Everett, Monday May 9, 2:05 PM
As you get onto your bike and start to head off into the street a text comes in from Jax,
"Hey, Jace just got the word on a job from an old friend of mine, You interested? If so you need to hightail it to the Alabaster maiden at 7:00, Reservations under Kevin Swanson. The man you are meeting is called Operator I tried checking him out but it as if the guy just appeared from nowhere. Could be a new ID, word from my contact is that he is picking a crew for a team and needs matrix backup. The friend I got the info from is solid though so it might be worth checking it out. Oh and by the way, have you seen the source code I was working on yesterday, I seem to have misplaced the file?"Alabaster Maiden: Monday, May 9, 5:00
Korbin arrives at the Maiden as the rain starts to let up. The sky is still cloudy but it looks like it will be a clear night. at this hour many wagslaves are still commuting home from work and there are no club-goers in the queue outside. The statue of an woman greats you as you walk up to the door. you can't help but notice how lifelike she seems. At this time a single bouncer, Human, is standing waiting for the night to bring something a bit more exciting than it currently is. Your perception slips to the astral and not only doe the statue itself seem to resonate with magic but so does the bouncer. Its weaker than you probably barely even awakened but it is unmistakeably there. His aura shifts between boredom and anticipation. As you walk up he looks at you and draws himself in front of the door.
"Can I help you sir?" you tell him that you have a reservation under Kevin Swanson for 7 and though he seems surprised that you are so early he stands aside.
"Your room won't be available till later would you like me to have someone ring you on your com when its ready?" after affirming his request you are allowed inside. The club is every bit as upscale as its matrix host suggested. Not many dancers are here at this time but the club has already started it holoprojectors piping light from every direction of the club. Swirling colors vibrate and move to the beat of the latest in club music. You find a seat on the lower level with a good view of the door. To watch as people arrive. As people continue to stream in you notice that most seem like this place was made for them. They great others as if they have known them forever. even the ones that seem a bit out of place tend to smile at those around them and strike up a conversation of some alcoholic refreshments.
Alabaster Maiden: Monday May 9th, 6:13 PM
Operator arrives and the rain has completely stopped by now. Several people are waiting in line to get a chance to come into the club, but you have a reservation so you move to the front and look at one of the two guards to let you in. He does so without any trouble but you happen to notice that he is not unarmed, a taser is tucked into a concealed holster inside his jacket. As you enter the doors a small light on the side of the wall turns a bright red color and the man inside the door asks if you have a permit to carry in Seattle. You flash him your license and he steps back allowing you to enter as you do so he tells you that your room will be ready shortly and if you would wait that he will get someone to escort you upstairs.
This one perks Korbin's attention, this one has a purpose and it has nothing to do with this club. He waits just outside the main room and soon after a member of the waitstaff escorts him up the stair case to the right of the entry way. At the same time a small ARO in the right-hand corner of your field of vision lets you know that the room for Kevin Swanson is ready. A map is included in the message that lights the way in ARO on the floor in front of you.
Operator goes upstairs and down a narrow corridor past several doors to a room on the left-hand side of the hallway. The waiter opens the door
"Another member of your party has already arrived and a message was sent to him to meet you up here. As your other guests arrive I'll send them up to you. The white noise generator is on the wall here next to the door and if you want to listen in on the dance floor you'll find the controls next to the view window over there." As he talks he points the controls out as if he was doing it by route.
"If you need anything, please just subscribe to the house node and we will bring you what you want. Have a nice visit to the Alabaster Maiden, sir." As he enters the room a ARO appeared of a text message from Muzzle.
I tried to find who i could but pickings are slim. you've got 4 others on the roster besides yourself only one seems to be someone that may not make the cut. Your decision, but I will try and get you others if you need them. The first is a courier by the name of slip, good credentials came highly recommended. The second is a detective, I think his skill set will come in handy, The next is an Ork by the name of Hammer. This is the one I am warning you about, looked for better muscle but he was all I could find, let me know if he doesn't pan out. Last but not least is a bit of matrix backup. It took me a bit to track him down so he may be late, no fault of his though. Shoot me a message when you are done and I will get you the details on the meet. If you wan tot know sooner I will get them to you when requested.Alabaster Maiden: Monday May 9th, 6:54 PM
Slip rounds the corner to 12th Avenue to see the Club up a head. a small crowed is gathered outside the doors waiting to get inside past the two guards that are keeping them in order. An elven woman is standing next to the statue of a woman cast in alabaster while her husband takes a picture of the scene with his comlink. You skip a head of the line and as you give the name of the reservation you are let inside and escorted up stairs to the rest of the party.
Korbin notices the second person being escorted up stairs and other than them no one else. its getting close to the meeting time and as Korbin starts to get up a bright red light on the wall shines. The man standing in the doorway doesn't fit the usual club fair for this joint even though he is wearing a tie. His clothes seem like something that was bought from a second hand store and the tie defiantly looks like a clip on. The guard at the door is asking him to hand over his gun or he will be forced to call the police.
"Sir just check the weapon at the door and we will escort you to your party, we don't allow illegal weaponry on the premises." The Ork looks agitated.
"I am here for a meeting with Mr. Swanson, and I don't check my gun nowhere." the guard look resolute in his stand.
"Check the weapon and you can enter otherwise you loos out on your little meeting. there's no exceptions to the rule. No permit to carry. you don't get to carry. period. If I have to ask you again, I do so while my boss calls Knight Errant. Are we understanding each other." The Ork steps back as if contemplating his next move. He then quickly pulls his gun, a Ares predator IV, The guards go for there tasers but before they can get to them the Ork spins the pistol around and hands it toward the guard he was talking to. The guards relax and the main one takes the weapon as the Ork steps forward.
"If anything happens to that, and I will hold you personally responsible." with that the guard calls for a waiter to escort the Ork upstairs.
