Then yes, that would suffice. Generally we prefer something acquired for the purpose of joinging ,but that seems "fresh" enough. You would have to give it up however, giving it to the group as a resource.

What are you having it enchanted to do? Or has the enchantment process begun yet?

Its made to boost combat spells, to give me an edge in battle. Other than that, its just foci. It can be enchanted further, and its stronger than most foci, becuase it was empty. I would of liked to charge it myself, but Im afraid I lack the skills.

Then yes, that would do.

Very well, I may be able to pick it up after this job. Not sure how long it will take. This talismonger is top of the line, so prolly very soon.

Who's the talismonger? I'm interested in seeing some of the local "talent".

His name is Lucien. Hes an older male. Very strong, and very wise. I can take you to go see him if you'd like? Ive got some time to kill.

No, that's not necessary.Go keep youserlf busy then. I'm off.

With little more preamble, he leaves.

Sinn raises an eyebrow.
Alright, he seems a bit distant today. Whatever.

Sinn eats a bit of the left over breakfast, and waits for Mancussos call.

It's hours later whan Mancuso calls. His ring comes at 1800

Evening Sinn. All set? Your target is at 1800 Santa Anna. It's a large house, with a walled in courtyard, and a metal security gate. There are cameras along the wall, and patrol dogs with some cyber augmentation. If you go in around the same time as the arrving limo however , they shouldn't be a problem.

Your main obstacle will be getting past the wall, and past the gaurds. There will be many of them, and they'll likely be in suits, as this is a bit of a show day. Magical opposition should be minimal. The limo will be arriving just around 2100. that gives you three hours to get in to place and wait for the car. As I said, following the limmo in will likely be easiest.

Your target will be an older human man that the car will be picking up. He's caucasian, graying hair, with a bald patch on top. Place the explosives, preferabbly on the undercarriage. As long as he is inside the car, you can detonate at any time. Try to get it near the gas tank.

I'll bump up your pay an additional 15K for the late notice. Thank you for your patience.

Questions?

None at all. Thank you for the oppurtunity. Id better get going Julian. I gotta car to blow up. Sinn disconnects and heads to gather his equitment.
He throws on back pants, black shirt, and black shoes.
Once in the car, checks the explosives.

Driving to the address after going over his gear (including the explosives which he later decides is silly since he has no idea what to look for) Sinn finds it just as it was described. it's a two story house, wooden and white with green trimming, going for more of the "classic" look. It's on the out skirts of the city, as is fitting with the more plantation feel they seem to be going for. There is a ten foot wall around the grounds, going out to approxiamtely 50 meters from the house. There is a long drive way leading up to the front door.

He does see a few obvious cameras along the wall, along with the occasional man walking past with a dog on a leash. The guards are cattying SMGs. The wall it's self is some sort of concrete, while the gate is wrought iron.

Drive a block or so down the road and park.
Call Gumbo

He's munching on what looks like a frozen burrito. yes, on closer inspection, it is still frozen. And crunchy apparently.

Hey Sin man, what's up?

Sinn stares blankly at the screen

Thats it, Im buying you a microwave
Anyway. Gumbo, Im on a job, but theres some pesky cameras around the perimitar. Think you can do something about it?

Sure, if you can get me a line in. Most sec systems are off the normal grids. you know how to make a wire tap?

uh...
Sinn sits there in a bit of confusion.
Can you patch through my com?

No ,it'd have to be a direct line to line patch.You would have to tap in to their fiberoptic cables that they run their network through.

God damn it...
Alright Gumbo, what do I gotta do?

Well you need to be able tp splice in to the cable. If it's a fiber optic line, you need a line tap. If you've got a wire, you need to splice in, put some alligator clips on it, then put it through an analog convertor so that the commlink can interpret the signal. You got those tools?

Sin stands not understanding a word Gumbo just said.
No Im afraid I dont. Is there anything else you can do? Anything at all?

Well I can track down your phone's coordinates and find whatever place you're looking at, maybe get in to a few commlinks, and see if I can find a back door in to the place's system. If it's a good security system, ther won't be. But I might be able to get in to some basic home appliance systems and get you some intel that way. What are you looking to do?

Encrypt the line, and we'll talk about the job.

Line's already encypted man. Who're you talin' to here huh!?
Gumbo smiles, proud of the one thing he can do very well. Cover his own ass.

Smile
Alright, Ive got to blow a car up. I need to plant the explosive to the car, trick is, I cant be seen. There are obvious cameras and some guards. Other then that, Im told its minimum security.

Can't you just magic your way in? All the wizards on the trid can turn invisible.

He says it like it makes perfect sense.

Not quite that simple Beandip
Sin only calls him that when hes annoyed with him.
You see, mages can see other mages when they're invisible. Also, most animals, like dogs, can sense our presence anyway. When we're invisible, we only hide our appearence. Not everything entirely such as smell, the noises we may or may not make, and so on so forth. Also, and this ones really gonna trip you out, some visual/audio machines, like cameras, drones and cyber eyes, can pick us up to, if we dont cast a high enough spell.. In other words, dont beleive everything you see on tv.

.....Oh

Now feeling bad for his outburst.
Hey man, it was a good thought. I even considered myself. As a matter of fact, It just gave me a good idea. Do whatever you can technologicly, and Ill handle the rest. And make sure I got some intel, alright?

Drive to an ally out of veiw from curious eyes and summon a force 5 spirit of man

3 successes vs your summoning, and 6 drain Stun to resist

Summon
Conjuring-4+2 for spirits of man
Magic-7
total-13
Roll:
5,6,2,3,4,5,5,4,3,6,6,2,1= 6 net success's
6 services owed.

Stun
Will power-5
Charisma-8 +2 for bein an elf (Pretty elves!)
total 15 dice
Roll: 2, 1, 4,5,5,3,6,6,4,3,5,2,6,6,4=7 net success's
Drain resisted.

Spirit rises, takes the form of dark man, wearing a cloak and hood over his head appears.
Spirit, who do you obey?

The cowled spirit responds quietly.
He who summoned me

Very good. I need you to conceal my presence. Can you do this?

Of course master. Command me when you are prepared The voice is deep and whispered.

Go to the astral and out of sight from corious onlookers. Come when I call for you. Do you understand?

After this, Sin walks to his truck.
Gumbo, how long till you get some intel?

The spirit nods and fades in to the astral.

Take me just over an hour to get some good stuff. What are you looking for?

Anything that can catch me. Mages, sensors, guards, drones, you know the drill. I got two hours to do it, so you should have plenty of time. Let me know when your done.

After that, Sin starts up his truck and drives to a diner near by to kill some time.

Time dies.

About an hour and fifteen minutes later, the comm beeps, showing Gumbo.

Hey, I got some eyes in there. Looks like a bunch of mob guys to me. Don't really see anyone that screams "mage". Lots of dogs though. You know how I feel about dogs. Hey, by the way, what 'm I gettin' paid for this man?

Dont worry, you'll get a cut..Wait...mob guys? Can you patch me a visual so I can see them?

The men in the few shots do lok like mobsters to the untrained eye. With Sinn's experience though, these are more liekly a very good private security bunch. Good but subtle cyber, good suits, good SMGs. Mob guys don't ususally go in for so much obvious weaponry, and ther suits look a bit more casually worn.

Gumbo, can you get close ups on their faces? And possibly run some backround checks?

Uhh... no. People don't waer commlinks at shoulder level, and I can't make 'em move em. The appliances dont' have cams either. I can only gather data. If you could get me in to the security system sure, but it's isolated.[/color]

Hmm....alright. Thank you Gumbo. Remind me to get you your cut. When I finish this job. And keep watchin my back ok?

Sinn calls forth the spirit.
Spirit, I ask that you conceal me now.
After concealed, Sinn casts a force 5 improved invisiblilty spell on himself.

Ummm... I'm not really sure what you want me to do. I should really be getting some up front pay at least.

The spirit's form washes over Sinn, cloaking him.

Upfront pay....sure.
Thats weird. He never asks for upfront pay. Usualy he's happy to just be involved. Wonder whats goin on....prolly nothin, But you can never be too sure.

Key over 5k.
Just keep an eye out and make sure I know where every one is. Just do your best. Alright?

Ok sure man. No problem

Sin grabs the neccessarry explosives and gets out of the car, and walks towards the building. Once he gets close he begins to walk a bit slower and more careful. Keeping an eye on everything.

Crossing the street, Sinn does have to dodge a car that doesn't see him. But the traffic isn't bad since it's a ways out of town. He reaches the wall intact. No alarms yet.

Alright. Lets see.....Gumbos always talkin about the trid guys, lets see....
Look for a way to climb the wall. If at all possible.

It's sheer, eight feet tall.

Strength-5
-1
Roll-
4,3,5,5= 2 net success's