IC: Matrix Misfits, Silly Slamm-O, Trix is for Otaku Options

[Shockwave_IIc]

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yeah yeah, sure sure. ;)

"An Otaku you think?, how comes with our inquiring we knew nothing about it? Rick did this "jester" attack you?" Moving to the kitchen to find something to settle her stomach.

[Dashifen]

"I entered the node, looked around for what was bothing Ed, and noticed the jester under a table. He ran out, said I didn't belong here and then tried to "joybuzzer" me. I guess I shrugged it off, though, because he got all squinty-eyed and nasty looking. So, I bonked him. He dropped connection after that. My guess is he has a real-world headache right about now. So, I guess you could say that he was moving to attack me, but I beat him to the punch!" As Rick sniggers as his own pun, he takes a nother sip of his soy-cola hoping someone else will be amused ... seeing that no one is, he sighs.

[Lindt]

Ed smirks. "So any of you wanna jump on those files and see if you can crack them? Cause I dont think Im gonna be able to... And now Im really wondering they are all about."

[Raiko]

Karl jacks in and examines the encrypted file, his on-line form kneels down and begins to meditate, trying to discern the files true form behind the complex lies.

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@Grey
I'm not sure whether I'm allowed hacking pool for this. I've rolled it anyway, but no probs if you don't allow it.

[b]Computer (Decking) Roll - Decrypt 7
09 08 08 05 04 03 02 01 01 01 / 09 07 05 05 04 03 03 01

[Grey]

Slowly, the file opens under Karl's concentration. The lock opens, the encrypted chains fall away, and the file within is accessed...

It is a old wooden chest and when Karl opens it he finds a golden scroll. Picking up the scroll and unrolling it, he finds source code... lots and lots of source code.

[Raiko]

Karl jacks back out, "It's loads and loads of source code, take a look guys n gals."

[Grey]

Karl and Ed go to work, trying to figure out what this code is all about. First thing they notice is that it is coded in a custom language that neither of you have seen before, which on its own freaks you out a bit. After three days of headaches, you both agree that it is some sort of wiz-tech IC or something. Intreged, you continue pooring over the code, when two days later, Ed's eyes light up, "Its not IC! Its a freakin' SK and a big one to boot! But this is only one peice of it.... oh man, this code is near the levels of what I'd guess an AI to be like..."

Almost on queue, the mysterious p-sec starts beeping, letting you know of an incomming message.

[Lindt]

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Backing up to the moment of discovery, cause this is just fun RP

Ed going on 73 hours without sleep, when during a coffee run relizes hes looking at it all wrong. "Hey Karl, do something for me, turn the display upside down and check that dit out line again... I think I just figured it out." Ed drops the mug in his hurry, diving over the back of the couch that he had been living on since tuesday. Ed looks at the smallish text readout burried in a confusing note. "This isnt a program... this is a frame. Nonono... this isnt a frame... Its not IC! Its a freakin' SK and a big one to boot! But this is only one peice of it.... oh man, this code is near the levels of what I'd guess an AI to be like... This is nova wizz stuff!

[Dashifen]

Coming back into the room with Karl and Ed, Rick is holding the p-sec that sent them the message about Hosts-R-Us the last time, "Guys, looks like we got another job. And what's with the big smiles routine between you two? You get something out of that gobbledegook?"

Sticking his head back out into the common room, he calls to a younger member of the tribe, "Stan -- go get Mo. Tell her that the pocket secretary just called again."

[Lindt]

Ed pats the computer "This baby is almost an AI. Huge Semiauto Knowbot. Wicked nice stuff. And whats our mysterious benefactor want now? No, dont tell me." Ed scoops up his deck and trots upstairs to copy the SK to the 'bitbasher' as to free up his main machine for use again. A couple of min. later he returns with both decks. " So whats up? More fun?"

[Shockwave_IIc]

Feeling the polite tap on the shoulder from Stan, Mo turns round and listerns to the little fella, Finnishing with the job of putting the clothes away for the young un's she heads back down the stairs pick up a plate and cup allong the way. "Erm guys, whats up? How excatly are you two still awake? Or should i just go and get more Soy-caf? that is why you've got me isn't it?" She says with a grin.

[Dashifen]

"Nah, this thing is acting up again. Thought you'd want in since things went so successfully last time." Rick says while waving the p-sec around.

As they hunker around each other to see the message, they're surprised to read .......

[Grey]

Go to the corner of 5th and 13th street. Walk through the red door and show the man inside that you hold this device. Your rewards are due. You need to be there before 17:00 today to collect. Be prepaired to stay for one full week.

[Dashifen]

"That wasn't at all what I expected. I'll go, anyone with me?"

[Shockwave_IIc]

"Me neither, I think i should ask Grave stone if we could have a couple of lads pop on us, so were safe. A full week, why would we need to stay that long?"

Strangely you get the indication that she isn't liking this part at all. Probley cos It's a physical world thing...

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If anyone mentions it's a street doc. add this "I've been told im not allowed any more implants...

[Lindt]

Ed blinks for a second. "They want me to go into the big room? Like outside? Sure this isnt a matrix or something? Does this mean I should shower or something?" Ed looks somewhere between confused and bemused.

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But underling this he is concerned, Eds a little a agrophobic.

"Ill go, but this had better be better then..." Ed pauses and takes note of present company "I dont know what it had better be better then.." he blushes a little at the end of this. "But staying for a week? I dont think I have that many clean pairs of socks left... or enough coffee...hell, I need to pack!"

[Grey]

Good work getting the files cleared before the Rouge could intercept. It was unforseen that you would have any resistance.

[Lindt]

Ed waits untill there are a few agreements and heads upstairs to pack up a weeks worth of toys. Which for ed is just about everything. 20 min later Ed shuffels downstairs wearing sneakers for the first time any of you can remember. Ed has a silver bag slung over his shoulder that closly matches his icon, this time its carrying a cyberdeck and a small hand gun.

[Shockwave_IIc]

"Well if were going were gonna need someone to keep an eye on the little ones, I'm gonna go across the block and have a word, be back in a bit"

With that sh grabs her coat that would fit Samatha, puts it over her head and heads of out across the street. Getting to just outside the building the skin on her legs red and already starting to crack from the sun. Stops to ask if anyone is in. After getting the reply "i'll just see if their busy" she finds herself some shade and starts to hope she's got some cream left....

After a couple of minutes the lad comes back out. "You can go in now Mo, he's in the back"

Thanking the lad, she turns and heads in. Making her way through the dimly lit building with little difficultly (no climbing involved) She see's flayer, nods waiting for him to finnish.

"So Mo, whats this little visit for? not bad news i hope?"

Letting her coat fall open slightly "No, no bad news flayer, Trid, water all working good? Was hoping you could help me, most of the older ones will be out for a couple of days, a couple will be left, but i was wondering if you could keep an eye on them for me, we won't be far." Pausing for a second "Corner of 5th and 13th, send a message to me, keeping me upto date? When i get back i'll sort you out a few requests?" Her eyes narrow a little "Just don't send Necro to keep and eye on them, he scares Tori and Jojo. What say you?"

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If your needing a Negoations. 2,2,2,2,4,5,7

"Ok Mo, sounds fair."

turning Mo heads out, the smell of sweat and salt starting to get to her, pulling her jacket back up head quickly back her left leg dragging slightly.

Getting in she goes to find her cream before coming back down stairs to infrom the house of the things to happen, (while applying her cream) then time make sure we have everything. Heading back upstairs she goes through her meassly selection of clothes at which point she realise that in cleaning everyone else's clothes she forgot to do her own. Find the last of her clean stuff one pair of trainer socks and 2 undies, she stuff them into her jacket pocket alond with her puzzle game and mini stereo. And heads back down stairs, trying her best not to scratch her legs and starts to help get the other sorted.

[Grey]

Flayer just grins a bit. "Its all part of the deal, eh? You watch out backs, we watch yours. And don't you worry bout Necro, I'll have Mother go over and stay with em while yer away, cool?"

[Grey]

A few of the kids seem to be a little upset at you all being gone from the tribe for so long, but with a reasuring word they go back to their studies.

[Lindt]

On somewhat of a whim Ed leaves a note on his door. "Take the week off, get some more sleep. Just ya'll wait till I get back." Ed notices a small tool box hidden under a pile of cables. He grabs the tool kit on his way back out.
"As long as I'm out" he says that like he has been in prison."I think I'm gonna take a drive" He adjusts the strap over his back again, and the toolkit. "If you give me a little I think I can get us a ride, make the walk a lot easier on ya" This last part addressing Mo.
He leaves and within a few min finds a rather abused looking '52 Ford sitting on the side of the road. The car used to be black, but has weathered into rust, but the heavy photoelectrical window tint seems to be working well. Ed non-chalently looks around for its proper owner. "Jackpot" he mutters. He tightens the strap for his deck and shuffles to the parked car, pulling the screwdriver from his pocket.

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Electronics b/r 08 05 05 04
Electronics 15 07 04 03 01 01

Ed pops the lock and dives in, the scrambler starting the car from the door. "Ooo and your loaded too" to the sadly beaten car. Ed pops the clutch and peals away from the curb, speeding to a friendly ally to pull the transponder chip out. Ed reaches under the dash and yanks a pair of wires away, disabling the transmitter. He spins off again, banging off a trashcan and turing a hapless devil rat into road waffle.
Eight minutes after leaving Ed pulls up in front of the misfit mansion and hits the sputtering horn.

[Shockwave_IIc]

"Thanks Ed, hope this doesn't belong to the Eaters" knowing he would be that stupid. At which point she covers herself up sun the sun isn't directly on her.

[Lindt]

Ed replys in turn "Nope, I made sure I wasent on established turf... I think..." Ed waits untill seatbelts are buckled and mashes the gas to the floor, promptly flooding the engine. Ed slams his fist on the dashboard and the car turns over, and he drives off in the direction of 5th and 13th street.

[Grey]

The car runs like hell, but its better than walking! You're not even sure it'll make the trip of a few miles, but fate has been on your side lately. Rick and Mael jump in the back seat and you guys speed away, knocking over a few trashcans along the way.

The car skids to a halt at the corner and there it is... the red door. You guys greb your gear and step through the door and have to blink. The room inside is flooded with white floresent lights. The floor is white tiling and the celing and walls are also a stark white. In the center of the room is a metal table, lined with 6 metal chairs. At the far end of the room is another door, which proply opens as you all step inside. Before you stands a tall male human. He is wearing a white lab-coat and looks the part of a doctor, except maybe a mad one. His eyes look more like camera lenses than eyes and his body is completely void of hair. He gives you a plastic smile, "Hello, are you expected?"

After showing him the p-sec with the X on it, he grins a bit, "Ah yes! Someone must really have taken a liking to you kids. Come in, come in. I have been instructed to give you all an upgrade. Do any of you know what a Cerebral Booster is?"