[Jack_Spade]

"Don't bother, as long as you called beforehand we shouldn't need those props.
You did call beforehand, didn't you?"
Cinder asked with concern in his voice.

[gilga]

"What is suspicious about an unarmed foreigner with his bodyguards? We are at a bad part of town at my physical state it'd be suspicious of me to come alone." Said Mark.

[luckace]

"Nope, I didn't. I ain't got his commcode, my contact only gave me name and address and then ended the call. But I guess if it was necessary, he would've given me the number. At least I hope so. Maybe that's Weasel's preferred way of doing business? Calls can be traced, after all."

[Volker]

There is light on every etage of the three-story-house. In the basement, someone sits at the reception and idly plays an ARO mini game. Apart from him, nobody can be seen from outside.

[luckace]

"Hm. You're probably right, we don't need such decoy. Especially not if we say we're here to remind him of his debt - which we should, that might get us a discount. I say we just go in without having called beforehand."

To be honest, I think here quick acting is more important than etiquette here. Worst thing that could happen is that our dealer is a little pissed off because we didn't stick to his code of secrecy, but on the other hand, Harka could alert the temple anytime, so time is of an essence here.
So, if you agree, I'd suggest we forget about his number or lunchbag-camouflage (yeah, didn't really think that through ) and go seek him right away.

So, if the team agrees, he just opens the door and steps in (weapons somewhat concealed by the closed coat).

[Jack_Spade]

Cinder followed closely, his weapon concealed but not far from his hand.

[gilga]

Before Scarcraw could enter, Mark quietly suggested the improve charisma spell. "Perhaps this time it will not backfire he said."


if Scarcraw wants the spell Mark will do it and this time before we actually engage in conversation and be discreet about it. Force 4 (thrshold 2 to notice if someone is looking).

Drain: 9d6t5 2
Increase Charisma: 14d6t5 7
charisma increase to +4.

[luckace]

Scarcrow nods and gladly accepts Mark's helpful spell.

[Volker]

The man in the reception room doesn't even look up from Crush the Pillars^TM when you enter. There appears to be stairs in either directions. Apart from this, there is a comfortably looking couch with a trid screen in one corner, and a drink dispenser in the other. The lounge looks peaceful in a Nepali way.

[luckace]

Scarcrow looked for any ARO's, signs or obvious name-tags in the hall that could tell him about the weasel's location. If he has to move in order to inspect them, he moves as silently as a massive titanium-infused troll can move - which probably isn't very silently.
"Any matrix-activity?", he asked Mark.

Perception: 5d6t5 2

[Jack_Spade]

<<Either ask the man for "Weasel" or let's keep moving. If we don't look like we know what we are doing, this could get very bad very fast>>
Cinder texted while he used the drink dispenser to get a can of soda.

[gilga]

Mark takes a quick look at the matrix - he is uncertain what he is looking for but a large number of silent icons or weapons will get him wary.
Matrix perception: 10d6t5 3

[luckace]

<< This guys doesn't seem very vigilant to me, but sure.>>

"Evening, mister", he addresses the man as casually as possible. "We're looking for a friend who lives here. Goes by the name Weasel."
He also describes the dealer's appeareance if necessary.

Does my social limit still stay the same after an "improve-charisma-spell"?

[gilga]

No it is increased as if your charisma is actually higher.

[Volker]

It takes mark a closer look to find an irregularity in the array of matrix icons. There are a lot of commlinks around here, which doesn't come as much of a surprise given that you are in a hotel. An inspection, however, shows that one guest is using a Hermes Ikon, which is considerably better than the gear other guests use in this shabby hotel.

No other sign indicates that your man could be found in this hotel. Until Scarcrow directly asks for the drug dealer.

"Weasel? No, I do- Oh! Yeah, yeah, you mean, you want to go to room two-oh-four, right? Is that it?"
The receptionist, obviously an inch less professional than the Weasel would wish for, explains you the way to the room in the second floor. A second look shows Mark that this is the room where the more expensive commlink is being used (currently in full VR mode, by the way).

Before you even find the time to knock, Scarcrow and Cinder are being sent a message: "Who are you?"