[IC] [SR4] What I want to do when I grow up, High School builds character Options

[Happy Noodle Boy]

@Graciana [Dare Mo]: I could meet you at eleven. besides can you still go to school?

[Ziathra]

@Dare Mo [Graciana]: 11 is fine, where do you want to meet? And no, I need to stay out of school.

[Happy Noodle Boy]

@Graciana [Dare Mo]: I will be at Cafe Frou Frou at 11 pm. If it looks like me and Angelo are talking to someone. please wait til he leaves or me or Angelo invite you in

[Ziathra]

@Dare Mo [Graciana]: See you at 11 at Cafe Frou-Frou, traffic permitting.

[RdMarquis]

"Think I'll stick around." Angelo said with a shrug. "Not much point in going home right now." It would have been weird, to be honest. Sure, he had the excuse of meeting with his friends, but Shane might be worried. "You go do what you need to. I can kill some time here." He took another gulp of coffee, thinking about the uncertain feeling he was having. Was he having doubts? About the step they were taking, or perhaps the ease with which they had taken it? Angelo smiled inwardly. A little too easy? Maybe. But that was no reason to be paranoid. They'd covered their tracks pretty well. It wasn't as if people working for the school were lying in wait to capture them before they got the news out. Hopefully. "Go on. I'll see you later."

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Dare Mo finished looking down the street. He straightened himself as if he was about to leave then his shoulders slumped at bit and he sat back down.

Todd cocked his head gave a rueful smile and sighed. And what would I be doing right now, my fucking homework. Last Year my papa san asked me to concentrate on my school work, and like a good son I did so. I got my grades up, hell I was starting on college level electronics this month. He wanted me to a good son, stay away from gangs get into at least a community college in order to have a better future. Now members of the so called proper society who were supposed to be helping me with that better future have decided to throw you, me and the others away. We are being thrown away just to make their jobs easier, much like what Renraku did to my loyal father.

Todd paused checking around to make sure he did draw any attentionLooking around As usual it seem nobody noticed
While he didn't think he was shouting keeping his cool he decided to pause and cool down for a few seconds before continuing.

Well in any case I have now used some those little skills I learned over the summer just to keep having a future. I was hoping to have a little more time to hone my basic skills before having to use them in real life.

Taking another breath he smiles what I am trying to say is that I have nothing better to do either. So I might as well hang here too.

[Ziathra]

At 11 P.M. Graciana parks her truck in Cafe Frou-Frou's parking lot. Out of habit, she's parked near the front door of the cafe, near but not under a lamp post. She's feeling paranoid, so she's dressed in her gray armored clothing. Her belongings are bundled into the back seat of the truck. The jewelry is down on the floor, amply hidden by all the clothes she took.

This had better be worth it. Tomorrow's going to be a busy day. I didn't check out of the motel, so I can go back later.

She looks around from the warmth and safety of her driver's seat, trying to spot Todd.

[RdMarquis]

Oh, right. With school being an obstacle instead of an obligation, there really wasn't much for them to do at the moment. Andrew listens intently to Todd, but doesn't say much in reply. Not because he couldn't relate. Actually, Angelo felt he could relate very well, having also been raised by his father. As well as the Horizon Group. But rather than kicking him to the curb, they had planned on using him as, basically, a lab rat. No wonder Dad left the company.

"Things could be a lot worse. Considering what those members of society had planned, we should be glad we're leaving them behind. And that we have the skills to do something not involving those people." Or at least something resembling said skills. Andrew tossed the commlink to himself. "How'd you want to kill the next hour or so, then? Gotta trid show you want to watch?"

[Happy Noodle Boy]

If you know a good comedy I could use a good laugh right now While speaking with Angelo Todd directed his agent Hana to check to find out if Ivan or any of the groups Graciana contacted were making any noise yet. On the TEA's plan for friday. Go now brave Konohci and find out if what the virtual streets tell you With a bow the avatar fades as the agent begins to browse the systems. Still not sure how fast things are moving so she may find anything on matrix.

While Angelo was working on his comlink he said to Angelo "By the way Graciana may be showing here around eleven. I trying to get some information for her. I was going to talk to her after our meeting. However if a job offer comes up and if magic backup could be useful I thinking she could help. What do you think?

[Koekepan]

By eleven o'clock the agent has returned largely empty-handed barring a few semi-coherent rumours.

On the other hand, Papa Gotcha was as good as his word. Nearly fifty thousand UCAS dollars is sent electronically - of course, it amounts to a much less impressive twelve thousand nuyen - along with a note to the effect that he has a contact interested in some investigation work.

Mere minutes later, SPIN is showing a microphone being shoved into the face of a TEA member coming out of a fancy restaurant, with answers demanded to questions such as: "What will the budget implications be of implementing ork segregation in Tacoma area schools?"

The media promises to be positively alight with electoral fireworks in the next several days.

[Ziathra]

Graciana would be laughing maniacally if she were paying attention to the news. Instead, she pays attention to the parking lot for a minute. Reassured that Knight Errant doesn't want her badly enough to eat doughnuts all night, she double-checks to make sure her ork girl illusion is down. Then she hops out of the truck, locks it up and goes in search of Todd.

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Todd nods and allows himself a smile. The last time I was this happy was when Senorita Satan actually thanked me for helping her with the final training exercise and that she actually tolerated my existence, of course I only smiled when she wasn't watching. I could send Angelo's share by wireless by I am not taking chances

After getting his hard wire connector Todd he says Hey Andrew I got another update after connecting he starts transmitting first sending Papa Gotcha's note and then types in

@Angelo[Dare Mo}: It is now payday. I assume you want your half of the 12 thousaInd Newyen now?

[RdMarquis]

"Graciana's a mage?" Andrew looked surprised. "Could have mentioned that sooner." He actually didn't think they would have anyone Awakened on their team. The closest he had expected was some occasional help from Nightshade. "Yeah, definitely. Ask her along. No reason to say "no" to some magical assistance." A mage would be a definite edge, and they needed as many as they could get.

Angelo smirked at the news of their auction. @Dare Mo [Angelo]: Yeah. Lay it on me. It looked like the wait had been worth it.

[Koekepan]

Papa Gotcha doesn't show back up in person, but instead sends a recorded message:

@Dare Mo, Angelo [Papa Gotcha]: I got you a contact, just like I promised. Johnson wants an electronic address for arranging a meet. Hand it to me, I'll hand it over to Johnson. I recommend you pick neutral ground, maybe somewhere in public, somewhere quiet. Johnson has something cooking, so it won't be a long time waiting. Better hustle if you want yer cash.

He sounds as calm and self-assured as ever. Evidently this is all in a day's work for him. Is it in a day's work for three high schoolers?

[Happy Noodle Boy]

After making the transfer Todd took a look around to see if Graciana had arrived yet. Then he turned toward Andrew She was one who confirmed that the TEA was making their move on Friday. I am making that assumption she is a mage since she mentioned that she got the information by doing a 'Astral reconnaissance'.

On receiving the message from Papa Gotcha Todd felt mildly annoyed Great I was hoping to get ask him about getting some more electronic equipment as well as the information for Graciana. He sighed I guess I have to leave a message for later. Come to think about it I may also need a reference for a cyberdoc to make sure Renraku didn't put any tags on me while I was young

Anyway Graciana should be here shortly. shall we see if we can figure out a good meet point to talk with Mister Johnson?

[RdMarquis]

Andrew nods. "Then it looks like we owe her one." He stares at the message from Papa Gotcha for a minute, taking a deep breath to steady himself. Here we go. "So, public, neutral, electronic." Andrew considers his options. "Library?" He suggests. "The Seasource Archives, that is."

[Ziathra]

Graciana arrives at this point, looking a little nervous. She's wearing the same black shoes and charcoal gray cargo pants as before, but she's changed tops to a silver-gray plain top. Her hair is back in a ponytail and she's not wearing any jewelry. “Buenos nochas. I hope you're still okay. Todd, did you get that information I asked for?”

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Todd muses on Andrew's Suggestion The library would work depending how soon Johnson wants to meet.

At this point Todd notices Graciana approaching. His shoulders slump a little then he looks with a meek smile. Hello Graciana, sorry but my contact hasn't come back to me to with you information. however he did come back with a job offer. Magical backup on this job may be very helpful. Would you be possibly interested?"

[Ziathra]

Graciana frowns at Todd for a moment, tben raises her eyebrows. “I'd be interested in a job, if I got paid. I haven't gotten paid for my last one. What kind of a job is it?”

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Todd smiles at Graciana We got a offer to do some investigation work, it may be related to our last job. We about to set up the meet with the prospective Mr. Johnson. Todd Pauses a second "You didn't get paid for a job? What happened?"

[Ziathra]

Graciana replies, “It was a job for a friend of Tristan's. We were supposed to get paid when we brought back some information. I did all the work and I haven't heard from Tristan since. That's why I want to know how to get paid if something happens to you.”

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Todd looked upward briefly as if he looking for an answer in sky, he then returned his gaze to Graciana. We just got our contact information from Papa G just as you arrived, I suspect we will get information on payment assuming we agree to the job Todd then switches his glance between his two associates By the way, any ideals on an alternate meet site in case our Johnson either doesn't like the library or wants to meet before the library opens?

[Ziathra]

Graciana thinks for a moment. “Public parks are always nice meeting places,” she says. “I've never met with a Mr. Johnson before, so I have no idea what one would like.”

[Happy Noodle Boy]

Todd smiled back "Join the club Graciana. Todd begins to work on his comlink again I think I better get some clarification from our fixerr

@Papa Gotcha [Dare Mo]: We are interested. How soon does Mr Johnson want to meet?

[Koekepan]

There is a pause before Papa Gotcha responds to Dare Mo. Perhaps he's busy, perhaps he's talking to Johnson. Either way, in a short while the response comes:

@Dare Mo [Papa Gotcha]: Johnson can meet you tonight, but not before midnight. A location in Seattle would be preferable, so if I were you I'd start moving while you decide on a place. If you need anything else brokered, let me know. I can pass the location on to Johnson.

The traffic is light by now - quite light. Nonetheless, Seattle's downtown area is a good forty minute drive away at least, assuming no hitches. Add surface street travel for making it to a destination, and time is tight.