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Post by adymus on Nov 24, 2009 2:22:27 GMT -5
We wait under the overhang of the north-east building, still looking out. Keeping the Briefcase out of sight.
Sight: 14 again
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Post by Ineffable Evil on Nov 24, 2009 2:23:03 GMT -5
Holly will start sighting on nearby rooftops to the area through her K98 scope for any potential snipers: 18
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 2:36:03 GMT -5
Holly does not spot any snipers on nearby rooftops.
Levi, as you're looking out, you see a shadowy figure approach between the gravestones in front of you two. His eyes flash crimson as he stands, looks around, and nods to the two of you.
Ace, the Anarchist you met before, approaches with 4 other people, who come out from behind gravestones and mausoleums.
Ace himself has a large machinegun, the MG17 Jawbreaker, two others have Wraiths with underbarrel grenade launchers, and two others have the MP20 Ironfang.
Ace is adjacent to someone with an MP20, and carrying a black briefcase in the other hand.
One of the riflemen is looking out towards the front gate, making sure they don't get surprised, taking some cover on gravestones.
The other rifleman and the SMG guy are on opposing sides of you.
All of their weapons are lowered, but in hand.
"We need to get this over with quickly," Ace speaks up, "Do you have the chips?"
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Post by adymus on Nov 24, 2009 2:45:08 GMT -5
Levi and Holly's clone take a step forward, Holly is standing to Levi's Right flank*
"Yes, we have the chips..."
*Holly's clone reveals the case*
"I presume you have the money?"
The real Holly is going to make a sight check in the area for anything we missed: 13
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 2:48:11 GMT -5
He presents the money, and you may begin counting. He is going to verify the authenticity of the chips, with this meter he produces.
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 3:14:57 GMT -5
He finishes checking the chips a few seconds before you're done with the money. As you two latch up the cases, Ace looks at Levi, "The chips are good. This deal is complete. However, it seems you two have initiated another business transaction earlier tonight."
We were late today because we had to talk to command about how to resolve this issue, and we felt we came up with a less bloody alternative than what we would desire, given the circumstances.
It seems that an unfortunate mis-communication resulted in the deaths of two of our operatives. Our man at the security center in the building watched as a young woman (motioning to Holly) approached the first operative, and then a sniper blew his head off. Our sniper was then killed attempting to escape.
Normally we don't talk to civilians about what we do, but this operation warrants explanation. (looking at Holly) The attempted acquisition of Sergmann-Bachs would cause their accounting books to be analyzed. There's certain... oddities about these books, that we need to keep under wraps. However, we were not given authorization to kill your father, but to inflict psychological terror and intimidation. We do not kill civilians, in general, which is why our sniper only beat the young lady instead of just executing her at point-blank range, while attempting to flee.
The reason you two are not marked for retaliation is because you had the decency to erase them, and also to not leave their equipment.
This brings a new business deal to the table. You've taken two lives, of which 2 1/2 years of training were put into each, and 6 months of service. You've also taken several tens of thousands of dollars in equipment. Keep it, use it.
In return, we get your lives for a period of time. You work for us for the next 3 years. When we need your services, we contact you. You are to have an open channel at all times, any hour. You are not Anarchists, and you are not affiliated with us, officially. Do you understand the terms we have laid out?"
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Post by adymus on Nov 24, 2009 3:42:45 GMT -5
*Holly and Levi stand there frozen with their mouths parted for a few seconds, until Levi gathers himself enough to say something*
"Look we... What happened back there... Hey wait a minute, what do you mean you don't kill civilians? I saw one of your men reach for his pistol behind her back, and she was a civilian as far as he knew. What the hell?"
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 3:50:33 GMT -5
"Ever hear of a pistol-whip to knock someone out?"
"Our operative clicked in his mic, alerting the Sniper and the lookout that there was a suspicious civilian when he first saw her. He immediately suspected hostile influence, but could not confirm her intentions. Her words and actions also rose suspicion to him. Not only that, but the only entrance to the roof is the stairwell. I thought this was fairly self-explanatory."
"I do see your point of view, you saw him go for his gun, you needed to protect your girlfriend."
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Post by Ineffable Evil on Nov 24, 2009 3:54:24 GMT -5
"Woah woah, I'm not his girlfriend. We just work together.... and what about my father? Is he injured, or even alive?"
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 3:56:26 GMT -5
"Your father should be uninjured, from what we know. Just material damage to his office, and hopefully the good sense to not go through with the merger. If you do care about him, make sure he complies. For all of our well-being."
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Post by adymus on Nov 24, 2009 4:02:50 GMT -5
"Excuse us a minute..."
*Levi and Holly turn slightly and start whispering to each other. The both stop whispering and slowly turn their heads back to Ace, Levi steps forward*
"Instead of you using us for a period of time... What would you say to us just joining you?"
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 4:10:39 GMT -5
He pauses, tilting his head to the side, thinking for a second.
"That would potentially be a viable option. However, you will not receive basic training, just a general orientation for a period of time. I can also guarantee with almost absolute certainty that your first tour of duty will be in Metropolis if you chose to do this. I'm not certain that you would be paid well, or paid at all.
The details will have to be discussed with command, as I am not in a position of authority to make all decisions about this."
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Post by Ineffable Evil on Nov 24, 2009 4:22:19 GMT -5
"Well, we still work for Halcyon, so although I'm sure our bosses wouldn't mind our leaving for a short foray into Metropolis, we would have to work in LA. Not only that, but we know our way around the city, we have contacts here. It wouldn't make sense to stick us in a foreign area.
Not only that, but if we opt for full time service to your organization instead of this 'on call' option, let's see about reducing our necessary time served to you.
Besides those concerns in this matter, maybe we should meet with someone who can make such decisions about our futures? Can we set up a meeting at some point soon?"
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Post by Spectral_King[GM] on Nov 24, 2009 4:24:57 GMT -5
"Yes, we can set up a meeting. This location again, one week from tonight. We will see you back here. If not, we're going to see you again anyways, (He hefts his machinegun) and that will not be a friendly visit."
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Post by adymus on Nov 24, 2009 4:32:30 GMT -5
"Fair enough Ace, we'll see you in exactly one week."
*We leave, collect the other Hollys and we head back to Levi's place.*
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