[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18PM | Van in the tunnels, heading to the CAS]
The drive has been utterly boring, the whole way, quiet, nobody talking at all. Funny, isn't it, how quiet you get when you're trying to be sneaky, even when the engine on the GMC van was louder than your voices would be. It's all quite dull until Striker hisses "Stop the van!"
The suddenness of his voice, and the proximity to Riot's ear causes him to stand on the brakes, brining the van to an abrupt stop.
"You all wait right here, and cover me."
With that he jerks open the back door of the van and hurries around the driver's side toward a small alcove ahead of you, barely illuminated by the headlights on the van.
Full Version: IC: Denver Missions Team 2
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18PM| Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Woah! What the drek?" Riot shouted, as the coyote yelled for him to stop. Striker opened the side door and jumped out. "What a crazy old man!"
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Woah! What the drek?" Riot shouted, as the coyote yelled for him to stop. Striker opened the side door and jumped out. "What a crazy old man!"
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Keskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Cody smirks, "Guess we traded one set of problems for another, eh?" He drew a heavy pistol from under his jacket, and prepared for the worst, but made no effort to exit the van.
Keskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Cody smirks, "Guess we traded one set of problems for another, eh?" He drew a heavy pistol from under his jacket, and prepared for the worst, but made no effort to exit the van.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Wolf unpacked the heavy crossbow from his kitbag then stepped silently out of the back of the van, leaving the bow where he reach it in a hurry.
Not wanting to spook who or whatever Striker was dealing with, he stayed where he was, listening intently, pistol crossbow held ready just in case.
Wolf unpacked the heavy crossbow from his kitbag then stepped silently out of the back of the van, leaving the bow where he reach it in a hurry.
Not wanting to spook who or whatever Striker was dealing with, he stayed where he was, listening intently, pistol crossbow held ready just in case.
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[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
After crouching in the near darkness for a time, Striker returns to the van.
"I'd have sworn we were about to drive into an ambush. Guess the sound of the tires squealing when you hit the brakes gave 'em the hint we were on to them."
He climbs in and resumes his seat in the back, crouched behind the two seats. "Back in my day, we'd have done it silent, caught 'em with their peckers out..." you hear him mutter.
After crouching in the near darkness for a time, Striker returns to the van.
"I'd have sworn we were about to drive into an ambush. Guess the sound of the tires squealing when you hit the brakes gave 'em the hint we were on to them."
He climbs in and resumes his seat in the back, crouched behind the two seats. "Back in my day, we'd have done it silent, caught 'em with their peckers out..." you hear him mutter.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Wolf grunted, climbing back into the van behind Striker and pulling the doors closed.
Wolf grunted, climbing back into the van behind Striker and pulling the doors closed.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:18pm | Van in tunnels]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
Noticing the sudden departure of the coyote, she reaches into the case and gets a clip of stick-n-shock ammo out and loads it into the shotgun as she looks out the window in the direction of the departing Striker, listening carefully and also trying to follow his heat signiture (and any others she may see) in that direction.
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
Noticing the sudden departure of the coyote, she reaches into the case and gets a clip of stick-n-shock ammo out and loads it into the shotgun as she looks out the window in the direction of the departing Striker, listening carefully and also trying to follow his heat signiture (and any others she may see) in that direction.
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[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20PM| Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Nothing like a little excitement, hey?" Riot says, driving off again. "So anyone give any thought to my text?"
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Nothing like a little excitement, hey?" Riot says, driving off again. "So anyone give any thought to my text?"
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Wolf pulled out his comm and looked at it briefly, with Striker calling a halt he hadn't had a chance to check it. "I will call when we leave tunnels." he said after he'd read the message.
Wolf pulled out his comm and looked at it briefly, with Striker calling a halt he hadn't had a chance to check it. "I will call when we leave tunnels." he said after he'd read the message.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Keskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Cody puts his pistol away. "...bit early to say we made a good call."
Keskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Cody puts his pistol away. "...bit early to say we made a good call."
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
She continues watching the coyote carefully now, more so than before, keeping one hand on the shotgun at all times, thinking maybe he was double crossing the group.
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
She continues watching the coyote carefully now, more so than before, keeping one hand on the shotgun at all times, thinking maybe he was double crossing the group.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:28pm | Tunnels to CAS]
After a few more minutes driving, you arrive in the CAS, passing out of the drainage tunnels and out onto a gravel service road in Cheeseman Park on the CAS side.
As you clear the tunnel, Striker gives Riot a tap on the shoulder. "This is where I get off. You're past the border, and none too soon."
He crouches and waits for you to stop and let him off.
After a few more minutes driving, you arrive in the CAS, passing out of the drainage tunnels and out onto a gravel service road in Cheeseman Park on the CAS side.
As you clear the tunnel, Striker gives Riot a tap on the shoulder. "This is where I get off. You're past the border, and none too soon."
He crouches and waits for you to stop and let him off.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:28pm | Tunnels to CAS]
Before he leaves, Wolf takes Striker's arm in the traditional clasp of friendship, giving him a nod of thanks. After the Coyote has departed, he retrives his com and calls Peaches.
Before he leaves, Wolf takes Striker's arm in the traditional clasp of friendship, giving him a nod of thanks. After the Coyote has departed, he retrives his com and calls Peaches.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18PM | Van in the tunnels, heading to the CAS]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
So this is it Kim thinks, while she turns her sight to the astral to see how big the ambush is.
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
So this is it Kim thinks, while she turns her sight to the astral to see how big the ambush is.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20pm | Van in tunnels, heading to CAS]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Nothing there she thinks, he must have made a call. But why didn't he call before he got into the van... He must have thought there was no need to and he wanted to check what kind of group we are. Either that or he's paranoid ... or am I?
Kim turns around and says "Take my hand and show me what happened."
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Nothing there she thinks, he must have made a call. But why didn't he call before he got into the van... He must have thought there was no need to and he wanted to check what kind of group we are. Either that or he's paranoid ... or am I?
Kim turns around and says "Take my hand and show me what happened."
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[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:18PM | Van in the tunnels, heading to the CAS]
@Kim: Taking the coyote's hand, he looks confused, and then angry. You get flashes of his honest concern that something was lurking in the tunnels to one side of the route you're taking. Then concern that he is, himself, getting too paranoid. Then general resentment of your team for their youth and just a hint of jealousy that you're just starting out.
"You keep your hands to yourself from now on, y'hear? Ain't no way to build trust, reachin' into a feller's head like that." He remains sullen and silent for the rest of the trip.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20PM | Van in the tunnels, heading to the CAS]
@Kim: You shift your perception to the astral, but while there is a terrible coldness here that has nothing to do with the damp, there doesn't appear to be anyone lying in wait. For the rest of the drive, you see nothing out of the ordinary on the astral side.
@Kim: Taking the coyote's hand, he looks confused, and then angry. You get flashes of his honest concern that something was lurking in the tunnels to one side of the route you're taking. Then concern that he is, himself, getting too paranoid. Then general resentment of your team for their youth and just a hint of jealousy that you're just starting out.
"You keep your hands to yourself from now on, y'hear? Ain't no way to build trust, reachin' into a feller's head like that." He remains sullen and silent for the rest of the trip.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:20PM | Van in the tunnels, heading to the CAS]
@Kim: You shift your perception to the astral, but while there is a terrible coldness here that has nothing to do with the damp, there doesn't appear to be anyone lying in wait. For the rest of the drive, you see nothing out of the ordinary on the astral side.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:29PM| In van, in CAS, heading to Coyote]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
As the coyote leaves, Riot sees Wolf get on comms with the next coyote. Once Wolf obtains a location, Riot heads toward the pickup spot. "Booyah! Well that worked out well. Told ya it would be faster. I take it we're in agreement this time to use the next coyote?"
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
As the coyote leaves, Riot sees Wolf get on comms with the next coyote. Once Wolf obtains a location, Riot heads toward the pickup spot. "Booyah! Well that worked out well. Told ya it would be faster. I take it we're in agreement this time to use the next coyote?"
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:29pm | Van in tunnels]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Except that he left the van because we really are being followed and thus have an ambush waiting to happen somewhere before we're done, or because he was setting us up and we have an ambush further down the road to deal with. Either way, we've got at least a 67% chance of being ambushed now. I'm giving that wide a margin of error in case he really was just paranoid, but my guess is it's one of the former two. Someone that experienced doesn't think he sees something if he doesn't. Either we're being tailed by someone who knows how these guys operate, or they're going to jump us."
And with that, she swaps her ammo from stick-n-shock to regular slugs in the shotgun, shaking her head.
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Except that he left the van because we really are being followed and thus have an ambush waiting to happen somewhere before we're done, or because he was setting us up and we have an ambush further down the road to deal with. Either way, we've got at least a 67% chance of being ambushed now. I'm giving that wide a margin of error in case he really was just paranoid, but my guess is it's one of the former two. Someone that experienced doesn't think he sees something if he doesn't. Either we're being tailed by someone who knows how these guys operate, or they're going to jump us."
And with that, she swaps her ammo from stick-n-shock to regular slugs in the shotgun, shaking her head.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:30PM| In van, in CAS, heading to Coyote]
On high alert, you gingerly drive down the dirt access road and find yourself in a paved parking lot at Cheeseman Park. The lot is a tight fit, as most of it is taken up with squatter tents - it's a miniature tent city. You see one homeless fellow standing by his tent give you quite a look at you appear out of nowhere.
"You're all damned fools, coming through the park like that. Don't you know Cheeseman's haunted?!" you hear him yell as you pass.
You emerge onto York, a north-south thoroughfare. South of you is 6th, just north is Colfax. Either way, you can see traffic volume is high. If you head north, you'll hit the Sioux border in just a few blocks, and would then need to cut east to make your way over to the UCAS border.
On high alert, you gingerly drive down the dirt access road and find yourself in a paved parking lot at Cheeseman Park. The lot is a tight fit, as most of it is taken up with squatter tents - it's a miniature tent city. You see one homeless fellow standing by his tent give you quite a look at you appear out of nowhere.
"You're all damned fools, coming through the park like that. Don't you know Cheeseman's haunted?!" you hear him yell as you pass.
You emerge onto York, a north-south thoroughfare. South of you is 6th, just north is Colfax. Either way, you can see traffic volume is high. If you head north, you'll hit the Sioux border in just a few blocks, and would then need to cut east to make your way over to the UCAS border.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:30PM| In van, in CAS, heading to Coyote]
@Wolf: A ping on your comm tells you that Peaches, the coyote, has responded.
<<@Wolf: I'm ready when you are, sugar. Meet me at the corner of 6th and Havana, and we'll head out together from there.>>
@Wolf: A ping on your comm tells you that Peaches, the coyote, has responded.
<<@Wolf: I'm ready when you are, sugar. Meet me at the corner of 6th and Havana, and we'll head out together from there.>>
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:29pm | Cheeseman Park]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
"15 Minutes ago I would have agreed with you Doc, but now I'm convinced Striker was just helping us. This trip through the tunnel only saved us about 10 minutes, which means we would still risk being late if we don't go with the other coyote. I could check the queue at the border though, if you want options."
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
"15 Minutes ago I would have agreed with you Doc, but now I'm convinced Striker was just helping us. This trip through the tunnel only saved us about 10 minutes, which means we would still risk being late if we don't go with the other coyote. I could check the queue at the border though, if you want options."
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:30pm | Van in tunnels]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Just because you believe he really was helping us doesn't mean we're not still being followed by someone else. Like I said, these people are experienced at this, they don't get jittery and see things that aren't there if they want to keep their jobs long. I wouldn't let my guard down. And just because he was helping us doesn't mean this other one, Peaches or whatever, will be as altruistic."
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Just because you believe he really was helping us doesn't mean we're not still being followed by someone else. Like I said, these people are experienced at this, they don't get jittery and see things that aren't there if they want to keep their jobs long. I wouldn't let my guard down. And just because he was helping us doesn't mean this other one, Peaches or whatever, will be as altruistic."
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:31PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Looking at Angel, "I think we should just stick with the coyotes. They have no awareness of what is going on. However, to appease the Doc back there, before we enter the passage, would you be so kind as to do a little astral recon down the pipe to see if it's clear?"
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Looking at Angel, "I think we should just stick with the coyotes. They have no awareness of what is going on. However, to appease the Doc back there, before we enter the passage, would you be so kind as to do a little astral recon down the pipe to see if it's clear?"
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:35PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Yo, so I was thinking. It might be a good idea to come up with some sort of game plan to implement in case we do get approached or attacked. That way we're all on the same page. I was thinking that if we get approached, but not attacked, we should faint as though we were the decoy group. Kreskin has that package so well hidden, I don't want t know where it's at," he joked. "We can be polite, let them look around, see that it's probably unwise to start a fight, and hopefully they'll bugger off. Obviously, if they come at us hard, we'll just do the whole car chase thing. Though if they ambush us in traffic, just open the doors, but use them or the van as cover. If we can stay inside the van, I can at least attempt to break away once others on the road clear out due to gun shots. Anyone got smoke grenades or anything. Those are pretty useful for cover?"
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"Yo, so I was thinking. It might be a good idea to come up with some sort of game plan to implement in case we do get approached or attacked. That way we're all on the same page. I was thinking that if we get approached, but not attacked, we should faint as though we were the decoy group. Kreskin has that package so well hidden, I don't want t know where it's at," he joked. "We can be polite, let them look around, see that it's probably unwise to start a fight, and hopefully they'll bugger off. Obviously, if they come at us hard, we'll just do the whole car chase thing. Though if they ambush us in traffic, just open the doors, but use them or the van as cover. If we can stay inside the van, I can at least attempt to break away once others on the road clear out due to gun shots. Anyone got smoke grenades or anything. Those are pretty useful for cover?"
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:35PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
You hop onto York heading south, and come to 6th. It is a major thoroughfare, with lots of traffic to get lost in along the way. You jockey for position and finally make the left turn with a minimum of honking and obscene gestures. Around you, things are moving smoothly, if slowly, as you head through a shady part of town, with more than a few boarded up businesses, and many small independent eateries being the main active business.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
You make it to about eight blocks shy of the corner at Havana when the traffic grinds to a halt. Behind you, a black Nightsky makes a risky maneuver and slides in behind you. Doors open on both sides and four asian men in chic suits emerge and casually begin to approach the van from behind. You're boxed in by traffic in the lanes in your direction, several cars to your right and a low concrete berm to your left.
Almost immediately after the men emerge from the car, the door to a Tacos Rapidos opens up and for more people of asian descent (two humans one a woman and the other sporting a long goatee, an ork lady and a bruiser troll guy) come out, also making their way towards your van.
You hop onto York heading south, and come to 6th. It is a major thoroughfare, with lots of traffic to get lost in along the way. You jockey for position and finally make the left turn with a minimum of honking and obscene gestures. Around you, things are moving smoothly, if slowly, as you head through a shady part of town, with more than a few boarded up businesses, and many small independent eateries being the main active business.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
You make it to about eight blocks shy of the corner at Havana when the traffic grinds to a halt. Behind you, a black Nightsky makes a risky maneuver and slides in behind you. Doors open on both sides and four asian men in chic suits emerge and casually begin to approach the van from behind. You're boxed in by traffic in the lanes in your direction, several cars to your right and a low concrete berm to your left.
Almost immediately after the men emerge from the car, the door to a Tacos Rapidos opens up and for more people of asian descent (two humans one a woman and the other sporting a long goatee, an ork lady and a bruiser troll guy) come out, also making their way towards your van.
[ Spoiler ]
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:30pm | Cheeseman Park]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
"I know Doc, I was just referring to your two out of three chance. With one coyote helping us, who didn't mention anything about a reward for us, it just seems unlikely to me that the other coyote can’t be trusted."
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
"I know Doc, I was just referring to your two out of three chance. With one coyote helping us, who didn't mention anything about a reward for us, it just seems unlikely to me that the other coyote can’t be trusted."
[ Spoiler ]
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Is this the appropriate time to say I told you so, or do you want me to wait until they're taking our lunch money?" With this she reaches into the inner lining of her coat, confirming that her shock gloves are still there if she needs them. She picks up the remaining 3 clips for her shotgun, putting them in her pocket as well, and chambers a round just in case.
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Is this the appropriate time to say I told you so, or do you want me to wait until they're taking our lunch money?" With this she reaches into the inner lining of her coat, confirming that her shock gloves are still there if she needs them. She picks up the remaining 3 clips for her shotgun, putting them in her pocket as well, and chambers a round just in case.
[ Spoiler ]
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Getting the word that company is arriving, Doc grabs a look out the windows at the two parties. Interestingly, the group from the car are all human, and all Japanese. The other four are of Chinese descent. And both groups are keeping as much of an eye on each other as they are on you...
Riot, your gut tells you that to get yourself out of this mess would be a minor miracle, without really tearing some drek up.
Getting the word that company is arriving, Doc grabs a look out the windows at the two parties. Interestingly, the group from the car are all human, and all Japanese. The other four are of Chinese descent. And both groups are keeping as much of an eye on each other as they are on you...
Riot, your gut tells you that to get yourself out of this mess would be a minor miracle, without really tearing some drek up.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:30pm | Cheeseman Park]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
“Sure, if we’re going to another tunnel, I’ll check first before we enter. Using Striker seems to have worked great, so I see no reason not to try another coyote. But did you have an idea what to do if Striker would have disappeared in that tunnel, because I was about to quack?” Kim says to Riot.
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
“Sure, if we’re going to another tunnel, I’ll check first before we enter. Using Striker seems to have worked great, so I see no reason not to try another coyote. But did you have an idea what to do if Striker would have disappeared in that tunnel, because I was about to quack?” Kim says to Riot.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Oh, this is priceless. Three opposing groups in one place. What say we see if we can get them to fight amongst each other so we can make a break for it. Wolf, get on the comm with Peaches or whatever the coyote's name is, tell him or her about our situation, let them know we'll try to make it there as quick as we can from this mess. You, Slick, Keshin, whatever you call yourself, let's see if we can put that mouth of yours to good use, get them fighting each other. You speak any Chinese or Japanese? I speak Japanese. Angel, do you have any magic that can maybe help incite them to like us more or hate the others more? Riot.... find us a way out of this once the lead starts flying. Any questions?"
Inside her mind, a little switch flicks as the Doc tenses up and prepares for the worst.
Doc Opheliac | Pan = Passive | SIN = Ophelia Smokehaven
"Oh, this is priceless. Three opposing groups in one place. What say we see if we can get them to fight amongst each other so we can make a break for it. Wolf, get on the comm with Peaches or whatever the coyote's name is, tell him or her about our situation, let them know we'll try to make it there as quick as we can from this mess. You, Slick, Keshin, whatever you call yourself, let's see if we can put that mouth of yours to good use, get them fighting each other. You speak any Chinese or Japanese? I speak Japanese. Angel, do you have any magic that can maybe help incite them to like us more or hate the others more? Riot.... find us a way out of this once the lead starts flying. Any questions?"
Inside her mind, a little switch flicks as the Doc tenses up and prepares for the worst.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"'I told you so' is only applicable if you can relate the cause and effect. We got caught because this is the most likely spot to get caught in traffic," Riot replies to Doc. "This is where I'd set up shop to find us," Riot continues, since he does live in the CAS boundries. Seeing the two groups heading towards us he flicks on his 360 vision so he can see the two groups and look for escape avenues.
"I'm guessing Yaks and Triads...well, since they're asian and all," Riot says. "Do we have a spare bag we can toss out there in the middle of them? Get them fighting over an empty bag we can make a break for it." Riot will continue to survey the traffic to see if there's a path to maneuver to get away. If there isn't anything, he will bide his time until an opening presents itself.
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
"'I told you so' is only applicable if you can relate the cause and effect. We got caught because this is the most likely spot to get caught in traffic," Riot replies to Doc. "This is where I'd set up shop to find us," Riot continues, since he does live in the CAS boundries. Seeing the two groups heading towards us he flicks on his 360 vision so he can see the two groups and look for escape avenues.
[ Spoiler ]
"I'm guessing Yaks and Triads...well, since they're asian and all," Riot says. "Do we have a spare bag we can toss out there in the middle of them? Get them fighting over an empty bag we can make a break for it." Riot will continue to survey the traffic to see if there's a path to maneuver to get away. If there isn't anything, he will bide his time until an opening presents itself.
[ Spoiler ]
Looks like its time for some fun!
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Wolf gave Doc an amused look, pulling out his comm and sending a quick message to Peaches to say they'd been delayed. Putting it back, he picked up his crossbow, readying himself for the violence about to come.
[ Spoiler ]
Wolf gave Doc an amused look, pulling out his comm and sending a quick message to Peaches to say they'd been delayed. Putting it back, he picked up his crossbow, readying himself for the violence about to come.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Until everyone starts to gear up and tense up, Wolf and Kim were oblivious to the two approaching groups.
The groups fan out as they approach one another at the front of your van.
"Aren't you a bit outside of your territory, An Peng?" asks a sneering young Japanese man, one of the four well dressed fellows from the car behind you. He wears his jacket open, making no effort to hide the butts of two pistols in shoulder holsters.
Surprisingly, the reply comes from the troll amongst the Chinese who came from your right, his jacket covered in Wuxing symbols, his one horn jutting out from the right side of his head, waxed and well taken care of. "You overstep yourself as well if you claim this whole street for the Yakuza, Jonny." Unlike Jonny, he speaks with no discernible accent. "All we sought to do was speak to these people, and ask them for their help in a matter that should not concern you."
Jonny laughs at his reply. "Is that so? How interesting, as we, too, have come to these people seeking something that only they can help us with."
He turns now to you in the van. "It has come to our attention that you are carrying a package from the Koshari to the Mafia," he says, "a package that I would pay a good deal to acquire..."
Until everyone starts to gear up and tense up, Wolf and Kim were oblivious to the two approaching groups.
The groups fan out as they approach one another at the front of your van.
"Aren't you a bit outside of your territory, An Peng?" asks a sneering young Japanese man, one of the four well dressed fellows from the car behind you. He wears his jacket open, making no effort to hide the butts of two pistols in shoulder holsters.
Surprisingly, the reply comes from the troll amongst the Chinese who came from your right, his jacket covered in Wuxing symbols, his one horn jutting out from the right side of his head, waxed and well taken care of. "You overstep yourself as well if you claim this whole street for the Yakuza, Jonny." Unlike Jonny, he speaks with no discernible accent. "All we sought to do was speak to these people, and ask them for their help in a matter that should not concern you."
Jonny laughs at his reply. "Is that so? How interesting, as we, too, have come to these people seeking something that only they can help us with."
He turns now to you in the van. "It has come to our attention that you are carrying a package from the Koshari to the Mafia," he says, "a package that I would pay a good deal to acquire..."
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:50PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Deception and misdirection is what Kreskin called it. Might work he thought. "Ha! The Koshari knew you'd been tipped off. That's why he sent us as decoys. Do you think they'd trust hired muscle with their important business?",he yelled through the window.
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Deception and misdirection is what Kreskin called it. Might work he thought. "Ha! The Koshari knew you'd been tipped off. That's why he sent us as decoys. Do you think they'd trust hired muscle with their important business?",he yelled through the window.
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[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:50pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Kim was confused how anyone would know about them, until she saw the Japanese guys. This was totally her fault. Trying to rationalize why this didn’t have to be a bad thing she figured that the Koshari didn’t mean anything to her.
Kim checks the astral world while putting her hand on Riot’s thigh. Trying to open a mindlink to ask if selling is an option for him.
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Kim was confused how anyone would know about them, until she saw the Japanese guys. This was totally her fault. Trying to rationalize why this didn’t have to be a bad thing she figured that the Koshari didn’t mean anything to her.
Kim checks the astral world while putting her hand on Riot’s thigh. Trying to open a mindlink to ask if selling is an option for him.
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[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:51PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Angel puts her hand on Riot's thigh as he thinks, It's an odd time to come on to me.. Those thoughts last but a moment, as he feels a mental tug from Angel. Slightly hesitant, he let's her into his mind figuring its no time to fuck around.
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Angel puts her hand on Riot's thigh as he thinks, It's an odd time to come on to me.. Those thoughts last but a moment, as he feels a mental tug from Angel. Slightly hesitant, he let's her into his mind figuring its no time to fuck around.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
"Let me know if you want me to step out of the van and explain the situation," Cody offers - but Riot seemed to already be taking the lead on the con.
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
"Let me know if you want me to step out of the van and explain the situation," Cody offers - but Riot seemed to already be taking the lead on the con.
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Mindlink<<Is selling an option for you?>>
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Mindlink<<Is selling an option for you?>>
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:51PM| In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
The mindlink spell with Angel was intense, the sensations of thought flowed between them. Hearing her question, he responded in as controlled a manner as he could think.
Mindlink <<No, I'm her on behalf of my gang (even though he was not really part of the gang yet). We could start a bidding war between the two sides. Play them off each other. Once we get a cred stick in our hands, we can toss something on the ground between them and jet. We get the extra cash and still complete the job. Thoughts? (he said trying to sound ironic using the word thought via his thoughts)>>
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
The mindlink spell with Angel was intense, the sensations of thought flowed between them. Hearing her question, he responded in as controlled a manner as he could think.
Mindlink <<No, I'm her on behalf of my gang (even though he was not really part of the gang yet). We could start a bidding war between the two sides. Play them off each other. Once we get a cred stick in our hands, we can toss something on the ground between them and jet. We get the extra cash and still complete the job. Thoughts? (he said trying to sound ironic using the word thought via his thoughts)>>
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Mindlink <<Well, I could make the Chinese woman think this Jonny was raping her last night until we came to rescue her, but I’m not sure what her reaction will be. Or I could help you try convincing these guys we don’t have what they’re looking for.>>
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Mindlink <<Well, I could make the Chinese woman think this Jonny was raping her last night until we came to rescue her, but I’m not sure what her reaction will be. Or I could help you try convincing these guys we don’t have what they’re looking for.>>
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Catching a subtle cue from Riot, Cody nods and lowers his window, and begins speaking loud enough to be heard, outside. "That said, we were only paid to draw your notice, not your bullets." He might have taken a slightly different approach than Riot chose, but he could work with it, and he was impressed by the way the ork's body language was selling the story. "So, if you guys just want to talk, maybe we can still be of use to you. Mind if I step out of the van, and we can all have a friendly chat?"
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Catching a subtle cue from Riot, Cody nods and lowers his window, and begins speaking loud enough to be heard, outside. "That said, we were only paid to draw your notice, not your bullets." He might have taken a slightly different approach than Riot chose, but he could work with it, and he was impressed by the way the ork's body language was selling the story. "So, if you guys just want to talk, maybe we can still be of use to you. Mind if I step out of the van, and we can all have a friendly chat?"
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[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Mindlink <<Just help Cody, but try and get them to present some credit sticks and get them arguing against one another. I'm going VR>>
Commlink <<@Team - VR really quick, BRB>>
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
Mindlink <<Just help Cody, but try and get them to present some credit sticks and get them arguing against one another. I'm going VR>>
Commlink <<@Team - VR really quick, BRB>>
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[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Your gambit has thrown both groups off, at least momentarily. "But our information..." begins Jonny and An Peng narrows his eyes to watch you. "If you speak the truth, that is most unfortunate. We would have paid handsomely for the package. What use are you to us, other than to kill you and loot your bodies, then? Maybe we'll find what we need to locate the package. Or maybe find the package after all..."
You see Jonny's men start to get a little restless at that idea.
Your gambit has thrown both groups off, at least momentarily. "But our information..." begins Jonny and An Peng narrows his eyes to watch you. "If you speak the truth, that is most unfortunate. We would have paid handsomely for the package. What use are you to us, other than to kill you and loot your bodies, then? Maybe we'll find what we need to locate the package. Or maybe find the package after all..."
You see Jonny's men start to get a little restless at that idea.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Kreskin shoots the team a here-goes-nothing look, and opts to continue talking out the window since he wasn't invited out for a nice civil discussion. "Like my buddy said, we're hired muscle and if you guys are here, that means our job is done. That also means we're free agents, again, and have no further obligations to the Koshari or the Mafia. If you guys actually came here with cred to spend, maybe one of you would be interested in hiring us for a new job - namely, retrieving the package before the other team makes the drop. Something we're in a better position to do than you guys seem to be...." He paused for a second, hoping the leaders of the two groups would consider what he was proposing - or at least consider whether the opposition would consider it. Obviously, they couldn't both hire them to return the package. "Otherwise, if you two want to gamble what little time you have left fighting over a few credsticks and a shitty van... well, I hope you understand if we defend ourselves, but it seems like the clock is ticking for all three of us."
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Kreskin shoots the team a here-goes-nothing look, and opts to continue talking out the window since he wasn't invited out for a nice civil discussion. "Like my buddy said, we're hired muscle and if you guys are here, that means our job is done. That also means we're free agents, again, and have no further obligations to the Koshari or the Mafia. If you guys actually came here with cred to spend, maybe one of you would be interested in hiring us for a new job - namely, retrieving the package before the other team makes the drop. Something we're in a better position to do than you guys seem to be...." He paused for a second, hoping the leaders of the two groups would consider what he was proposing - or at least consider whether the opposition would consider it. Obviously, they couldn't both hire them to return the package. "Otherwise, if you two want to gamble what little time you have left fighting over a few credsticks and a shitty van... well, I hope you understand if we defend ourselves, but it seems like the clock is ticking for all three of us."
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:52pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Right, help Cody. Mafia? Is he guessing or does he know something I don’t? Anyway, this seems like the last chance for a peaceful solution.
Kim pulls down her window and says “Look, I’d love to see you getting into a bidding war over our help, but the truth is we only have an hour left, so I propose you both throw a stick in our van with your offer. The highest wins and the losers can decide to either fight us all or get their cred back and leave."
Kim: PAN = active | Fake SiN = Angel Snow
Right, help Cody. Mafia? Is he guessing or does he know something I don’t? Anyway, this seems like the last chance for a peaceful solution.
Kim pulls down her window and says “Look, I’d love to see you getting into a bidding war over our help, but the truth is we only have an hour left, so I propose you both throw a stick in our van with your offer. The highest wins and the losers can decide to either fight us all or get their cred back and leave."
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:52pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Angel was jumping ahead of the game a little bit. You had to wait for the fish to bite before reeling him in. Kreskin appreciated the help, nonetheless, and decided to keep rolling with the ever evolving con. His voice oozed confidence, and he tried to keep it sounding calm and laid back, trying not to betray the fact that he knew they were playing with fire. "Yeah, she's right. If you guys want, we can argue about who-wants-what-more-than-who, closer to seven, when we have something that someone actually wants - or you guys can figure it out, yourselves, once we're gone - but if either one of you is interested, we need to get going if we're going to have a shot at this. Otherwise, unless you need some up-and-coming Runners for something else... we've probably all got better things to be doing, tonight."
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
Angel was jumping ahead of the game a little bit. You had to wait for the fish to bite before reeling him in. Kreskin appreciated the help, nonetheless, and decided to keep rolling with the ever evolving con. His voice oozed confidence, and he tried to keep it sounding calm and laid back, trying not to betray the fact that he knew they were playing with fire. "Yeah, she's right. If you guys want, we can argue about who-wants-what-more-than-who, closer to seven, when we have something that someone actually wants - or you guys can figure it out, yourselves, once we're gone - but if either one of you is interested, we need to get going if we're going to have a shot at this. Otherwise, unless you need some up-and-coming Runners for something else... we've probably all got better things to be doing, tonight."
[Monday, April 4th, 2072 | 5:51pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
<<@Team - Can manipulate the truck in front of us clear these guys out and open a path to escape. Give me a signal, slap your thigh Kreskin when you want it done.>>
With the message sent, Riot continues to hang out in VR, but monitors the situation via his image-linked 360 cyber eyeband feed.
Riot: PAN = passive | Fake SiN = Jim Smith
<<@Team - Can manipulate the truck in front of us clear these guys out and open a path to escape. Give me a signal, slap your thigh Kreskin when you want it done.>>
With the message sent, Riot continues to hang out in VR, but monitors the situation via his image-linked 360 cyber eyeband feed.
[quote name='BlackHat' date='Dec 22 2010, 09:08 AM' post='1021918']
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:52pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
When Riot's message pops up in his contact lens' image link, Kreskin flexes his left hand slightly to signal he got the message.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:52pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
Kreskin | PAN = passive | Fake SIN = Cody Demasi
When Riot's message pops up in his contact lens' image link, Kreskin flexes his left hand slightly to signal he got the message.
[Monday April 4th, 2072 | 5:52pm | In van, in CAS, heading to 6th & Havana]
An Peng takes a deep breath, and you can see that his patience is starting to fail him. "Information is not worth nearly as much as the package itself is. Perhaps..."
Before he can continue, however, Jonny breaks in. "Enough! Take the van and kill those Triads!" Guns are reached for and the Triads also move into action.
An Peng takes a deep breath, and you can see that his patience is starting to fail him. "Information is not worth nearly as much as the package itself is. Perhaps..."
Before he can continue, however, Jonny breaks in. "Enough! Take the van and kill those Triads!" Guns are reached for and the Triads also move into action.
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