[Sichr]

Well. taking this guy is one thing...but we still would have to steal the data. More possible ways to do it, i thing, but without further info we are just guessing...

[Ten-Hex]

Juicer leans back away from the table in a vain effort to get away from the increasing cloud of filthy smoke, keeping his face as neutral as possible.

Encrypted: I'm in. Whoever has biodrone knowledge needs to put their head together with me... I have no idea how to anticipate the actions and instincts of critters whose neurology has been fucked with in that way. I'm sure we can handle it, just don't want to make any assumptions that get us skragged.

The dwarf keeps the deadpan look, putting on his 'expert in this shit and know what I'm talking about' look.

"From what I can tell it looks like this island is focusing on Late Cretaceous species. Do you have any further details on the species populating the island? I need a detailed list of flora and fauna before my feet set foot on that place."

[Xzylvador]

Good, so we're all in. Too bad we're not playing poker huh, this could be fun.
Thanks for the questions. I'll take over again... Unless of course you have things you want to ask yourself, don't be shy
Any difficult things to be said that need to be handled with care, feel free to send them to me.
Besides that, it's up to the Johnson... I'm not really sure he's got everything we want, in fact, I doubt it.

Silk put our her smoke, long elegant fingers crushing the bud in an ashtray, pushing back the urge to immediately light another one..
Don't freak out, keep your cool, you're Silk the professional runner now.

[Presidentevil133]

Silk: Rooms all yours Silk. Run the table, do what you best. I'll see what else I can dig up on Reilley.

Nomad leaned back against the wall, closing his eyes and focusing his attention on the search for information.

[Rockopolis]

"Which Corporation?  I believe it to be, uh, Aztechnology." he mumbles at the end.  Moving on quickly, he says "No, I don't know how far along they are, or what else they have on the island.  They're far enough to have actual dinosaurs, but they're playing their cards close to their chest.  That's why you're here, after all." he points out, waving his cigar as he speaks.  "Raptors, I assume, for the biodrones."
"Well, I know a wide variety of people.  I'm sure I can find some with the skills to help you hide, for a nominal fee."

[Sichr]

Azzies hm...That maybe makes things easier...

About the our cover after the operation...maybe we should use some of your "contacts" even before the extraction itself. It may contain a lot of travelling, maybe outsourcing some expertise or buying some informations. Madam would talk about our payment, wel Im here to make this project live, and I know for sure, that we would have some expenses. So. If we would talk about the budget now, Ill tell you some terrible amount of cache with only hazy idea what we will need it for. We need at least two days for calculating our budget needed for the operation. If we are running against nAzzies, it would be damned bloody work even for mage with the accent for the word "bloody" So. If you should find some agreement with miss Silk about our payment, I will consider all of us a team...including you. That means we will stay in contact and we would be able to talk with you about the resources..not just the budget...you should provide us for the operation.

[Rockopolis]

"Of course" he says, leaning his arms on the table "you've got time to plan, and talk about expenses, assuming you want the job.  Or I could give you a budget, and you keep what's left over." he suggests.
He gives LochKid a look.  "Considering me on the team is...decidedly nonstandard, if I take your meaning right."

[Xzylvador]

"I don't think my partner is inviting you to go along on the trip. What he, and we, do mean though, is that we are getting very little useful information, while a lot of information will be required for a job like this to have any chance of success. Considering the location is too new for anyone to really know much about and too secluded to get fresh info. I fully understand this is the same reason you're unable to provide us with more workable information.
We would very much appreciate it if in the next couple of weeks, you will not stop looking for anything that might be of use to us and relay that info.
We don't blame you for this lack of useful information, I do believe you've already spent some effort to obtain more info, but failed to do so. That should give some measure of the difficulty of the job you're hiring us for. We'll not only be gathering information there -that would even be easy compared to our assignment."
She paused a second, giving it some time to sink in, then continued.
"We'll either have to grease a lot of palms, or go in blind. Both of which are costly in this business, I'm sure you understand.
Even if this was not an obstacle, the isolated location itself means trouble for entrance, supplies and even more importantly, exit.
The package we can only assume will be heavily protected, by Aztec security personnel and possibly even -and I can't believe I'm saying this- velociraptor drones, if not worse. Not really standard-issue, and non-standard costs extra, nearly all of it spent on gear to deal with said issue.
And then we haven't even reached the fact that any... occurrence... big enough to delay the opening for a month, even the slightest slip-up might attract enough attention to earn us some minutes on international news networks, not to mention becoming a large blob the corporate radars. I'm used to getting attention, but this is the kind I'm sure we all would rather avoid."
With a slightly doubtful voice and somewhat dissatisfied look on her face, she finishes.
"We would be interested in hearing an amount you would be willing to spend on a job like this. Keeping in mind the issues raised by me and my partners, I'm sure you agree the earlier mentioned number is rather... insufficient."
The last word comes out of her mouth as if she'd just tasted something really sour and bitter, something she'd not like to experience twice.
Her eyes look straight into his, a piercing glare sharp enough to rip apart plasteel.

Silk's negotiation with the Johnson. (16d6.hits(5)=10)

[Rockopolis]

"Of course.  You raise some entirely valid points." he stops, and you see his cigar wiggle as he performs some more comlink calculations.
He's losing ground, and both of you know it.

[Sichr]

Considering you to be a...sponsor..., not active member of the team, dont take me wrong and excuse my english. But it would had to be some form of cooperation, not the usual pattern meeting with johnson...operation...meeting with johnson. Im sure we all would have better sleep if azzies didnt found who hit them. And the stakes are high, even those data worths millions, and we are going to deliver it in nice package with research leader, and hell, maybe they will gain  some public shame in addition.

@Silk: Ill pull out the pressure, the rest is on you. Perfect job

[Rockopolis]

Even in the climate controlled room, he's starting to sweat.  "Very well...how does one and one, no expenses, sound?" he says, loosening his collar.  "I'll see what I can do to get you an advance." he says.  He pauses and takes a deep drag.  "For now, I can offer you about twenty thousand as an advance.  I can make a few calls, see what I else I can call in."
He's trying to close bargaining while he still has his shirt.

[Xzylvador]

PAN: Thoughts? Otherwise I'm wrapping this up... Sorry, it's not near the 50k you were hoping for.

[Presidentevil133]

Group: I think that's gonna be enough once you factor in the amount of extra support well be getting. Good work.

[Sichr]

Excelent!!

[Xzylvador]

From the expression on his face, Silk gathers that this is more than he'd been willing to pay. Of course he'd still make more than they would when the job went right, but still, she was very pleased with herself. Not bad for a rookie, Silk! You earned yourself a party.

Her lips formed a reserved smile, pleased but not thrilled. She would have stood up and offered to shake his hand if not for the fact that they were full.
"I think we can work with that. We do hope you do not forget our concerns regarding much required information. Please pass the payment and details on how to contact you to Nomad." She nodded towards Nomad, standing in the corner with an empty glass in his hand, then turned her gaze back towards the Johnson. "We will contact you to work out the details."

She stood up and bowed her head to Mr. Johnson without losing eye contact. It was a polite bow; to those familiar with the finer rules of Japanese etiquette it would have been a polite bow too, but meaning 'I accept your defeat, you've been a worthy opponent.'
"Unless there is anything else, it's a pleasure doing business with you. May we all meet again safe and soon."

Considering this meeting over, she turned around and stepped out of the booth, for a few seconds allowing the loud music and flashing lights to overwhelm her senses before turning on her filters. She walked over to the bar and waited for the rest.

PRO-File Profile Update:" Takada landed herself a freelance job. Temporary but good conditions!"