  Also, Kumiho's idea of watching the place during the day to see who might be a good target to take a badge or card from has a lot of merit.<<

[Lighthouse]

Mother walks with Tanya. "I am curious why somone of your station would take to the shadows sugar. I have a friend like you. Sometimes I wonder if he really wanted to foster equality or just put himself at the top..." said Mother with a far away look on her face.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya shakes her head and chuckles.  "I suppose there are a couple of reasons, Mother.  Perhaps they will not make sense to you, but they do to me.  When I was a young girl I started stealing things from my family just because they were pretty.  Nothing really valuable, but the prettier and shinier it was, the more I needed it.  When I got sent off to the first of several boarding schools, I just continued.  But now I was stealing from the school and the students.  I got quite good at it.  Eventually I grew bored of the school and arranged to get caught so that they would expel me.  It was while I was in my last school that I was introduced to a real fence, someone who actually gave me money for the things I was stealing.  Heaven!  Nirvana!  Paradise!  I actually got some training in things that would help me.  I guess that the bottom line is that I like to steal things for the challenge and the money, and I also continue to do it because it is what I am good at.  Make any sense to you?"

"And the money can be very good.  I have expensive tastes and my cousin Jeremy, who watches my trust for me, is very cost conscious.  I use the proceeds from stealing things so pay my bills that are not covered by the stipend I get.  And I use a good bit of it to give to several charities.  Sort of a conscience sop I guess."

[skulldixon]

Kumiho nodes to himself more than anything.  If we could access the car we might be able to pull the owners name from the Autonav system. Otherwise I would have to check with the DMV.

I do believe you are right, maybe if we return tonight with an entry plan this would be a better time to move. He lets his thoughts tumble about in several direction for moment thinking through several routes. I could leave my friend here to keep an eye on the building from one of those trees.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya opens her team channel.  >>Team.  Tanya here.  There is a ballet school recital in the park tonight.  I was planning on attending si I could use it as a cover to try to get a look at the target buildings in the evening.  I already have two tickets that are supposed to be at the will-call desk, but can arrange for more.  Anyone interested?  Dress is casual/informal so we do not have to get the fancy frocks out of the closet.  Let me know if you want to go.<<

[skulldixon]

I'm sure the ballet will be nice, but I think I will monitor the building through my drone while on the grid looking for more clues on the companies relatively clean owner. Maybe I can find out where he sleeps and eats incase we need to hunt him down afterwards for more answers.

[Lighthouse]

"I adore the ballet honey child. Are we going to 'nick' some things while we're at it?" Mother says with a smile.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya laughs.  "You know me so well already, and we have only just met.  Sometimes I just cannot help myself.  I will leave that to fate as to what I see that I just have to have.  But I was also thinking that being here at night might give us a chance to look at the building at night and see what sort of security they may have.  But let me get another ticket."  Tanya sends a buy order for another ticket to be waiting at the desk, then goes back to talking.  "It is refreshing to find someone with some culture.  I just adore a good ballet or opera.  But it is not all like that.  I have a pass to the lower levels of Dante's Inferno that allows me to bring a guest.  Maybe you would be interested?"

[Lighthouse]

"I adore culture and the arts but the people that consume them generally rub me the wrong way. I figured you for one of those snobby types but I am charmed that you are more down to earth and I apologze for initially misjudging you. You wish me to follow you in to hell sugar? Well I don't get many offers like that so how can I say no?" said Mother.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya really laughs.  "No, really I am one of those snobby types.  At least I was born one.  Titled parents, nannies and nurses and governesses.  Silver spoon in my mouth.  More money than anyone ever had a right to.  All of it.  Then family died and I ended up all twisted in body, spirit, and mind.  I should have died as well, but was ejected from the Rolls in the collision.  Sometimes I still have nightmares about it all and wonder why I did not die that night.  It puts a different perspective on things.  I do like the ballet, the opera, plays and concerts.  A lot.  And I have just oodles of knowledge on lots of things.  But I really use these events to size up the rich people that go and try to figure out I can separate them from their small, easily portable items."

"But believe me when I say that I appreciate your outlook.  And I think that we could be good friends.  As to Hell?  Sure I would like you to come with me.  Perhaps we can have a few days rest after getting this information and I would just love to take you with me.  I think we would have a ball."

[Lighthouse]

"Nearly dyin will change ones perspective honey. Well Dante's it is then, but for now business. What is our current plan? It keeps changing so fast I can't keep up. We are going to scope out the Return safe building to see if any employees leave? Is that it?" said Mother.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya chuckles.  "Yes, the plan does change.  But I rather suspect that is the nature of working with a group.  And frankly, the main reason I have never really worked with one.  But this is important and I think it will take all of us.  And who knows?  We may all find that we can work together and stay in touch.  But for now, I think we are supposed to walk past and see if anyone is coming or going.  My guess is that the place is locked up on a Sunday and we will have to come back tomorrow for the inside look.  But we might just get lucky and find a security guard and see if I can set him up to get to his badge or card.  I can copy just about anything if I have some time."

The pair walk along the sidewalk and approach the building.  For all who might be watching, they appear to be friends talking on a day out.  In fact, Tanya has questions for her new friend.  "So, Mother, that accent of yours is different.  Where do you come from and why did you come to Seattle?

[Jayde Moon]

[Sunday, 207505121622L]

The day wears on and the local foot traffic is beginning to pick back up as people prepare for the evening, whether that be dinner or a trip to the trid theater.

There hasn't been any movement at Return Safe that anyone has seen, thus far.

Kumiho's initial searches for the man listed as the CEO, Jason Bridges, turns up little.  More digging, and probably directed, will be required.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya frowns a bit and calls up the team.  >>This is Tanya.  Not sure what more we will get this afternoon.  I will try to see something after the ballet recital.  The frock I bought is good enough so I do not need to go home to change.  So far I have Mother and Requiem with me for the evening.  Any others?  For those with me, I am going to be famished in a trice and am thinking dinner.  Any ideas of something close that would allow us to get back in time for the show?<<