After a moment, she turns. She starts when she sees you and then smiles.
Good morning, handsome. How did you sleep? She fills a cup of coffee and hands it to you, leaning over the counter to give you a kiss.

Cash kisses her a very definite thank you, then drinks the coffee.

Sleep was good...eventually. Morning's looking a lot better though. Got the day free gorgeous?

She smiles regretfully. Unfortunately no, I have to be at work in an hour, but I didn't want to leave you here with nothing to remember me by. She winks and hands him a plate of food.
Breakfast Jambalya. Eggs, chorizo, rice and spices... a lot of spices. My mama taught me this dish and I warn you.. it's not for the faint of heart. She smiles and sits back, sipping her coffee... apparently waiting for you to take a bite.

Are you kiddin'? Girl, I grew up not all that far from El Infernia CFS. They know spicy.
Looking her up and down, Cash smiles ruefully. So do I.

So what's work like? Any interesting cases? There's gotta be something to make al lthe paper work more interesting.

First... make a composure test (Willpower + Body) to see if you can handle the spicy without running for the water. Threshold: 3 (It's really spicy.)

She just raises and eyebrow and watches you take a bite.

Body 7 + Willpower 3 = 10
6,3,2,5,1,3,6,6,4,3 -= 4 hits

MMmmm.... you're amazing. This is very good. Better than I had in N'alins.

Cash keps munching, savoring the burn, and waiting for her to talk while he eats.

Come on babe, give me somethin'. This food's great but you're losin' points on the intel.

She smiles and leans back against the counter. She looks pleased as if he's passed some sort of test.
Interesting cases? Yeah, we have a few. She winks at him and regards him with a curious smile. Right now, I'm interviewing witnesses for Pietro Gambione's extortion trial. It's a lot more interesting then reading report after report all day. Though, the things you find out... well, you'd never watch the news the same way again. She takes another sip of her coffee and then pops a jalapeno in her mouth.

He smiles at her taste for spice, wiping a bit of wetness away from his eye.

Man that's good stuff.

You do all that huh? Wow, impressive. So are you a 'crime fighter' type, or just a gorgeous face making a living at something she's good at?

I'm a gorgeous face that's good at what she does. I make good money, I don't have to litigate and I get to find out all the juicy details... it works for me. She leans forward and gives him a kiss full of spice.
Mind if I borrow your shower?

Sounds like you should be one of those shadow data dealers they talk about in the papers.

Mmmm... tasty. Come on, I'll show you where the shower is.

He stands and waits for her, the expression on his face looking as though he's waiting for some sort of reply, not ready to end the conversation.

Aisha raises an eyebrow. Who says I'm not? She winks and then looks at him expectantly.

He just grins broader.

I won't tell.

I might be buying some time though if I need something on a competitor.

He leads her in to the shower, but still leading the conversation to see where it might go.

Doubt she really is a broker, but who knows, maybe she'd like the thrill of selling something. Girl just gets better and better.

The godo thing about a troll sized home, everything is bigger. The good thing about an expensive troll sized home, everything is huge. including the shower and seperate tub. Made for great entertaining. Most people were less impressed by the huge toilets.

She smiles and nods, putting a finger against her mouth in the Shhh gesture and shaking her head.
And what would a marketing freelancer need the DA's office for? The emphasis she puts on the word 'marketing' makes it clear she might not completely buy your story.

She follows you into the bathroom, beaming at the size of everything. She opens the shower door and whistles low.
Aye, Papi. This I could get used to.

Once the water's going, Cash smiles down at her.
There's a lot that goes in to free lance marketing. You'd be suprised.

You know, like how you said you're a scretary in the club, and here you're interviewing witnesses. We all have more interesting sides to our jobs.

He smiles and starts showering.
Very interesting. Not the dime girl Freddy took her for, that's for sure.

After the shower, Aisha gets dressed, slipping the purple dress over her head.
I have to go now. I still need to get home and change. Don't worry about getting me a ride. I've already called a cab. Would you mind if I borrow this? She holds up your shirt.

Of course not. It's yours. Well, for a bit at least. I'll need an excuse for you to come back over.

I've got some work tongiht, but I'll have a better idea of my next weeks schedule after a few meetings today and tonight. Give me a ring tomorrow, soka?

At least I know the shirt's clean. Anything in that closet's nice and dry cleaned.

She smiles. Thank you. She slips it on over her dress, and rolls up the sleeves and ties it at the waist, leaving it unbuttoned. It gives her some protection, but somehow still manages to look stylish.
I'll call. She gives you a long kiss and then lets herself out, leaving you standing in the middle of your living room, wondering what in the hell you're going to do with yourself now.

Sunny - Tuesday, May 14th, 2070 - Father's Restaraunt


You can find me here. I guess we'll need to stay here and keep the owner from running amok after he realizes that the restaurant is gonna shut down for the rest of the day.

Sunny presses his thumb on the screen and nods to the officer.


If this is done, I would like to go to the other employees in the kitchen.

He does so and looks for his father.
Please, don't insult the cops, daddy. Not again.

Sunny - Tuesday, May 14th, 2070: 1600 - Father's Restaraunt



The officer just nods and doublechecks the fingerprint (no doubt checking it against the prints they have on file.)
Thank you for your time, sir.
The officer nods to you again and then walks over to the entrance foyer, to join the other officers standing there.

From the kitchen, you can hear the sound of raised voices.
Oh no...

Sunny hurries to the kitchen. He has a bad feeling in his guts - the same feeling he always has when his father gets angry.

Niet - Wednesday May 15th, 2070: 0900 - Niet's Apartment

You awake to the sound of smooth Cuban jazz playing over the apartments speaker system. The music is definitely a better wake up call then the blaring of an alarm. It's 9 a.m. and the news feeds are promising a record scorcher today. It's hard to believe it's only May. Highs around the mid-90's. Gotta love Miami.

Sunny - Tuesday, May 14th, 2070: 1600 - Father's Restaraunt

Heading further into the kitchen, you can hear the voices more distinctly now. One you recognize as your fathers... the other must be one of the other detectives.

I'm sorry, sir, but we will need to shut you down for a minimum of four hours while we process the scene. the officer sounds irritated.
No! You listen to me, you ignorant little man! I can not be closed for four hours. There was nothing done here. The man, he came, he wove the gun around and he left. End of story. End of crime scene. Take you and your little gun wielding tyrants out of my restaraunt! From years of experience, you know this is the point in the conversation where your father will really get going.

Walking into the kitchen proper, you see Rogerio, Roberto and Rosa all circled around your father who is angrily gesturing at the troll officer looking down at him.
Rosa has your fathers arm and is desperately pulling him back. Rogerio and Roberto turn when you come in, a look of relief on their faces.

Neit got himself organised shortly after noon. Dressed in his smart clothes for the evenings meeting, he gathered up all the pieces of information he had collected.

A short drive later he arrived at Mrs Hamilton's office. It was just before one. At the receptionists enquiry he informed her that he was there to meet Mrs Hamilton, he had an appointment.

The door to Mrs Hamiltons office was open and Neit was directed inside. Neit smiled and returned her greeting and closed the door behind him.

I believe there is a certain matter you wish to discuss and posibly take further?

Niet - Wednesday May 15th, 2070: 1300 - Mrs. Hamilton's Office

Mrs. Hamilton comes around her desk to greet you. She's an attractive woman, if a bit too corporate for your tastes, in her mid 30's. Her brown hair is cut into a stylish bob, and her deep blue eyes are framed by tortoiseshell framed glasses.
She's wearing a chic suit, something you're sure cost more then you make in a month.
Thank you for coming on such short notice, Mr. Night. I appreciate it. Please, sit down. Coffee, tea, water? She indicates the trolley behind you.

Neit helps himself to a cup of coffee, before seating himself down in the chair on the opposite side of the desk.

I presume you have something in mind for your husband?

The womans' eyes narrow and she nods. She activates the white noise generator over the AR.
Mr. Night, for the last 15 years that man has walked all over me, humiliated me and betrayed me. I want him to experience the same. I want you to humiliate the man. I want him laid bare. I want every loathsome flaw, dalliance and indiscretion to be displayed for all the world to see.
I know his passcodes, I know his schedule and I know him. I'll give you everything you need to track him and find what you need. All I ask is that once you do find it, you find a way to let it loose in the public domain. I cannot have this attached to me in anyway, as I'm sure you can imagine. We'll be beginning a nasty divorce battle soon and I don't want anything ruining my case.
For all of this, I'll pay you 10,000 plus expenses. Do we have a deal?
Mrs. Hamilton sits back in her chair and picks up her cup of coffee, sipping it as she looks at you over the rim.

Neit takes a drink of his, mulling the idea over.

Hmm, this could be fun, a change from chasing someone down and she'll give me everything I need. Should be easy enough, and well 10k thats a fair sum.

Yes we have a deal, it might not happen right away, as I mentioned I have a meeting this evening and something lined up, will probably take up a couple weeks of my time. It should be a little while before you'll have your stuff lined up for the case as it is. If we time it right we can hit him twice in close succession, the divorce and whatever plan we can cook up.

Neit rose to his feet, offering his hand.

Mrs. Hamilton nods, smiling at your suggestion. She stands as well, taking your hand.
Yes, I think I like that idea. Take the time you need. I'll forward you the files you'll need. Just keep me updated, will you? Oh, and here's your retainer; half up front like we agreed upon last time. I assume it will suffice?

That is perfect. I will be in contact as soon as I know what is happening.

Neit left the office, it had been a good couple days, hopefully this job offer this evening would be even better. Things were looking up.

Well I've got some time to waste before that meet tonight, I do owe Felix that steak maybe I should give him a call, might be able to get some information on this family business or maybe some posible work.

Neit quickly scrolled through his addressbook, finding Felix's number he initiated the call.

Hey Felix, its Neit. I know things are probably crazy for you at the moment. Yea I saw the news, anyway the money from that last lead you gave me has come through. You up for that steak I owe you?

Felix's face lights up at the offer of the steak and nods.
Yeah, I could get out of here. Ya wanna meet for dinner tonight or somethin'? Oh, yeah.. that piece of news. Got a lot of business going around that little news byte let me tell ya.

Sure, dinner will be fine, have to make it earlyish though, got an appointment around 9. Let me know where and when.

Felix's smile broadens even more. You realize half a fraction too late that maybe offering to buy dinner and letting him pick the restaraunt might not have been the best idea.
Diamond Lil's. They've got this porterhouse there... He smacks his lips cuts like buttah. You got biz at 9? Let's meet at 6, den. No sense in rushing ourselves at a place like Lil's. He smiles again and then hangs up.
Diamond Lil's. Great. There goes that bonus.

Wenesday May 15th, 0900 AM

Charlie sits in font of the Zoo soaking up the morning rays before they get too strong. He has the look of some one doing AR. A quick double blink closes and trashes his morning Herald. Huh Gambione got sent up the river, tough drek big fella, lifting his soycap in a silent salute. Wonder if this changes anything. I doubt it but better check. Sending a quick command through the datajack to his comm, the elf lets the AR fill his vision. Hoi Baker he greets the ratlike human, hows biz? Hoiya Charlie it's goin' it's goin. Whatchya need? Gambione got himself sent up I see. Yup yup, he did. What's it to ya? Just wondering if this changes things in the biz? Nah not likely, someone 'll fill his spot soon enough. Gotcha Baker, thanks. Lemme know if you come up with anything soka? Ka, Charlie. Charlie closes the link and wires the fixer a hundred nuyen "gratuity". He opens his budget sheet to check his finances, Drek, I need a job or a mark soon. I wonder if anyone needs anything. He logs on to the Shadowland node.

Charlie - Wednesday May 15th, 2070 - Outside the Zoo

Logging into Shadowland, you're dropped past the killing jars and into the Shadowland: New Orleans node... bout the closest thing you can get to Miami these days. There was once a Shadowlands: Miami node but word is that Gambione Sr. had it trashed back in the early 20's. They never bothered putting it back on the grid.
Taking a look around, you see the usual icons. There's Lan, a big bruiser in the 'Trix and Bourbon, a scary fraggin' chica if there ever was one... and there goes Sandman. Looks like all the big names are on today. Good to know. Better mind the P's and Q's.

Roll a Matrix search to find the Miami "employment ads"

Neit ran a few outstanding errands that needed doing before heading out, a tie being one of those. Once everything was finalized he headed over to Diamond Lil's, a little early but it would give him some time to think over some of the things he would like to ask about the whole thing. The one advantage of being early, at least there should be a decent table avalible to one side and not in the middle of the place.

Niet - Wednesday May 15th, 2070: 17:55 - Diamond Lil's

Sitting with your back to the wall, you have a nice view of the restaraunt and even more importantly, of the entrances and exits. A pretty young woman approaches.
Good evening, sir. My name is Ruby. I'll be your hostess for the evening. Could I get you started with something to drink?

Tony Cash - Wednesday May 15th 1200 - His Doss

Deciding there's no time like the present, Tony orders two dozen roses and has them sent to Aisha's office, looking up on the public registry her office. He make ssure to send it to the front desk for her, giving her the chance to pick them up and show off a bit.

That bit of biz handled, he calls Kiko, letting her know that he found her bra, and seeing if she'd like to meet for lunch some time.

Then he calls Ray, letting him know that he was looking for a bit of new IC for his 'link, some of the black stuff.

Hola mi amigo. Black IC? I can set you up with something like that. You got some worries on that end? To his credit, Rey actually looks genuinely concerned.

Hi Ruby, a bottle of the house red and some still water please. I'm awaiting the arrival of another gentleman in a short while.

Neit relaxed a bit for the first time today. One forgets how tense things are even when just running around.

Tony Cash - Wednesday May 15th 1200 - His Doss

Not yet, but that's the point. Solve the problem before there is one. Get me some top of the line ice, but no hurry. Soka chummer?

Cash arranges for the lunch "date" while he's on the line

Tony Cash - Wednesday May 15th 1200 - His Doss

Rey nods. Got it, hombre. It'll cost a pretty penny though. For a top of the line IC program you're looking at 15,000. For a slight downgrade, I can get it to you for around 12,000. Plus, you're looking at around another 2K in "exhange" costs. You still want it?

The text conversation on the other end of the line goes a little something like this:
Tony, baby... glad you called. Purple bra? ... oh, right the little lacy one. I was wondering where that went, you bad boy.

Niet - Wednesday May 15th, 2070: 17:55 - Diamond Lil's

Of course, sir, and here you are. She hands you the menu and then walks off.
The menu is filled with all sorts of delectable-ness... which you barely even have a chance to look over before you notice Felix heading your way. He's outdone himself this time; all white linen suit, white cane and white patent leather shoes. He looks like a walking icecream cone.

The price is a bit high, even for the market. Espeically since I know that once you buy it, you're gonna copy the source code and resell it to the next chummer that comes along, probably for an even higher price. Besides, I am your best repeat customer. You can afford a bit of a discount for me I'm sure.

Neogitaion 5 +Bargaining 2 +charisma 5 + StreeetCred 1 =13
6,4,2,4,1,5,4,6,1,3,5,6,4 = 5 + whata ever from loyalty rating 4

On text
It was in the freezer, which made me remember some ... interesting things. Can you meet me at my place for lunch?

Taking "lunch in to account", Cash sets the flower delivery for 1600.

Rey looks honestly taken aback for a moment.
Hey man, I gave you the straight price. I didn't pad it any. Hell, man, I even took a 2% cut here.

Opposing Negotiation Roll


I wish I could help you out, cut the price, you know I do... but, these programs they're hot right now. I gotta pay the price too, you know what I mean, omae?

The other line:

Ohhh yeah.. the ice cubes... I think I could do lunch. What time?

Hey I'd never say that a Perez would gouge me.I'll take the deal man, and maybe we can do some more biz tomorrow. I got a meet tonight.

I'm hungry now. Bring some ice cream?

Edit:Clarification to other players

Rey nods. I'll have the progs to you by tomorrow night, latest. I'll lean on the guy if I hafta. You take care out there and watch your back, Cash.

The other line:
Sure thing lover. See you in twenty.

Neit rises and shakes Felix's hand, before returning to his seat.

Nice threads, business must be treating you well. I've ordered a bottle of red in the mean time. So whats news?

Niet - Wednesday May 15th, 2070: 17:55 - Diamond Lil's

Felix smiles and straightens his lapels.
Thanks, man. Yeah, biz is good. Really jumpin' you know? A lot of people making and breaking deals now that the big mans' in the pen. What about you? We just having dinner or you have something on your mind?
He sits back in his chair, smiling. The hostess approaches at that moment and pours the wine, leaving the bottle chilling in an ice bucket at the side table.

Tony Cash - Wednesday May 15th 1200 - His Doss

Don't get all bent out of shape for it on my account omae. I haven't accepted the job yet, don't want to count my chickens before the bush, or whatever. Look in to it, I'll confirm tonght. Soka?

Rey nods.
So, when we hittin' the clubs, omae? I know you got biz tonight, but hows' about this weekend?