[Sichr]

Well, so far we know that the boy was technomancer. My coleagues should have more to say about himself, , so they woud tell you their findings themselves.
About the crime scene investigation...we had encountered toxic magic used for the kidnapping. We are not sure about specific powers, but it was very strong in its consequences.
For samples, taken on the place, we have found tracks of smart-tires equiped vehicle, judging from its size possibly a van or a limo. We found presence of some specific chemicals in tracks...as you may see here:

Particles of Volcanic ash, quite strong presence. Hight presence of many poisonous components...quite agressive samples.
Well, nothing exceptional in some parts of Seattle...unles some special conditions are met...like rainy weather that washes this stuff out odf the streets...and then it may be valid trace...
Traces of two artificial molecules. Identified as:
TSP - trisodium phosphate - this chemical traces are quite old, molecules showl large signs of degradation...at least 40-50 years
AR AFFF Class B - also just trace amount...not a surprise in fact, due to the biological nature of the stuff...This chemicals are in use for almost hundred of years, yet they are still used where use of the current technology would be just a waste of resources...
AR AFFF class B, and TSP were used for fire fighting on Oil Platforms, Gas stations, Oil Refining plants etc...
Traces of volcanic ash, due to weather condition in given time and area, points to the fact that vehickle must pass throught highly contaminated area before arriving to Crimescene. Geographical location of Crimescene narrows possibilities to Pullyallup Ddistrict. More precise location would be impossible, due to generall geological instabillity of the area.
But presence of specialized chemicals and other traces leads me to conclusion, that the "vehicle`s" residential area would be one of possibilities listed before: Gas station, Raffinery, fuel reserves tank or something like this. It may had been hit by fire in las 10 years. Well, for further specification there are insufficient data, so much was lost in Crash event that there is lack of coverage on this, mostly uninhabited and dangerous, district.

We didnt make any assumptions further, this is what we are working with right now...this, and findings of my coleagues on the nature of the victim. Security footage from the pace reveals nothing...
If I forgot something, Im sure someone would complete our informations.

[deathwishjoe]

Nikolai's aura seems to be very faint and whileyour not certain exactly what sort of modifications hes had you know he's one of the most cybered up street sams you've met. He seems a bit bored at the moment.   

Nikolai nods at the new comer during her introduction. 

[farothel]

Sylvia quickly went over the data.
"So, we're looking for a toxic shaman somewhere in Puyallup.  That probably means a van or SUV, not really a limo I would say.  One option is to look for places where there used to be or currently are refineries or gas stations and see if any of those are currently toxic aspected and/or inhabited by a toxic shaman.  I also think we will have to hurry."

She didn't know all that much about toxic shamans, except they weren't nice people and to keep away from them as much as possible.
"The commlink track result was negative," she asked next.

[Kot]

"There was a bounty on toxic shamans by the Draco Foundation. I'm not saying we should collect, but they have a list of those with possible locations. Maybe the one we're looking for is on it?"

[Sichr]

Harry speaking:
I thought about that terrain recon myself, your idea about looking for aspected zones is very good and it would narrow our search. Still, there is very little informations about the Pullyalup district due to Crash and previous events, and I have no contacts in that area...and trying to search whole Pullyallup would take years to accomplish...if you don`t have any other means, Griffin..or you, mis Lau. I suppose if we are going to deal with locals, we better have some knowledge who is who amogst those volcanic wasteland inhabitans...and maybe a skilled negotiator would come handy.

[Kot]

Griffin looked a little lost in thoughts, but his stupor was broken by Harry's mention of his name. He sighed, put on his goggles, and opened his commlink's Browse program window. His hands went through motions accompanying his rapid eye movement, easily visible even under his optics. It looked a little like a silent piano concert...
"Katrina, could you double-check my findings, please?"

Data Search(1)+Browse(4)+AnalyticalMind(2) (7d6.hits(5)=5)
Agent(3)+Browse(4->3) (6d6.hits(5)=1)
Additional dice from the Agent roll (1d6.hits(5)=0)

"No, Kat, I don't really need all that forum crap. I'm sure you find it very important, but that's just silly corp-brat speculations on Toxic powers. It's obvious that they don't even know what a spirit power is. I asked you to double check only... Yes, I do think she's a joke sometimes..."
Griffin looked at the rest of the 'team' half-lucidly for a second...
"Oh. I was speaking aloud, did I? I'm sorry, I do that sometimes. Don't worry about it. I went into the Draco Foundation node, and looked for any toxics bounty in Seattle that could be related to this case. Maybe they'll have a possible suspect for us... Wait a second."
He poked the air with his thumb, and switched perception to an outgoing call.
"Say, do you have any of those old astral recon charts of the Pullyalup Barrens sector made in the Star days? I'd be very grateful if you could send me a copy of those. There might be one on Emma's 'link, but they never gave it back. Yes, I was in the asylum by then, I guess that's why. So? Do you have those, or maybe some analysis of that kind?"

[farothel]

"There are none in Carbonada, or I would know about it," Sylvia said, "maybe we can check SeaSource.  I've heard they have a lot of old records gathering dust somewhere, even things from before the awakening.  Maybe that can give some locations of refineries and things like that.  Then we just need someone who's better at searching these things than I am."

[Kot]

"I managed to scour the crime scene for auras and ambient echoes from the event. It seems we are dealing with people who can command toxic spirits. One of those was involved in the kidnapping, and it was a powerful one. The place itself was a toxic domain, but I didn't ever hear about anyone who commands toxic spirits without following the tainted path, so that option isn't probable. I don't have enough echo sh
We also managed to find some interesting material that provided me with a good image of the child's aura. Though I couldn't make sense of it, as it's not something I encountered before. I think that's because the boy is a virtuakinetic. His psychometric imprints are very different...
If you need more information, I can provide my notes, standard MT&T system."

[farothel]

"Can you show me how the aura looked," Sylvia asked the mage, "But without the technobabble please.  I learned to see auras, but I didn't went to a fancy college to do so."

Then she turned to Timmy.
"Can you get that data from SeaSource," she asked him, seeing he was the only one with a drone and probably not the close combat specialist, "I guess you're much better in this matrix stuff then I am."

[Kot]

"Bah. That's... Yes. That's probably because I worked with people who didn't understand anything else than 'technobable'. And I can do more than just describe it. Here..."
Griffin reaches into his inner coat pocket and hands her the sketch from the car.

[Sichr]

The moment of silence between two heartbeats.

Everything stops...

Remember this scene, the five of you sitin and standing around the table in the poker game room.

Griffin McBride with the nootebook in his hand
Syslvia Colindress reaching for it
Harry Eastwood sipping from his glass
Timmy opening his AR window to begin the SeaSource search
Lynx, sitting silently at the table, looking a bit bored...

And now roll initiative and roll for surprise, please.

[Kot]

Surprise Roll (7d6.hits(5)=2)
Initiative Roll (7d6.hits(5)=4)

[deathwishjoe]

surprise roll (12d6.hits(5)=4)

initiative (12d6.hits(5)=1)

OOC: although I do have adrenaline surge so the initiative roll wont matter until 1 round after the surprise round. 

[farothel]

Sylvia:
surprise (7 initiative): 7d6.hits(5) =2
initiative 7: 7d6.hits(5)=1 => initiative total=8
perception: physical world

[Sichr]

Harry Eastwood:
Surprise roll: Re(5)+Int(4) (9d6.hits(5)=5)
Initiative: Re(5)+Int(4) (9d6.hits(5)=2)=11