IWTF - Smuggler's Run, Rayo Solo Options

[Deva]

[Deva]

Rayo - The Docks - Date Unknown 0530

Rayo has finally time for his second favourite hobby - fishing. As he casts his new lure to water the sun starts to rise in horizon. Old fisherman next to him, in his yellow raincoat, smokes his pipe and silently watches the sunset, while putting a new worm (or whatever the black squirmy thing was) to the hook of his own fishing rod.
The mob isn't so bad when you get to good relations with them.. Rayo thinks as his cybereyes adjust to the suns glare, but nothing beats this freemdom you can have. Although I need to keep my promise to Benny..
Rayo already were in debt with Benny, so he couldn't really offer any :nuyen: to him for his info. Instead he offered to talk good things about him to Mancuso, take "some pictures" of Lucky (which were still under workload, due lack of drones) and deliver some electronics for him. To be precise, by paying him some :nuyen: would have been a lot cheaper compared to fuel costs he had to pay from his own pockets during the long trip through "the Throath". But many times good manners will be paid back with equal services, hopefully Benny also respects this silent agreement. He needed to ask Benny about the place where the electronics were to be picked up. When Rayo knew the place, he needed to find a shipment going that way. There wasn't anyt reason to drive the boat empty to one direction. But it was too early to disturb Benny now. Now it was all about getting breakfast to the table. Hopefully something other than spare tires and seaweed, which he usually gets.
Still Rayo's thought wander back to Benny. Or more likely back to Lucky.
I don't yet have any obligations towards Lucky, but still those pictures.. either Benny has a crush on Lucky and he wants to pleasure himself with the pictures - which isn't strange in anyways, when talking about that beauty. But more likely he want's to blackmail Lucky with the pictures. Now, how long it will take before Lucky realises who has taken the pictures. At least if I take the pictures with my cybereyes. I need to get one of those little flying drones. And as much as I like Benny do I want to give him that kind of advantage on Lucky? I really need to..
Rayo's thoughts are disturbed as the old man has again caught a new fish in his lure, making a lot of splashes while fighting for his life. A moment later the old man unhooks the fish and let's it back into the sea. As Rayo has fished all his life he couldn't understand these "sport fishers" which the old man didn't look in his shaggy beard and old clothes a bit.
Hey pops! Once again, if you're not going to sell or eat them, let me at least have one. I have a very huge and hungry cat to be fed and I don't have creds to feed him as much as he can eat!

[fistandantilus4....]

Mayb-e you shou get a job then son. Or learn ta fish betta. You gotta sing to 'em.

[Deva]

Rayo - The Docks

Sing to them? Right..
Rayo sighes and keeps on fishing.
Damn old fart. I show you one day.

[fistandantilus4....]

Rayo gets more and mor efrustrated as the old man humms softly to the water, and catches fish after fish. Eventually, Raoy goes home, stopping at the wharf and buying a fish.

There's a message from Benny when he gets home.

Hey 'der term, got dat' piece I talked to ya while back going down pretty quick here. Gimme a call, and we'll set a meet.

[ Spoiler ]

"Damn old fart. I show you one day" :rotfl:

[Deva]

Rayo's Home - Date Still Unknown 0630

Rayo looks up the message, Oh, here we go, makes some breakfast for himself and Admiral, takes a shower (which for Rayo's pleasure still smells softly of Heather) and calls to Benny.

Hey, Benny my man! Happy you called, I was just going to call you. Listen, I have all day reserved just for you, so whenever it's fine to you it's even better for me.

[fistandantilus4....]

Meet me down at da Rouge, say 1300.

And Rayo ..... come alone ....

Benny has a strange sense of humor. You hope.

[Deva]

All right, I met ya there.
Rayo ends the call and scratches his head.
Come alone? I always come alone.. damn, that guy is tripping.
Rayo uses the time checking again his equipment, playing a bit with Admiral and maintenancing his GMC Bulldog. Rayo turns up to Bar Rouge a bit before agreed time, as he usually does. Not late, but not too early either.

[fistandantilus4....]

The Rouge is "open" this early, but not really functioning yet. At this time of day the bartender is watching the trid more than the bar. But who can blame him? The Girls of Hawai'in Tropics contest is on. Some things really are more important than beer. Except to the Irish, who have no sense of priorities.

Benny looks up from the "contest" when Rayo walks in and comes over.

Heya thar Ray' , Where you at? Havea drinl wit me man.

Benny walks around the bar, grabbing a beer for him self, tossing one to Rayo, and a third for the other man he's with.

Rayo, dis 'ere is Rob. Rob 'ere's a good friend, we work togetha' if ya' follow. Anyway, 'e's got a piece o' action for ya'. Little somethin' ta' bring up da' Throat, 'fore ya bring my gear in. If yer inter'sted.

Rob is human, wearing a simple black shirt with slacks. An armored jacket is hanging over the chair he's sitting in, and he has a Manhunter in an underarm holster. He has short cut brown hair, looks to be in his 30's. He nods at Rayo from his seat.

[Deva]

Thanks Benny. 'Sup Rod.
Rayo takes a seat and graps his beer.
Let's hear it.

[fistandantilus4....]

Rob does stand to shake hands first, then returns to his seat.

So listen, you're a guy that moves stuff what needs bein' moved, right? I got a thing, needs ta get up ta St. Louis way... maybe a bit more afta that. Being delivered to a guy up north. Dis package here, it's sensitive, kinda big. Say ...six feet long , t'ree feet wide, kinda heavy. You move somethin' like dat?

[Deva]

Rayo gives Rob a firm shake and takes a peek on one scandinavian girl on the trid.
So, probably a person. Or a body. Neither would be the first time.
I can move it easily. If it's not breathing fire or screaming curses on my dead mother, gods bless her soul, I got no problem with it.
Rayo turns to look at Rob, trying to read his reactions from his eyes.
If the pay is right, that is. Of course, as Benny's friend you get a good discount.
Rayo gives a thin warm smile back and takes a sip from his beer.

[fistandantilus4....]

Bring what I need moved up to St Louis, I'll pay ya' 6G's. ou can drop it to a guy there, or if ya ' wanna make some extra, you can take it ta' it's final destination. There's some associates of mine up in Milwaukee that are very eager to get dis package. Now if it can be brought up dere by a professional such as yer self, well den dat would make me feel betta about it gettin dere. And I'd be willin' ta' pay twice da price.

[Deva]

Well.. I'm going to use waterways up to St. Louis. If you can get me a vehicle from there to Milwaukee, then I can deliver it all the way. Car, not older than 5 years, using gazoline or diesel, not electricity, room for my package, et cetera.. and working radio.
And I might need to get myself a new SIN.

[fistandantilus4....]

Car up der is your department my man. But I can put ya in touch wit a guy I know, he deals in dat sort o' thing. You just need a one way t'ing, he can cut ya' a good deal.

[Deva]

Rayo thinks a bit, while watching trid and swallowing his beer.
Fine. But I need to get nuyen for my rent vehicle up front, not later than I get The package. Also I don't want to start finding your contacts in a city I don't know. So names, pictures and numbers for your contacts is needed. Basic things.
Rayo doesn't look at Rob this time, just watches tanned up bikini babes.

[fistandantilus4....]

Guy's name in ST. Louie is Tito. Dwarf like you, runs a chop shop. Stuff comes and goes through there all the time. He can get you some wheels, no prob. I'll forward you his number, you can check his rep and contact him ya' self ta' set ya' mind at ease.

As fa' pay, I'll give ya' 6 G's up front, plus gas moeny. Say another G to be on the safe side. How's dat sound?

[Deva]

Sounds good. What about your associates in Milwaukee?

[fistandantilus4....]

Call me when you get dere, and I'll give ya names and numbers. Kinda sensitive t'ing if ya get me. Less names involved while ye're on da road, da better.

[Deva]

I understand. So, is there any deadlines for shipment? And when and where can I get your shipment?
Rayo leaves the girls on trid alone and contentrates back on Rob.
I wonder how many feds and Lone Stars will be on my tail after I'm coming back from UCAS? Well, I would be driving 18-wheeler with toys as cargo if I wanted to feel safe on road.
Rayo smiles to himself.

[fistandantilus4....]

I got the package, needs movin' tonight. Tomarra' at the latest. Three day delivery at the most.

[Deva]

I think we have a deal here.
Rayo drinks rest of his beer, stands up from his chair and again offers Rob his hand.
One more question though. Can you get the package to the docks or do I need to pick it somewhere else? And Benny, I call you about your own package when I will be coming back from north.

[fistandantilus4....]

I can meet ya at the docks. Say midnight? I'll have your cred for ya' then, certified cred.

Rob shakes hands with Rayo to seal the deal.

Benny pats Rayo on the back. Lemme know when ya' get back ta' St. Louis after yer drop.

That business concluded, the all important business of drinking beer and looking at women resumes.

[Deva]

Few hours later Rayo stumbles out of the Bar Rouge to his car.
This place is really bad for my liver. Luckily nowadays you can get a new one with no sweat. That reminds me, that I need to buy that do-your-self-kit for my eyes that Dr. Tell suggested. Maybe I can get one from St. Louis. If they're not hunting me with mages and dragons after my little trip to sweet, sweet UCAS.
Rayo gets behind the wheel and takes a deep breath.
Oh gods.. Rayo massages his temples, I can't take Admiral to this trip. He might be the one why I don't get through the border. Well.. I need to find someone to feed him. Let's see..
Rayo opens his commlink and flicks through the names.
Nope.. nope.. not a change.. allergic.. nope.. hates cats.. Lucky?.. no..
Rayo sighes and closes the link. He hits the stearingwheel with a fist. DREK! When calming more down he starts his car and takes off the Bar Rouge parking lot.
Have to try my best shot. Have to meet her face to face. I really hate to do this. At least she knows how to get through my security system already. But how did she do that? I really should upgrade them.. maybe buying maglock or something. Maybe after this trip..
Rayo takes a heading to Naughty Kitten. Maybe someone there knew where Heather was. If not again "delivering a message" of Mr. Mancuso.

[Deva]

[ Spoiler ]

Note: Tanya Seminov is Rayo's ID Manufacturer contact. Though ork lady, who has moved from Vladivostok to New Orleans after crossing Vory. Rayo got to know her because of their common interest in Bermuda Triangle.

While driving to Naughty Kitten Rayo sends a message to Tanya.
Hey Tanya, it's Trueno. I know this comes quick, but I need to get a new SIN before midnight. UCAS or maybe Ares SIN, with matching driving and weapon carrying license. I know this takes normally days, so if it's not possible then I don't mind. Give me a call back anyways. Also, if you have heard anything new about the Triangle please tell me. Bye.