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Post by mithran on Aug 14, 2006 9:59:28 GMT -5
David looks sadly at the picture for a few moments then to Mr. Johnson "I feel am sorry for your plight and I'm willing to help. Much as I'm sure you would rather not discuss finance right now, I'm afraid I must go back to the issue of payment." he looks as if the matter is rather distasteful to him "The sum is quite suitable, but I would ask that we receive a portion of it in advance. You see, people in our profession often don't have cash on hand, and the advance would allow us to make necessary purchases, and... contributions... to people who could get us information about your neice. I hope you can understand my position."
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Post by Draven on Aug 14, 2006 11:50:24 GMT -5
Over the comm.. What, are you crazy?! Who knows what baddies we may have to go through to get this darling back! The Mob, Gangers, spirits know what else! As touched as I am by the thought of this poor girl being out there, I think we need more than he is offering.
To Mr. J before David's response : Yes, you did say that. I was so shook by the idea of such a little girl being treated in such a way... Looking down then back up at Mr. J You wouldn't have a picture of yourself that we may put on file to show the little girl when we rescue her and her parents when we discuss this with them?
After David's Response:
I am with my friend here (motioning to david) in that this appears to be enough to cover our expenses – however if this ends up being more… involved than it would appear – would you be able to provide for such an increase in our costs? You would be surprised at how fast 20,000 can go when dealing with these people. Equipment, permits, weapons - very costly. What price would you place on this sweet girls life? I know if it was my niece, I would give everything I own...and more. I would make every fiber of their being scream out in agony before relieving them of their consciousness and then I'd do it to them all over again. Do understand that I want what you want... The harsh reality is that I have bills to pay, and this is how I pay them. Would you be able to procure more funds if they are needed as I estimate they will be?
Draven looks at Mr. J thoughtfully and understandingly.
Thinking to myself: I don't want to push him too hard but I sure could use the creds myself... gotta get out of that dump.
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Post by scawire on Aug 14, 2006 13:58:30 GMT -5
Over the comm link too Pickles "Well we could try and get more money but you never know how much money this guy has in the bank right now, we could get some now and some later so we give him some time to round up the money but sure you can always try." Comm link to Draven "Ya true we may be up against an army of unknowns but with a kid that age I'll do it for a lot less then the guy is offering but that is me. If you guys do get more money great but if we can't I'm still giving it my best." Comm Link to all "Oh ya just a not we may want to get where the family was before coming here... Ah I'll ask."
"Oh there is one thing I do want to know Mr. Johnson, You said the family is new to the area I am hoping that the info of where they where before they got here is in the file you will give us if the job is taken, If not we defenitly need the info." Ghost asks the johnson after the other questions are asked by the others.
"Man I quess it is fine with me that I can't afford anything on the menu now seeing that picture and the possible out comes of this job, I've lost my Appetite."ghost thinks to himself
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Post by Abschalten on Aug 15, 2006 22:22:56 GMT -5
(Before I move on, I want a Negotiation+Charisma roll from Mithran. THEN, I want Draven to add Mithran's hits as a positive pool modifier on his own Negotiation+Charisma roll. This is essentially a teamwork test, and I'm naming Draven as the head of it since he's putting more effort into it. Both of you get a +2 as well as a bonus for playing the right angle. This means Draven will roll Negotiation+Charisma+2+hits.)
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Post by mithran on Aug 16, 2006 6:35:05 GMT -5
[dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6] [dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][rand=76356619425485271907412278287968867221625041167689244139507199586]
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Post by Draven on Aug 16, 2006 18:37:29 GMT -5
[dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6] 3 hits[rand=530771577249129503264397537858787500076492202819100639373195680561033]
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Post by Abschalten on Aug 16, 2006 23:35:24 GMT -5
The Johnson listens to the men carefully as they try to negotiate the price. As they touch on tender subjects, he heaves a pained sigh, his face momentarily contorting into a grimace. It looks as though the man's composure is finally about to crack and he's about to begin sobbing, when an inner reservoir of strength is found, and he's once again wearing a blank, albeit slightly taut, expression.
"The highest I can go is 30,000. And this amount will more than likely get me in very deep trouble. However, I am willing to risk it for the sake of my neice. As for payment up front, I will do half if that will motivate you to act with all haste. So, do we have a deal?"[/color]
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Post by tinraven on Aug 17, 2006 2:25:03 GMT -5
"Let's not get to greedy guys."Joshua sends over the comm link. "We need to learn something about this guy and his family before we go for broke."
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Post by Draven on Aug 17, 2006 3:13:22 GMT -5
I think we all agree with that number do we not gentlemen? I think we hit pay dirt. I do truely feel for the guys situation though... Let me give him the formalities so we can move forward with this. Oh, if its alright with you guys, I'll have him transfer all the funds to my credstick then we will divide it up when we get out of the restaurant. I say mentally over the commlink
Placing my right hand over my heart I tell Mr. J with a serious look of vengeance and sincerity indicating I am truely touched: I appreciate deeply your generosity and you have my word, and I think my new found business partners will agree to do the same - I will make this a personal mission. It sickens me to have to haggle over such a thing as money when such a... beautiful life is out there suffering... (my lips slowly quiver briefly as the memories seem to seep through my face, then I look intently in his eyes) I vow to make those responsible suffer at my hands. I believe I speak for everyone (looking at everyone in the group one by one quickly with a nod) when I say that amount will do just fine. I assume that you have the information about Kalipi, her parents, and your contact info - including photos of everyone as well - on a data chip or some similar storage device? As our research into her disappearance progresses, I also assume you will help us with any additional information we may need if we uncover anything that we may need to... consult with you about...
I slide my credstick to Mr. J to transfer the 15,000 to with out trying to draw attention from other patrons by placing it under a napkin. After he transfers the funds:
I offer my hand to shake his in acknowledgement, then placing my other hand over his I say: You have done the right thing to contact us and please place your anguish behind you. Kalipi will be avenged.
Releasing his hand: I wait for everyone to respond and ask any questions they may have. Then, I stand up and offer Mr. J a slow respectful nod. With the group, I make my way to the exit assuming the meet is at an end.
(OOC: Please see the OOC room board.)
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Post by wpk on Aug 17, 2006 5:46:11 GMT -5
Gray leens in to Draven and whispers "If my share gets misplaced, friend, I'm gonna take it outta your hide. We clear?"
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Post by Draven on Aug 17, 2006 8:41:12 GMT -5
Draven raises an eyebrow and shoots a glance coldly @ Pickles in response to his threat. (this is obviously before leaving with the others) Draven thinks to himself, "Great, another brain fried Sammy. I hope he's not going to be a problem. These juiced up ones really have no appreciation. We just got another 2k each and he's worried about me walking on him. Such is the life in the shadows I suppose..."
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Post by mithran on Aug 17, 2006 13:25:46 GMT -5
David falls silent during the rest of the meeting, allowing Draven to take over. Once outside he smiles at Draven "Nice job getting more money. I didn't see a decent angle my self. I would have stuck with an advance in case he's not telling it straight."
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Post by Abschalten on Aug 17, 2006 21:55:05 GMT -5
After Draven's rather moving and emotional affirmation, the Johnson is now wiping the beginnings of tears from his eyes. In a slightly quavering voice, he says "Thank you. Yes, thank you," [/color]and transfers the 15k onto the credstick. Without any further hesitation, he sends everyone (who are in either Active or Passive mode with their commlinks) all of the relevant information about Kalipi, including her routine prior to her alleged abduction, the location of her parent's home, the last place she was seen, etc. He also gives everybody a commcode and says, "Please, keep me informed."
(If you have questions, ask in the OOC thread and I'll answer them if they're relevant or contained in the files.)
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Post by scawire on Aug 18, 2006 13:48:09 GMT -5
"Well I am glade we got more money, We should make haste with getting this done the longer we take the more likely the kid wont be found in one piece. I have a spell that will help with gathering infomation it is an anlyize truth spell I don't use it for this meet becuase I didn't want to upset the Johnson"(which he was already Ghost thinks to himself) "So I want to be there when we talked everyone"
"Does anyone have a plan of action on when to start and where?, I'm thinking becuase of the hour we should go to the route she would of taken to see if we can find anything there, it is after 10:00pm and I'm not sure how later the parents will be up so any ideas would be great." Ghost searchs his pockets to find a smoke and lights it. "Well thanks for the help with the money negotiations I've never been good at getting extra money out of anyone especially a case like this. I just hope we find the girl soon, and it is good to have all of you helping." Ghost takes a drag from the smoke thinking of how to go about getting the kid back.
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Post by Draven on Aug 18, 2006 21:12:42 GMT -5
After we walk out to the gathering of vehicles I transfer my portion of the funds (3,000) to my fake ID's account and then I pass it to Pickles but hold onto it while I say:
Where ever this run takes us, I gotta know you got my back. Are WE clear? Oh, and don't threaten me... Ever
Letting him take it from my hand I say to David: I apologize for intervening, I thought that Mr. J could do better than he was presenting. Wasn't trying to step on your toes or anything, just trying to get us some more creds. Hope you understand. Guess it worked it for the best. Then to Ghost Mage: I respect this mans grief, but I do not think he understands the true problems we may face for this. I hope I'm wrong though. Well if nothing else, we got ourselves some work. Ghost, you mind sending me the info Mr. J sent us, I had my Comm on hidden so I don't think I got it...Oh, you got another smoke?
My suggestion would be to try and pick up some info on everyone in that family, including our teary eyed financer. He seemed sincere but you never can tell. I'd like to summon a watcher spirit to see where our Mr. J goes. I say we also contact the parents now before it is too late and set a time to meet with them. We might be able to make it tonight. I'd like to get some of the items belonging to the girl before the trail goes cold. Oh, maybe I should explain - We may be able to track down the girl with the astral remnants of her aura left on her clothes, a toy, anything that had a deep connection with her. I'm hoping I may be able to catch a glimpse of it and follow the bread crumbs home... I'm hoping Ghost may have some experience there... That will give us gleaming arrow to the girl - a beacon in the dark, so to speak. Then the muscle will come in handy. Gesturing to Pickles. If you're up to it that is my hot headed friend. I'll be right back fella's, why don't one o' ya make the call? Before we find a place to plan, I wanna sick a watcher on Mr. J before he's hard to track.
Getting into my car I sit down and shut the door. Leaning back against the head rest I shift my consciousness back into the astral plane. I wanna know where this chap's going from here, I think to myself.
Summon Watcher Spirit (Summoning + Magic = 8 (Saving Power Focus for Drain) [dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6] 3 Hits Drain Test (Willpower + Logic + 2 = 11): [dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][dice=6] 2 Hits
Result - 2 hours of service (so I don't get any drain) (p. 181) Looking at the astral entity as it shifts into range. I send my thoughts to it, I want you to shadow this aura. I send the unique features of the aura I have in my head from assensing Mr. J. If you reach an astral barrier, come and tell me immediately where. If you are tracking him and nothing comes in your path, give yourself enough time to get back to me and report your findings, before your existence expires. Follow me, I will point out his aura to you so there is no mistake. Moving my consciousness to Mr. J's location I point him out in the restaurant. Now go and do me this service, fair creauture. Do not return until you have done me this duty.[rand=20007717274416548552019673441512395114667185322923918141490573791]
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