Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:50 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Pulling up to the squat one floor building, Aiden gives it a quick look over in the Astral while pretending to find a spot he likes among the many open places at the bar.
(OOC - I roll an assensing test and a perception test on the building to notice anything hidden, not really supposed to be there, or doing as we are doing and watching the place. Assening 4 + Intuition 4 + Mentor Bonus 2, 2 Successes, I almost glitched that. Perception 3 + Visual Specialization 2 + Intuition 4 + Mentor Bonus 2 + Vision Enhancement 3, 7 Successes)
After finding a nice spot with a view of the entrance, Aiden parks his bike, setting the security system with a flick of his AR gloved hand and proceeds into the place to keep watch from there. He sends one quick last message to Caliph before entering the bar:
<<@Caliph[Eyes]: The ghost is with you and listening, I'm going for a drink and a nice dark corner to watch my trids in.>>
Knowing that his comm didn't have a encryption protocol on it, he hoped that Caliph got the jist of his doublespeak. Going in for a closer look, going to watch the meet from inside. My spirit is with you and under your orders.
(OOC - I call my Spirit back from its homeplane and give it the order to obey Caliph's orders. It will stay near him in the astral unless otherwise ordered.)
Finnegan's is a small and comforting bar, the combination of trids and RL games in place gives it a more down to earth feel than many of the newer cyber cafes and bars around. He gives the other occupants a quick glance, using his quick eyes to search for threats and make notes of who else is there and their current interests in the bar. Walking up to the bar, he offers a friendly smile to Patrick while bringing up the menu on his glasses,"Can I get a beer please? And a nice steak burger would be great. Soycheese please, even if you have the real stuff...thanks." Aiden taps the transfer from his link to the Patrick, adding a nice tip as well to the bill. While waiting, Aiden also gives the bar a once over in the astral, opening himself to the other plane only for a second to check the status of the others inside.
When Patrick brings out the food, Aiden makes some small talk with the bartender while eating the burger, Wow, this is good, and also keeping an eye lightly on the going ons of the establishment. "So, is business good here?....You see the game the other day?...What do you think about the run for Mayor? Strouthers, Brackhaven, or Dzhugashvili?"
(OOC - Rolling the two perception tests again for inside the bar. Perception: 7 Successes and Assenssing: 5 Successes)
Full Version: Blood of the People
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:08:30 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
<<@All [Nix] The district in more industrial, the warehouses just blocks over. The crowd a little rougher than most places... perfect place should the scene get a little messy. They do serve a really good irish red that's brewed locally called O'Roarks.
Its an old neighborhood. People don't ask a lot of questions and most everyone has some sort of heat.>>
<<@All [Nix] The district in more industrial, the warehouses just blocks over. The crowd a little rougher than most places... perfect place should the scene get a little messy. They do serve a really good irish red that's brewed locally called O'Roarks.
Its an old neighborhood. People don't ask a lot of questions and most everyone has some sort of heat.>>
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:23:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
As I start getting closer to Finnegan's I start "looking for a parking spot," by which I mean driving around slowly in that annoying way that people, with big cars, who don't look like they know how to drive, do. Fake trying to park in a couple places and give up.
Of course, really I'm just getting some snapshots down the various avenues of approach to the building and marking the various small alleys on the map, but no sense in being that obvious about it. After I've gotten 360 degree coverage of the area I finally 'breathe a sigh of relief' and 'park my car' in an area that happens to have clear visibility of the main entrance to Finnegans...
Somewhere in this process a spectrally formed hot-chick looking thing materializes in my shotgun seat; coincidental to the fact that there's an AK-97 in a gym bag already sitting there. Blink a bit, a pause a couple seconds to organize my thoughts. "What's up, spirit. After I have told you what I want you to do, please repeat my orders back to me in your own words, wait for confirmation or clarification, then execute them. Please fly through that building and tell me how many people are up there, which ones of them have electronics or cyberware implanted in their bodies - like that implanted in mine - which ones have weapons - firearms, like the one you are sitting on - and which ones are Awakened."
After I get out of the truck and rearm the security systems (standard operating procedure - comms silence between me and the truck, it'll bleep me if it notices anything weird), start meandering around the area, cataloging the other entrances and exits and bystanders, taking snapshots through Finnegan's various windows. Keep my eyes out for various potential threats. Start assembling a situation overlay as I do it.
OOC: Assuming that Fist's guidance of Finnegan's as one story still stands. Orders should be general enough that I shouldn't have to reword it for a multistory building.
As I start getting closer to Finnegan's I start "looking for a parking spot," by which I mean driving around slowly in that annoying way that people, with big cars, who don't look like they know how to drive, do. Fake trying to park in a couple places and give up.
Of course, really I'm just getting some snapshots down the various avenues of approach to the building and marking the various small alleys on the map, but no sense in being that obvious about it. After I've gotten 360 degree coverage of the area I finally 'breathe a sigh of relief' and 'park my car' in an area that happens to have clear visibility of the main entrance to Finnegans...
Somewhere in this process a spectrally formed hot-chick looking thing materializes in my shotgun seat; coincidental to the fact that there's an AK-97 in a gym bag already sitting there. Blink a bit, a pause a couple seconds to organize my thoughts. "What's up, spirit. After I have told you what I want you to do, please repeat my orders back to me in your own words, wait for confirmation or clarification, then execute them. Please fly through that building and tell me how many people are up there, which ones of them have electronics or cyberware implanted in their bodies - like that implanted in mine - which ones have weapons - firearms, like the one you are sitting on - and which ones are Awakened."
After I get out of the truck and rearm the security systems (standard operating procedure - comms silence between me and the truck, it'll bleep me if it notices anything weird), start meandering around the area, cataloging the other entrances and exits and bystanders, taking snapshots through Finnegan's various windows. Keep my eyes out for various potential threats. Start assembling a situation overlay as I do it.
OOC: Assuming that Fist's guidance of Finnegan's as one story still stands. Orders should be general enough that I shouldn't have to reword it for a multistory building.
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Another cup of coffee please.
Ash looks around for a moment, smiling at Caliph in return for the wink.
So when does this "insurence agent" get here? Or are we meeting them somewhere?
Ash looks around for a moment, smiling at Caliph in return for the wink.
So when does this "insurence agent" get here? Or are we meeting them somewhere?
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:50 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
The area around Finnegan's has a background count of 1, mostly due to pollution, and semi-regular crime in the area. No one within the establishment or building is magically active.
Peter shrugs a bit before answering. My money's on Brackhaven. The guys a skag that should end up in the Sound, so it's a sure thing he'll win.
Street etiquette test
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:23:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
The spirit nods it's "head" You would like me to invistigate tht building, and report to you how many persons are inside, how many have defiled their bodies, and how many are carrying some sort of weaponry, correct?
The area around Finnegan's has a background count of 1, mostly due to pollution, and semi-regular crime in the area. No one within the establishment or building is magically active.
Peter shrugs a bit before answering. My money's on Brackhaven. The guys a skag that should end up in the Sound, so it's a sure thing he'll win.
Street etiquette test
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:23:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
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The spirit nods it's "head" You would like me to invistigate tht building, and report to you how many persons are inside, how many have defiled their bodies, and how many are carrying some sort of weaponry, correct?
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:23:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Grin at the spirit: "Yep! Awesome. Just remember to stay immaterial when you do so, and report if you see any magic or awakened people or ghosts. And I regret if I sounded pedantic. You're the first ghost I've ever talked to. If you understand what I'm getting at and you see something else you think I might need to know, I'd really appreciate it."
And remain smiling for a few minutes. That was awesome! I didn't know ghosts were quick on the uptake. No wonder they're good at finding people.
Grin at the spirit: "Yep! Awesome. Just remember to stay immaterial when you do so, and report if you see any magic or awakened people or ghosts. And I regret if I sounded pedantic. You're the first ghost I've ever talked to. If you understand what I'm getting at and you see something else you think I might need to know, I'd really appreciate it."
And remain smiling for a few minutes. That was awesome! I didn't know ghosts were quick on the uptake. No wonder they're good at finding people.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:09:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
Nix looks over at Ash and tilts his head now a little confused himself... "Uhh.. We're gonna meet her there..."
Nix looks over at Ash and tilts his head now a little confused himself... "Uhh.. We're gonna meet her there..."
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:24:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
The spirit returns shortly.
The only awakened within is my summoner. A number of persons have minor defilements and ailments. There are eight persons in the bottom level, 6 in the second, and 2 on the fourth. Most of the people on the lower level are armed.
The spirits form hovers just above the seat as it waits for another command.
The spirit returns shortly.
The only awakened within is my summoner. A number of persons have minor defilements and ailments. There are eight persons in the bottom level, 6 in the second, and 2 on the fourth. Most of the people on the lower level are armed.
The spirits form hovers just above the seat as it waits for another command.
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:25:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
"Thanks, ghost. A couple of questions for you - first, were the 'defilements' of the body of any of the people there as bad as those of mine? Second, where were the people on the second and fourth floors? Were they grouped together? Did they appear nervous or anxious? And third, what would be an appropriate way to express my gratitude for your service?"
Wait for the spirit's reply, and after it's done, say:
"Thank you. Please return to the man who called you, report the details of what you just found, and tell him that I will attempt to investigate the upper floors. That's all I have for you, and thank you for working with me?"
OOC: @Fist - I'm implicitly asking the spirit to assense me. Note that since Caliph has such high magic-resistant/assensing-resistant qualities, he won't actually be able to cooperate with that, and it's up to you what happens
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
After spending about 15 minutes in between the driving around the building trick, communing with the ghost world, and overlaying the recon of the area on top of the generic area map from my mapsoft, I heft the gym bag and begin my lazy little pedestrian recon.
I'm mostly just keeping an eye out for suspicious bystanders (people who are lounging around with direct fields of view of the entrance to the bar, or people who moved in order to lounge around and get a direct field of view to my car. And, of course, guys in trench coats and top hats lurking in corners and staring at me with shifty eyes), and snaphshot them with my eyes. Meander around, looking at the various shops and acting lost but really trying to find vantage points where I can see in through second floor windows.
As I pass close to the bar, send the following text to Eyes (direct link on my end - he's well within my signal of 5) - <<@Eyes [Caliph] - If you can get a read on the second floor, I'll roll in and watch the ground floor.>>
OOC: Assuming I'm just going with my last perception roll.
"Thanks, ghost. A couple of questions for you - first, were the 'defilements' of the body of any of the people there as bad as those of mine? Second, where were the people on the second and fourth floors? Were they grouped together? Did they appear nervous or anxious? And third, what would be an appropriate way to express my gratitude for your service?"
Wait for the spirit's reply, and after it's done, say:
"Thank you. Please return to the man who called you, report the details of what you just found, and tell him that I will attempt to investigate the upper floors. That's all I have for you, and thank you for working with me?"
OOC: @Fist - I'm implicitly asking the spirit to assense me. Note that since Caliph has such high magic-resistant/assensing-resistant qualities, he won't actually be able to cooperate with that, and it's up to you what happens
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
After spending about 15 minutes in between the driving around the building trick, communing with the ghost world, and overlaying the recon of the area on top of the generic area map from my mapsoft, I heft the gym bag and begin my lazy little pedestrian recon.
I'm mostly just keeping an eye out for suspicious bystanders (people who are lounging around with direct fields of view of the entrance to the bar, or people who moved in order to lounge around and get a direct field of view to my car. And, of course, guys in trench coats and top hats lurking in corners and staring at me with shifty eyes), and snaphshot them with my eyes. Meander around, looking at the various shops and acting lost but really trying to find vantage points where I can see in through second floor windows.
As I pass close to the bar, send the following text to Eyes (direct link on my end - he's well within my signal of 5) - <<@Eyes [Caliph] - If you can get a read on the second floor, I'll roll in and watch the ground floor.>>
OOC: Assuming I'm just going with my last perception roll.
None were as bad as you. The others were in small groups. One sensed of depression, while another small group seemed very amused by something. I believe they were intoxicated. Anoter was sleeping.
My services are ended. The only thanks I can take would be the gift of life, of energy.
My services are ended. The only thanks I can take would be the gift of life, of energy.
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Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:20:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
Nix slowly eats his pie, drawing it out. He switches the conversation to current politics and little bits of current event trivia he picked up. It becomes apparent that he is a junkie for that sort of thing. At the appointed time, he nods to Ash as the ork gets up and heads towards Finnegan's.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
Nix sits with Magpye for nearly another twenty minutes before gesturing that its time. He gets up, pays the bill and leaves a good tip for the waitress. He muses for a moment, She probably works two or three jobs to support a small family. I make as much in one run as she makes in a few months.... Though serving pie probably won't get her brains aired out... Not as long as it keeps coming out that good...
As quick as the thought came, it went. Time to focus on the run and my own neck. Can't save the whole world and it sure ain't time to start trying... Nix has always been torn between being a good guy and being a bad guy... Some things never change..
Nix slowly eats his pie, drawing it out. He switches the conversation to current politics and little bits of current event trivia he picked up. It becomes apparent that he is a junkie for that sort of thing. At the appointed time, he nods to Ash as the ork gets up and heads towards Finnegan's.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
Nix sits with Magpye for nearly another twenty minutes before gesturing that its time. He gets up, pays the bill and leaves a good tip for the waitress. He muses for a moment, She probably works two or three jobs to support a small family. I make as much in one run as she makes in a few months.... Though serving pie probably won't get her brains aired out... Not as long as it keeps coming out that good...
As quick as the thought came, it went. Time to focus on the run and my own neck. Can't save the whole world and it sure ain't time to start trying... Nix has always been torn between being a good guy and being a bad guy... Some things never change..
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:21:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, Tacoma
MagPye exchanges conversation with Nix as he eats his pie.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, TacomaMagPye leaves a tip also. Even the Gadje who work need some showing how their labors are appreciated. Besides the pie and tea were beyond my expectations for a diner here.
He will get up and leave, paying attention to which vehicle Nix gets in, as he stands by his car door.
I will follow you if that is alright?
He will then get into his car and follow Nix's vehicle.
MagPye exchanges conversation with Nix as he eats his pie.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:40:00 - Katie's Diner, South 27th St, TacomaMagPye leaves a tip also. Even the Gadje who work need some showing how their labors are appreciated. Besides the pie and tea were beyond my expectations for a diner here.
He will get up and leave, paying attention to which vehicle Nix gets in, as he stands by his car door.
I will follow you if that is alright?
He will then get into his car and follow Nix's vehicle.
Finnegan's - 1540
The evening is getting cooler, as a large bike pulls up to the bar. It's a large black Honda Viking, riden by a large troll. The troll climbs off his bike , setting the kickstand, and remotely keys the security system on. He shrugs aside his black synthleather coat long enough to reveal a pistol on his hip, which may in fact be a sawed off shotgun with his size. He strolls in to the bar, shades in place, getting a good look at the clientele after briefly surveying the street.
15 minutes later, a gray sedan pulls up to the curb. The passenger side door opens first, as an african american human steps out. His clothes are street and armored, his build is solid, and the way he looks around says body guard quite clearly, even for those not familiar with the profession.
The driver door opens as an amerind human woman steps out. The style of her brown clothing seems to match Seattle more closely than the Salish. She seems comfortable in the envrioment. Comfortable enough to let the other man do all of her looking around as she walks in to the bar.
The evening is getting cooler, as a large bike pulls up to the bar. It's a large black Honda Viking, riden by a large troll. The troll climbs off his bike , setting the kickstand, and remotely keys the security system on. He shrugs aside his black synthleather coat long enough to reveal a pistol on his hip, which may in fact be a sawed off shotgun with his size. He strolls in to the bar, shades in place, getting a good look at the clientele after briefly surveying the street.
15 minutes later, a gray sedan pulls up to the curb. The passenger side door opens first, as an african american human steps out. His clothes are street and armored, his build is solid, and the way he looks around says body guard quite clearly, even for those not familiar with the profession.
The driver door opens as an amerind human woman steps out. The style of her brown clothing seems to match Seattle more closely than the Salish. She seems comfortable in the envrioment. Comfortable enough to let the other man do all of her looking around as she walks in to the bar.
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:26:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
(OOC- I roll my Charisma 3 + Etiquette 3 for the test: 1 Successes...not as well as I have been rolling...)
Aiden smiles and chuckles a little bit at Patrick's statement, "I am hoping Strouthers. Better to go with the slag you know, I say, at least you know what kind of drek he slots in." Caliph's text alights across Aiden's contacts and he quickly taps out a response....
{@Caliph[Eyes]:I can try and get up there, give me a couple of minutes.
(OOC- I have no clue how I would go about getting upstairs as I don't know what goes on up there. Is there some sort of drug ring running up there? Is it loft housing? It is where Patrick lives? Will I get shot trying to go up there?)
(OOC- I roll my Charisma 3 + Etiquette 3 for the test: 1 Successes...not as well as I have been rolling...)
Aiden smiles and chuckles a little bit at Patrick's statement, "I am hoping Strouthers. Better to go with the slag you know, I say, at least you know what kind of drek he slots in." Caliph's text alights across Aiden's contacts and he quickly taps out a response....
{@Caliph[Eyes]:I can try and get up there, give me a couple of minutes.
(OOC- I have no clue how I would go about getting upstairs as I don't know what goes on up there. Is there some sort of drug ring running up there? Is it loft housing? It is where Patrick lives? Will I get shot trying to go up there?)
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:38:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
While I'm 'meandering around' people-watching, I notice a troll-sized bike ridden by a respectively sized occupant pull around to the front of the bar... not sure if he made me or not. Make the gun on him as he fiddles with his coat, record snapshots of him, his bike, and his gear.
Go time, eh?
Drop upstairs surveillance - doesn't look that important all things being concerned. Move back towards the bar and find the lounging spot I'd marked on the original recon (OOC: Somewhere within 15 m (cyberscanner range) of the front of the bar with good view of the approaches.). Light a cigarette at as I get there - looks a lot less suspicious to be standing around smoking than standing around doing anything else.
<< @Eyes [Caliph] - Abort the second floor recon if you haven't already completed it. One armed troll coming into the bar. Attachment follows - pictures of troll, with armament (@Attachment.pkg). Do not respond. >>
Make the sedan while I'm lighting the third cigarette of my lounging. Problem with close in surveillance - lung cancer. Course, I'm 'reading the news' across my throwaway commlink, but still register some alarm when the suited bodyguard gets out. Either they're taking this as seriously as we are, or that troll ain't with em... We'll see in a few.
While I'm 'meandering around' people-watching, I notice a troll-sized bike ridden by a respectively sized occupant pull around to the front of the bar... not sure if he made me or not. Make the gun on him as he fiddles with his coat, record snapshots of him, his bike, and his gear.
Go time, eh?
Drop upstairs surveillance - doesn't look that important all things being concerned. Move back towards the bar and find the lounging spot I'd marked on the original recon (OOC: Somewhere within 15 m (cyberscanner range) of the front of the bar with good view of the approaches.). Light a cigarette at as I get there - looks a lot less suspicious to be standing around smoking than standing around doing anything else.
<< @Eyes [Caliph] - Abort the second floor recon if you haven't already completed it. One armed troll coming into the bar. Attachment follows - pictures of troll, with armament (@Attachment.pkg). Do not respond. >>
Make the sedan while I'm lighting the third cigarette of my lounging. Problem with close in surveillance - lung cancer. Course, I'm 'reading the news' across my throwaway commlink, but still register some alarm when the suited bodyguard gets out. Either they're taking this as seriously as we are, or that troll ain't with em... We'll see in a few.
@Trigger - It's Pete, not Patrick. You've been told it's loft housing. You dont see any stairs in the bar. You don't know about Pete's squat or if you;'ll get shot.
Huh, well, you know that Dzhugashvili is "connected". Strouthers hasn't been doing much for their interests lately, so I doubt we'll see much more of him you know?
@Rob - The african american man form the sedan seems to make note of you as he moves to the bar.
Huh, well, you know that Dzhugashvili is "connected". Strouthers hasn't been doing much for their interests lately, so I doubt we'll see much more of him you know?
@Rob - The african american man form the sedan seems to make note of you as he moves to the bar.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:55:00 - Katie's Diner to Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix exits the diner and heads over to a black Suzuki Mirage parked beside the building. He pulls the full face helmet over his head and flips down the visor then slowly wheels out of the parking lot.
He elects to take a straight shot to the meet and parks his bike just down the block in with several other bikes. Before removing his helmet he weaves the mana around him to clean up the cut of his clothes in order to look more the part of one of the team's negotiators. It gives his clothes more of a new look. More trendy as well. Once completed, he then weaves the mana once more. This time an illusion to change the appearance of his face. He sticks with subtle changes. No need to change his clothes, he just did that. He changes his hair color from his black to more of a platinum. The cut is more feathered, like from a rock band nearly a century before and his basic facial features sharpened, more like a model.
The spell takes its toll, but he wipes the sweat from his brow as he removes the helmet, locks down his bike and summons a pair of watchers to watch over his bike.. To the first, Materialize and begin barking like a dog if anyone touches this. He gestures to his bike and is careful to include only his bike. To the second, If he materializes, come tell me. Be very discreet. Try not to let anyone see you when you tell me. As a final action, he places a micro-camera discreetly on the bike.
Nix exits the diner and heads over to a black Suzuki Mirage parked beside the building. He pulls the full face helmet over his head and flips down the visor then slowly wheels out of the parking lot.
He elects to take a straight shot to the meet and parks his bike just down the block in with several other bikes. Before removing his helmet he weaves the mana around him to clean up the cut of his clothes in order to look more the part of one of the team's negotiators. It gives his clothes more of a new look. More trendy as well. Once completed, he then weaves the mana once more. This time an illusion to change the appearance of his face. He sticks with subtle changes. No need to change his clothes, he just did that. He changes his hair color from his black to more of a platinum. The cut is more feathered, like from a rock band nearly a century before and his basic facial features sharpened, more like a model.
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The spell takes its toll, but he wipes the sweat from his brow as he removes the helmet, locks down his bike and summons a pair of watchers to watch over his bike.. To the first, Materialize and begin barking like a dog if anyone touches this. He gestures to his bike and is careful to include only his bike. To the second, If he materializes, come tell me. Be very discreet. Try not to let anyone see you when you tell me. As a final action, he places a micro-camera discreetly on the bike.
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:38:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
As I see the team members enter the area, I note them and broadcast the following message, directly to them.
<< @All [Caliph] - Attachment includes situation overlay and pictures of noticed potential threats. Note probable client (file 1), probable personal bodyguard (file 2), and unknown armed individual (file 3). If you have to un-ass the meet, note the identified exfil routes on the situation overlay (file 4). (@Attachment.pkg). Note that other patrons of Finnegan's are armed, but do not seem to be threats. >>
Bodyguard of the client made me; no biggie, he knows I made him. Nod cryptically as he and the client pass by (could be interpreted as a professional gesture, could be interpreted as fiddling with my cigarette...) and run a discreet scan from the sensor in my pocket. Shouldn't take offense if he notices, it's all business.
As I see the team members enter the area, I note them and broadcast the following message, directly to them.
<< @All [Caliph] - Attachment includes situation overlay and pictures of noticed potential threats. Note probable client (file 1), probable personal bodyguard (file 2), and unknown armed individual (file 3). If you have to un-ass the meet, note the identified exfil routes on the situation overlay (file 4). (@Attachment.pkg). Note that other patrons of Finnegan's are armed, but do not seem to be threats. >>
Bodyguard of the client made me; no biggie, he knows I made him. Nod cryptically as he and the client pass by (could be interpreted as a professional gesture, could be interpreted as fiddling with my cigarette...) and run a discreet scan from the sensor in my pocket. Shouldn't take offense if he notices, it's all business.
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MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:55:00 - Katie's Diner to Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye follows Nix on his motorcycle to the meet place, he parks his car near the entrance of the building as he can. He checks his appearance in the mirror in the car, then gets out, buttons his jacket and places his hat on his head, tilting it abit to the side.
He will then glance over his clothes, smoothing out any wrinkles than may have occurred while driving here.
He will run his index finger across his walrus mustache to make sure it is in order.
He will take a pair of glasses out of his inner jacket pocket and put them on. He will do a slow scan of the area and those in it. He will touch his bracelet and his rings each in turn briefly, then touch the car.
He will walk towards the entrance of the building and join Nix there. He will put a broad smile on his face as he walks there.
MagPye follows Nix on his motorcycle to the meet place, he parks his car near the entrance of the building as he can. He checks his appearance in the mirror in the car, then gets out, buttons his jacket and places his hat on his head, tilting it abit to the side.
He will then glance over his clothes, smoothing out any wrinkles than may have occurred while driving here.
He will run his index finger across his walrus mustache to make sure it is in order.
He will take a pair of glasses out of his inner jacket pocket and put them on. He will do a slow scan of the area and those in it. He will touch his bracelet and his rings each in turn briefly, then touch the car.
He will walk towards the entrance of the building and join Nix there. He will put a broad smile on his face as he walks there.
@ Eyes - The AmerInd Woman and the afriamer walk in together, and nod to Pete. He simply gestures to one of the back tables, well removed form the general clientele. The troll is sitting in a booth with a clear view of the fron and back door. The woman nods, and they head to the back table.
@ Caliph - The Tacoma aroma effectively blocks the olfactory sensor at that range. Of course, having noticed the Tacoma aroma, turning off the sensor altogether seems like a good idea. The car blocks the MAD pretty effectively, but you get a good enough shot to scan waht is probably a pair of pistols underneath his jacket. They're large, so they oculd be autopistols or heavies as well. He also moves like he's wired.
@ Caliph - The Tacoma aroma effectively blocks the olfactory sensor at that range. Of course, having noticed the Tacoma aroma, turning off the sensor altogether seems like a good idea. The car blocks the MAD pretty effectively, but you get a good enough shot to scan waht is probably a pair of pistols underneath his jacket. They're large, so they oculd be autopistols or heavies as well. He also moves like he's wired.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:55:30 - Outside Finnegan's, Tacoma
As usual Caliph is on top of the physical surveillance. The report is thorough and appears complete. Its so much nicer working with a team that has its act together and are pros than chasing down cheating husbands slapping monkeys with some two-bit trollop. He looks at the pictures in AR for moment. Now that he has a picture, he sends a message to Jack.
<< @Jack.Richards [Nix] Jack - Got a call from a Johnson (calls herself Virginia) using you as a reference. Getting ready for the meet. Can you confirm the attached is her? Anything else you could tell me about Virginia would be appreciated.>> He encrypts and signs the message before routing it through his preferred shadow server.
He nods to MagPye, letting the mustache elf lead the way.
As usual Caliph is on top of the physical surveillance. The report is thorough and appears complete. Its so much nicer working with a team that has its act together and are pros than chasing down cheating husbands slapping monkeys with some two-bit trollop. He looks at the pictures in AR for moment. Now that he has a picture, he sends a message to Jack.
<< @Jack.Richards [Nix] Jack - Got a call from a Johnson (calls herself Virginia) using you as a reference. Getting ready for the meet. Can you confirm the attached is her? Anything else you could tell me about Virginia would be appreciated.>> He encrypts and signs the message before routing it through his preferred shadow server.
He nods to MagPye, letting the mustache elf lead the way.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:55:35 - Outside Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye returns Nix's nod, and enters the building, he goes in far enough that when he pauses to look around that Nix has the room he needs to enter.
Once inside he will look around the establishment, nodding to the large Troll as his view passes him, pauses as he sees the two seated, the Amerind female and her body guard, then continues to the rest of the bar.
Hmm only two body guards for little olde us. Well let us see how this dance is performed.
Broad smile across his face, lots of white teeth showing. He seems to be waiting for a cue as to when to proceed to the table where the two are seated.
MagPye returns Nix's nod, and enters the building, he goes in far enough that when he pauses to look around that Nix has the room he needs to enter.
Once inside he will look around the establishment, nodding to the large Troll as his view passes him, pauses as he sees the two seated, the Amerind female and her body guard, then continues to the rest of the bar.
Hmm only two body guards for little olde us. Well let us see how this dance is performed.
Broad smile across his face, lots of white teeth showing. He seems to be waiting for a cue as to when to proceed to the table where the two are seated.
Remember that the only face she's seen is Nix's. So even if she knows everyone else's name, he's the only one she'd know on sight, especially since he's the one she was referred to. IOW, she can't waive you over since she'd have no way to know you're with the group.
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:00 - Finnegan's Tacoma
Aiden notes each of the flagged people as they enter the bar, Troll, AmerInd, and Afriamer. He opens his sight on each of them as they enter the establishment, assensing them as quickly as possible before closing back down, not wanting to give away himself to anyone of them if they happened to be awakened.
(OOC - Assensing 4 + Intuition 4 + Mentor Bonus 2: 3 Successes)
Keeping up the small talk with Pete, Aiden continues the conversation on the mayoral election, "Yeah, Dzhugashvili has got her connections and Brackhaven has got his too. We all know Strouthers hasn't been favoring any of the "third parties" recently...so the smart choice would be the short man, but when have the masses been smart?"
Aiden notes each of the flagged people as they enter the bar, Troll, AmerInd, and Afriamer. He opens his sight on each of them as they enter the establishment, assensing them as quickly as possible before closing back down, not wanting to give away himself to anyone of them if they happened to be awakened.
(OOC - Assensing 4 + Intuition 4 + Mentor Bonus 2: 3 Successes)
Keeping up the small talk with Pete, Aiden continues the conversation on the mayoral election, "Yeah, Dzhugashvili has got her connections and Brackhaven has got his too. We all know Strouthers hasn't been favoring any of the "third parties" recently...so the smart choice would be the short man, but when have the masses been smart?"
Nix- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:00 - Finnegan's Tacoma
The reply comes back in a few minutes:
<<<That's her. Local fixer in the area, working on a retrieval job. Suit she's representing is paying top cred from what I hear, assuming you can do the job. She's new to your sprawl, so she may be a bit jumpy.>>>
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:00 - Finnegan's Tacoma
People are smarter than you think my friend. They're just not good at being smart to each other, just them selves.
The reply comes back in a few minutes:
<<<That's her. Local fixer in the area, working on a retrieval job. Suit she's representing is paying top cred from what I hear, assuming you can do the job. She's new to your sprawl, so she may be a bit jumpy.>>>
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:00 - Finnegan's Tacoma
[ Spoiler ]
People are smarter than you think my friend. They're just not good at being smart to each other, just them selves.
Nix- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:18 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix moves through the bar leading MagPye to the fixer. As he moves through the crowd, he subtly types a message to the elf.
<< @MagPye [Nix] She checks out. We are good to go. >>
Nix approaches the table and nods to the guard and looks to the fixer, "Ma'am." Extending a hand, "You can call me Nix.". Gesturing to his comrade he ends with a large grin, "And this fine mustache is on the gentleman we call MagPye."
Nix moves through the bar leading MagPye to the fixer. As he moves through the crowd, he subtly types a message to the elf.
<< @MagPye [Nix] She checks out. We are good to go. >>
Nix approaches the table and nods to the guard and looks to the fixer, "Ma'am." Extending a hand, "You can call me Nix.". Gesturing to his comrade he ends with a large grin, "And this fine mustache is on the gentleman we call MagPye."
MagPye- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:18 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye will follow at Nix's side towards the two seated. He will nod to the guard, and slowly reach up to his hat. He will slowly remove his hat keeping it his right hand.
He places an even bigger smile on his face.
Madam, I very pleased to meet you, as my companion has said I am called MagPye.
He will give a slight bow towards the lady, while smiling broadly.
MagPye will follow at Nix's side towards the two seated. He will nod to the guard, and slowly reach up to his hat. He will slowly remove his hat keeping it his right hand.
He places an even bigger smile on his face.
Madam, I very pleased to meet you, as my companion has said I am called MagPye.
[ Spoiler ]
He will give a slight bow towards the lady, while smiling broadly.
Nix/MagPye- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:18 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
The woman smiles in response and shakes hands, seeming a bit unfamiliar with the gesture. She stands as she shakes, as does the man at her side (on the outside of the booth) Please sit gentleman. As I'm sure our mutual acquaintance had told you, I have some serious business to discuss.
I'm not sure how you prefer to do things in your city, but I generally prefer to have a drink first, then get to business. If there are no objections?... She orders a drink for her self off of the bar's AR system, and getting drinks for who ever else asks for one.
She takes a long and slow pull off of her whiskey when it arrives, appreciating the drink's flavor.
The woman smiles in response and shakes hands, seeming a bit unfamiliar with the gesture. She stands as she shakes, as does the man at her side (on the outside of the booth) Please sit gentleman. As I'm sure our mutual acquaintance had told you, I have some serious business to discuss.
I'm not sure how you prefer to do things in your city, but I generally prefer to have a drink first, then get to business. If there are no objections?... She orders a drink for her self off of the bar's AR system, and getting drinks for who ever else asks for one.
She takes a long and slow pull off of her whiskey when it arrives, appreciating the drink's flavor.
[ Spoiler ]
Nix/MagPye- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:18 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye will return the hand shake.
As they sit down, he will pull his chair away from the table. He will use his left hand to unbutton his jacket, moving very slowly as he does so.
Once unbuttoned he will sit down, using his right hand to place his hat on the table, again moving very slowly. His left hand and right hand will be on the surface of the table.
A whisky neat for myself Madam.
Once the whisky is there he will gently pick it up with his left hand, smell it and then takes a long slow sip.
I have no objections My lady
Broad smile, lots of white showing.
MagPye will return the hand shake.
As they sit down, he will pull his chair away from the table. He will use his left hand to unbutton his jacket, moving very slowly as he does so.
Once unbuttoned he will sit down, using his right hand to place his hat on the table, again moving very slowly. His left hand and right hand will be on the surface of the table.
A whisky neat for myself Madam.
Once the whisky is there he will gently pick it up with his left hand, smell it and then takes a long slow sip.
I have no objections My lady
Broad smile, lots of white showing.
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:56:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
And, now, the simultaneously hard and easy part. Relax, sit down, lean back, and start going with the flow; watching for external problems but close enough to the entrance to respond quickly if something happens.
<<@All [Caliph] Perimeter is secure. Give me a heads-up when meeting begins. Notify me if yall are sure that the Troll is with the client's party.>>
Call up a scan on the picture-in-picture view on my eyes and monitor wireless transmissions to and from the client's sedan and the Troll's motorcycle.
And, now, the simultaneously hard and easy part. Relax, sit down, lean back, and start going with the flow; watching for external problems but close enough to the entrance to respond quickly if something happens.
<<@All [Caliph] Perimeter is secure. Give me a heads-up when meeting begins. Notify me if yall are sure that the Troll is with the client's party.>>
Call up a scan on the picture-in-picture view on my eyes and monitor wireless transmissions to and from the client's sedan and the Troll's motorcycle.
[ Spoiler ]
Nix/MagPye- Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:00:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
After a few minutes of enjoying the dark liquid, Virginia sits down her empty glass and puts on her business face.
Thank you for that indulgence. I find it makes business more amiccable if we can all share a mutual indulgence.
As I mentioned on the comm, your group comes well recommended.
The task I have for you will require transportation to the Peublo lands, transportation which my client will be arranging for you, assuming you are interested in the job.
You're being hired for the retireval of a young family member of my client. The person in question has been missing for three weeks, and magical tracking is proving useless. The Security Force is as unhelpful, and the one Irregular Asset my client has alreayd hired has failed to find anything.
Assuming you take the job, there is no set time limit, although naturally my client would like it finished As Soon As Possbile, and will require daily progress reports. Your pay would be
100,000, or it's equivelant in another currency. As to the sensitive and unceratin nature of the job, and the past failure rate, my client has authorized 10,000 up front.
Her "pitch" finished, Virginis sits back in her seat, apparently awaiting questions.
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:00:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Currently all Pan's are set to Hidden or Private mode. There doesn't seem to be any comm traffic at the moment either. The troll is watching the group, but seems to be paying more attention to the entrances and the clientele.
After a few minutes of enjoying the dark liquid, Virginia sits down her empty glass and puts on her business face.
Thank you for that indulgence. I find it makes business more amiccable if we can all share a mutual indulgence.
As I mentioned on the comm, your group comes well recommended.
The task I have for you will require transportation to the Peublo lands, transportation which my client will be arranging for you, assuming you are interested in the job.
You're being hired for the retireval of a young family member of my client. The person in question has been missing for three weeks, and magical tracking is proving useless. The Security Force is as unhelpful, and the one Irregular Asset my client has alreayd hired has failed to find anything.
Assuming you take the job, there is no set time limit, although naturally my client would like it finished As Soon As Possbile, and will require daily progress reports. Your pay would be
100,000, or it's equivelant in another currency. As to the sensitive and unceratin nature of the job, and the past failure rate, my client has authorized 10,000 up front.Her "pitch" finished, Virginis sits back in her seat, apparently awaiting questions.
Caliph - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:00:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Currently all Pan's are set to Hidden or Private mode. There doesn't seem to be any comm traffic at the moment either. The troll is watching the group, but seems to be paying more attention to the entrances and the clientele.
Eyes - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 15:57:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Aiden laughs a bit at Pete's response, adjusting his glasses with his left as he indiscreetly types out a quick message to the others.
{@All[Eyes]: The Johnson's group is magically negative. The troll has got some cyber and the Afriamer has got wires and some bio.}
After he sends the text off he turns back to Pete, nodding his head slightly in acquiesence, "Well, I must say that it would be nice if people thought more about each other, but it would mean a lot less work around town for everyone, and well we can't jeopardize the economy over a little thing like morals, can we?"
Aiden laughs a bit at Pete's response, adjusting his glasses with his left as he indiscreetly types out a quick message to the others.
{@All[Eyes]: The Johnson's group is magically negative. The troll has got some cyber and the Afriamer has got wires and some bio.}
After he sends the text off he turns back to Pete, nodding his head slightly in acquiesence, "Well, I must say that it would be nice if people thought more about each other, but it would mean a lot less work around town for everyone, and well we can't jeopardize the economy over a little thing like morals, can we?"
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:00:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix considers ordering Screaming Orgasm, but decides that would just be a little uncouth. "Colorado Bulldog." is his reply for the drink.
He takes a mouthful when it arrives and a few small sips as he listens to the pitch from this new fixer. If nothing else, Nix is skilled in bargaining and keeps in the smile that wants to escape when she says 100,000 . He takes a moment to reflect on the pitch though, 100 k is a lot of yen. Ten percent up from to move the five of us across a border and track this girls down though...? And I need to load up on elements before we leave.... We need at least 20 k for expenses... or more...
Under the table he subtly gestures out a message as he looks at Virginia:
<< @MagPye [Nix] 100k smells of trouble.. and its the opening.. 10k is way too short. We need 20-25%. This is gonna be expensive. Who has her? >> He'd learned long ago, be the silent partner. Let MagPye do the taking...
[ Spoiler ]
Nix considers ordering Screaming Orgasm, but decides that would just be a little uncouth. "Colorado Bulldog." is his reply for the drink.
He takes a mouthful when it arrives and a few small sips as he listens to the pitch from this new fixer. If nothing else, Nix is skilled in bargaining and keeps in the smile that wants to escape when she says 100,000
. He takes a moment to reflect on the pitch though, 100 k is a lot of yen. Ten percent up from to move the five of us across a border and track this girls down though...? And I need to load up on elements before we leave.... We need at least 20 k for expenses... or more...Under the table he subtly gestures out a message as he looks at Virginia:
<< @MagPye [Nix] 100k smells of trouble.. and its the opening.. 10k is way too short. We need 20-25%. This is gonna be expensive. Who has her? >> He'd learned long ago, be the silent partner. Let MagPye do the taking...
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:00:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye nods slightly as Ms. Johnson explains the general details of the work needed for us to perform.
When she is finished, he will take his right hand and check his mustache is in place after imbibing the whisky.
Hmm lets see if this Gadje has the sand for some negotiations. Transport being arranged for us....hmm that will be a point for negotiation, she has been missing for 3 weeks the trail not as good as it would have been, if sooner, magical tracking has proven useless most interesting, security and another runner turned up nothing.
<< @Nix [MagPye] 100k, magical tracking failed, one runner attempt failed, and security force is unhelpful. I agree about the money being abit low, yes we will get more upfront money, but I have reservations about the transport there being arranged for us. This is will not be walk in the park, we will all need all the edges we can squeeze in. Also it has been 3 weeks since the target has been gone,,,trail will be cold. >>
MagPye will smile after a brief pause.
My lady, let me recap, the girl has been gone for 3 weeks, magical means of locating her have not worked or not possible, one asset has failed already, and local security forces have been of no assistance.
Your price is a very good starting place, in a negotiation like this, but I have some questions I would like to ask you, before we can get down to talking about the costs of the work you wish performed by us.
He will move his right hand slowly over to his hat, and start running his index finger along the hat band.
I would like to ask some questions regarding the arranged transportation for us.
What is the nature of the transport, ie will we be T Birded to the area, or by land transportation?
Can we bring our vehicles with the transport?
How much of the equipment we need can be taken by this transportation method?
Will the transportation be a two trip?
He will await her reply.
<< @Nix [MagPye] what do you think of the transportation offer, and do you wish to send the details of the job to the team?>>
MagPye nods slightly as Ms. Johnson explains the general details of the work needed for us to perform.
When she is finished, he will take his right hand and check his mustache is in place after imbibing the whisky.
Hmm lets see if this Gadje has the sand for some negotiations. Transport being arranged for us....hmm that will be a point for negotiation, she has been missing for 3 weeks the trail not as good as it would have been, if sooner, magical tracking has proven useless most interesting, security and another runner turned up nothing.
<< @Nix [MagPye] 100k, magical tracking failed, one runner attempt failed, and security force is unhelpful. I agree about the money being abit low, yes we will get more upfront money, but I have reservations about the transport there being arranged for us. This is will not be walk in the park, we will all need all the edges we can squeeze in. Also it has been 3 weeks since the target has been gone,,,trail will be cold. >>
MagPye will smile after a brief pause.
My lady, let me recap, the girl has been gone for 3 weeks, magical means of locating her have not worked or not possible, one asset has failed already, and local security forces have been of no assistance.
Your price is a very good starting place, in a negotiation like this, but I have some questions I would like to ask you, before we can get down to talking about the costs of the work you wish performed by us.
He will move his right hand slowly over to his hat, and start running his index finger along the hat band.
I would like to ask some questions regarding the arranged transportation for us.
What is the nature of the transport, ie will we be T Birded to the area, or by land transportation?
Can we bring our vehicles with the transport?
How much of the equipment we need can be taken by this transportation method?
Will the transportation be a two trip?
He will await her reply.
<< @Nix [MagPye] what do you think of the transportation offer, and do you wish to send the details of the job to the team?>>
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:02:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix listens as MagPye starts pointing out the shortcomings in the plan. Definitely simplifies the incursion if she arranges transport both directions. We need to know who might have the girl or at least why.... Kidnapped and taken out of country... That requires resources... Warded from magical tracking.. More resources... Eluded the first asset... Wait! Is that asset alive? Are the local police in collusion? Oh hell, this may have just gotten REAL complicated....
<<@MagPye [Nix] So many details need early clarification. Did the first asset fail or die? Is the lack of assistance from local security equal to active opposition? Was she kidnapped or did she run away? If kidnapped, what is known about the force that took/holds her? I think we need a few more answers and narrow a tag before we involve the team. I think its safe to safe that 100k would interest them. >>
Nix listens as MagPye starts pointing out the shortcomings in the plan. Definitely simplifies the incursion if she arranges transport both directions. We need to know who might have the girl or at least why.... Kidnapped and taken out of country... That requires resources... Warded from magical tracking.. More resources... Eluded the first asset... Wait! Is that asset alive? Are the local police in collusion? Oh hell, this may have just gotten REAL complicated....
<<@MagPye [Nix] So many details need early clarification. Did the first asset fail or die? Is the lack of assistance from local security equal to active opposition? Was she kidnapped or did she run away? If kidnapped, what is known about the force that took/holds her? I think we need a few more answers and narrow a tag before we involve the team. I think its safe to safe that 100k would interest them. >>
MagPye.Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:02:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
First, I did not state the gender of the victim. Secondly, the matter of transporation arranged is a small cargo plane, which should be able to accomodate a small vehicle. Obviously any issues with proper registration for any vehicles you would choose to bring would be yours to handle. Assuming you complete the task, my client has agreed to use his connections to make your return trip just as comfortable.
First, I did not state the gender of the victim. Secondly, the matter of transporation arranged is a small cargo plane, which should be able to accomodate a small vehicle. Obviously any issues with proper registration for any vehicles you would choose to bring would be yours to handle. Assuming you complete the task, my client has agreed to use his connections to make your return trip just as comfortable.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:02:30 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye will nod his head.
My mistake, usually these matters involve a female being, but I stand corrected.
MagPye will again smiles and then he takes sip of his whisky. Puts the glass down on the table and runs his right index finger along the rim of the glass.
Now did the victim get kidnapped or did the victim run away?
If victim was kidnapped what details do you know of it?
Did the first asset fail by having a end of life force issue or merely unable to complete the task at hand?
If it was the second, in what way was the asset unable to complete the task?
Will the local security, you mentioned be a passive or active opposition or just indifferent?
MagPye will pick up the whisky glass and take another sip, while waiting for her answers.
MagPye will nod his head.
My mistake, usually these matters involve a female being, but I stand corrected.
MagPye will again smiles and then he takes sip of his whisky. Puts the glass down on the table and runs his right index finger along the rim of the glass.
Now did the victim get kidnapped or did the victim run away?
If victim was kidnapped what details do you know of it?
Did the first asset fail by having a end of life force issue or merely unable to complete the task at hand?
If it was the second, in what way was the asset unable to complete the task?
Will the local security, you mentioned be a passive or active opposition or just indifferent?
MagPye will pick up the whisky glass and take another sip, while waiting for her answers.
Virginia smiles, as if appreciating the questions.
All signs point to kidnapping. Magical tracking is coming up with no results, and the victim is very young.
The local security was making no progress in the case, to the point of indifference or ineptitude, so the other Asset was called in. He has since dissapeared.
All signs point to kidnapping. Magical tracking is coming up with no results, and the victim is very young.
The local security was making no progress in the case, to the point of indifference or ineptitude, so the other Asset was called in. He has since dissapeared.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:03:13 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye will finish his sip and return the glass back to the table top.
What signs lead you to believe the victim was kidnapped?
What methods of magical tracking were attempted?
You called in only one more asset and he disappeared?
Was he alone?
Are we the next asset you have spoken too about this issue?
MagPye will take up his whisky glass and smell of it while waiting for her answers.
MagPye will finish his sip and return the glass back to the table top.
What signs lead you to believe the victim was kidnapped?
What methods of magical tracking were attempted?
You called in only one more asset and he disappeared?
Was he alone?
Are we the next asset you have spoken too about this issue?
MagPye will take up his whisky glass and smell of it while waiting for her answers.
As I mentioned, the victim was not of the age where running away would be possible. We're not talking an infant, but suffice to say for now, young enough to not have run away. The details of the magical tracking techniques I do not have. The client will have those for you assuming you accept the job.
The asset was an experienced investigator, and was working alone, to my knowledge at least. You are the first group contacted.
The asset was an experienced investigator, and was working alone, to my knowledge at least. You are the first group contacted.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:03:30 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix listens as the two verbally dance. Young child. Probably a boy. Cargo plane and the first investigator seems to have met his end. Well at least we are not opposing the local fuzz as well. I know we're missing something... Just wish I knew what.
<< @MagPye [Nix] I'd say we clarify whether or not they have had contact with the kidnappers.. she seems to have danced around that, then push on the number a bit and see how much it was an opening and where the ceiling is on payment. >>
Nix casually looks around the bar, looking to see if they have garnered any undue attention.
Nix listens as the two verbally dance. Young child. Probably a boy. Cargo plane and the first investigator seems to have met his end. Well at least we are not opposing the local fuzz as well. I know we're missing something... Just wish I knew what.
<< @MagPye [Nix] I'd say we clarify whether or not they have had contact with the kidnappers.. she seems to have danced around that, then push on the number a bit and see how much it was an opening and where the ceiling is on payment. >>
Nix casually looks around the bar, looking to see if they have garnered any undue attention.
People sem to be making sure not to look your way. Finnigan's may not be as private as some other venues, but they know their rules of etiquette. "Don't pay attention to business that isn't yours, or it might become your business."
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:03:40 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
He will lower the whisky glass but hold it sheltered in his right hand on the table.
If you believe it to be a kidnapping, have your received any communication from the kidnappers?
He will then take a sip of his drink, waiting for her answers.
He will lower the whisky glass but hold it sheltered in his right hand on the table.
If you believe it to be a kidnapping, have your received any communication from the kidnappers?
He will then take a sip of his drink, waiting for her answers.
No, which is why my client is so anxious. There has been no word at all. He would be willing and able to pay ransom if it were asked. Instead , my client is forced to resort to more desperate measures.
The fixer looks a bit anxious now, having accidentally let some little detail slip.
The fixer looks a bit anxious now, having accidentally let some little detail slip.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:04:40 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
MagPye will remain calm on the exterior but inside. Force to desperate measures? Us being the desperate measure. Gadje female, this sounds like it will very costly to your client.
Why is your client so desperate to get the victim back, to have to use us for a desperate measure?
MagPye will set his glass down and run his right finger along the lower limit of his mustache. He then will return his smile.
MagPye will remain calm on the exterior but inside. Force to desperate measures? Us being the desperate measure. Gadje female, this sounds like it will very costly to your client.
Why is your client so desperate to get the victim back, to have to use us for a desperate measure?
MagPye will set his glass down and run his right finger along the lower limit of his mustache. He then will return his smile.
She blinks as is suprised for a moment, and her expression changes a bit, showing a bit of anger.
Perhaps you missed the part about my client's child being kidnapped.
Perhaps you missed the part about my client's child being kidnapped.
MagPye - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:05:40 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Has a puzzled look on his face.
A kidnapper does it for some gain monetary or some gain of power.
Your client has heard nothing about the missing victim, no demands etc.
So what leads your client to believe this is a kidnapping?
What I mean, is there any clues or evidence that leads your client to this conclusion?
<< @Nix [MagPye] if the client can pay us 100k+ plus, to have us find and retrieve the victim, why would/could the client not be able to get local security to go the same job?
Kidnappers want/need money and or power from the victim's father, but no ransom demands have been received or the demands too high for the client, is it cheaper for us to the the work?
If this is an abduction for other reasons, what are those other reasons?
Why can not local security assist the client? maybe due to client is on the wrong side of the law?
Client is able to get us and a aircraft to the locale, a client with such connections is interesting. >>
Has a puzzled look on his face.
A kidnapper does it for some gain monetary or some gain of power.
Your client has heard nothing about the missing victim, no demands etc.
So what leads your client to believe this is a kidnapping?
What I mean, is there any clues or evidence that leads your client to this conclusion?
<< @Nix [MagPye] if the client can pay us 100k+ plus, to have us find and retrieve the victim, why would/could the client not be able to get local security to go the same job?
Kidnappers want/need money and or power from the victim's father, but no ransom demands have been received or the demands too high for the client, is it cheaper for us to the the work?
If this is an abduction for other reasons, what are those other reasons?
Why can not local security assist the client? maybe due to client is on the wrong side of the law?
Client is able to get us and a aircraft to the locale, a client with such connections is interesting. >>
She seems to think for a moment, aparently not having considered the possibility before.
Quite frankly, after speaking directly with my client, I seriously doubt it, but I suppose anything is possible. However, there is nothing that I have seen that points in that direction. And unfortunately, ransom is not the only reason to kidnap someone.
Quite frankly, after speaking directly with my client, I seriously doubt it, but I suppose anything is possible. However, there is nothing that I have seen that points in that direction. And unfortunately, ransom is not the only reason to kidnap someone.
Nix - Wednesday 11 April 2070, 16:07:00 - Finnegan's, Tacoma
Nix takes a sip from his drink as they talk. Under the table, he subtly moves his fingers to reply to MagPye.
<<@MagPye [Nix] Lack of trust in local assets. There are a number of reasons to import assets. The kidnappers have disappeared into the shadows and I can see where the Johnson would not trust their connections to local assets.
Deniable assets. Local security have to fall within the law in what they do. They are limited against runners who respect no borders, nor laws. Local security have less incentive to keep quiet. They need to advertise their successes.
The fixer could be the one with the connections to the coyotes....
Back to the question of ransom and power. You are barking up the very tree that Johnson probably wants kept quiet. This could simply be to distract Johnson. Think about history.. Nearly a hundred years ago Clinton distracted the population by getting blown by an intern on the oval seal.. In this case, Johnson is now distracted from other things occurring around his that he made be needed to focus on.. On the other hand Johnson may know exactly what they want without having to be told and he doesn't want to let that be know to runners.
In any case, I think it best to let that horse lie for now. The unknowns should justify a pay increase. I fear how soon we need to leave... I need a day to summon some elemental support for this run. Once we get a name and photo of the child. >>
He looks to Virginia, "So to recap, here is where we are right now. Johnson's child was kidnapped. While out of country or taken out of country?
Three weeks have passed and magical tracking of some sort failed. I'll need to know exactly what has been tried so far.
A single asset went looking and has since disappeared without a trace. Local authorities have not been helpful, but neither have they been obstructing, correct?
Transportation will be provided both directions, but we will need to obtain local transportation once we arrive. The destination has not yet been disclosed but is in the PCC, correct?
If we agree, I assume photos and details including name will be provided for the child?"
Nix takes a sip from his drink as they talk. Under the table, he subtly moves his fingers to reply to MagPye.
<<@MagPye [Nix] Lack of trust in local assets. There are a number of reasons to import assets. The kidnappers have disappeared into the shadows and I can see where the Johnson would not trust their connections to local assets.
Deniable assets. Local security have to fall within the law in what they do. They are limited against runners who respect no borders, nor laws. Local security have less incentive to keep quiet. They need to advertise their successes.
The fixer could be the one with the connections to the coyotes....
Back to the question of ransom and power. You are barking up the very tree that Johnson probably wants kept quiet. This could simply be to distract Johnson. Think about history.. Nearly a hundred years ago Clinton distracted the population by getting blown by an intern on the oval seal.. In this case, Johnson is now distracted from other things occurring around his that he made be needed to focus on.. On the other hand Johnson may know exactly what they want without having to be told and he doesn't want to let that be know to runners.
In any case, I think it best to let that horse lie for now. The unknowns should justify a pay increase. I fear how soon we need to leave... I need a day to summon some elemental support for this run. Once we get a name and photo of the child. >>
He looks to Virginia, "So to recap, here is where we are right now. Johnson's child was kidnapped. While out of country or taken out of country?
Three weeks have passed and magical tracking of some sort failed. I'll need to know exactly what has been tried so far.
A single asset went looking and has since disappeared without a trace. Local authorities have not been helpful, but neither have they been obstructing, correct?
Transportation will be provided both directions, but we will need to obtain local transportation once we arrive. The destination has not yet been disclosed but is in the PCC, correct?
If we agree, I assume photos and details including name will be provided for the child?"
The child was taken from their home, within the Ute territory of the Peublo Corporate Council. Transportation to the are a has been arranged, but as you say, local is up to you. I am made to understnad that you are people of resource, so this shouldn't be a problem.
The authorities are as you say, unhelpful. As far as obstructing, nothing overt at least. It could ineptitude, obstruction possibly, or simply a lack of effort. Photos and full information on the family will be provided, as well as a DNA sample to assist your work, which of course must be returned, just in case.
Make Negotiations test for details on Magical Location tactics.
The authorities are as you say, unhelpful. As far as obstructing, nothing overt at least. It could ineptitude, obstruction possibly, or simply a lack of effort. Photos and full information on the family will be provided, as well as a DNA sample to assist your work, which of course must be returned, just in case.
Make Negotiations test for details on Magical Location tactics.
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