IC: Chasing the Prize, We always get our mark Options

[HMHVV Hunter]

"I guess I can talk to my regular street doc, see if he knows anything," Helios says. "It's a longshot, but it's a shot."

[Ecclesiastes]

Bishop speaks up, "I scoped the file already, but it didn't give up much to go on. We're gunna need to do some asking around. Unfortunately I'm green in town, so no one really wants a whole lot to do with me. Anyone have friends they can put me in contact with? I'm good with people, I just don't know anyone.

And if you are going to his place, you ain't doing it alone. I'll join you."

[Tanka]

Charlie took a drink of the import. Swirled it around. Winced appropriately and set the cup aside. He did the same with the other three beers. Same result each time.

"Nothing like good ol' Irish Green beer," he said to himself.

He was paying attention, just also trying things out. After discovering that none of the beers were any good, he grabbed himself a cup of water. If you can't get drunk, get hydrated, eh?

When the topic came to knowing things about people, he perked.

"I know a kid. Drek-hot decker. Might be able to get us somewhere. I'll give 'im a call when I get back. Goes by Debian, mebbe some o' ya heard o' him?"

[Bastard]

"I dont know too much about deckers, Charlie, but I know theyre good at finding information. That would give us a quick start if that decker could uncover anything on the subject."

"Bishop, I think I might have someone that could help us out. We have worked with him before, let me see if we can meet him sometime."

[Kremlin KOA]

"I think we all have people to talk to. And I know that at least for me, some of my friends expect me to not reveal them as a source to others. So JT I'll meet you at the guys old doss in about an hour." Gonzales stands up and walks out into the street, where his skates pop out again and he dons his helmet "Once more unto the breach."
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20 minutes later Gonzales arrives at Christina D's shadow clinic. and walks in.

"Chrissie, long time no see."

"Georgio, your checkup isn't until next week. I take it this visit is business related?"

"Is it safe to talk in front of him?" Gonzales points to the patient she is working on.

"Perfectly, it will take me another fifteen minutes to finish installing his new ears."

"In that case yes it is unfortunately business, I was wondering if the name Lucien Ballefour rings any bells?"

[Johnson]

Tiny looks the file over. Looks at the picture for a moment commiting it to memory.

"Does anyone have the address of this place, or where the recruitment offices are? Maybe I can find out if they are looking for security personal or even who does the security in the area. Maybe his lives in the Corporate secure suburbia."

Tiny looks over at the others and wait for any other input.

[toturi]

"Alrighty, then. Who do we contact when we get a probable hit on the target's location? We need someone to coordinate the intelligence effort as well as the manpower location. Don't want us all to chase down the same lead, when there are others to look into do we?"

[Bastard]

"I think everyone can get in contact with each other now, maybe we should see where we are tomorrow night, see what leads have turned up. Maybe we could split up into two or three teams...that we only have to contact two or three people, instead of one person having to coordinate the whole thing."

[HeySparky]

Edana straightens up, "I'd like to check out his place, get an Astral scent of him and hopefully enough to track him down with a spell. Mind if Herne and I go with you, Kane and Bishop?" She wipes the ruin of several wings from her mouth and cleans herself up getting ready to go, peeking into the Astral once again to check the state of things.

Herne, see anything odd?

Nope. You've got sauce on your chin.

This post has been edited by ES_Sparky: Oct 5 2004, 03:08 PM

[BishopMcQ]

Gonzales:
The street doc thinks for a few seconds, while making adjustments to the cyber-eared patient.

"Sorry, not coming up with anything, the closest I know is some doc by the name of Baiour. I could get you his address if you're interested, but I'd stay away from him if I was you. Some nasty rumors have floated my way--he's just as likely to do the surgery as he is to sell you for spare parts."

Edana:
Nothing has drastically changed since you last looked. The bartenders are wiping down glasses and setting up for the late night crowd. Your fellow changeling at the door has started a line and begun to pat people down while a squat dwarf collects cover charges.

[Kremlin KOA]

"Sounds like just the type I'm looking for... You should know I don't get ware from other people."

[BishopMcQ]

Gonzales:
"Just thought I'd warn you what you were up against."

Chrissie turns from you, attaches a few small diagnostic utilities to the new cyber ears and gestures for you to join herin the other room. Her office is clean and functional, a contrast of smooth textures and sharp lines.

She punches a few commands into her digital organizer and turns the screen to you.

"He works out near the Body Mall. I'd go during the daylight hours, but you've always been willing to go places I'd stay away from. Did you need anything else or should I get backto him?"

Christina jerks her head towards her deaf patient.

[Kremlin KOA]

"Nothing for now, I thank you for your time." Gonzales bows as he exits.

Returning to the street Gonzales calls Taggart. "Got a lead mon ami, almost identical name, and the same kinda field. You wat I should check it out, if so have Helios call me to get the address, I could use the backup."

[Ecclesiastes]

Bishop nods to Edana, "Wouldn't hurt to have someone else along for the ride and we could use some mojo. Who's drivin'?"

[HeySparky]

Edana nods to Bishop, "I can drive as long as you don't mind taking the back with JT, Kane." She grins at the dog, "Or, if Herne will give up shotgun we can all have our own seats." Her eyes unfocus and she nods shaking her head ruefully.

Refocusing again she stands, "It's all sorted, then. Let's hit it."

[Ecclesiastes]

Bishop stands and picks up his gear bag. "After you."

[BishopMcQ]

McShizzle's:
As half the team rises from the table, a few newcomers move in your direction hoping to score the large table for their friends. Seeing some of you staying behind they back off before they get within earshot, making apologetic gestures.

Stepping outside, the team going to scope out Ballefour's house walks past the line of pople waiting to get inside. Several people are joking together in groups as they stamp their feet to keep the blood circulating. You move a few blocks away to where Edana left her car.

A heavily modified SUV waits for you to climb in after, the shamaness disables the security system. Kane jumps into the back, climbing over the bench and rests in the back of the truck. The drive is short as you cut across the evening skyline and down the I-5.

As you pull into the parking lot of an imposing church about a block away from Ballefour's house, JT's cell phone begins to ring with an incoming call.

[Ecclesiastes]

On the ride over, Bishop reaches into his pack and pulls out a few small handheld devices. He passes them out to everyone with the instructions, "These are BattleTac Receivers. If you've got a datajack, plug it in. If not, clip it on your belt and put in the ear peice. If something bad goes down at this guys place, I'll analyze the scene and give you the best tactical commands. Follow my lead and we'll work together much better in a fight."

[Bastard]

"Hey Gonzales, whats up?" JT asks as he picks up the call.

"Got a lead mon ami, almost identical name, and the same kinda field. You wat I should check it out, if so have Helios call me to get the address, I could use the backup."

"Will do my friend. Send that address to my pocket secretary, too. That way we are ready to head there in case of any problems."

After disconnecting with Gonzales, JT places the call. "Helios, Gonzales might need some back up. Give him a call and he will tell you where. Im sure Tiny and Grave could join you as well."
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JT takes the Battletach receiver from Bishop and attaches it to his belt. He procedes to place the ear piece in his left ear.

[HMHVV Hunter]

"Got it," Helios says.

He then places a call to Gonzales.

"Heard you might need backup. Where should I meet you?"

[BishopMcQ]

Ballefour's:
The team climbs out of the Brumby with Battle-Tac engaged. The clouds part enough to let the moon shine out and highlight the heavy cross built on the steeple. The shadow seems to settle down on Bishop for a second as if to claim him. As quickly as the clouds parted they close back up again.

[Ecclesiastes]

Bishop freezes for a moment, his hands coming up to make the sign of the cross... Father... Son... Holy... he freezes. A whisper escapes his lips, "Forgive me Lord."

Shaking himself a bit, he turns to the group. All your BattleTac Receivers come online. "Give me a sec to check a few things out before we move in."

Bishop moves out of the churches parking lot and lets his eyes sweep over the street. His Rangerfinder, GPS, Orientation System, and Tactical Computer go to work compiling all the data around him, giving him map overlays in his vision. The BattleTac network gets flooded with the data as he moves along the street, assessing the scene.

[BishopMcQ]

Ballefour:
The BattleTac relays visual feeds from Bishop to image links as he scans the area. A soft light pours out of a curtained window from the rectory as you advance onto the street. No heat signatures are present amidst the cold background of the winter night. Most of the houses on this street have the soft glow of Christmas lights, with several trees evident through large front windows. One house at the end of the street seems utterly devoid of life, 7524 S. Main. No vehicles rest in the driveway and no lights twinkle under the dark sky.

[Ecclesiastes]

"Street is clear, advance to the north sidewalk, there are some shrubs there that should give you some cover."

Bishop takes his own advice and makes his way towords the house as quietly as he can.

[Bastard]

JT follows a few meters behind Bishop's lead and a couple steps to his left. His Ruger Thunderbolt is ready, loaded with gel rounds to incapacitate any potential hostiles. Kane is at Taggart's side, obedient and aware, waiting on command.