IC: Opening Night, here's your game Options

[paul_HArkonen]

Looking at Flash the Johnson asks simply, "what about you, you in or are you going to walk away from here now?"

[paul_HArkonen]

Looking up "Flash" looks the johnson over, "No I'm afraid I can't work with this croup or this job, I'm afraid I have to walk." And with that he stands up and walks out of the room.

Turing to face all of the the Johnson says, "well, now that we have that sorted out we can begin. The target is a scientist working for Aztechnology, he has recently made several discoveries, and we are afraid and believe that more are on the way, this must be prevented, and so we are hiring you to eliminate this threat. on the average day he is extraordinarily well protected, in a well protect area of Azzie territory. However, one week from tonight at 8 pm he will be going to a show that opens that night. We have found that he was sponsoring the show. On that particular night he likely won't be particularly well guarded and we believe that it is your best chance for a strike. Here is the address for the building, other than that more info will have to come from you." As he speaks he pulls out several pieces of paper and a single datadisk. "This is a picture of your target, his name is unimportant. Your pay will be 15,000 :nuyen: for the entire remaining team upon completion. Because of the nature of your target we would prefer that he be taken alive. If you can take him alive we will add a bonus of another 20,000 :nuyen:. for details about the extraction, if you take him alive call this number for details on the drop off point, if you don't call this number to report the success and for further details on how to receive you fee." As he continues to speak he places two numbers on the table, indicating each one in turn. "Now are there andy questions from all of you?"

[theartthief]

Six minus one is five ... 15,000 dived by ... comes to 3 grand each. That is if Mr. Bloodthirsty doesn't just shoot the guy on sight to make the run easier... Ok, this sounds doable.

Very well, Mr. Johnson, you have said that the target's name is unimportant and I understand your point of view; however, knowing as much as we can about this person would help us in determining his habits and methods which will increase our chance of success. I am sure that you would agree that bettering our chances would be in everyone's interest.

If his name is still not available, would you consent to telling us what his habits are? How will he most likely arrive? Who or what will his guard detail be? Does he have any known vices that can be exploited? I am sure that these may seem like insignificant details to you; however, they would be of great help to us.

[Cursedsoul]

Just shut up and observe. Leave the work to the experienced, maybe you'll pick up on something useful.

Entropic listens attentively to everything that is said, taking in the facts and ignoring the loss of one of the candidates.

I hate being so new as to not be fully aware as to what needs doing, saying, or otherwise. Perhaps I should get out of the monestary more often and do some more work so I can avoid this unpleasantness...

[TinkerGnome]

Joseph nods, apparently pleased at the price being offered for the target alive. Twice the work demanded twice the price, after all. "Is there a cooling off period on an extraction? Or can we drop him straight into your lap?"

[paul_HArkonen]

Fielding the questions one by one, and as they come to him the Johnson begins his "briefing". "Ok, His name is Geronimo Gonzalez. His habits? I'd say just your average important scientist, He will likely arive by nightsky, although that is subject to change, his guard detail that I know about is a pair of heavy duty bodyguards, trianed from birth for loyalty to the Azzies. As for other guards the Theater has guards of its own although the exacct number and strength of them is unkown. Known vices? If we knew of Vices that could be exploited we would have blackmailed him long ago, no none that we know of." Turning to Joseph as he asks his question the Johnson seems as if he's settling into his element. "Ok for a cooling off period, there will be one, aproximately one day, although if your faces and this attack are all over the trid that time might have to be legnthened." Any other questions?"

[TinkerGnome]

Joseph had been expecting the cooling off period, but it still didn't sit well with him. "Twenty is a big number, but having to sit on a target that someone wants back for 24 hours is a tough task. I'm not sure that twenty is enough for that one."

[Sammiel]

Tallon continues to nurse his almost dead beer, listening to the negotiations.

[Shadow]

"Sounds good. Anything else we should know?"

[theartthief]

Mr. Bloodthirsty has the right idea. Sitting on art is hard enough but a person who might not want to stay put ... that's a different story.

DarkSky says, "Mr. Johnson, I believe my collegue here has a good point. Might we consider an increase in compensation for the extra handling. Delicate handling requires additional care and often incures additional expenses ..."

DarkSky lets the end hang as if waiting for the Johnson to agree with Joseph and him.

[paul_HArkonen]

@Darksky and Joseph
Mr. Johnson looks to each of as you speak, considering his options. Finally he looks around at the entire team, "I could increase the bonus to 22,000 for holding him, but that will be all, you can either take or leave that sum."

[TinkerGnome]

Joseph nods. "It's chill then." He wants to get his hands on the background data on the target, but waits patiently for the negotiations to come to a close.

[theartthief]

DarkSky bows slightly toward the Johnson and says, "You are most kind. We will not disappoint."

Let's see. Background info on table. More money in a holding pattern. A relatively peaceful J. What is going to go wrong? Well I hope that Mr. Murphey stays as far away from this run as possible.

DarkSky glances over at Joseph and thinks, I will have to learn a little more about this individual.

Need to get numbers and names from everyone. Then it's off to a show at this theater. I wonder if there is any good art?

[paul_HArkonen]

Mr. Johnson stands up from behind the table, calmly closing his breifcase, leaving the information on the table. "If that is all i'll be leaving now, you can use this room for a short while but by nine the owner needs you gone. If there are no further questions good hunting and don't call that contact number until after you finish the job." at the end of his speech the Johnson is already right nest to the door, right at the end of his talk he pauses for just a moment as if he expects more questions, turning back to the door he walks out.

[theartthief]

DarkSky looks over the group and says, "The name is DarkSky. I suggest that we sit down and introduce ourselves and exchange contact information. Further, we should plan out the path that we wish to take. I, for one, volunteer to scope out the theatre."

Looking at Joseph he asks, "What do you think?"

[Shadow]

"Archer, you guys can call me Archer. Where do we want to snatch this guy, outside seems like the best bet."

[TinkerGnome]

Joseph pulls a short stack of simple business cards from his jacket pocket and slides one to each person. "Name's Joseph," he says. The cards each have a LTG number on them. "I've got some skills when it comes to marksmanship. In this case, I'm guessing that I can handle his body guards or assist with the infiltration effort."

He shrugs.

"As for the snatch, I'm thinking outside, as well. If we can stake out a good location, I can probably take out at least one of his bodyguards before they have a clue that something is up."

[Sammiel]

Tallon idly scratches the back of his head as the team goes around introducing themselves.

"Tallon is the name. I work best outside, but we should probably scope the place before we make any definite plans."

[Cursedsoul]

Rousing from his silence Entropic lowers his hood so that everyone is able to look him in the eyes.

"I feel the need to explain my actions earlier before I proceed with the introduction. I felt it was warranted given the circumstances. Another bar in another neighborhood and I would not have said anything as you have done, but in a place such as this I felt as though I would be personally insulting every other ork in the room if I let his comment slide. I for one feel quite comfortable here, a rarity at best. I am sure many others feel likewise. I would not want someone coming into my home and insulting me, and the same feeling extend to this establishment. I offer my apologies for being unprofessional, I just hope you can understand my displeasure."

Giving a quick look around the table to let everyone know he is sincere, he continues.

"My name is Entropic Phantom. Feel free to address me as you see fit. As you can see (gesturing towards his medallion) I am a member of the Order of the Enduring Heart. I am a martial artist and thus, I can handle up close and personal business. I can also lend a hand when it comes to matters of First Aid and electronics."

Taking a breath he adds "As for this excursion I second Mr.Tallon's suggestion of familiarizing ourselves with the area before any serious plans are written up."

With that, he sinks into his seat and waits for discussion to continue.

[theartthief]

"I believe that Tallon has best expressed the need to see what we will be planning," says DarkSky. "Why don't we move our discussion to the theatre or at least to something nearby? Tomorrow, I will scope out the inside. If anyone is interested he is more than welcome to come with me. After all, it is best to have a plan to remove our target from the inside should anything prevent us from snatching him while he is out and about."

"Here is my LTG number," he says and gives it out verbally. He records everyone elses numbers in his head.

[TinkerGnome]

Joseph takes the data packet the Johnson left and scans it discreetly. "First we have to figure out where the location is, of course."

[paul_HArkonen]

@ Joseph
as you scan the Data you discover a single color photo of the man who is obviously the target. The data also contains the address of the theater, a place in the middle of Renton. it also includes an LTG number for contacting the johnson after the job.

[Cursedsoul]

Looking at Joseph, Entropic asks "May I have that when you are done?" gesturing to the packet.

[theartthief]

"May I suggest that we use whatever time we have remaining to look at the information together?" intones, DarkSky.

He glances in the corner of his eye, Let's see how much time we have left.

"I believe that we will accomplish more by working together than any of us could alone."

[Cursedsoul]

"I was thinking we'd all spend a bit of time looking over the information by ourselves; a couple minutes at most. Then we could go over it again as a group. This way we'd all be sure to get a good, clean, look at it before we start passing it around and strategizing."

Taking a moment to gauge the reactions to his suggestion he continues.

"Do any of you have a map of seattle? In my youth I took to wandering around the city for hours at a time so I may be of some use in planning an unobtrusive entrance and/or a quick getaway. I happen to have an excellent one on a datachip, although not on me. A quick upload into my ever useful mobile office and we'll have a rather handy tool. We've got a week, so I imagine it quite possible to plan several routes and travel them by foot and/or vehicle to familiarize ourselves. We may need to make a fast break and I don't imagine taking the time to stare at street signs will be a real option."

Watching the reaction of the team once again he settles back down and hopes that he did not just make a supreme ass out of himself.