IC: Into the Barrens..., ... and out again with luck Options

[Shadow]

The sharp twang of the bow is the only warning the man has, this time though it wasn't enough. The arrow plows into his chest dropping him like a sack. He falls backwards collapsing in a heap.

[Shadow]

@ Dex and Indigo
The trip around the park is somewhat more complicated then it first appeared. Short of cutting cross country a few building had to be navigated before the far side of the park could be seen.

The gangers were making no attempt to be stealthy. Four vehicles were parked in a semi circle with there lights illuminating a large area. Loud music played from a deck and the sound of beer cans being tossed could easily be heard.

[Ecclesiastes]

Cougar exhales. "Target three down... That was too close."

[Shadow]

Cougar and Mirage make their way through the perimeter of the park not finding any more sentries. The noise of the makeshift party at the other end does grow louder.

[Fortune]

Parking their bikes a couple of blocks away from the gathering, Dex and Indigo continue on foot. Dex calls upon the aid of the Spirit of the City that he had summoned on the journey to once again conceal their presence.

As the pair quietly work their way closer to the gangers, the shaman summons a couple of small Spirits. Dex orders the first Spirit to fight off any Astral aggressors, and the second he commands to manifest and inform him of any unusual or threatening Astral activity.

[Ecclesiastes]

Over the comms, Cougar asks, "Caden, where is the forth target? We've only been able to locate three so far."

[Shadow]

@ Dex,

The first watcher returns quickly.

There is no one on the astral master.

@ Cougar,

Caden replies over the comms.

He was a romer that was closer to the main group.

[Ecclesiastes]

"Got it. Keep your eyes open Mirage"

Cougar continues his watch, scanning for any other sentries.

[Fortune]

Dex gives the Watcher a dirty look, then rolls his eyes and tries valiantly to hide a smile.

"That's good. Now go back and keep watch on the Astral, and return to report only when the situation changes."

The pair continue to stealthily work their way closer to the assembled group of gangers.

[Raiko]

Mirage continues to follow Cougar.

"Copy, lead the way mon ami."

[Shadow]

Dex and Indigo get pretty close to the gang. About 20 feet out they can go no further without risking exposure, as it is they are hiding behind a roach infested dumpster.

Cougar and Mirage walk carefully through the woods and still come up empty on the fourth guard. Though no one takes a shot at them.

10 Minutes to the meet time.

[Ecclesiastes]

"Unable to locate forth target. Do you want to proceed with the meet? And do you want Mirage and I to stay hiden to cover you, or do you want us there, up close and personal?"

[Fortune]

Barely giving the bug-filled dumpster a second glance, Dex hides behind it and scans the gangers, searching out the small group that has been surrounding their 'package'. Once he catches sight of them, the shaman draws his head back, then promptly sits with his back against the stinking garbage container.

"We've got 'bout ten minutes 'fore the meet. I'm goin' t' go have a look around. Keep your eyes open, eh omae?"

Without waiting for Indigo to respond, Dex leans back and closes his eyes, freeing his Astral form once again. Before he begins his recon, the shaman commands the small Spirits to remain with the woman, the first to quickly find him and warn him if anything attacks her, and the second to to defend her to the best of its ability. The larger City Spirit he commands to continue its concealment on the woman and his meat body, and to defend the woman if the need arises.

The young shaman's Astral form then speeds away towards the trees of the park, as Dex circles the assembled gangers and checks for anything new, or anything he might have missed earlier.

[Shadow]

Everything looks exactly as it appears to be. Several men and woman filled with anxiety, arrogance, and a few with fear. As the time approaches they start readying weapons and putting their beer cans away. The girl Dex earlier identified as the package hasn't moved form her spot.

[Shadow]

"..., up close and personal?"

Gregor lifted an eye brow to Mr. Bowles.

"They have secured the area sir, perhaps it is time to move in?"

The older man looked back with a hint of nervousness.

"Yes, tell them to move in."

Gregor nodded and spoke into his radio. "Ok runners, you have secured the area, I would like Cougar, Indigo, and Caden with the money. Mirage and Dex hang back to cover any retreat as needed."

The black SUV started quietly and Gregor pulled the vehicle forward slowly.

[Ecclesiastes]

"Check."

Cougar moves through the park to intercept the SUV in route. He hopes in and turns off the Ruthenium Polymers.

"Alright, lets do this."

He stows the Ranger-X Bow back in his duffle bag and pulls out his SPAS-22 with the attached Antioch. He pockets a few extra clips of Ex-Ex and loads the Antioch with Freeze Foam grenades.

[Chance359]

Caden returns from prowling the park and takes up position on the left side of the money. Cautiosly he scans the area for additional threats.

[Fortune]

Dex finishes his recon of the area and his Astral form returns to where he left his body behind the dumpster. As he stretches and opens his eyes, an impatient Indigo fills him in on the latest communications. The shaman dramatically rolls his eyes at their employer's latest instructions.

"So, if they are moving in now, just how're you supposed to be with the money when you aren't anywhere near it?"

[Shadow]

Indigo glowers at the shaman, "Null sheen chummer, I'll just walk there."
She waits for the right moment before standing up and walking into the gangers, passing through them like she was one of there own (indeed she was dressed similarly) and then out the other side in the darkness to meat up with the rest of the group.

[Raiko]

Mirage moves cautiously through the woods, uneasy about the remaining sentry, to a position with a good view of the meeting site, and takes cover.

"Gregor: Mirage, I am in position, ready when you are."

[Fortune]

Dex watches Indigo's brazen move with more than a little amusement, slightly surprised when she actually makes it unchallenged through the group of gangers despite the presence of a rival gang's insignia clearly emblazoned on the back of her jacket. He could have hidden it with magic, and he knew that she was well aware of that fact. Sometimes the girl could be even more reckless than he was.

Still grinning, the shaman shakes his head and turns his attention on the gathering in front of him, wishing he could light up a smoke. While he watches, he once again sees to his summoned Spirits. The City Spirit had departed with his return from the Astral, the little Watchers were still present, and he sets them to their respective tasks, as he had previously outlined.

Keeping one eye on the quarry, Dex then sets about summoning another Spirit of the surrounding City.

[Shadow]

Gregor takes the SUV as far into the woods as it will go before stopping. The large black man gets outs and starts walking to the gangs camp. Both Suitcases in hand.

[Ecclesiastes]

Cougar steps out and follows at Gregor's flank, keeping an eye out.

"Money is on the move."

[Shadow]

The large man moves confidently with the troll and the razor girl on his flanks. They themselves are flanked by Mirage and Caden.

The clearing where the meet is to take place is an excellent point, easily ambushed by the guards that the Frenchwoman and the troll disposed off. The wait isnt long before the gang starts migrating into the clearing. There leader follows them, using them as a shield if anything goes wrong.

[Morgannah]

Indigo watched the entourage of gangers made its way into the little clearing, a slow vicious smile curling across her mouth as she imagined their reactions once they realized their snipers wouldn't be helping them tonight. It was enough to make her want to laugh.

At any rate, she affected an air of bored unconcern, absently checking her dully gleaming fingernails while she waited for .. something.