Tony Cash - Tuesday, May 14th, 2070 - His Apartment

Your commlink beeps a moment later. The message simply reads:
Charmer.

Back at your apartment, it's a relief to finally shower. The heat of Miami can be oppressive sometimes and it's hard to believe it's only May. Maybe if you didn't wear those damn black suits... but hey, it's your image.
Smiling at yourself in the mirror, you can't help but strut a little bit. You look good. That Aisha chick (that was her name right?) isn't going to know what hit her.
Getting ready to head out the door, you quickly reach for your commlink... and find it missing.
*groan* Not again... Taking a look around the room, you scan the tops of all the tables and then underneath the furniture. For some reason, you lose more shit in this house...where it goes is anybody's guess.

Gnomes in the Floorboards Roll to see if you EVER find that commlink again... *eg*

Character rolled 6.

After a good ten minutes of searching, you finally find your commlink along with your black silk Armani tie and a purple lace bra in the freezer of all places. Holding up the tie and the bra you're left wondering just how in the hell they got there.

Purple lace.... ohhh.... right , that sexy asian.. wusser name ... Kiko.... hafta call her...

Cash gets in to his BMW (Black of course, with properly tinted windows) and heads down to the Zoo, calling Aisha on the way.

She answers after the third ring, your screen shows you a 30 second video of her salsa dancing throughout the call.
Hey there, handsome. I was hoping you were gonna call.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 1840 - His car

'Course. Just letting you know I'm on my way. Where should I pick you up at? The Zoo is ... well,... it's a mess. He says it with a grin, side stepping the obvious pun.

I'll be outside The Corsica. Pick me up there. The Corsica is a small bistro located on the far outside of the Zoo. A good place for a pickup.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 1900 sharp - The Corsica

Pulling up the Corsica precisely on time, Cash scanned the area for Aisha's skimpy-cald form. Spotting her wearing even less than before, he can't help but smile.

Lady looks good in heels

He pulls up to the curb in front of her, so that the passenger side door is on her side, then steps out of the car. He walks around the car to greet her.

Wow, you look amazing. Definitely worth waiting for.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

Niet quickly composed a reply while dodging the mid morning foot traffic. He had parked his Honda a couple blocks down from the cafe.

Here are the images as requested along with an audio clip. Deposit the money in the account attached. If I can be of any further assistance let me know.

Niet hit the transmit button followed by the remote for his car. Climbing in he dumped his equipment on the floor in front of the passenger side seat.

Hmm its early enough guess I could hit the gym before heading home, just need to wait for a reply incase she needs anything else. I could stop by the store, the fridge is looking rather empty. The money should help pay for something nice, perhaps a good steak.

Dean - Tuesday May 14th, 2070 - His Apartment

I'm sorry, sir, but as you may recall from the admissions letter the enrollment fee of 20% of the first years' tuition is due by Monday. Dean takes a deep breath attempting to remain calm. This was his third call to the school since he recieved their letter requesting payment. So far, each one had gone the same way.
But, as I told you, both kids were accepted under a hardship scholarship and had enrollment and books fees waived. I spoke with Dean Hadley about it myself. He tries to keep the desperation out of voice but it's beginning to wear. The fee she was talking about would mean not eating for the next six months. There was no way he could make that kind of money by that timeline.
The woman sighed again and flipped through paperwork on her desk. I'm sorry, sir, but I see no record of an approval for a hardship scholarship. I'm afraid that unless we recieve the enrollment fee by Monday, May 20th we will have no other recourse but to drop your students from our roster. The woman's voice is crisp and efficient with no emotion whatsoever. It's like talking to a drone.
For a moment, Dean's mind wanders as he imagines the woman as a drone. He smiles as he imagines pouring water over her electrical system. He snaps out of it when he realizes she's talking again.
Sir, sir? I asked if there was anything else I could do for you. The look on her face makes it clear that there's not.
Could I at least talk to Dean Hadley please? He and I spoke before.. The woman interrupts with an annoyed expression.
I'm sorry sir, but Dean Hadley is a very busy man. I can schedule an appointment for you next Wednesday, if you would like.
But, by next Wednesday my students will have lost their place at your school. Dean's patience is wearing thin. His voice is definitely rising and his hands are clenching and unclenching almost compulsively.
I'm sorry sir. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Dean just shakes his head, unable to speak without letting loose a verbal tirade that would have the kids off the roster for sure.
Thank you for calling St. Daniel's Prepatory Academy. Have a nice day. The woman smiles and hangs up.
For a long moment, Dean justs sits there. The invoice in front of him taunting him.
15,000 ... each.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

The response is brief and to the point:
That lying bastard! I've made the deposit per our arrangement. Please let me know if you would be interested in pursuing another assignment.
Checking the account balance on your 'link, you do note the raised balance with a smile. It looks like she even threw in a bonus 300 . Nice.
Stepping out into the street, your commlink beeps again. Busy night... It's your fixer, Rey.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 1900 sharp - The Corsica

Aisha looks you up and down and licks her lips. She smiles and walks over, kissing you on the cheek as she slides into the car.
....Yeah, it's going to be a good night.


*** Later on that Night: 2100 ***
Dancing so close it should be illegal, you and Aisha are burning up the dance floor at the Blue Palms. The music pumping and the beautiful people of Miami are out in force tonight. Aisha smiles up at you, her eyes shining.
Your little game with the bouncer at the door impressed the hell out of her. She doesn't need to know that it's a well practiced ruse and that you tip handsomely for his part. It's all about the image after all.
You wrap your arms around Aisha's waist and lean in, smelling the faint scent of perfume on her neck. Just as you dip your head to kiss her neck, your 'link beeps at you, alerting you on the AR to an incoming call from a Sam Schrieber.

Kiss her neck anyway.

After bringing her back up, take the call, using the datajack to transcribe for me.

Cash. I'm in the middle of something, so please be brief.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2100 - The Blue Palm

The image on the other end of the line is of a severe looking human man in his early 50's. His hair is greying at the temples and his face is tanned and deeply lined. (Think Robert DeNiro) At your words, he raises an eyebrow slightly.
My apologies, Mr. Cash. My name is Sam Schreiber. I was referred to you by a Ms. Giancarlo. Perhaps if this is a bad time, I can try a call back later?
Roll Underworld Politics

Underworld Politics 3 + Intuition 4= 7 6,5,6,5,1,3,3 = 4

No time is a bad time Mr Schreiber. Some times are simply more convenient than others. What can I do for you?

First Impression 2 + Charisma 5 + Street Cred 1+Ettiqutte5= 136,5,6,3,1,2,5,4,4,5,6,6,4,2 = 7 successes

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2100 - The Blue Palm

It takes a moment to recall why the name sounds familiar and then you remember seeing it in the papers; Sam Schrieber, brother to Gambione family captain Jack Schrieber.

Your comment seems to amuse the man and he smiles. Well said, Mr. Cash. Well said. I was actually hoping to speak with you regarding a business arrangement. Do you have a moment to discuss such details?

Aisha smiles up at you and then turns, fanning herself. She mimics tipping back a drink and points to the bar, not even trying to speak over the noise of the club. She stands back and smiles, waiting it would seem for you to go fetch the drinks.

Of course, one moment.

Silencing the line for a moment, Cash steals a kiss, then heads towards the bar. To speed things up a bit, he texts a message to Eduardo.

E- Fuzzy Navel and a Sex on the Beach. Make the Sex a double.

Cash switches over to the line with Schreiber again.

Thank you for your patience Mr Schreiber. How can I help you?

I have an associate of mine coming into town tomorrow night for the sole purpose of gathering a small collection of like minded individuals for a sit down. We'd like you to attend. The business opportunity presented will be lucrative and I think, very rewarding to an upwardly mobile businessman such as yourself. My associate, Mr. Lincoln, will be at the Ink and Paint Club at 9:30.
If, you're the kind of man I think you are, Mr. Cash, I do hope that we can count on having you there? Ms. Giancarlo speaks highly of your abilities.

A moment after he finishes speaking a small text message pops up on your AR.
Hey Ton, drinks are ready.
Looking down the bar, you can see Eduardo holding them up above the throng.

I'll be there Mr Schreiber. I will be sure to look after the interests of your associate and your self, you need not worry. Any friend of Ramma's is a friend of mine.

Cash takes the drinks from Eduardo, simply reaching over the crowd. He quickly transfers $50 to the bartender.

Rule #1:Always tip. Rule #2 : Always tip well.

He moves back through the crowd, careful not to shove. Wouldn't do to get a rep of being a bully.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

Neit threaded the compact Honda through the traffic, afternoon rush hour blegh.

Sure, always open to further business.

Hey Angel, been a while, whats new?

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2100 - The Blue Palm

Sam nods and smiles.

Good to hear, Mr. Cash. I'll let Mr. Lincoln know to expect you. Once again, my apologies for the interruption. Enjoy your evening. With a click, he disconnects.

Heading back to Aisha with the drinks still intact is a mission in and of itself. When you return, she rewards you with a kiss. By now, the two of you have retreated to a corner booth, in a somewhat quieter and more chill area of the club.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

Good to see you still up and around. The first guy I called tonight apparently took a swan dive off the Amberson Building downtown. Shame. Guy was a competent decker. Oh well... Angel shakes his head sadly anyway... I got some biz for ya. The meet's tomorrow night and the job itself runs for three weeks, starting on Friday. You available?

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2120 - The Blue Palm

Drinks in "hand", Cash takes some time to get to know some of her finer points, eventually getting to talking.

So tell me something about your self. What do you do? Do you work? What do you do for a good time?

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2120 - The Blue Palm

Aisha smiles.
Yes, I work. I work for the district attorney's office. She takes a sip of her drink and blushes a little, the heat of the club and the double sex on the beach obviously getting to her. For fun? I like to dance, go out, have a good time... at the last part she smiles and runs her hand down your arm again. What about you, mi amore? What do you do?

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

Three weeks? Sounds good to me been a while since I had anything that was guaranteed for more than a couple days. What sort of work we looking at here?

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2120 - The Blue Palm
I'm in marketing actually, if you can believe it. Small time companies come to me to help work out a sales campaign. Freelance stuff, so I have a lot of free time.

What do you do at the D.A.s office?

Cash looks her over again, as if he's mostly interested in her answer, but just a bit distracted.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:10 - Downtown Miami

Extraction of some type from what I'm told. Pays well...really well. I'm not going to name figures over the line but you'll be happy. The meet's at the Ink and Paint Club, a small jazz joint over on Lexington. Place is swanky so dress the part. You'll be meeting with a guy named Lincoln at 9:30 p.m tomorrow night.
Oh, and Niet.. this job... rumor says it's coming down from the big guys so... who knows.. you pull this off, you could be swimming in a bigger pond come next month. Get what I'm saying?

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2130 - The Blue Palm

Oh, me? Paralegal work mostly. Filing depositions, appeals, doing research for the attorneys.. that sort of thing. But you, marketing, huh? So, you come up with all those cute little jingles I hear all over the place? What have I seen that you've done? She smiles and runs her foot up and down your leg under the table.

No my stuff is mostly marketed to other corporations. Little guys selling to the big guys and all that. I don't do commercial ads. Not a 'jingle' kind of guy, ya' know.

Listen, I'm having a really good time with you. Wadda ya; say we get out of here, go somepalce where we can talk a bit?

Charisma5+Con5+Kinesics2+Tailored Pheromones2+Innebriated2=16

=6.5.5.5.6.4.2.3.4.3.2.2.5.1.1.2=6

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2130 - The Blue Palm

Willpower Test to resist your "charms"


Aisha smiles shyly and nods. I'd like that. Let's get out of here.
As she's standing up, your commlink rings again. It's Freddy Spins.

Again picking it up on the AR.

Franky?! Where were you man? We were at the club for like three hours waiting for you!

Freddy looks confused for a moment.
It's Freddy, Cash. Freddy. You drinking or something? Really? Oh man, I knew I was gonna miss you guys. You know that jacket I was telling you about? The purple Wyvern skin one? Well, I was all pimped out... you know how I do it... anyway, I was walking out to my Caddy when this fraggin chica jumped me for it. She was real ice cold about it too. Slitch held a knife to my throat and told me I was "perpetuating the killing of the innocent". What the frag does that mean? Anyway, she and ... uh, this real big bruiser... took my jacket man! I mean.. who does that? Anyway, where ya at now? I'll catch up? How's my lady looking tonight? Is she lovely? I bet she is, isn't she? Freddy smiles and rubs his hands together in glee.

We're just heading in to the Palms right now. Can you get here in 30?We'll be hanging in the back.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 16:20 - Downtown Miami

Gotcha, Ink and Paint tomorrow night, 9:30.

Bigger ponds also come with bigger fish that want to make you part of the menu.

Neit pulled into his apartment complex, gathered up all his equipment before heading upstairs. Digging around in his closet came up with a decent jacket, dress shirt and pants. Food first though, that steak was looking mighty good.

The Palms? Freddy looks crestfallen. It takes you a moment to remember why. A few months ago, Freddy said something Freddy-ish to one of the waitresses, she slapped him and he was declared persona non grata. It's been a sore spot with him ever since.
Why don't you and little Miss Hottie come on down to the 'Body. I'll do yous two right. You know, free drinks, wings, whatever. Whatdya say, pal? Freddy looks hopeful.

You know I love your place, but it's no place to bring a lady the first time out. You want her to know you're only thinking of her. But I'll see about swinging by there next time 'round with her, soka chummer?

Still 'conversing' on the AR, Cash pages the Valet for his car as he starts leading Aisha to the exit.

Freddy once again looks crestfallen.

Roll Charisma to see if your story about bringing her by later washes

Charisma 5+ Con 5 +2 FastTalk +1 Street Cred = 13
2,2,4,6,5,3,5,5,6,5,6,4,1= 7 successes! Lucky 7s baby!

Cash gets the door for Aisha, leading her out with his arm around her, jsut as the car drives up. He gets the door for her, taking an appreciative look at her legs as she climbs in. Conveniently, it also gives the valet enough time to come around the car, so that she can see Cash nonchalantly slip the kid a $100 bill (the one he got of Freddy earlier). He walks calmly around the car, and steps in, still consoling Freddy.

Niet - Tuesday May 14th, 17:30 - Downtown Miami

Half way through cooking Neit remembered his other offer.

Something has come up. I might not be available after tomorrow for a couple weeks. If you would like something might have to be tomorrow.

Neit flipped the steak over, removing it once it was cooked to his taste. He settled down behind the Trid for the evening.

Freddy perks up a bit after a moment.
Yeah, you're probably right. Don't want her to get intimidated by all the buxom lovelies parading around here, right? Well, you two have fun. Don't do anything I would do. Hah! See ya around, pal. Freddy winks and then hangs up.

Aisha smiles at Cash when he gets into the car. Big Spender, huh? You certainly know how to treat a lady. She crosses her legs and eases back into the leather seats. She inhales deeply and sighs appreciatively.
A girl could get used to this.

The response from his client is swift.

I'm willing to wait for my revenge. Meet me tomorrow at my office to discuss what I want. One o' clock. I'll make it very much worth your while.

The steak is cooked perfectly, for once there's something good on the Trid and you have two jobs now waiting in the pipeline. Life is good.

I think the girl should get used to it. Every lady should get spoiled once in a while. One as gorgeous as you ... should get spoiler a lot.

Cash smiles as he drives out of the lot. One things for sure, the only thing that impresses a lady more than a great night out with someone who isn't afraid to blow cash on them without treating them like a whore, is a place with an amazing view. Cash's place has an amazing view. A 7k a month amazing view. Some things are worth the price.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2200 - Tony's Apartment

Tony can't help but smile as his prediction comes true. As they walk through the door, Aisha gasps and walks to the floor to cieling window bank.
Oh, Tony... what a view. You must just stand here for hours. She smiles as she watches Tony approach her from behind, his image reflected in the window.

Looking at her reflection, he just smiles.

I could now. He takes his time, toying with her hair, looking out the window of the penthouse apartment. It's just a bit inland to enjoy some of the city lights. But it's on a hill, giving a fantastic view, topped off with a panoramic view of the ocean. The floor to ceiling windows finish the view nicely.

She turns in his arms, looking up at him with those big brown eyes.
You gonna offer me something to drink? She smiles and laughs a little.

Would you like something to drink?

He laughs a bit, walking smoothly over to the black marble top bar set in the wall, watching her for a bit as he walks. He pulls out a bottle of expensive rum, pouring one for each of them, deciding that she isn't a wine girl. A little ice to chill it, and he brings it back over to her, putting his arm around her waist and looking out the window as he drinks his own rum.

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 2200 - Tony's Apartment

She drinks the rum.


*** The Next Morning***

You awake to the smell of coffee percolating and bacon frying.

MMmmmmm...... I love it when they cook.

Cash gets up, walking out in to the front kitchen, hoping to find something worth having. Not all ladies know how to cook real food. Choking down yet another plate of burned bacon, runny eggs, and ... whatever that last thing was Teresa tried to make .... Ughh...

Tony Cash - Tues, May 14th, 0800 - Tony's Apartment

You walk into the kitchen to hear the sounds of salsa playing softly over your AR Virtual Music Player. Aisha is in the kitchen wearing one of your button up shirts, the sleeves rolled up. Her hair is piled up on top of her head and she's swaying in time to the music.
She stirs something on the stove, her back to you. Whatever she's cooking, it's spicy. The smell of jalapeno's and peppers fills the air, almost causing you to break out into a sweat.

Alright, let's see, girl can cook. That's one point. She's not getting my shirt stained. Two points. Dances like she's .... she dances great. Three points. Potential contact in the D.A.'s office. That brings her to four points. Things are looking up. I think I'll keep her around a bit, find out if she can hold a decent conversation.

Cash simply stands and washes her from this dining counter for a while.