[Mercy Merchant]

The only relationship you can find between the two companies and Seattle is Avila Transportation, an international goods and materials hauling firm.  They have a small office in the city.  On the surface, there are none of the other companies owned by Sampson Industries in the sprawl.

[Stuttrboy]

So Avila transport is the only place in Seattle area with any ties to this place which means this could be the location of our enemies.  We need to put some surveillance on them.  Steve you up for some recon?  Feather keep digging on the link with the drone you found and if you can check out Avila Transport too we can use any intel we can find.

I send a ping to Ivan about Avila Transportation let him know what we found and that we are going to check it out.  If he has any hackers who could help that would be cool as well.

[Mercy Merchant]

Steve nods.  "Sure thing.  At least it is something, right?  They have a presence on the trix and here is their address.  Hmmmm, they are over near the industrial district, which makes sense.  Say, they have an ad up for a part time secretary."

[Stuttrboy]

Remember we've been made Steve.  They likely know our faces.  We would need someone else to investigate that way.

[Mercy Merchant]

Steve scrunches her face up a bit in thought.  "You could be right, but why would these guys at Avila know who we are?"

[Stuttrboy]

The fact that they appear to be the only local business operated by Sampson industries in Seattle and those mercs had to have a local supply for the mil-spec equipment they are toting is a pretty big red flag I would think.  No we have to assume that they know our faces.  Al or Phil on the other hand might be able to pull it off.  I could also see if Feather might be able to find someone who could do it... for a price.

[Mercy Merchant]

Al giggles.  "Fancy me being able to do anything like what a secretary does.  Not in my skill set, I am afraid."

Phil nods in agreement.  "Same here, Spokane.  Not much help in that area, either.  Hmmm, might be able to get my sister on it, though.  Do you think it would be dangerous?  Not sure I want her to get in the middle of these mercenaries, you know?"

[Stuttrboy]

Yeah, Phil it will be dangerous.  Let's not kid ourselves, these are bad folks.  We wouldn't be doing this if they weren't.  We can mitigate the danger though.  Steve and I can handle outside surveillance, we'll get her hooked up with a panic button or something that will let us know if she's in danger and I'll break down the god damn doors to get her out if there's trouble.  If that's not enough, I'll call Feather.

[Mercy Merchant]

Phil looks a bit uncertain but then nods.  "Alright, I will give her a call.  Excuse me for a few."  She stands up and leaves the table.

Steve looks at you carefully, "Are you sure that we can keep her sister safe?"

[Stuttrboy]

No I'm not sure, wasn't I clear about that?  I'll do my best to keep her safe but I can't guarantee her safety.  I think we can mitigate the danger like i said, but ultimately it's their decision.  I'm not going to blow smoke up their ass to sell it, this is your family.

[Mercy Merchant]

Steve puts a hand over yours.  "No, Spokane, it is your family, too.  You may have two too many balls, but some of us have accepted you and that counts for something." 

The others at the table look oddly at you, but Al nods.  Phil returns after a couple of minutes.  "Jill is in.  She can be here in about thirty.  So, talk to me about what we can do to mitigate the danger."

[Stuttrboy]

Well I can put in a call to Ivan, get her fitted for some armored business clothing and pre-program her link with my com so she can ping me if she gets into trouble.  We can get some glasses with a camera mod and leave that open wireless so I can piggy back on that and see what's going on with her at any time.

That's about all I got. If anyone has any suggestions though I'm all ears.

[Mercy Merchant]

Wednesday  12 June 2075  1530  Stuffer Shack Cafe  Seattle


The five of you talk for a bit and no one really comes up with anything better.  Steve looks up from what she is doing and says, "Hey, I thought that the only Sampson Industries company in Seattle was this Avilla Transport, but it look like there is another one.  Look at Grainger Manufacturing.  It looks like they also have an office and warehouse in Seattle.  Maybe we can look at them after we get Jill set up?"

[Stuttrboy]

Okay...In fact they may be more likely target if they have an office and a warehouse.  Normally I'd also suggest we find any corps with interests in the area but that's Atzlan in Colombia and I'm not sure I want to cozy up to those guys there are some crazy rumors about them.

Spokane and Steve will look closer at Grainger and I will assist with a matrix search.

matrix search Grainger: 8d6t5 3

[Mercy Merchant]

Wednesday  12 June 2075  1532  Stuffer Shack Cafe  Seattle


Grainger Manufacturing is a major supplier of conduit for construction projects.  They advertise to have just the right size for any project and the given diameters span a range of just an inch to a couple of feet.  They seem to be the go to company for this type of product.