IC: Reign of Shadows Options

[Raiko]

Mirage, who has remained silent since she stepped out of her car, nods at Kim's suggestion. "Oui, we should check the place out first before accepting the job. Firmpoint's idea is also good, but I think our hirers should take care of the long term security themselves, I don't want to be responsible for this building for six months."

"Also, I should say that I am not prepared to slaughter whole families under any circumstances. I'll take out gangers, security guards, whatever if necessary, but I draw the line at children. And I'm not going to kill anyone just because they're poor."

"Having said that, if they are just squatters, we should be able to intimidate them into leaving."

[Emp]

"Ok, could you keep Reign busy until we're back?" Kim smiles at Mirage. "Anyone have a map, or do you know where it is Firmpoint?"

[Yum Donuts]

Firmpoint looks around
"I'd guess it's at 3275 West Laurel Blvd in Renton, and consists of a three story office building as well as a small parking lot in front. can you find it, Jim? If you can guide a drone toward it, one of us could follow that drone, but I dislike the idea of doing this in the middle of a meeting... but it's the only way. Kim, you're staying here, unless you can give me a darn good reason why not. I don't want Jim jacked in, and us both out of our bodies here. way too much possibility for something to go wrong."

[Silverspur_2020]

Jim looks around, "Im a rigger... I ALWAYS have a map on me!" and with that he pulls out his pocket sec and pulls up maps of the city and makes a small printout of it. Handing it over... "here you go chummer, but I will send a drone over there as well to look over you guys.. and while your there, let me know if you see any kind of building security devices that we could use later on."

[Emp]

"No problem, I'll stay here then. Just hurry please."

[Yum Donuts]

"I'll try, but it really doesn't work like that. things look hella different on astral, and following a computer map there, while not impossible, is very prone to error, hence the drone to follow. Also, my ability to see tech is limited (it's kinda hard to explain), so I can't guarantee I'll find things there. I'll try though."
to Reign
"Alright, two of us are going to check out the site from here. If everything is as you've described, then I think we have a deal. the scouting shouldn't take more than 5 minutes or so, if you wouldn't mind sitting tight."

[Emp]

"Even if the situation is like you described, there still are some details we need to work out. I'm thinking acceptable damage and satisfactory cleaning, since I have a feeling you won't agree with our point of view; as long as the walls are still standing and the building is clear."

[grendel]

Reign shrugs in an offhand manner. She doesn't appear to care much about the team's concerns.

"Whatever you want to look at is fine, just don't take too long. I'm working on something of a schedule here."

[grendel]

Through the unblinking sensors of Jim's drones, the property appears exactly as Reign has described it: a generally run-down three story office building in a mostly deserted office park development. The structure is seventy meters by thirty, and stands apart from the four other, similar buildings in the development. All the ground floor windows appear to be boarded up, but the front door is open. A small fire burns in a trash barrel in the parking lot, surrounded by half a dozen squatters. No other activity is apparent.

[Silverspur_2020]

Back in his meat body... Jim smiles to himself. "May as well just level the entire building!- I dont know what the others have seen yet, but at a glance it all looks as described"

[grendel]

Firmpoint's surveillance does not reveal anything more than what Jim's drones did. The area looks just as Reign described it.

[Yum Donuts]

ooc: Flying inside, how many total squatters did I count?

Firmpoint re-enters his body (hopefully as intact as he left it) and says
"Confirmed, it is just a handful of ragtag squatters. This will be a cakewalk.
[toReign]
I can personally offer my services to you to clear out the occupants in a manner so that they will not return for at least six months. I also agree to do so without doing any structural damage to the building. Cosmetic damage may occur, but will be kept to an absolute minimum, and after looking at it, it's not like you'd notice anyways. I will do this for the offered sum of 35,000 :nuyen: to be split evenly between myself and those who assist me. Are we agreed?"

[grendel]

Reign nods.

"I find that to be an acceptable arrangement."

[Silverspur_2020]

Jim looks around at the group...."I'll join you Firmpoint, besides... if we take up residence there it will not only keep a roof over my head but we can keep people out at the same time!"

[Emp]

Kim looks at Jim in bewilderment. "I'm not going to live there!", she exclaims.

[Yum Donuts]

Firmpoint jokes, good naturedly,
"Jim, I think you misunderstood, they wanted the lowlifes out of the place, not to add another one in."
to Reign
"Thank you, I believe this meeting is over. We will call you when the job is done. Have a pleasant evening."
to the group,
"Ok, now, lets meet up in the morning and talk this over. I have a couple ideas, but I'd like to make a few calls first, and it is getting late. How about 1PM at the Day's Inn, I'll get a room reserved for FP Industries, ltd."

[Silverspur_2020]

Grumbling to himself out of earshot of Reign "Im sure as frag no lowlife... jus makes good tactical sence, means you could set up some drones to guard the place, people will see that its occupied so nobody will move back in...and it would stop the place becomming infested with BTL junkies. Damn civilians.... no idea of roughing it!" and as soon as the meeting finishes he heads back to the car and back home to get some downtime!

[Emp]

Kim was still aggravated for being so blatantly ignored by Reign. The worst part of it is that she probably deserved not to be taken seriously anymore after that phone call. It seemed such a good idea at the time too, but it only got her a part of what she wanted. Nothing much to do about it now though, unless Reign would ask about it which wasn't likely to happen and starting about it herself would only embarrass her even more.

Firmpoint's joke turns a smile back on her face and she feels good again about the night's success. "Anyone want to go celebrate with me?"

[Raiko]

"Sure, I'll drive, where are we going? Somewhere with food would be good, I'm hungry again!"

[Yum Donuts]

Firmpoint is about to take Kim up on the offer, then stops, looks her up and down thinking ...nah. she didn't mean it that way. good kid, but kinda naive.

"As tempting as it sounds, I have some work to do and sleep to get. You kids have fun though"

He realizes the "kids" statement could have sounded condecending, but tries to smile in a way that shows it's all meant well.

[Emp]

While answering Mirage that anywhere will do, even if it means she had to change first, Kim notices Firmpoint checking her out. She smiles and turns her head to await his answer.

"As tempting as it sounds, I have some work to do and sleep to get. You kids have fun though"

That sure wasn't very nice. Making up some lame excuse about work and telling the real reason is my athletic build.
Struggling to keep her face in check, she thinks about saying something about a short or absent part of his male anatomy, but decides that would be silly. After all, she didn't want him to come along anyway. Although it made no sense, Kim still felt rejected. She turns her head back to Mirage and asks: " What is this about men and breasts?"

[Raiko]

Mirage laughs, "Tell me about it."

She speaks to Kim as they walks to her car, "There's a good sea-food restaurant near here, is that ok?"

[Silverspur_2020]

Getting up early the next morning, Jim dresses down for the occasion and puts on a pair of old overalls and wears a faded red baseball cap. Throwing something a bit better in case its needed into the boot of the car he heads for the meet early... knowing he can get himself a good breakfast!

[Raiko]

After an enjoyable night out with Kim, Mirage returns to her apartment and sleeps till 09:30.

Waking up fully refreshed, she calls Countdown to check that Kikumi is ok, then she performs her daily workout followed by a leisurely shower.

She sets out in her Westwind in time to pull up outside the Day's Inn at 12:55.

[Silverspur_2020]

Seeing Kim pull up in the Westwind, Jim flashes a smile at the young lady "Morning! thought I would dress down a bit today if we are to do a bit of house clearance!"