8:11 Matchsticks backroom

Ernie smirks slightly and replies " Sounds good to me, I'm mostly a healer so I can patch you up quick like."

8:12 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

Jack leans forward across the table to shake Slick's hand.
" It'z always nice to meet a new healer friend. I thinkz we'll getz along just fine."

Jack being a big troll and all, half way standing leaning across the table has his ass slightly up against "Hank's" hand as he is sitting to the right of Jack.

8:12 Matchsticks back room

Ernie places his "small compared to a trolls hand" in jacks overwhelming grip. "Yeah...i'll make sure to patch you up." Looking at the massive being Ernie thinks to himself I'm staying on this ones good side.

Hank and Ludi



Jack and Ernie

8:13 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

Jack finishes shacking Slicks hand and sits back down. Seeing the suit reach for something jack looks quickly at the orks to see if there are doing anything.

Perception


With the one at the door smoking and not paying a lot of attention to the inside of the room and the one to the suits left, having one hand at his ear Jack feels that the suit probably isn't doing anything but he moves to the edge of his seat to give his arm reach to get his gun from his back if needed.
Seeing the cred coming out of the suits pocket, Jack sits back into his chair and gives out a heavy breath. "So Stone and these two must be wrapping it up. Good!" motioning to the 2 net heads. Hearing the suit say 21 grand was a good sign. Jack thinks that the girl and "Hank" must have done well or the job isn't a walk in the park. " Nice doing buziness with you." looking over at Slick jack nods and waits for the net heads to come out of it.

8:13 Matchsticks beack room

Ernies pulse races, first from the fear of the bodyguard moving abruptly then at the sight of all the certified credsticks.Then the thought occurs to him...If they are willing to spend this much Yen, this aint no cake walk.

8:14 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks



Slowly, Ludmila started moving in her seat. Her hands gently came up to her head, unhooking the trodes and setting them on the table in front of her. She then took the pack of cigarette she had left on the table, and drew another one out. Lighting her second one of the night, she cautiously eyed Mister Well-Dressed, as well as the credsticks and the datachip, and spoke out the corner of her mouth.

“I trust it that these contain the modified amount of cred we requested?”

She, for some reason, didn’t like Mister Well Dressed; or Charles… like Stone had called him. Ludmila simply couldn’t help it but smirk at him while reaching for one of the 5 credsticks.

Pocketing it, she turned toward Jack and Ernie. She spoke in a calm tone, her Russian accent seeming colder than usual.

“The mission is quite simple: we are to escort a certain Miss Kote, from her place of residence, to Mister Stone’s. The trip is from Tacoma to Bellevue. Said Miss Kote is a model of some sort, and has been receiving obsessive letters from an individual who calls himself Cain. The last letter was a death threat. Said letter pushed Mister Stone to hire us.”

She gave a quick glance toward Charles.

“Apparently, he doesn’t trust his own security or staff with this operation; which is why the contract falls on us. Once the package has been safely delivered, we are to use whatever means necessary to find this “Cain” person. This is not an official body guarding & investigation operation: it is covert. Usage of lethal force has been approved by our employer: so, rules of engagement are left to our personal discretion.”

She waited a few seconds for Hank to give his approval.

“The 21 grand is a advance to be split between us four. We also have access to an extra grand, to acquire a mean of transportation for Miss Kote. The weekly pay for the run is 5, 250”

The Russian took a long and slow drag from her cigarette. Blowing the smoke toward Charles, she leaned forward in her seat and locked gaze with Ernie for a few seconds, before going to Jack.

“By the way… I’m Ludmila. You may call me Ludi if you wish…. You two in?”

Ernie smiles devilishly."I'm in"

8:15 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

Jack nods to Ludi then looks over at the Suit. " I think it's time you you and your bodyguards to leave us."
Jack reaches over and picks up a cred stick and the datachip. Once the suit is gone he'll continue to talk.
"Nice you meet you Ludi, as you know my name is Jacky D. I'm a good shot with a gun and all I'm found out of Slick over there is he is a magic user that can heal. Whats you area of knowledge?" then looking over at (Hank) "Whats yours as well. As for the job I'm in. It sounds like a peace of cake but I'm betting this Cain guy isn't the average crazy stalker type, I bet he has some ties to some gang or mafia or something. I don't trust this Stone guy either. for all we know he is Cain and Cain is this girls manager." Holding up the datastick "If is this gives us her address and his, I think we need to look up some more information about who owns these addresses and maybe even stop by Stones place before we bring the girl there. I think we should also get a basic idea who this cain is before we get the girl just to see what we are up agiast. As for the ride we need to get for her transport i think we should get a limo with one of us driving it and the driver be wearing the normal dress for it. If se is a Model and this cain is watching her place it wont look out of place if we pick her up in a limo. I think we should look up what we can find on this suit's Phone # he gave up too. and check out what other information is on these cred sticks, location bought and or who bought them if any of that data was stored on them. If stone wants the girl ASAP we need to get moving fast, I think a pick up around 11pm tonight wouldn't be out of the question. That would give us just under 3 hours. Thats enough from me what do you guys think?"

All

With a wary eye, Ludi watches Charles and his goon leave.

Once the door in closed, and while Jack is talking, she gets up, takes her Mortimer jacket off, hanging it on the back of her chair. A large Colt Manhunter sit comfortably in a holster, under her left arm, looking a bit too large for the woman's frame. A small silver crucifix, attached to a delicate chain, hangs from her neck and rests on her chest. While cracking her neck from side to side, she start unbuttoning the cuffs of her shirt.

As she walks around the room, finishing her smoke, it is not difficult to notice a Walther PB in the small of her back.

"Well, Mister D, I do a bit of everything. I am... how to say... a jack of all trades? I guess my main field of expertise would be surveillance and counter surveillance.

She drops her cigarette on the floor and steps on it.

"I agree that Mister Cain should not be taken lightly. He could be a major threat, and we have almost no information about him. I believe that, through Miss Kote, we could access some of the letters he has sent... Part of our assignment is to dig up information about Mister Cain, and digging we shall."

Ludmila stopped her little walk. Putting both hands on the table, she leaned forward, exposing her face to the light.

"As of now, our employer is Mister Rick Stone; ex-executive at West Coast Modeling. I say ex, because two years ago, a model under his supervision, Anne Keller, was picked up, floating face down, in Puget Sound. It seems Mister Stone might have some issues with the models under his care. I agree with Mister D's opinion: we should look into the records for both addresses, as well as maybe have a look at Mister Stone's residence."

"Concerning the operation itself: we shouldn't rush into it. Making a move tonite is too soon. We will be unprepared, and will lack the knowledge to establish any operating procedures concerning transportation of Miss Kote. I would rather we wait until tomorrow afternoon, or night. If not the day after."

She looked at each of the men.

"We cannot act without some sort of planning; which requires information... information we do not have at the moment. I believe it would be... how to say... wiser for each of us to part ways, collect what data we might, and pool our information together, tomorrow, at the earliest hour. Or we may split up in groups... While some scout ahead, other may hit the street for some info."

Ludi crosses her arm.

"Or we can simply rough draft something right now..."

Ernie looks around the table and replies." If I have the addresses I could visit them astrally."

For a few seconds, Ludmila stood idle, bitting her lower lips.

"2001 Watershed Avenue... Tacoma. That is Miss Kote's. The place of delivery is....hmm... 34 Encanta Way, Bellevue. Astral scouting seems like a very good idea, to me."

She turned to Ernie.

"If you are willing, of course."

Hank gets up from his seat. Takes a few steps around the table and leans against the wall opposite of the doorway. He then decides to throw in his 2 "I am agree with Ludi we should hold off on picking her up tonight." "We should get what information we can either on our own or in groups then meet up somewhere probably round 3pm." "That should give us enough time to do what recon we can, and leave us with enough time to have a good plan made up."

Hank pauses for a moment and then adds "also as for the inquiry about my skills, I can fire a pistol have above average skills with most electronics." "Plus if any of you guys get shot I'm not a bad street doc either."

8:18 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

"Tomorrow sounds goods if you think Stone will be fine with it. It sounds like Stone thinks His place is safer then hers but that her place is still not totaly unsecure." Looking around the room at everyone expresions. "I think we should group up in 2's, one looking at Stones place and the other doing some research. With 2 guns, a mage and a snoop, I think Ludi and i should go to Stones place and check it out while" Points at Hank and Earie."I still have gotten your names. but anyway. Have you and Slick go somewhere safe and have Slick astrally look at both the addresses and then try and find what you can about the players involved" handing Slick his phone # " we can plan a meeting time in the morning but if you find out anything that you think we should know sooner you can contact me at this #"

"Personally, I do not believe we have the time to do any in dept surveillance work... Beside driving by Mister Stone's residence, and getting a quick peak, we cannot investigate further. I am not agaisn't going to scope it out, but I will not sit and watch a house for no real reasons."

She looks at Jack, from head to toe.

"And you are not very well suited for a covert surveillance task... No offense but you... how to say... are hard to miss. But if you insist."

Ludmila then turned away, letting her back take any comments from the Troll.

"I'll also take the time to make a few calls to some friends and dig up what I can. If I have the time, I'll try to drive a few different routes from Miss Kote's to Mister Stone's. Not that a map could not do the job; but a map doesn't show you all."

The Russian then proceeded in giving out her pager number.

"If you need to contact me.... As of now, we should all get moving. The sooner we start our information gathering, the sooner we will be able to establish our plan."

She walked across the room, and started putting her jacket back on.

"Anything else?"

Ernie leans back in the chair and comments." I can check out both as long as no barriers are existing at either location, and I do like the idea of someone watching my meat body while I'm checked out."

Hank looks over at Jack and says "I don't believe we should have most the groups time checking out the 2 houses. I think just doing a quick look around and having Ernie do his thing at both houses should be good. Also I don't have many connections that would come in handy for getting information on people so I wont be much use there, I do believe that at least one of us should post guard at Miss Kote's residence. At the very minimum if something were to happen he could stall the would be assailant(s) after calling the rest of the team."

Hank looks around the room for a second to see the rest of the groups reactions.

Hank then he continues. "If someone does stay there to post guard I'll have to recommend myself. Why, well Jack you'll get noticed before you even get to her block. Ludi seems to be very capable at getting information so I think she would be good in that area. Ernie your needed to do your astral thing at the two houses.

Hank waits to see what the others responses are.

8:20 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

"Ok" looking at Hank. "I'll Stick with Slick and you can Camp out on the girls block and Ludi can check out the traveling routes and Stones place while talking to her contacts about everything. I'll contact a car rental place and see about getting us a limo. I can also rent a tux. for the driver, anyone know how to drive?" standing up he says " If thats it lets get going. We should get the rest of you contact #'s too."

"I can drive a car, but since Ludi will doing the test runs she should probly drive"

For a few seconds, Ludmila bursts into russian; apparently swearing and cursing. She quickly regains her composure after a few deep breaths.

"This all seems like a good start... but hold on on the limo rental. I don't believe everyone is on you with that part of the plan....

He voice suddently goes a bit deeper, not to say menacing.

"And no one gave you any permission to spend that 1 000 by yourself."

The woman simply stared at the Troll for a few seconds, letting silence fill the room.

"As for the driving, I have basic skills"

She points toward the small datajack behind her ear. "And I can drive via datajack, if the vehicle comes equip with it. Anyways; Mister Slick will go on astral scouting of the place, while Mister Jack provides watch. Mister Hank will go secure Miss Kote's location while I hit the routes and the contacts. If everyone is good with their assignment, we can all exchange contact numbers and part ways. We'll fix the meeting time and point via phone, later tomorrow or tonite."

8:21 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

Jack says "Fine" looking at Ludi then starts to walk out having Ludi's and the so called Hank's contact #'s. "You coming Slick?" He says as he opens the door to the hall.

Both arms crossed, Ludmila watched Jack and Ernie start to leave. She turned slightly to Ernie when he passed her.

"Make sure he doesn't spend that grand... And be careful."

She then directed her attention to Hank.

"I will try to do my best in collecting information... and will probably wait for tomorrow morning to do the drive. I'll probably come and join you either tomorrow, or at the early hours. If you need something, page me."

On that last note, Ludmila was on her way out Matchsticks and off to where she had parked her truck. All she wanted was to be home in time to put Lana to bed; and then it was time to go info hunting.

Ernie smiles at Ludmilla"I think he's a straight shooter, besides I'm bringing along a'friend'." Ernie catches up to Jack whose long legs make him almost jog."Got a good place to hole up and watch out for my Bod?

8:23 Downtown in the back room of Matchsticks

Jack had turned right out of the back room and headed for the back door while talking to Slick. "I got a nice little place across downtown. It'll do if need be. I don't drive thou. You got a car? Or shall I hail for a cab? We could always set up at your place if you think you would be more comfortable leaving you body there." entering the back ally Jack takes a good look around before moving on. Jack lights up a cig while waiting to see if Slick's got a car or not.

Perception

Ernie cranks his head to look up at Jack as he shoves his hands into his coat pockets fishing around in them. Ernie pulls out a well used plastic card, half heartedly smiling he says."City transit is how I mostly get around."
"My place would be a bad idea at the moment."

8:24 Downtown in the alley behind Matchsticks

"Tiz ok, no probablemo there Slick" as Jack head down the ally to the street. With a big double finger in his mouth whistle, Jack tries to flag down a cab just leaving from dropping someone off at the club.

Jack and Ernie



Ludi



Hank

When Ludmila finally arrived at her apartment, she could hear the trideo from the hallway: that meant that Lana wasn’t yet asleep. With a sigh of relief she pushed the front door open. Zina was in the living room, seated in the big red armchair Ludi had gotten in a yard sale, two years ago. She was still working on some sort of sweater for Lana, quietly knitting while watching the news. The old woman didn’t even lift her eyes from her work when Ludmila came through the door. Her raspy voice had a condescending tone.

“Out partying again… You know you cannot afford to do things like that”
“I wasn’t out partying, aunt! You didn’t even ask me where I was!”
“Well, I know that is was no place for a mother to be at this time of the night.”
“Zina, it is barely 9’o clock. For you information, I was attending a business meeting. We’ll have enough money for to covert the rent and our expenses for quite some time. We might even have enough left to do some renovations on the salon”
“Promises… Always promises! You were probably busy fooling around with that stinking Siberian.”
“Mikhail isn’t Siberian Zina… I’ve told you; he’s from Vladivostok. And he’s a very nice man. You know he is the only reason your shop has never been robbed or trashed! You should give him more credit.”
“Good for nothing, that is what he is. And what are you thinking… a married man…”
“Zina… I don’t have the time or patience to get into this discussion, again. Not tonight. I won’t be able to come into work for some days. I don’t know how many yet. But I promise you I’ll have 5 000 on the table by the end of the week.”
“What about your clients?
“Varya is more than able to cover for me. Plus, she could use the extra work: it’ll be good for her skills.”
“What kind of business meeting requires you to wear that?”

With a movement from her head, she pointed at Ludi’s Colt. Her jacket was open, and after slightly leaning forward, the handle of the pistol had decided to show itself.

“The kind that I can’t discuss. Don’t worry about me Zina; I’m a big girl. It’s not the first time. And plus, I won’t be working alone on this one. I have plenty of very capable and experienced people to watch my back.”

Zina finally lifted her head up, looking straight at her niece; which in return, gave her the largest smile.

“Just like your mother. Think you can take on the world… Lana is in the kitchen”.

That was Zina mostly used closing argument: “just like your mother”. It was a code word… a metaphor to say, “you’re a stubborn as a donkey”.

Ludmila made sure to button up her jacket again, hiding the weapon from her daughter. She stopped in the kitchen’s doorway, leaning against it. Lana, who was wearing her pajamas, was sitting at the small round table that took most of the kitchen. Gently humming to herself, she was using her mother’s pocket computer, connecter to a cheap foldout monitor, to make drawings. Her favorite class was Art. She’d even gotten an A+ in it. After a few minutes of watching her draw, Ludmila came from behind her, encircling her with her arms and giving her a few quick kisses on her neck. The young child giggled.

“Stop it mommy, it’s tickling!”

That only made her mother’s kisses more numerous. She then rested her chin on her daughter’s shoulder, watching her draw.

“What are you doing sweetie?”
“I’m drawing Miki.”

Lana spoke english at school, and none of her friends spoke russian. The only russian she ever heard was at home. Ludmila usualy insisted on her speaking only russian while at home... Tonight, she didn't feel like giving her daughter a hard time, and simply carried the conversation in english with her.

“Don’t you think he’s a bit too furry?”
“No mommy! I’m drawing my Miki!”
“Oh!”
“…….. Why weren’t you home for dinner? Zina made macaroni… It was very very bad”
“Oh, I know sweetie… I’m sorry you had to suffer that. Did you know that Zina had to move to Seattle because her macaroni was so bad, people kicked her out of Russia?”
“Really?”
“Yes! One day, I spilled some on the table, and it made a hole it in!”
“Don’t be stupid mommy! That’s not true… Macaroni can’t make holes in table”
“I knew I couldn’t fool you. That’s my girl.”

She hugged her even harder. Ludmila knew she probably wouldn’t be home for some time during the next days. Working the shadows was a dangerous occupation, and every time she hugged her Lana, she knew it could very well be the last time.

“I might not be around for a few days… I won’t be able to walk you to school, or cook. I will leave you some nuyens so you can by your lunches at school.”
“Are you going to be gone for long?”
“No no no. Just a few days. Don’t worry, I’m sure you won’t even notice.”
“Ok…”
“Alright; its late enough. Off to bed!”
“Can I stay up with you a bit?”
“I have to work… its very boring grown-up work. Nothing a little girl like you could find interesting.”
“Pleasssseeeeeee.”
“Come on Lana, don’t be difficult.”
“Ooooooooooooooookay”

With a quick kiss on her mother’s cheek, the little girl made her way to her bedroom.

“Goodnight mommy! Goodnight aunty!”
“Goodnight baby”

A few minutes later, Zina was also sound asleep in the other bedroom, leaving Ludmila alone in the kitchen. Both her guns, clips out, slides back and locked in position were sitting the table, next to her computer. She had thrown her jacket on the back of her chair, and was staring at the half finished drawing of a sasquatsh. She chuckled at herself, seeing a few resemblances with her own Miki. She then proceeded in connecting the computer to her telecom unit, and then plugging a small cord directly into her datajack. Her terminal was far from being a drek nova hot cyberdeck, but it suited her need for the time being. She was mainly going to place com calls and wait for the answers while doing some research by herself. She dialed the first number, reaching for her cup of tea while it was ringing.

8:25 Downtown in the alley behind Matchsticks

Jack gets in first and waits for Slick to get in and then give him his address. As the cab turns down 17th st about a block away from his house. "You can drop us off right here." as the cab puls over Jack tells Slick " I got to stop at eh corner store and get some munchies for the night.
Jack picks up some chips, beer and some other assorted items. Pays 38 . Then walks to his building.

Hank exits matchsticks and takes a quick look around.

Perception

After Hank's quick look around he'll make his way to his car. He's going to stop by the nearest 7-11. Heads in and picks up a few highly caffeinated cold drinks, some chewing gum and a magazine on firearms. After which he heads over to Miss Kote's house.

Apon arriving at Miss Kote's house Hank will spend aproxamitly 10 minutes looking for an inconspicous spot to keep watch on the house.

Perception

Once Hank finds what he thinks is a good location he'll park there and keep watch.

Ernie follows behind the big troll into the store and picks out a bag Marshmello munchkin treats and at the counter asks for a pack of Hack Hack lights in a box.

some time around 10pm Downtown in Jacks Condo

Jack with Slick right behind walks into Jacks building. Jack waves at Joey the night security and then pushes the up button on the elevator. When the doors open he goes in and hits the 19th floor. blah blah blah they get into Jacks condo and Jack starts putting his munchies away and says" You can lay on the big bed in the back room, I never seem to make it back there so it doesn't get much use or the couch is vary comfortable." Then Jack opens a beer and lets Slick do his thing.

Ludi















Jack and Ernie



Hank

You get to miss Kote's house at around 10. Being a corner lot residence, you park up the opposite street, facing her nice, 2 or 3 bedroom house, where you have a view of the front door. In between downing cold drinks and reading about the new Ares Predator III review in the gun mag, you can see lights go on and off in the house at irregular intervals. At about midnight. They go out altogether. Ms. Kote must be going to sleep.
You struggle to stay awake through the night, and at about 3 am, a transient bumps up against your van. You shew him away, and then continue to wait. As the sun comes up, you stil see little activity in the house. You watch the paperboy ride by, and a short while later, Ms. Kote comes out in a cute little bathrobe to grab the paper. Not one to miss an opportunity, you snap a pictue with your cell phone She goes back inside, and you observe longer. No more real activity. She's laying low, and understandable so. Would probably be a good idea to let Stone know before picking her up like he requested you think. There could be some security inside.[/spoiler]

Hank calls up Jack and Ernie around 8am to let them know it was an uneventful night. He then call up Ludi to let her know the same and also to ask her "If its possible do you think you could pick me up something to eat and a caffienated drink in between one of your runs. I'll gladly pay you for the food and drink ." After which he'll get back to house sitting.

When she finaly woke up, at the early hours of the morning, Ludmila's face had almost fused with the kitchen table. Her datajack was still connected to her computer. The last thing she remembered, before falling asleep, was downloading a detailed Seattle street map in her headwear memory. Her eyes seemed on fire, and her mouth tasted like old dried tea. She stretched in her chair, feeling all her articulations crack. Rubbing her eyes to cast away the last remnants of sleep, she brought back her computer to life.

The day was young, she had slept but a few hours, and still had plenty to do. Something, in this whole run, was stinking. Something wasn't quite right. Usualy, she would have simply carried out her assignement, taken the nuyens and shut up. But not this time: she couldn't help herself. The first thing she did, after turning on her electric kettle, was send another message to Swarna, and wire her another 150 nuyens.

"I'm sorry to call on you again Swarna, but I still need a few things. Could you find me a picture of Rick Stone please? Send me one copy... and send another one to this telecom adresse."

She then gave Swarna Varya's phone number.

"I also need you to see if you can find anything on Charles Whittington. Oh and... could you tell me who lives at 34 Encanta Way? This is very important to me. Thank you my dear! Have a wonderful day."

Her second call was to Varya. Ludmila was letting her know that one of her friend was going to send her a picture, and all she had to do was tell her who the person on the picture was.

The third thing she did was wire 100 nuyen to Alec, thanking him for his trouble.

"Honestly, I don't understand why people complain about Lonestar! You guys do a bang job!"

She had felt bad all night about Miki. Her call honestly wasn't just buisness, and she truly hope he knew that. She missed him... Maybe they could go out to dinner when this was all over. As for Esquire's services... she'd have to consult the rest of the team first.

After one night of information gathering, Ludmila was now 650 nuyens poorer... but she felt that it was money well spent. Maybe she could even convince the rest of the team to spare some money. After all; the info was for all of them. Quickly, she took a shower, got changed and geared up for the day. Form fitting armor, both guns lock and loaded, 2 clips for each, large kaki bagy pants, a gray and bright orange hooded sweater, and her trusty combat boots.

Lana would be soon up for school... and Ludi did not feel courageous enough to see her. She felt horrible about leaving her daughter like this.

She dragged herself to a small trunk, set agains't a wall in the living room, grabing a olive green shoulder bag on her way. Punching in a code, she open the trunk and started loading electronic equipment in it. She was half way through when her pager buzzed: it was Hank. Quickly gathering her things, she decided to fix him up a large sandwich, grabed an apple and an orange, and filled a thermos with some tea. Hank's lunch prepared, she off to scope out Stone's house, then to meet up with Hank.

Ludi







Hank

8am Jacks Condo in downtown

Watching to the sound of his wristphone. Hanks without giving his names says the night went fine and to tank to ludi about what time we should meet up and about the transportation. Getting up Jack hears another phone ring, it's Slicks. Jack hopes in the shower to clear up for a day of work then makes some breakfast and tells Slick to help himself. Jack mentions to Slick that there is a basic computer in the kitchen if he knows how to use one. It came with the condo and Jack has never touched it. About 9:30 Jack Calls Ludi to see how things are coming on her end of things and to see about having everyone meet up again maybe for lunch to discuss the car we need and what plan ludi has came up with for the drive and what now else will be going down. and any other intel anyone has uncovered.

Ludmila, after studying Seattle's map, picked what seemed to her like the most direct route to Kote's house. She then proceeded in driving it, spotting the odd ends (underpasses, busy intersection, bridges, etc...) and taking her time to note it all down on her pocket computer, complementing everything with pictures taken from her eyes.

On her way, she was briefly starteled by her pager: Mister D was asking for report. She'd soon meet up with Hank and so, decided in keeping the Troll a bit updated.

Sit rep: On way to Kote's. Nothing concrete on Cain. Got some leads. Will contact you when I meat up with our Stakeout Man. Patience, grasshopper.

8:00 am Jacks apartment...In an oversized bed


Ernie looks around the strange new place he woke up in...it wasnt the first time he'd done this. Waking up somewhere new was always a little disorientating and sometimes worrisome. Ernies damn cell phone kept ringing but it was the least of his concerns at the moment. Laying there next to him was the ork girl he met last night, one of Jackie D's friends. Staring at her in the morning light Ernie had to think to himself. Damn if she didnt look better last night in the dark, and after a few drinks.

Rummaging through the sheets and tossed about clothes was tricky, Ernie really wasnt in the mood to deal with the awkward Morning after chit chat. Luck isnt on his side this morning however as she wakes up stretching and grasping at Ernies searching arms. Grasping Ernies arm she pulls him down to her. She's alot stronger than she looks and a lot stronger than Ernies skinny butt is anyways. She speaks with a slight lisp, no doubt from the oversized canines." Morning." Giggling she continues."You'rez da first normal I'ze been wit an' i seez why they call yuo'z breeders." Her hands grasp Ernies buttocks and Ernie half prays the Jackie comes in and saves him and half hopes Jackie never finds out.

Rat......Damn it....Help me out of this......

8:05 Jacks Condo in downtown

Jack on the way to the shower in his room before his breakfast, He sees Slick in bed with Bratilda. Slick gasping for air as she pulls him close to he giant bare bosom. Jack can make a faint cry for help but Jack just picks up the pass as to not to disturb Bratilda with her newly found friend. Jack remembers that Bratilda doesn't like anyone getting in between her man and her from a party he had about 2 months ago. She almost knocked out another guest that asked the guy talking to her (and only had meet that night) to dance. She has one mean jealous streak in her and Jack didn't want to see her left hook. Jack felt sorry for not helping Slick but hoped he would let her down easy and hoped she wouldn't trash the place if he did upset her.

Ernie's wrestling around only seemed to convince his 'new friend' that it was a concentual attraction. Ernie had to admit that although obviously an ork and quite a bit thicker and muscular than most human women he was getting excited. When Ernie ended up flat on the bed and his hands pinned next his head he simply didnt fight it. The tusks or enlarged canines were a real turn off so Ernie cast his eyes towards her chest and what else he could see of her body. Ernie relaxed and began to enjoy himself when he is startled by the yelling." SAY MY NAME!! SAY MY NAME!!"

Anyways....

Ludi



Hank



Ernie and Jack

Ernie looks across the table at Jack trying not smile for fear it will break into a laugh." What time are we supposed to meet up again?" Waiting for the reply Ernie is becoming aware of a slight soreness in hips, stomach and lower ribs on his left side. I'll think I'll be keeping that number Ernie thinks to himself. It's a sick little perversion but.....Damn

Ernie has a smile on his face, an unconcious action as he thinks about last night and this morning.

Parking her truck right behind Hank’s van. He had picked a good spot for surveillance; but Ludmila had immediately spotted him… which meant that anyone else in the surroundings might have. Ludi reminded herself that this wasn’t another surveillance op, like she was used to. There was no need to be totally covert… Bag slung over her shoulder, she walked to Hank’s window, tapping gently on it. Once the man lowered it, she leaned a bit inside. From the looks of it , he had spent the whole night up.

Good. At least, he’s reliable.

The woman handed him a brown paper bag and a large aluminum thermos.

“There you go. I fixed you a sandwich, and got you some fruits.”

She pointed at the thermos.

“Tea. Its hot, so be careful.”

Stepping back onto the sidewalk, she started observing Kote’s apartment.

“So, nothing out of the ordinary happened? I still haven’t gotten a word back from Mister D or Mister Slick. I doubt something happened to them… I wouldn’t be surprised if they were sleeping late.”

Ludi started fishing around her pockets for a pack of cigarettes, mumbling curses in Russian. Not finding one, she lets out a heavy sigh.

“I got some new intel on the different parties involved in this operation. I’ll brief you when the whole team is gathered. I think we might as well make the whole meeting and planning phase of the transportation over there”.

She jerked her head across the street; to Kote’s.

“We’ll be able to provide security, get to know our package a bit… How she acts, reacts, etc… If we have questions, she’ll be there on site to provide answer. I’ll also be able to secure the whole place against electronic surveillance.”

Her attention finally shifted back to Hank.

“You want to eat in your car? Miss Kote probably has a kitchen in her house you know…”

Hank still unsure what to make of the homemade lunch. He knows there are some people out there who would like him dead and a nap sack lunch could easily be poisoned. Eventually he calms his nerves and remembers that Ludi is to intelligent to remove Hank at this point. She still dooesn't know whats involved compleatly in this mission and he might come in handy later.

Hank looks over at Ludi and tells her "Might as well introduce ourselves, and it would be nice to sit in something a little more comfortable then my van. Plus you could set up your countersurveillance equipment."

Hank opens the door to the van and gets out. "Do you need anything from your car. I'll give you a hand." He's infering to whatever this counter surveillance equipment might be. "I have a large duffle bag in my car to take it in. It wont be as conspiciuos in a bag." After which he'll give Ludi a hand if needed and head up to the house.

Perception Roll

He then knocks on the door. "I'm sure the other two will join us shortly. Oh and thank you very much for the lunch, been awhile since I've had anything homemade." He says this with a slight grin, more emotion the he's shown yet.

Hank (perception)



Ludi and Hank

Hank looks over at Ludi with a look that says he's very serious now. He leans over and whispers in Ludi's ear, "I'm going to look around see if I can see anything through the windows. Also maybe find another entrance." He draws his weapon keeping it concealed in his coat. Then continues "Keep knocking, but try not to act like your concerned for her safety. If you or I hear any loud noises like crashing or shouting that will be the sign to move in. If she does answer the door with no apparent signs of a problem call me my phone will be on vibrate I suggest you do the same to your phone."

Perception/Stealth

"Oh one more thing, it might be nothing but just in case keep your eye on the bum on the bench over there." Hank motions twords the bum down the street.

Hank begains to make his way around the building checking for unlocked doors or windows and also trying to peek in where possible.

Perception

10:25 Jacks Condo in downtown

After eating breakfast and while Slick was cleaning up Jack started cleaning up his place from the party. His friends can get the place messy real fast but they are a hell of a lot of fun, so he didn't mind a little clean up the next morning.
"Ludi said she was heading over to the girls place where Hank has been stacking the place out after she checked the driving route. We probably can meet them both there, but should call first."

Without saying anything, Ludmila nodded to Hank's comment. For a second, she tought about giving him one of the transceiver in her bag... but looking for it might take too many precious seconds. She unzipped her sweater and rested her hand on her hip, close by her Colt.

Leaning on the side a bit, in a nonchalant manner, Ludmila started knocking on the door and ringing the bell, trying to seem impatient. All the while, she examine the door's maglock, in case she had to pick it or blow it up with a few rounds.

All her senses were in alert.

Turning out her soundfilter implant, she took out the background noise of the city; concentrating on the situation at hand.

Perception