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[pbangarth]

Bongo gives a slight bow in response to the man's comment. He figures he needs to get a grip on dialects or something, because near as he can determine, the man said something like "It's a public company that helps build it." That can't be right! Yeah, now to say something about being happy to be of service, Bongo would have said, "O yakunitatete ureshīdesu". Similar. Maybe it's in the way it was said. This is the kind of thing that gets him going down Matrix rabbit holes for hours.

Oooohh. Unless there is a hidden message in there somewhere. Like a double entendre or something. Hmmm.

Back at the table he tells Willie that Angel is digging into info about the tunnels. To her, he sends, <<Well, see if you can find more out about a woman named Anne Abbott. It seems she might have had some interaction with trades people, so maybe union records? >>

<<To Tubesnake: Thanks. I've got Angel digging into her name and connections. See you soon?>>

While Bongo goes to the counter, Willie reseats himself so he can see the entrances and no entry way is at his back. Bongo catches on and smiles.

[Thanee]

Selina giggles. "Oh, that's what you were thinking? Gee. Let me put your concerns to rest. That is absolutely not what I am looking for. I get it, though. I guess, it could look that way. Making those not-so-subtle hints about an apartment. Is that how it works? Hah! Now that I think about it, I can totally see it. But no. Never was my intention. It was just conversation. Nothing more."

"Also, you literally had 'looking for women' in your profile, so don't blame me for calling you out on that." She winks at him. "I mean, come on."

"Anyways, it was a pretty rocky road to get to the point where I am now. I was lucky. And I certainly had some much appreciated help along the way. But overall, I got there myself. I am very independent, and I like it that way."

"And you are fun to be around, you are sophisticated, you know how to dress and you know how to dance, which is always a big plus. I like that. Also, nice play on that 'make it work'. Touché!"

[sunnyside]

By the time Willie and Bongo are starting to finish their tarts Angel gets on Bongo's com


<<I HACKED HER COMLINK.

Abby really doesn't know anything about hiding her comcode when using low security public facing social media sites. She's got a pretty cheap link too. Anyway, that let me get at the rest of her socials and messages.

I did a text frequency analysis. The most common terms associated with her are "vivacious" and "red wine."

She has mentioned Vex a couple times. I'm not so sure she really knows them so much as knows of them. Anyway she isn't dropping any useful details in her posts and messages. She does seem to know a ton of people though based on friends and followers.

Oh, and she's put in a work request with the Baltimore local plumbers union. If anybody wants I could probably spoof Bongo as a licensed plumber to get in and down there. Maybe Tubesnake could give you tips on how to fix her problem! >>


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Mike nods "Yup. That's exactly how it's always gone. So I guess I'm in a brave new world with you here. "

He leans over towards her laughing "Sorry. I'll have to explain that laugh. I know what Touché means. But despite literally meaning touch, with word as the only French in the sentence my software translated it as "touchdown""

Although touching what I'd like to do, and "touchdown" is how I feel."

He moves in to wrap and arm behind Selina and to kiss her.

Selina notices he moves slow and keeps on eye on her reaction as he moves in.

(OOC: Though in stuff like that, like enemy attacks, you can always interupt actions. )

[Koekepan]

<<I can sign up for the gig through the job board if it isn't taken yet, and I'll meet you there. Be nice and pick up a box of red wine, why doncha? I can handle the plumbing while you handle the other plumbing, and we both get to work uninterrupted.>>

[pbangarth]

Well, shit. Bongo just talked his way out of intimacy with a talented, vivacious young artist who was eager to take things to that level. Now his teammate wants him to pimp himself out for information. What a job.

Notwithstanding his reluctance to be a boy toy for some functionary, being the distraction is what he does. So, he orders DoorDash to pick up a bottle (NOT a box!!) of Escudo Rojo Pinot Noir Reserva Baron Philippe De Rothschild from Federal Hill Wine and Spirits not far away, and some Cypress Grove Chevré - Purple Haze from the also nearby Cheese Galore and More. Maybe this Anne Abbott will spill a few hints.

<<Yeah, pick up the job and we can say I'm along for the ride. >>

He relays the situation to Willie, who bursts out laughing. This problem, at least, never lands in his lap. This could take a while, so they get something more substantial to eat.

[sunnyside]

Paul will find that instead of being filled the job has actually gained a couple more negative comments. One says <<Sure there are plenty of pay lots in the area, but street parking fills up for blocks around and when you set up cones in a right lane all sorts of wannabe local security gets on your ass. If you need to be there they can't do drek except be a pain in your ass, but who needs that?>>

The other adds. <<Those tunnels aren't even remotely in line with any code ever written. Not too bad if all you need is a tool belt, you can see in the dark, and your knees aren't shot like mine. Otherwise it fucking sucks to work down there. Bring an assistant. >>

(OOC: I'm not sure if we've ever discussed the exterior of the van. I've imagined something with official union signage and clear windows as opposed to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUtud5NoqFQ )

[Koekepan]

Paul nods to himself while reading the comments. Not up to code? Of course not. Rough on the knees? Easy for the drones - same goes for seeing in the dark. But still, that's interesting. Clearly more made for dwarves than for trolls.