[skulldixon]

Its just a suggestion. It would be terribly inconvenient if you needed the decker and he was asleep. 

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya responds.  >>No, I understand.  Just not used to working with a group. be bad, indeed, if I needed the decker and he was asleep.  I am flexible.  Pulling up to Mother's location in a minute and will be your location soon.<<

[Mercy Merchant]

After a few minutes, the limo pulls up at the location Mother gave.  Alphonse gets out of the auto and goes to assist Mother.  "Good morning Miss.  May I hold that while you get into the vehicle?"  The ever-polite chauffeur opens the door to the auto and takes the tray so that Mother can climb in.  After making sure that both women are seated he hands the carry tray in and carefully closes the door.  Tanya takes the tray and looks at Mother.  "Good morning, love.  I hope that you slept well.  I know that I certainly did.  But it sounds like our friends had a long night in a car."  Taking a sniff at the carry tray, she adds, "Mmmmm.  Smells good.  I love a good caf in the morning, although I do find I prefer tea the rest of the day."

After giving Alphonse the new destination, Tanya sits back in the auto and enjoys the ride.  She sends a message out, >>Mother and I are on the way to the meet.  We have soycaf.<<

[Lighthouse]

"Dahling as much as I need my beauty rest my place is a riot many a night of the week. It's my fault I guess for the company I keep. I did get some shut eye though. So what is the plan?" asked Mother.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya looks at Mother, "I just have to come to your house some time to see what you are describing.  Right now we are on the way to meet the others and deliver this tray of soycaf.  Hopefully we will work out a plan there.  My initial thought was to take you with me to go see the Return Safe place in the daylight.  Here, look at this."  Tanya sends the news feed to Mother.  "See, my ploy last night is already giving benefits.  It is pretty obvious that I was at the recital last night.  I had thought to visit the offices in search of an investment firm to handle some of my trust fund.  Our little visit to the recital was to get us noticed so that I can say I saw the buildings as I was going to the recital and am wondering if they can help me.  Just low key and harmless.  If Kachina gives the OK we are on.  We arrive in the Rolls and go see what the place does.  That is plan A. anyway.  What do you think?"

[Lighthouse]

"I think money is the best smoke screen sugar. I would say you are interested in hearing about there services and then ad details if they don't provide them. I don't know we'll learn much but taking a look see shouldn't hurt." said Mother.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya laughs.  "Money is a great screen.  Anyway, that is my plan.  I think it would work to just get in the door."

[Jayde Moon]

[Monday, 207505130732L]

Kumiho and Kachina start up the engine and are about to head off when they notice the car they followed pull out from the garage to a waiting man.  He looks like he could be the man they followed the night prior, and in the morning light it is easy to make out the details.

He is dressed in another fine suit and as he takes the keys from the valet, Kumiho manages to get some pictures.

He heads west and after a few blocks, it is plain to see he is heading back to the Return Safe office.  On that hunch, they leave off following him all the way in.

Looking over the photographs and video, he looks fresh and rested, not a man who spent the night drinking and gambling.  He looks to be in his mid 30s, maybe low 40s, human with black hair.  There is no graying.  He looks very alert and fit, his tailored suit enhancing his rugged attractiveness.

Anyone looking at the video sees the movements of a man trained for action.  Kachina is the first to notice the holstered pistol, the bulk of it creating an unseemly lump in his jacket as he bends to get in the car.  Straightening up to drive, it is hidden completely again, his suit fittings tailored to account for the holster.

[obidancer]

One thing was for sure, her Jackrabbit was not ideal for a night watch surveillance. In spite of a few nap then and there, she felt the lack sleep kicking in when the sun rose on the horizon.
All they had to do now is wait for the other to relieve them, but seeing the man coming out of the hotel woke her up better than caffeine would have. The excitement, the adrenaline, who knew?

The man is mundane but he's sharp. I wouldn't doubt he was combat trained. We're not dealing with simple bureaucrats here. Which is not too surprising for a Security Consulting business.


Kachina and Kumiho waited until the rest of the team came back. The first few sip of Soycaf felt just great.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya sits Kachina and Kumiho as they down the soycaf.  "So, what is our play?  Do Mother and I go for the daylight look-see or go wait somewhere for the pair of you to get some sleep?  My plan might not arouse any suspicion..............just another airhead rich woman, but I am sure that Mother, Requiem, and I can find something to do while you rest if you want."

[skulldixon]

I say give us about 6 hours then good ahead with your ploy. Atfer 6 hours of rest I can give you backup - its early enough now that by then the business will be still open. Glances at clock in his AR setup.
So we should be good to go at 2pm.  Good?

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya nods then looks at Mother and Requiem.  "So what do we do with a few hours to ourselves?"

[obidancer]

Kumiho got some shots of the man we tailed during the night. Why don't try to see if you guys can get any sort of info as to who it is and what dirt you can find on him. We'll be there by 2pm.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya nods.  "Send the file."  As Kumiho sends the pics over to the rest of the team, Tanya looks at them.  "Nice.  Good physique.  This bloke is in good shape and wears his suit well.  Hmmm.  Suit looks fresh.  He either has a room there or managed to stay clean and unwrinkled some way.  On the handsome side, too.  Too bad he is on the other side." 

Tanya looks at Mother and Requiem.  "Ok, so do I drop you guys off somewhere or do we stay together on this?  I did not arrange to have the Rolls all day, so I might need to call in a request if this is to be our mode of travel.  I am afraid that my only other option is a Mirage bike, which is not meant for all three of us."

Tanya selects the best couple of shots and send them on to Petra and Ni Ni.  >>Please check this guy out if you can and see if you can find out anything about him.  Good looking wanker, isn't he?  He is involved in my latest case.<<  She sends the pics out to her club girl contact, Mary Stokes, as well.  >>Hey sweetie.  Tanya here.  Sending you some pics of a bloke I am interested in.  He apparently goes to casinos and you may have seen him about.  Can you give me any information on him?  Thanks.  Owe you if you have anything.  Ta.<<

[Lighthouse]

"I have an Americar I can call it and it will meet us" said Mother.