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 Nov 18 2016, 08:09 PM
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Grand Nagus  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518  |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1924 - Johnny's car, ACHE mall underground parking, Seattle
"Maybe. Maybe more. If I hope to find a tux last minute, this is the place. I told Tunaki. I would see her tomorrow morning, but she may be in danger. Probably not, but the way Bert was acting, I don't would to talk to her sooner rather than later. If she knows something, maybe it isn't just us looking to speak with her. And I trust us more than Renraku. So while you're buying a toothbrush, look for an evening dress.". |
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Nov 19 2016, 08:43 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1924 - Johnny's car, ACHE mall underground parking, Seattle
"Evening dress? Like for cocktail party? I will find one, yes. Do I need to wear it from store or will be changing later? Here is com code so you can contact me if necessary." |
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Nov 24 2016, 11:26 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1924 - Johnny's car, ACHE mall underground parking, Seattle
"Yes, but only if I can find a tux on short notice.". After quickly discussing the details, they make a plan to meet up at the north food court on the second floor after they are done. That court has actual restaurants, and while they will be over dressed, they will be less out of place than at Hot Dog on a Stick. Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1935 - Fred's, ACHE mall, Seattle Fred's was expensive, and normally would take a few days for alterations, but the sheer size of the store made the likely hood of something fitting off the rack a lot more likely. Plus, for an additional cost, clothes could be tailored as you wait. Once entering the store a greeter was quick to assist Johnny. He directed him to the tuxedo area, where a tailor met him shortly after. "Good evening, sir. My name is Tim. How may I assist you?" "Good evening. I know it is short notice, but I need a simple tuxedo, and I need it right away. So if you have something that would fit me, or could be altered tonight, either for rental or purchase, that would be fantastic." |
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Nov 29 2016, 01:52 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
The shop assistant looks you over. "We do not do rentals, sir, and I am afraid that it would be impossible to tailor anything at this hour, but I think it would be possible to find you something that would fit you. Do you have a color or price range you are interested in?"
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Dec 1 2016, 06:08 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1935 - Fred's, ACHE mall, Seattle
"Thank you, sir. Black will be preferable. Grays acceptable. Classic is preferable, modern is acceptable." |
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Dec 1 2016, 06:27 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2015 - Fred's, ACHE mall, Seattle
The man nods and takes some measurements before disappearing into the back of the store. He returns with a suit over his arm and a smile on his lips. "I think I have just the thing, sir. Here, let's try it on, shall we?" He hangs the suit on a rail and removes it from its bag as you undress, then lets you put the tux on. He walks around you, muttering to himself as he tugs and straightens the suit out. Finally, he steps back and nods. "Almost perfect, sir. I can offer some tailoring to fit it better, but you almost don't need it. If you like, bring the tux back tomorrow before noon and we will have it ready by the end of the day. But, here, my opinion counts for little if you are not pleased. How does it feel?" |
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Dec 4 2016, 12:22 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 1950 - Fred's, ACHE mall, Seattle
"Great! Thank you, sir. This works splendidly. I am so happy you were able to find something so short notice." He places the clothes he was wearing on the tux hanger and in the bag, then purchased some shoes to match his attire. Afterwards, Johnny texted Elana, <<Got the tux. Heading to the food court.>> |
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Dec 4 2016, 04:08 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2030 - Fred's, ACHE mall, Seattle
>>Ah, right. I meet you there.<< You find the food court, for which you are completely overdressed. Several sets of eyes focus on you and you see a number of people trying to hide grins when all of a sudden the eyes snap to a different direction and several mouths gape open. Turning in that direction, you see Elana entering the food court, wearing something that could be called a black evening dress. It could have been made of burlap for all that it matters. It is the way she walks that is getting the attention. Her movement is grace itself and you can almost hear the eyeballs of the onlookers as they follow her to your side. When she reaches you, she does a sort of half turn, causing the already short skirt to flair a bit, exposing quite a bit of leg and the cut of the back of the dress definitely reinforces your earlier thought that she is not wearing a bra. She finishes the turn and comes back around to look at you. "Will this do?" |
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Dec 6 2016, 07:10 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2031- ACHE mall, Seattle
"Definitely. You look great. Before we head out, let's look to see what is going on at the Met Museum tonight." Johnny holds out his com so Elana can see the screen as well, and brings up the museum's events page. |
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Dec 6 2016, 09:34 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2032 - Food Court, ACHE mall, Seattle
Some people might think that standing this close to this woman would be intoxicating. You do notice the barest scent of flowers in the air and the smile she gives you could light up a dark room. She moves a bit closer to be able to see the screen better as you access the museum matrix site and learn that there is a meeting of the Seattle Rotary Club, a charitable organization. |
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Dec 12 2016, 05:28 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2032 - Food Court, ACHE mall, Seattle
"Let's go make a donation." Johnny pays no mind to the onlookers, and leads Elana back to his car. They may have been out of place at the mall, but fine evening wear looked more ridiculous getting into a dented Ford Americar of various colors. |
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Dec 12 2016, 03:38 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2037 - Exterior, ACHE mall, Seattle
You might be able to ignore the way the woman with you looks, but it is obvious to you that many of the other people you pass as you leave the food court and walk to the mall exit are not made of the same stern stuff you are. And yes, there is a certain sense of wrongness to two people in evening dress getting into the type of car you are driving. After getting in and buckling up, you cannot help but notice how the dress Elana is wearing slides up her thigh in the seat. She turns to you after you pull away from the mall parking lot and says, "So what is plan?" |
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Dec 14 2016, 05:14 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2037 - Exterior, ACHE mall, Seattle
Reversing the car out of the spot, then shifting it into first, he tells her, "I usually like to plan things out, but sometimes you have to wing it. I didn't want to let Ms. Tunaki know we were coming tonight, because I did not know if we would make it for one." Johnny pulled the car out of the lot onto street, heading for the freeway on-ramp. "I didn't want to let her know over the phone what we were meeting about, or when. She retired under... strange.... circumstances, and it may be related, or partially related to this job. Something has Bert spooked. He is definitely not himself, and he is definitely scared. Something that scares Big Bert Bellings, well that is some scary drek." He floored it up the on-ramp, shifting just before the red, just so that he could merge only 5 or 10 mph below the traffic flow. The car shook as a tractor-trailer passed them. "You see," Johnny continued, "serious drek means even Tunaki's phone could be tapped. I don't want to tip off anyone listening on the other end before we get any information, and I definitely don't want to put her in danger." |
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Dec 14 2016, 06:08 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2045 - Seattle
Elana sits back in her seat and stretches a bit, which tends to accentuate the curves already barely concealed by the dress and causes the skirt to die up her thigh another half inch or so. "OK. Is good for not a plan. What do you want me to do when at party?" |
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Dec 14 2016, 09:47 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2045 - Seattle
"I don't think you'll blend in, so mingle. With any luck, we will spot Ms. Tunaki quickly." |
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Dec 15 2016, 06:23 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2046 - Seattle
"Why would I not blend in? What mean by that? Do you have photograph of this woman to show me?" |
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Dec 16 2016, 01:20 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2046 - Seattle
Johnny ignored her first two questions, skipping right to the third. "I don't have a picture but I know what she looks like. You may be able to find a picture on the matrix. "So, Elana," changing the subject. "What is your expertise? If things get sideways, what are you going to do? Are you strapped? If so, I don't see where you're hiding it. No. I figure you for an adept." |
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Dec 16 2016, 06:38 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2048 - Seattle
Elana gives you a slight grin. "So you are looking at me to see where I hide guns? And here I thought you were just wanting to see how high dress go on leg. I am adept at many things, and you should be so lucky to find out where guns are hidden. I hear all awakened girls are glamorous, beautiful starlets and am not either glamorous or beautiful. And not a starlet." She gives you a serious look. "OK, no more joke. If I tell what I do, will you do same or is one way road?" |
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Dec 18 2016, 12:24 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2048 - Seattle
"My expertise is information and people." |
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Dec 18 2016, 05:39 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2049 - Seattle
She gives you a very serious look. "That is not much information, Johnny, but I will counter with some. I am good at making problems go away. I am usually called in to remove a troublesome person." |
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Dec 18 2016, 08:59 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2049 - Seattle
"That is not much information either, but at least I gathered that I shouldn't become troublesome." |
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Dec 18 2016, 09:56 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2050 - Seattle
Elana giggles. "A little information for a little information, like I said. Give me more and I will give you more. And I would not worry too much about being trouble. He trusts you so I trust you." |
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Dec 24 2016, 02:11 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2050 - Seattle
"Well for one, I asked you first, and secondly there isn't much more to tell. I handle negotiations and planning. I prefer to avoid a fight whenever possible. Not only will it save your life, usually the clients are happier as well. Happy clients, equals bigger payouts, repeat business and recommendations, which equals more money. Plus the money saved on ammo and medical bills." |
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Dec 24 2016, 06:43 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 20-March 16 From: Alaska, USA Member No.: 200,310 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2051 - Seattle
"Yes. Less blood on new dress is good. You like, by the way? Is good choice you think?" She chuckles a bit. "OK. More information. I am good at sneaking around. I am good at climbing walls and getting in places. I do not sing or dance well and my English is not so good." |
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Dec 30 2016, 05:59 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Tuesday, June 12, 2075 - 2051 - Seattle
"Yes, your dress looks great. Now that we know each others expertise, we can work together better. If something weird happens." |
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