[PRabel]

He tries to identify, what kind of noise is coming from behind the door.
*Maybe it's just the machinery working, but I don't want to take any chances.*
If the door is not closed, he opens it a bit and sends in the little drone for some scouting. If everything is clear, he enters the room carefully.

[Mercy Merchant]

Pushing open the door lets you more closely identify the noise as some sort of machinery operating near.  There is also a light from what is likely a flashlight moving about inside.  It must be concealed by something as all you can see is part of the beam playing over some crates.  The machinery noise is off to the right while the light is moving from somewhere to your front.  The drone is ahead of you, moving slowly to avoid any surprise crates.  It rounds a turn and you can see a figure somewhat obscured by the light from the flashlight.

[PRabel]

He switches to his subvocal mic and says:"Can you get the drone to a better angle? I can't see much from the flashlight. If this guy works here, he probably would have turned the lights on by now. Unless there is a power problem here? Do we have any report on something like that?
He waits for Cinn to answer and get the drone into position, while he tries to stay out of the reach of the flashlight.

[Mercy Merchant]

>>Just checked and no power issues have been reported.  Maneuvering the drone now.  Be careful, G.<<

The picture from the drone gets clearer as it moves to a different location and is no longer blinded, but still the best it can do is give an impression of a man in one of the arena uniforms.  He seems to be looking inside one of the crates.  While you are watching, he finishes what he is doing and closes the lid.

[PRabel]

"He may be just a worker, but I don't think he is up to any good. Should I scare him away and follow him with the drone or simply take him out and question him? In any case, I'd like to take a look in those crates he is so interested in."

He waits for Cinn's anwser, but keep an eye on the guy and avoids being seen. He also looks around quickly to see, if his eyes pick up any other heat-source.

[Mercy Merchant]

Cinnamon is quick to respond.  >>I agree with you that he should be questioned.  At the very least the crates should be looked at.  Just remember that there might be many legitimate reasons he is down there.  I will have the drone ready to pursue him if he gives you the slip.  Luck, G.<<  A quick look about does not reveal any additional people down here within what you can see, although it does cross your mind that there could be an army hidden down here and the stuff piled up would keep your thermographic vision from revealing them to you.



The man makes a sound as he closes the crate and you can see the wavering light of his flashlight moving towards you.  He is whistling something and seems unaware of your presence.

[PRabel]

"OK, I confront him, just make sure to record the whole thing in case we need evidance or something."
Before he does anything, he marks the crate with an ARO, so they can find it later.
He lowers his gun at his side, but keep it ready fire if the need arises and. Grunt steps out of his cover and make sure, he doesn't make any sudden move that can scare the guy, but he is still ready to dodge if he decides to make something stupid. When the arena employee spots him, he asks: "Hey Chummer, why don't you turn the lights on. You can see better that way."

[Mercy Merchant]

The man is obviously startled.  Very startled.  "Holy Shit!  You scared the piss out of me.  You aren't supposed to be here for another thirty minutes.  Wait a minute."  He suddenly raises the light to shine directly into your eyes.  Your flare compensation kicks in and you are affected only momentarily, recovering fast enough to see that the man is backing up a step and reaching a hand to his back.  Fortunately, your gun is already out, something he must have missed.

[PRabel]

*OK, it's time for plan-B.*
He thinks as he quickly raises his gun, aims and fires three shock rounds at the guy. After he shoots, he ducks into cover and looks at the drone's feed to see the effects of his shots.

[Mercy Merchant]

You clearly have the guy at a disadvantage.  Your rounds hit mid center body and send him into spasms before ne drops to the floor, unconscious.  A small pistol falls from his hand and skitters away from him, as does the flashlight, which falls to the floor and spins around, creating a weird strobing effect.

[PRabel]

He slowly approaches the gay and checks if he is really unconscious. He takes his gun carefully, avoiding to left any fingerprint. He checks if the guy has a badge and ask Cinn to begin to check the validity of it.
"He clearly was expecting someone here. Let's see what all this is about. Be on the lookout, in case his buddies show up early."
He collects the flashlight, drags the man to the marked crate, and opens the lid.

[Mercy Merchant]

The man seems likely to be out of it for a while.  Searching him, you find an ID badge and send the data on it to Cinn to begin checking.  Opening the crate you see a bunch of packing material spread across the top, concealing anything in the crate.........except for a small black handle sticking up near the right side.  Brushing the packing material away from that area uncovers a largish attaché case.  While trying to decide whether or not to take the case, you get a note back from Cinn.  >>The man's name and badge number are legit, but he called in sick this morning.  I am sending you a current pic of the man they have on file here.<<

The photo Cinn sends you is not even very close to what the guy on the floor looks like.

[PRabel]

"Ok, we have another problem here. The ID is probably stolen and if I'm right about what is in this case, we might have an even bigger problem. I send a picture of this guy, we should find out his real identity. I try to bring both the him and the case up. We can question him and see what is in the package."

He tries to get the guy up on his shoulder, grabs the case in his other hand and makes his way back to Cinn.

[Mercy Merchant]

>>Hey, G, you are probably going to be seen carrying a guy through the arena.  Why don't you take him to the small elevator I am marking for you and come up.  I will get Nova moving as it is almost time for her to go rehearse again anyway.  I will meet you at the elevator and we can find a place in the crap back there to get some questions asked.  What do you think?<<

[PRabel]

"You're right, I didn't thought of that. I'll meet you there. We should leave the drone here to watch the crate.He was expected someone in thirty minutes and I'd like to see when he arrives.
Shouldn't we watch Nova as she rehearses at the stage?/color]
He hauls the guy to the marked elevator and whaits for Cinn to get there.