Hope everyone likes the setup.If you would let's have everyone check in.
Bob,Fafnir,Jacob,Roulette,Savage,and sorry,but I forgot the deckers name.

"Wait a minute." Roulette lifts a hand in a light staying gesture. "We're going two directions here. Maybe it's time to call a vote. On the one hand, we have the cop impersonation ploy. Not having credentials to flash could be a sticking point there, unless we can get hold of something double quick. Then, there's option B: I try and coax Jason into coming along with me, out to a club, whatever. Nebulous possible hang ups there, too. And then we have our back up plan if needed.

"Now, who's for what as far as the two first approach plans go?

"Regardless," she adds in an aside to Zane. "I think it'd be a good idea to have at least one of those uniforms around. Even if it isn't used presently, it could prove handy later, neh?"

Zane again reumes his makeshift hair brushing.*Null sweat,Roulette.I will try and aquire some identification to go along with the uniforms as well.*It might not hold up to close inspection,but the subterfuge should last long enough to suit our purpose,yes?

He motions toward the server to oblige the Johnson's offer on the last round of drinks.*The same miss*as he points to the now empty glass in front of him.He clears his throat momentarily and begins to speak again.*Perhaps we could try to lure him to a club with Roulette's charm,yes?Leaving the cop ruse as option B.

*Although this could open us up to an encounter with Kimura and Minobe.It's hard telling how close of a friendship these three have bonded,yes?Uninvited guests?Either way I am concerned with there unexpected presence arising in an unwanted
fashion.Maybe,Roulette could give our mark the impression it would be a private party*Zane smiled at Roulette.*What are everyone's thoughts?*

Savage looks at roulette and then at Jacob. "Maybe we are getting too complicated with this planning. maybe we should stick to a standard smash and grab technique. i like the cop uniform idea most, less chance of a backfire. but maybe we just knock out the security, knock out the kid, and take them both with us. we could stash the security guy until this is all over with. or we could just pay him off.

i'm just afraid if we get to extravagant with this plan then something is bound to go wrong. i'm thinking we could get in, take out the guard, snatch the kid, and be out of there in under five minutes. and if we get ambushed we'll have less to worry about."

He knows this job is going to be messy, there are too many unknown variables here. two highly probable threats along with other unknowns. and on top of that they will all be using magic. 'And we've only go one mage' he thinks to himself. that idea for a long gun and grenades was starting to sound better and better.

Jacob calls for carm there's no reason why we can't try both plans if one becames uncomfortable fall back on the police option.Either way the police uniforms are a good idea and if they don't pan out go for an all out date.
Jacob looks simpatheticly at roulette and says it's up to you if you want to try the date plan at the end of the day.

"Well," Fever says with his half-grin, "The reason I suggested subterfuge was simply due to our contacts requests. If this boy does have to go back to school, the less that anyone ever knows we are there, the better. If no one at the school sees us at all I will be more happy. So, while not opposed to it, I'd rather not have to fire a single bullet. Real or tranq." Fever's hand run anxiously across the table. "But lets decide soon," he asks softly, "The night already rests upon us."

-Fever

"Fever makes a good point," Savage mumbles. "She did ask specifically for silence. i've just got a nagging feeling we're going to meet up with some opposition. maybe we could take out Kimura and Minobe just before we snag the boy, or at least know where they are when we do the snatch. something about those two make me nervous. i mean, if we take out Minobe and Kimura maybe snatching the kid will be easier; people won't be looking at him, they'll be looking at the carnage, and the two lonestar imposters could tell him they need to talk to him about their deaths. we've even got a big enough team to kill the two and snatch the kid at the same time."

Savage shrugs. he knew it was an extreme idea but they needed a plan fast and they were runnning out of time.

"We're not going in with the intent to kill anyone. They probably won't pay us shit if that happens - unless something happens to endanger Jason. If his two pals are really up to no good and try something, that's one thing. Everyone needs to be ready to react in event of that. Load up with gel rounds, have something more lethal in reserve, and don't use either of them unless we have to."

"I will try and coax Jason off somewhere with me and then we can nab him once he's out of sight. Fever, I'll need rosters for the classes he's in, in case I need to drop names. And maybe some of the non-magical classes the other students are in, if you can get that. I'm no mage, but I could always pretend to know someone in a class of his, if that seems a good way to proceed."

Roulette sits back in her chair and looks down at the table top. "Alright, I need to pick some stuff up from my place and make some calls. Zane, you'll see about getting hold of the uniforms and any IDs you can. Make the priority a man's uniform, because if flirting with the kid doesn't work, I sure can't play a cop right after. Savage, how about you and whoever else wants to head over to the campus and find a good spot to park that's out of the way and see what you can do about locating Jason's whereabouts. Fever, you've got your searches to do - where would be the best physical location for that? Do you have any remote link you could use from a vehicle? Who else needs to pick up gear? And who has a car available besides Savage? It'd be quicker if someone could give me a ride.

"The Johnson said Minobe and Kimura often hang out with Jason in the evenings, so I'm definitely going to want backup nearby when I approach him. Bob to cover the magic angle, and some muscle too. Whatever load out people bring, make sure it's not an obvious one. Savage, once you pick a spot out, let others know and we can meet there. Discretely. We can climb into the van and handle last minute stuff. Phone numbers, guys. What are yours?" The redhead removes a small tablet from her bag and scrawls a cell phone number on one for each of the others and passes the lot of them, along with a blank sheet, down to the person next to her. "Add yours and pass them on." Stowing the tablet and her PocSec, she scoots her chair back some more, but does not stand yet.

"Any more concrete suggestions on finding out where Jason is? Everything hinges on that. Hmm....Fever. I don't know how difficult this is, so it might be out of the question right now. But could you locate his car through the transponder signal? If he's not even on campus right now, that changes things."

Savage nodds. "Zane, why don't you come with me. i can give you a ride to pick up the suits, afterwards you can go with me to scout out the campus and look for a place to set up a long gun."

"Isn't only ever two cops that go to do that sort of thing anyway? That's what I always see on the trid" says Bob.

Roulette nods in agreement. "Partners. Anything more would be odd looking for that sort of duty. Think you can get two of them, Zane?"

Zane answered as he threw on his coat."I am going to try and get four.One for a human.One for Bob,and the other two for the troll and myself."I will try as well to acquire an I.D. of some sort as well,yes?"

He pulls a pen from his Jacket pocket and scrawls a number on it for Savage."This is my cellphone number.""I have a few errands to run,but if you call me in an hour we can meet up to have a look at that campus,yes?"Although Savage seemed nice enough Zane would rather keep his home a secret for the time being.

"If you want to plan a little more upon my absence,feel free,yes?With the time frame being what it is I need to put in a few calls to see if I can get what we need.I can provide cover support from a distance,since we agree it is needed.You will have no worries once outside the building,yes?"

"So is everyone clear on what is needed?'He looked around the group seeing if anyone had any questions.Satisfied noone did,he turned to leave."Oh,and Roulette please call me when you have an agreeable meeting place.Hopefully,Savage and I will have the uniforms and I.D by then.He closed the door behind him

He walked the short distance to his bike heading home to grab some gear and phone a few friends.He was hoping he would be able to get the uniforms in the short time that they had.

Savage watched Zane leave and then stood up himself. "Well, work to be done. You all have my number, call if you need anything. I'll be scouting out the campus."

He turns to Roulette. "Once we've got him my suggestion is for someone else to drive the transport van with him in it and most of the crew while me and someone good with a firearem, maybe even Zane, run defense and interferience in the americar. they're both rigged for remote in case i need to take over but i'd like to focus on looking out for you all. What do you think?"

Zane calles his Lone Star contact and finds that yes he can get some uniforms. While on the phone Max walks down to the locker room and rumages through a few lockers. He says that he he found the uniforms that Zane wants.
"There a bit soiled, especially the dwarfs. You got to promise to get them back to be before 5:00AM tomorrow morning so I can put them back. An you owe me one."

"No can do on the ID, the best I can do is those free ones we give the kids when they come on a tour of the station. I suppose if you just flash them they might pass"

"I'll be at the dunken-donut at 9:00 tonight for my break, you can pick up the uniforms them."

Zane breathed a sigh of relief as Max gave him the good news."Excellent.I do owe you.I'll be there a little before 9:00.I'll get the uniforms before you go in.Thanks again chummer."

Jacob waits for zane and savage to go before turning to roulette , i'm going down to see a friend . I'll be at a bar called the Pub on the corner it's on olive st. and 13th ave. its a few blocks away from the university it a bit of a dive but we could all meet there or if you find some were better give us a call. He writes down the number on a napkin and say's see you later to everyone who's left,closing the door behind him he relaxes for the first time in hours ,thinking to his self as he walks to get a bus you'll never be any good at the social stuff. He remembers that he must ask charlie if he knows anything about Jason and those other two kids.

Zane hears back from Arden

"I can get you some gel rounds by noon tomorrow"

"I've got the micro transceivers in stock. I've got 4 @ 1500 each"

Jacob hears that yes his bouncer friend is working tonight. He be in front expect from 10:00 to 10:30 when he'll be on lunch.

Stowing her things within the confines of her shoulder bag, Roulette prepares to leave herself, watching as several of the others duck out the door ahead of her. Zane is farewelled with a "Sure" at his questions, as her PocSec takes a plunge and a zipper shuts out the light above it. "See you. Keep us posted on your progress, 'kay?"

To Savage she nods, replying, "Sounds good so far, though we'll need to see who else is good at driving. I can, but I'm no stunt driver. Especially not in a huge van. Though it might be best to have the rigger in the vehicle with the kid. We still have some time to work that out though. Hey, Bob, did you want to head with Savage up to the campus now or did you have something to do first?"

The woman thanks Jacob for giving her his number, agreeing the bar sounds like a good place to meet for those not already on campus. Discussing any last minute things with those remaining, Roulette heads out of the room and the casino itself a short time later. Strolling down the street out front, she draw her fingers back through long coppery locks and sighs. "Fine." To no one. Looking left and right, she crosses the road.

Roulette takes a bus part of the way, a taxi another part, and finally walks the last of the way to her apartment in Tacoma. Each stage of the journey is passed with thought on the run, mingled with further irritation about transportation. Once inside, a call is placed, jumping the virtual lines of the Matrix to reach Las Vegas, as Roulette hurries about gathering things.

The dwarf merc nodded to Roulette. "I have wheels if you need."

He looked at the others, rather impressed, so far. "Do we need anything else? I can see what my contacts turn up."

Fafnir adds, "I'll also make some calls and scope out the sec at the University, as well as the two troublemakers. See what's up."

Bob says "Now's fine for me, you ready to go Savage?"

I'm here. Just a bit busy.

Savage nodds to Bob, "Guess it's me and you, chummer." he turns to Finfar "I think we've got just about everything. i'll call you if anything comes up though."

Savage and Bob head for his americar. Once inside, he reattaches his guns to his arms and jacks into the vehicle; it felt good to be armed and plugged in again. in a few hours the adrenalin would be kicking in and he would be transporting some kid across town to have a heart-to-heart with is parents. he knew there was more to it but who cares, as long as he gets paid.

After stopping by his place to drop of the americar and load his drones in the van and preps them for work. in a few minutes his toys are ready to roll.

he turns to Bob, "You drive the americar, we're going to pick up Zane."

He makes a call to Zane. "Hey Zane, i've got bob with me. we're ready to roll. i think i'm going to have Bob follow me in the americar and we'll come an pick you up. i'll be in the van so if you want to bring any gear we should have the room. Where do you want me to meet you?"

Bob says "As long as I can see over the dash it ain't a problem."

Roulette calls Kiryl Makeev,

"Yo chummer. I need some info on Two guys. Can you spare a few. Oh, by the way I need the data asap."

Kiryl replies, "No perp. I'll see what I can did up"


An hour later Kiryl sends Roulette a instant message to her PS, encrypted of course.

"Didn't find squat on Kimura other than he has a Japanese passport and moved here and a student via four months ago."

"Go a little on more on Minobe. He is a UCAS citizen. When traveling out of the country this last summer. He landed in England and came back from Italy. If you need to know where we went in between I'll have to dig harder. This is his first year at UW, last two years he was a PLU."

"I got lucky. I decided to scan some Juvee files I got last year and his named popped up. He got picked up at 13 for joy riding in someone else's car. His records were expunged when he turned 18. Since then he's been clean.

"Didn't get much on the Schniders either. They've lived in the same flat for 6 years. No record. They get the Times. Husband must have a pretty good job, hi bank account is sitting at 45,000."

"Sorry I couldn't dig up any more. Do you want me to spend some serious time and dig deeper?"

"Kiryl"

Jacob gets of the bus the stop before the Pub on the corner, he feels like some fresh air, as he walks down 13th ave. he remembers all the trouble he and charlie got into before old mister Robson took them under his wing and decided to teach them some thing.He spots charlie helping one of his regulars into a cab and smiles to him self. By the time he gets to the club the roads empty.
" Hi Charlie let us in" Jacob says "It's more than my jobs worth" Charlie replies with a smile." I'll make it worth your while." Charlie looks at Jacob What do you want he says in troll. "entrance for me and a few friends later and a few questions anwsered , but they can wait until your on your break." Charlie steps to one side and lets Jacob through as he passes Charlie says " if anyone asks for you i'll let them in , see you later.
Jacob enters the bar ,the walls are dark to hide the smoke stains and the carpet is thread bare. He walks towards the bar and ask's for a shandy he would like something stronger but he's working. When his drink arrives he says to the barman weres the phone the bar man points over to the corner . With that said he gets up makes his way to the corner which empties at his approach .He then calls Roulette and tells her that everthings set and to ask for him at the door.
Jacob then finds himself a seat and waits for charlie to get his break .

Zane winced at the news from his old friend Arden.The two had known each other for years,and it was one of the few people he trusted,"No good on the gels till tommorow,yes?I see...I will take one of those micro transciever units.I don't suppose you could meet me up at Club Penumbra in say...20 minutes?I'll throw in some nuyen to make it worth your while."

Arden hesitated,but agreed relatively quickly."I see you are in a time crunch as always."Zane cracked a smile as he replied"Something like that.The nature of the biz,yes?Thanks again Arden.I'll see you in twenty."

As he double checked the gear he was gathering his thoughts briefly drifted to Roulette.He wondered how she would look all dolled up in her attempt to lure in the young Jason.If the kid was straight and they could locate him ther wasn't much chance he would have of resisting her.He returned his attention to the task at hand.

A few moments later his cellphone let out it's distinctive ring.He answered to the sound of sneezing.Hoi Savage."Meet me at Club Penumbra in 30 minutes.It's at 5th Avenue and Yesterway.Just pull in the parking lot,and I'll find you,yes?See you there,chummer."

As he diconnected with Savage he dialed the local cab company.The gruff voice of a dispatcher who sounded in need of a lung transplant answered."So whar ya be located at?We won't be dispatchin to da Barrens ya know?"Bellevue Alpine Lakes Apartment Complex.Pull in front of the first set of dumpsters you see upon entering the complex.Give the horn a honk."The man responded in between coughs."No problem chummer.We got a guy jus 5 minutes from thar."

Zane packed his gear into 2 duffels.He tested the weight in his hands and swung the heavier of the two over his shoulder.He checked himself in the mirror to see if the cab driver would notice anything unusual about his appearance or baggage.Everything looked good.The sound of a car honking outside in the area he had told the cab to pull up was barely audible.

He approached the cab and squeezed himself in the back.The cab driver turned to him long enought to speak looking somewhat startled at his own reflection in Zane's cybereyes."Hello sir.Where can I take you?""Club Penumbra,chummer.Do me a favor,and keep it at the speed limit,yes?"Getting pulled over by the Bellvue Lonestar wasn't something he had in mind.

Savage smiles at Bob, "No worries, i'll drive for you. just sit in the drivers seat so we don't attract too much attention. we're meeting Zane at a club called Penumbra, whatever that means."

He hops in the van and jacks in, at the same time starting up the auto-pilot on the americar and instructing it to follow the van. He checks his pistols, both loaded with explosive rounds and working perfectly. He checks his shotgun, loaded with flichettes and an exta box in the glove box. With a big grin on his face he pulls the van out of the lot and checks behind him to make sure the americar is there. 'man i hope this job doesn't go to crap' he thinks to himself.

On the way he starts going over the plan in his head. He knew that Roulette was going to make or break this job but he was confident in her. but he knew if Zane or the troll had to step in then they were all in trouble. worse case, they would have to leave someone behind. but if it came to that, he would just leave one his fighter drone to protect them and come back for them after the job was done. but he would do everything in his power to keep that from happening. Thoughts of Snake came to his mind; they had had to leave her behind, she didn't make it. he didn't want that to happen again...

Zane spotted Arden's BMW from inside the cab.He handed the cab driver a credstick simultaneously as the driver asked for 20 nuyen.After scanning the credstick the driver passed it back to him.His sweaty palms smothering the credstickhe spoke"Thank you,sir."Zane wrestled with the heavy bags,and headed over to Arden's open trunk where he placed his gear and closed the trunkThey were in a location far enough away from any club goers to attract attention.

The BMW was Arden's pride and joy.Rims.Custom paint.Stereo.The works.Zane wouldn't be surprised if the fraggin' thing could cook you dinner.He made his way toward the passenger side opening the door,and sliding into the crushed velvet seat."Hoi,Zane.Good to see you,you son of a slitch."The two shook hands and focused there attention on the business.

Zane tossed the credstick he got from the Johnson towards Ardens awaiting hand.""There's a Grand there and withdraw 600 from this.His hand came out of his pocket with another credstick.Extra hundred for your troubles."Arden slid the stick into the credstick reader he had installed into the BMW's center console.Arden was always prepared.It was one of the things he liked about the fixer.Arden double checked the figures and handed the credstick back to Zane."Transcievers in the trunk.It's brand new right out the box."

Zane caught Savage's van in his peripheral vision.He flipped down the sun visor to expose the mirror beneath.Content with his appearance he put the visor in it's rightful position."There's my ride chummer.Pull up behind that van over there,yes?."Zane's finger pointed towards the parked van roughly 30 meters away.Arden slowly drove to the van's backside popping the trunk as he came to a stop."Talk to you soon chummer.Thanks,for fitting me into your busy schedule."Arden nodded in reply.

Zane exited the passenger side and made his way to the trunk.He grabbed his two bags and the newly acquired radio.After closing the trunk he made his way to the van.Savage had the side door unlocked and slid the door back through his rigger controls.He placed his bags securely in the back ,and made his way to the passenger side."Hoi Savage.Thanks for the ride."Zane reached into his pocket and exposed a toothpick which he inserted into his mouth.Now let's see if we can scout out the campus,and let's call Roulette to see if she needs a ride."He nodded to the driver of the Ford Americar."I have an appointment a shade before 9:00,but we should have time to get a quick look at the campus and pick up Roulette if need be.

Zane fished the piece of paper containing Roulette's number out from his pocket shifting it to different angles to make out the digits in the poorly lit van.Even with his low light vision he had a hard time making out the woman's writing with the darkness surrounding them.He dialed the number hoping she would answer.

Hoi,Roulette.We have a lead on Jason.We're all ready here.Figured you might need a ride,yes?Wouldn't want you to have to catch the bus in your evening attire.Oh by the way,I might be in need of some of those gels you were mentioning earlier.Just give us an address,and we will be there promptly.

Savage gave the man a handshake and smiled. "Ever see a dwarf drive an unmodified car?" Savage laughed and pointed to the Americar as they pulled off.

Bob spends some time surfing the net.

Comes up dry on the two friends.

He is able to hack into DMV and get a link on the transponder in Jason's car. It is parked a block away from his dorm room. The 4700 block on 11th Ave. NE

Bob thinks about what he knows of Jason and decides if his parents bought him a brand new Porsche 917 they might also have a DocWagon contract on him. It takes a bit of work, but Bob manages to hack into DocWagon and find a file on Jason.

Luckily for everyone, Jason's DocWagon bracelet is currently sending out a yellow alert. It seems his blood alcohol level is at the legal limit for driving and going up. The good news is that Jason's location is being broadcast. He is at 4425 University Way NE. A quick check in the Seattle directory show it to be the Unicorn Inn, a small English beer bar near campus.

It is 8:25 when Bob jacks out.

Fafnir nodded as the others left. savage had said that he did not have to make his own prep. Hah! What kind of pro was he anyway.

Shaking his head, Fafnir left the casino and went to his car. The refitted seat was comfortable as he dialed the first number.

Renault
The sec-man's face was a testament to his many battles. He refused cosmetic surgery. Said it would make him forget.

"What can I do for you Foster?" he asked, voice a product of expensive cyber. The original was lost when runners crashed an Ares research facility.

"I need a go to on two jokers and a sec work-up of U-Dub, specifically the Dog's House. Can you help? It's standard rates.

Renault
"I can see what I can do. What do you need and when do you need it by?"

Fafnir grins. "Soonest. We go tonight."

The apartment lying past the door is not one she would call 'home', but it's certainly livable, for when living here for a time becomes necessary. There is an severe tidiness to it, made to server moments such as this one. Roulette knows right where everything is and it is all ready to be snatched up to go. If it weren't for the matter of a new outfit, her time inside would be astoundingly brief, but a time longer is necessary for changing. The woman produces a trendy affair from the closet and quickly shimmies into it, making a face at a mirror when done. Oh, it looks good on her certainly. But she feels a certain dearth of amusement with the situation at the moment. Whisking into the next room (and a short walk it is, too, given how small the place is), Roulette secures her hair to facilitate the wig she covers it with, a silky black thing which goes well with her clothing. Cosmetic changes to her face will have to wait: she tosses the supplies into one of her bags and adds a compact mirror. A gun is the last addition to her ensemble before her coat goes back on. Shouldering a bag, she makes a last minute mental inventory, before fetching those extra gel rounds for whoever might need them.

Cellphone ringing before she makes it out the door, Roulette answers it to hear Jacob's voice on the other end. "Sounds good, Jacob. I'll be there as soon as possible; I'm just about to leave now. Have you spoken with any of the others?"

The redhead is actually out into the hallway this time when Zane calls and she is again quick to answer. The remark about a lead raises her eyebrow curiously. "You know where he is? Where? I'm heading out now. If you know his location, stay on it. I can take a cab. But if you don't...." Roulette trails off a moment, thinking. "I'll take a cab anyway. You guys need a chance to scope the campus out. I'll give you a call when I'm at Jacob's pal's club."

Repeating the walk and then grab a cab routine, Roulette arrives at the club Jacob told her of and gives his name. Once inside, she grins at the troll, but doesn't take a seat yet. "Be right back. Ah, wait. Did you tell Fafnir to meet us here too?" With a wink, she strolls off for the ladies room and takes the opportunity to make another quick call to Zane. "Here. Give us a call when you're ready to swing by. Has Bob sent out his spirits?"

If Fafnir needs to be told about the club, she will also place a call to him, before speaking with Kiryl for the second time. What the decker has to say narrows her eyes (green now, thanks to some contact lenses). "Thanks, hon. If you have the time, yeah...yeah, it'd be good to know if you find anything more on the two friends. No one has much, and it makes me wonder. I'll be busy, so send it to my pager, 'kay?"

Hell, she thinks, if he comes across real paydirt, maybe she can get the parents to pay extra to hear it, if it puts Jason in danger. That is, if they are the real deal too.

Jacob was just about to get up and get another pint when roulette walked in . The smile cheered him up and he decided against it.He sat back down sending ripples through the fake leather sofa and nearly tipping over the table.Glancing at the clock Jacob wonders whats going he needed to get up to speed If it s one thing he'd learnt in his short life is that plans change, some times very quickly.

After having called Renault, Fafnir decides to check in.

The mercenary calls the number Roulette gave him earlier.

"Roulette" Fafnir says as a greeting, "What is the update?"

Zane was relieved when the call came in revealing Jason's location.God bless DocWaon contracts.Time was growing closer to his makeshift appointment with Max, but the recent news made the uniforms less important than checking out the pub and getting together with the team to go over a strategy.He took the toothpick from his mouth while reaching for his phone.He nodded toSavage with no response.The rigger was immersed in controlling his drone over the nearby pub.His emotionless face occasionaly flinched as if he were the drone itself.

Max answered the phone in a voice that seemed somewhat startled."Hoi,Travers here."Zane hoped the man hadn't gone to much trouble to acquire the uniforms."Zane here Max.Looks like I won't be needing those uniforms after all.Sorry to put you to the trouble,yes?I'll make it up to you chummer."Max didn't seem to upset,but was quick to end the conversation."Just gives me more time for my doughnuts,chummer.I wasn't to thrilled about the idea anyway.Goodbye."Max was never a man of many words.Probably one of the reasons Zane felt comfortable with him.

He stepped out from the van and went to the Americar behind them.He was starting to develop a slight headache for some unknown reason.He massaged his temples as he walked toward the car.Bob unlocked the door as he approached.After pulling the door open he slipped in to the awaiting seat ."Well Bob.Should we call Roulette,and inform her the mark is here.Perhaps,we could go inside,and scope out the situation,yes?You and I could provide support if anything goes awry in the meeting of the two.Let me give her a call."

Zane placed two fingers from his free hand on the bridge of his nose and slid them back to releive the pressure the mild headache was causing.His other hand containing the cell phone rang as he was moments away from dialing Roulette's number.A quick check of his retinal clock revealed the time.9:10."Hoi.I was just about to call you,Roulette".He gave Bob a glance to let him know who it was on the the other end of the line.We were just discussing our options.We have a confirmed location for our friend,yes.Bob,and I were thinking about getting a visual confirmation in the establishment.,what do you think?The location is 4425 University Way.Oh,and by the way I cancelled our reservation for the suits I requested earlier.I felt our attire would do for tonight,yes?So what do you think?"

Savage comes in over the speaker system in the Americar. "You two want me to drop you off anywhere special? i'm headed to that bar where the kid is to scout it out and then i'm going to a good spot to launch my drone. Where do you kids want to be dropped off at?"

Zane responds to Savage through the comm system."Actually,hold tight for a moment.We were just trying to decide our next plan of action now.I have Roulette on the phone as we speak.I'll get back with you in just a moment,yes?"He waits for Bob,and Roulette to suggest any ideas they might have while massaging his throbbing temple with his free hand.He cups the cell phone in his hand as he speaks to Bob"I don't suppose you have any Aspirin or type of pain reliever do you?"

"Check the glove box," Savage says over the comm system. "I usually keep basic pain relievers in the first aid kit. Let me know when you're ready to roll."

Yes, right. That's what I said. Fever jacks out and calls Zane and fills him in.

They hang up at 8:30

Savage arrives at campus. Quick pass by Jason's car. Thermal scan shows it's been off all day. Pops on a tracker and finds a place to park.

8:15 Savage checks out the Dorm. Looks pretty much as advertised. Three story stone block building. Main lobby in the center. The building stretches out 80 meters in either direction. Watches on of the end doors and notes that it would be pretty easy to tailgate in.

8:35 Gets info on where the kid is. Heads over to the bar with Zane and Bob. Check out the place. Small restaurant / bar, 3 meter wide, 15 meters deep, single story. exit in the front and back. room for about 40 to sit and another 20 at the bar. There is a very small stage in the front window where a young lady is sitting playing a musical instrument of some kind

9:15 Roulette calls and says ....

Darkening her brows to match her wig in shade, Roulette pauses abruptly, the pencil suspended in midair by still fingers. "Confirmed? Okay. I need to get there fast then. Jacob's here too.

"Whichever of you there will blend in most in the bar, he needs to go in. As low-key as can be. Find out whether the kid's buddies are with him. Can someone else swing by and pick us up or do I waylay another taxi?" Then pencil has begun to move again, finishing its work and disappearing into her bag.

[Roulette will reply to Fafnir once this call is over and I know where things stand, to pass it on to him.]

Zane listened to Roulette as he reached into the glove box.To his surprise he located a bottle of pain releiver."Either Savage or Bob will be there to pick you up momentarily,yes?I think I'm going to get myself a drink.Expect a call within the next 15 minutes.I will fill you in with the party size.I'm still talking to Bob at the moment.He may want to come into the pub as well."

Zane twisted the cap from the pill bottle and tipped it spilling out 2 small pills.If so he can enter shortly after my arrival.A meeting of old friends at the local pub is a scene which would draw little if any attention."Roulette.Be careful in there.I will be there if anything goes wrong,yes.See you soon."

Looking Bob over he thought Bob's appearance very ordinary.Nothing to draw attention anyway.He slid the two pills into his pocket as he closed the flip phone,waiting for Bob to decide if he was keen on going in after him.Zane broke the silence."If you care to follow give me a few minutes before you come in.To give the impression we are driving separately,yes?You can decide while I grab some gear from Savage's van."You don't mind driving do you?He poked the intercomms button to conmunicate with Savage filling him in on the events that had transpired.

"Savage.Do you suppose you could pick up Roulette and Jacob?You know the place where they are at,yes?Bob,and I are headed over to the pub."I want to get a look inside before we get Roulette in there.I will need to get a few things from the van.Be there in a flash."Zane pulled himself from the small confines of the Americar,his head continuing to hurt.The thought of the two small pills in his pocket eased his mind.He approached the van and was making some decisions on what to take inside.

Once inside the van,he rummaged throught he gear he had brought.The pub was no place for an armor jacket.He had his form fitting armor underneath his ordinary clothes which he thought would suffice.He wasn't expecting a gun battle,anyways.
He pulled his collar up as best he could to cover the tattoo on his neck.Although very common,he didn't want to draw any more attention than he had to.

He freed the Savalette Guardian from it's holster and pulled back the slide chambering a bullet.Ejecting the clip he confirmed it was full by the weight.He slid it back in with a familiar sound of the clip finding it's home.An extra clip along with the gun in the quickdraw holster beneath his arm didn't show any noticeable bulk hidden under his light coat.Last,but not least,he slipped a flash pak into the pocket with the two pills waiting to be ingested.He zipped the bags back up and made his way from the van.

"See you soon Savage."He made his way back to the Americar,and the short trip to the pub.Once there he walks nonchalantly to the entrance.Opening the door he walks in and heads for the bar.His mind on getting a drink to follow the small pills in his pocket.

"Right then. Tell them to hurry. And you be careful, neh?" Once Zane has hung up, Roulette finishes her preparations with brisk motions, adding the last cosmetics and examining herself in the cloudy restroom mirrors. Nodding at her reflection, she spins and exits back into the club proper. Settling into a chair near Jacob, she tells him, "Ready to roll? We're about to go into action...as soon as our ride gets here."

Before she can get a call into Fafnir, the dwarf rings her cellphone first and the woman quickly answers. "Can you be at a place called The Pub double fast?" is te first thing she asks, giving the address. Her voice is quiet: outright whispering draws attention, and that's something they don't need. "We're ready to move and know where. Well, some of us know better than others," Roulette finishes wryly.

Zane enters the Unicorn,

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The place is packed. The sounds from the stage are lost in the din of conversations and glasses clinking. Zane manages to reach the bar with out and overt pushing. Glancing around he studies the faces of each patron. Each table along the wall sits four people, but many have 6 or more, girls sitting on there boyfriends knees. The crowd looks like mostly kids from campus. There are a few older couples and a number of older guys at the bar, which makes Zane feel a little better.

When Zane's eyes reach table 6, he stops his scan in recognition.

Jason is sitting with his back against the wall. With his are four other kids. Must be guys night out because only one of them is a chicka. On Jason's right is a blond haired guy that Zane doesn't know. To his right is a Japanese girl who likewise is unknown. She is hanging on a Japanese guy. Zane can't make out his face but it could be one of the other marks. The last guy at the table is an Native American, hair all done up with feathers and beads.

They seem to be having a great old time. There must be a score of empty bottles on there table.