Post by Kagi on Jul 9, 2006 11:15:32 GMT -5
*****Recap of Last Session*****
The team has split into two groups to save time and cover more ground. In one team is Manzazzuu and DC. In the other team is Pele, Vince, and Doc.
DC and Manzazzuu have returned to the Yakuza mansion to talk to Eddie about the intervention of Lone Star and Detective Jack Drapp. Eddie seems less then happy with the news the runners bring and assigns them someone to replace the space left vacant by Butterfly's incarceration, an elf named Oscar.
Meanwhile, Vince, Pele, and Doc have visited the Cup of Art cafe; one of Akihanna's favorite hang outs. After some looking around they decided to buy an unusual painting by Akihanna. Once they return to their vehicles to rejoin the others a GMC step van tries to ram Vince's van. Doc get's out one last desperate message and then the comm signal is filled with static. In the haste to get out of the way Doc bangs his head on the inside of the van and is knocked cold.
A car chase through the streets of the Bellevue sprawl starts, but Lone Star presence is high in this section of the metroplex and the attackers soon break off the attack. With a shot-up and broken windshield Vince is forced to let his attackers go and run himself before Lone Star picks up his trail.
The team has two appointments One with Tokucho Akimana at her house, only a half mile from the Yakuza mansion, at 11:00 am. The other is from 1-4pm this afternoon at the private school Akihana attended. Local time is 10:05 am.
*****End Recap*****
[8:45:46 PM] DC "well that could have been less embarissing and subtely life threating"
[8:47:01 PM] Manzazzuu "Believe it or not, that went well." He says with a sigh as he reaches his mercury comet, and opens the passenger door for DC, and the rear seat door for his bodyguard. He glances in Oscar's direction to see if he has his own vehicle here.
[8:47:49 PM] * Oscar walks over to his Yamaha Growler and starts it up
[8:48:57 PM] Oscar "im ready when ever you guys are."
[8:49:43 PM] Manzazzuu "We'll have to find somewhere nearby to hang out until our interview with Akimana." He says to Oscar in a loud voice to get over the sound of his engine, as he stands beside his open driver side door, after letting the ladies into his car.
[8:50:29 PM] GM_Kagi *The Ork bodyguards at the porch stare like stone statues as you enter your vehicles
[8:51:25 PM] * Manzazzuu puts his weapons back on, having - of course - already put his footwear back on at the door.
[8:52:04 PM] * Oscar puts in his ear buds puts on his goggles and makes sure that his contact lenses are in place
[8:52:56 PM] * DC just puts on her footwear, and gets into Manzazzuu's Car
[8:52:57 PM] Manzazzuu With no answer forthcoming from Oscar, he shrugs, and gets in his car. Starting it up, he slowly pulls out of the Yakuza compound.
[8:53:50 PM] Oscar @@ill follow you@@ ::then pulls out behind mannys car::
[8:54:08 PM] GM_Kagi *The gates to the compound open as you near them
[8:54:45 PM] Manzazzuu Manny pulls out, and heads for the nearest commercial area to find a cafe or something to wait at.
[8:56:26 PM] GM_Kagi *An semi expensive looking family resturant is the first place that shows itself
[8:57:15 PM] Manzazzuu Manny drives by. He's not about to pay those kinds of prices just to sit around and wait for their appointment.
[8:57:34 PM] Oscar @@i dont think my Camouflage Suit would fit in here@@
[8:59:23 PM] DC "manny did you see that starnge man in Akihana"
[8:59:34 PM] DC "'s pantings"
[9:00:16 PM] * DC paused to look at a strange man on the street
[9:00:55 PM] Manzazzuu "No, I missed him." He says, trying to focus on the road and potentially good places to stop to wait.
[9:01:50 PM] DC "there was the same strange 'Dark' Man in each painting"
[9:02:30 PM] DC "I was trying to get a closer look when I .... tripped"
[9:03:31 PM] Manzazzuu "Well then maybe we'll go to the Cafe to see some of her other art, though I'd hate to have to go there again after we sent the others." He comments, still looking for a good place to stop.
[9:06:26 PM] DC "ok, I can call up the other team and give them a heads up"
[9:08:03 PM] * DC picks up her phone starts looking through her directory for Vince.
[9:08:08 PM] Oscar @@hey manny i found a casino about 5 miles from here. it will most likely have a bar or a lounge@@
[9:08:31 PM] Oscar @@but its kinda on the small side@@
[9:08:54 PM] Manzazzuu Manny sighs. @@alright, pull ahead, I'll follow you there.@@
[9:09:30 PM] * Oscar pulls ahead of manny's car and heads toward the Gates Casino
[9:09:42 PM] DC mumbules "or not" in japanese before putting her comm back in her pockett
[9:10:25 PM] Manzazzuu "Go ahead and call them, DC, I'm sorry. It's hard to concentrate on two conversations and drive."
[9:11:41 PM] * DC dials up Vince
[9:12:32 PM] GM_Kagi *The line connects, but static fills the line.
[9:12:50 PM] * DC shuts off the comm
[9:13:10 PM] * DC then turnes it to hidden mode
[9:13:52 PM] DC "that was strange, It connected but it was filled with noise"
[9:14:16 PM] GM_Kagi *Within minutes Oscar leads the team to the Gates Casino. It is at the north of the Bellevue Sprawl and respectable middle class in style.
[9:14:47 PM] * Oscar parks his bike in the parking garage
[9:16:11 PM] Manzazzuu Manny parks not far from Oscar. "That is strange. Maybe we will have to wait for the others to contact us." He suggests, as he gets out of the vehicle, and moves around to let out the ladies.
[9:17:40 PM] * DC gets out of the car and shuts the door, and then opens the door for the strange lady
[9:19:09 PM] * DC fallows Manny
[9:19:25 PM] Manzazzuu With all the women out of the vehicle, Manzazzu locks it up and starts out toward the Casino. "Casinos have a lot of video and audio security, so be careful what you say inside." He suggests to the others.
[9:20:17 PM] DC "indeed"
[9:22:16 PM] GM_Kagi *The runners are a bit out of place as the near the casino, but not so much that they can not fit in
[9:23:07 PM] GM_Kagi *A large sign presents itself as they near the large glass sliding door entrance. "No weapons allowed"
[9:24:09 PM] Manzazzuu With a bit of a sigh, cursing himself for not thinking of it earlier, he tells the others - "I'll be right back." Before he heads back to his car.
[9:25:17 PM] * DC checks her weapon holster, and then relizes it is still in Manny's car
[9:25:45 PM] Oscar "hey manny i found them they are on the other side of Bellevue neer the renton sprawl"
[9:26:39 PM] Oscar "Im gonna send them a message telling them where we are."
[9:27:09 PM] Manzazzuu "Good to know." He says as he's leaving. He gets back to his car, and deposits his weapons in his trunk this time. Then he returns to the others.
[9:27:20 PM] * Oscar sends the others in our group telling them where we are.
[9:29:22 PM] GM_Kagi *A chime lets you know the message has been sent, Oscar.
[9:30:00 PM] * Oscar puts his weapons in his bike and walks inside to find the others
[9:30:58 PM] Vince @@yeah, Oscar? You the-a new guy right? Listen, tell the others we got a painting, and a possible location for they-know-who.@@
[9:32:25 PM] Pele @@yea. The painting has a special astral signature and depicts a locale in our city.@@
[9:33:06 PM] Manzazzuu Manny and his bodyguard walk into the casino - looking for an area he can go to very inexpensively spend his time.
[9:33:20 PM] GM_Kagi *Once inside the casino signs lead you through the slot machines and low nuyen card tables to a semi- quiet lounge with a bar in the back.
[9:33:29 PM] * Oscar tells Manny and DC what Vince and Pele tell him about the painting
[9:33:45 PM] * DC fallows manny with her astral sight on
[9:34:21 PM] Vince @@we'll be ther shorty...just-a...need ot make some detours along the way...the main roads ain't that safe for me at least@@
[9:34:41 PM] Manzazzuu "Well, I guess we don't need to go to the cafe now, DC."
[9:35:10 PM] DC "yes, it appears that Vince has done it again..."
[9:35:23 PM] Oscar @@see ya when ya get here@@ "vince and pele are on their way here"
[9:35:36 PM] Manzazzuu "What about Doc?"
[9:35:49 PM] GM_Kagi *The drinks are a bit pricey, but your not here long, an red VR arrow with a number inside it floats over the bartender. A sultry female voice comes over your commlink and asks your to subscribe to the Gates lounge for menu and drink selections
[9:37:06 PM] Oscar "Yea him too"
[9:37:47 PM] * Oscar subscribes to gain access to the menu
[9:38:02 PM] Manzazzuu As usual, Manny uses his 'decoy' comlink for such things, the other one set not to even aknowledge the message. He subscribes to the menu, wondering to himself if it'll be cheaper to drink, or play the cheapest slots in the joint for the time they have to kill.
[9:39:56 PM] * Oscar orders a cheap glass of an elven wine
[9:40:04 PM] GM_Kagi *A flurry of pop-up advertisements assault anyone who subscribes to the lounge as well as a menu and an various options for VR gambling while you drink.
[9:40:27 PM] * DC subscribes and just orders a virgin daquery
[9:41:13 PM] Oscar "while i hate looking at the adverts i do like listening to the hum of the traffic it calms me down
[9:41:51 PM] GM_Kagi *Anyone who orders is given a receipt number that links to the number over the bartenders head and the nuyen automatically deducted from their accounts. In a few minutes he brings your drinks over.
[9:42:43 PM] GM_Kagi *Meanwhile Oscar, Pele, and Doc arrive in the parking lot and they too notice the sign prohibiting any weapons inside the casino
[9:43:36 PM] DC "I know what you mean Oscar, sometimes I like to just sit and watch astral space."
[9:45:00 PM] *** Oscar is now known as Thundercloud
[9:45:11 PM] * Vince parks the van in the parking, facing a wall, question of not having his broken windshield visible by all, hides his wepaons under the dashboard, activate his anti-starting system and locks the car shut
[9:45:21 PM] DC "we should finish this and then me our friends out in the lot"
[9:46:20 PM] Vince @@hey Thunderguy, we're in the parking..where are you insde?@@
[9:46:20 PM] Thundercloud "True" ::Oscar finishes his wine then waits for DC and Manny before heading out side to meet the other 3::
[9:46:28 PM] Manzazzuu Manny orders a 7 newyen non-alcoholic beverage.
[9:47:01 PM] Thundercloud @@we are in the bar@@ ::Oscar sends them his location::
[9:47:22 PM] * Pele sticks his knives into a locked compartment under his seat and heads in
[9:47:58 PM] Vince "All right guys, let's get in an out quickly..don't think the painting is safe all alone"
[9:48:13 PM] * Vince enters the casino and heads for the bar
[9:48:27 PM] * Doc follows Vince
[9:48:43 PM] GM_Kagi *Vince, Pele, and Doc find the others at the Gates lounge at the bar
[9:48:59 PM] GM_Kagi *Local time is 10:40 am
[9:49:34 PM] * DC finishes the Drink as soon as possible and then waits for the team to enter
[9:49:46 PM] * Vince orders a drink form the bartender, not bothering subcribing to the Gates Lounge
[9:50:36 PM] Thundercloud ::as Vince, Pele and Doc enter the bar he greets them::
[9:50:39 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender "Sorry chummer, casino policy, you have to order through the system." he says to Vince
[9:50:48 PM] Vince "forget it then"
[9:51:01 PM] Vince "I"ll take a glass of water"
[9:51:06 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::shrugs and continues making drinks::
[9:51:19 PM] * Pele stis down
[9:51:19 PM] * Thundercloud orders a second of the same wine
[9:51:45 PM] Vince "Drek service here." Vince took out a smoke and lights up
[9:52:05 PM] Manzazzuu "We've got some time to kill. We had a hard time contacting you earlier." He comments to Pele, Vince, and Doc.
[9:52:18 PM] DC "I'm connected what did you want? Vince"
[9:52:38 PM] Vince "It's ok Dc, I'm not tirsty no more, I"ll drink later."
[9:53:20 PM] Thundercloud "how bout this vince since iv subscribed already what do you want to drink?"
[9:53:41 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::drops Oscar's wine off, then points to the no smoking sign over the bar:: "No smoking chummer, and if you want water you can get one at the water fountain near the bathrooms."
[9:53:46 PM] Vince "Like I said, I"m not tirsty now, I"ll just enjoy my smoke."
[9:54:07 PM] Thundercloud "ok"
[9:54:20 PM] * Vince look at the bartender "And I bet you don't have ashtrays too?"
[9:55:00 PM] DC "mind if I go take a look at that painting, do you have it with you?"
[9:55:17 PM] * Vince nods to DC "In the van."
[9:55:27 PM] Thundercloud "What say we all go take a look at it?"
[9:55:40 PM] Vince "I'll take you there, since I can't do drek in this dump."
[9:55:47 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender looking a bit annoyed "Not really, no." ::he puts a bit of water in a whiskey glass and slides it down to vince:: "Water and an ashtray in one."
[9:56:03 PM] Pele "And I will not stay here, due to my proneness to random acts of violence."
[9:56:07 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::turns away and begins making drinks again
[9:56:30 PM] * DC starts walking to Vince's Van
[9:56:40 PM] * Vince shakes his ehad at the bartender "Oh, a comedian..don't quit your day job." Vince leave the lounge, then the casino and waits outisde for th others."
[9:57:07 PM] Manzazzuu Manny sighs, and finishes his drink - the one he'd planned to nurse for a good forty five minutes - before heading out with the others.
[9:57:51 PM] * Vince heads to the van, unlocks it, holsters his weapons back and opens the back door,
[9:58:05 PM] * Thundercloud finishes his wine and heads out side
[9:58:18 PM] Vince "It's crated and all, I even got some little extra info at the cafe too."
[9:58:39 PM] * Thundercloud unsubscribes to the casino bar
[9:58:43 PM] GM_Kagi *As everyone walks outside into the parking lot Seattle's famous weather kicks in and it begins raining. Local time is 10:50 am
[9:59:29 PM] * DC sighs as her hair gets more mop like by the second
[9:59:39 PM] Pele "Hmm... aren't we supposed to be somwhere soon?"
[10:00:31 PM] Manzazzuu "Looks like it's about time to talk to our friend." He says, heading for his car, with Noroko in tow.
[10:00:49 PM] * DC goes to hop in the car with Manny
[10:01:11 PM] Thundercloud "yes we are. lets look at the painting after the meeting"
[10:01:12 PM] Vince "Wait what friend?"
[10:01:36 PM] DC akihana's friend
[10:01:41 PM] * Pele jumps on his bike and waits for someone to head off
[10:01:56 PM] Vince "Ok then."
[10:02:06 PM] * Vince gets in his van and starts the engine.
[10:02:22 PM] * Manzazzuu gets out his weaponry from his trunk, gets into his car with his bodyguard and DC, and starts off.
[10:02:26 PM] * Thundercloud re-holsters his revolvers and gets on his bike and starts it up and pulls up beside Pele
[10:04:00 PM] Vince @@ So, who knows the way?@@
[10:04:01 PM] * Pele nods at Thundercloud
[10:04:21 PM] Vince "C'mon Doc, we're going."
[10:04:31 PM] * Vince waits for Doc to get in before leaving with the tohers
[10:04:32 PM] Thundercloud Vince: "nice bike"
[10:04:34 PM] Doc "Right behind you."
[10:04:49 PM] Vince "It's called a van Thouderguy."
[10:05:13 PM] * Thundercloud starts off in the direction of the 11:00am meeting
[10:06:11 PM] Manzazzuu Once he's in the car, and away from Vince, he asks DC: "I don't suppose you can think of any way to keep Vince out of this meeting?" He asks.
[10:07:42 PM] DC "we can ask him too look after the painting
[10:08:18 PM] GM_Kagi *The address given as Tokucho's residence is a secure Condo complex. Each condo is a stand alone structure, while all the condo's are surrounded by a small man made river, and steel bar fence. Security is very tight. A single road leads up to a small security booth and a sliding gate.
[10:08:36 PM] Manzazzuu "He's a jerk, but I'm not sure he's an idiot yet." He says with a smirk.
[10:08:50 PM] Pele ::to all:: @@nice place@@
[10:08:55 PM] GM_Kagi *The runners pull up to the booth at 11:05 am
[10:09:31 PM] DC "I could just knock him out"
[10:10:19 PM] Manzazzuu The comet pulls up to the security gate, and Manny rolls down the window.
[10:11:02 PM] GM_Kagi *As Manzazzuu pulls up in his sedan an asian security guard steps out of the booth and walks to within a few steps of the sedan
[10:11:13 PM] *** Doc has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)
[10:11:38 PM] Manzazzuu Manzazzuu smiles at the man, and speaking in Japanese, says. "We are here for an appointment with Tokucho Akimana."
[10:13:24 PM] GM_Kagi *Security Guard ::his eyes glaze for a moment and he taps at an AR display none of you see:: "Identification please."
[10:14:30 PM] Manzazzuu He supplies the guard with whatever ID he'd have supplied the Yakuza with.
[10:17:03 PM] GM_Kagi *The security guard takes a moment to check the ID and then looks to Manzazzuu "Your late, move through and park in the visitors parking. Proceed to Condo #15. Subscribe to the community server to get a map."
[10:17:35 PM] GM_Kagi *He waves you through as the gate opens
[10:17:51 PM] * Pele follow them in
[10:18:09 PM] * Vince follows behind Pele
[10:19:02 PM] Manzazzuu Manny does as he's told, and starts through the gate. Rolling up his window, he turns to DC. "When we see her, scan her astral signature. It's only a remote possibility, but she may be a bug." This is said in a whisper.
[10:19:24 PM] DC "I had the same thought"
[10:20:07 PM] * DC switches over to astral right now just in case there are any strange things about the condo
[10:20:41 PM] GM_Kagi *The parking lot is standard with marked stalls for each condo and an open space marked visitors. The condo grounds are kept nicely groomed with constant attention and each condo has a nice size yard with it, this is the good life.
[10:20:49 PM] Manzazzuu "I'll ask about the man in Akihana's paintings." He says, as he pulls into the visitor parking.
[10:21:19 PM] * Thundercloud follows the group
[10:21:23 PM] DC "we should take a quick look at the painting that Vince has"
[10:22:05 PM] DC "I'll be right back, I'll take a look right now"
[10:22:27 PM] GM_Kagi *Rain is now pouring down, the sky has clouded over. Another beautiful day in the sprawl
[10:22:28 PM] * DC pops out of her body and heads into vinces Van.
[10:22:42 PM] Manzazzuu "We're already late, it had better be extremely quick." He gets out of his car, gets the ladies out, and locks up.
[10:22:51 PM] * DC starts looking for the painting with the astral signiture
[10:23:43 PM] * Thundercloud looks at the painting for any electronic signatures
[10:23:58 PM] Thundercloud ::via VR::
[10:24:49 PM] * DC goes back into her body
[10:25:05 PM] DC "it was wrapped up I couldn't get a look
[10:25:14 PM] DC "we'll just head up"
[10:25:52 PM] * DC gets out and starts walking over to Vanice's van
[10:25:58 PM] Manzazzuu "Let's get moving, then." He says, waiting for the others before heading for the appropriate Condo.
[10:26:24 PM] DC "Thudercloud do you know Japanese?"
[10:28:19 PM] Thundercloud "Nope only Sperethiel, English, Or'zet, and Latin."
[10:28:29 PM] DC "this will probibly be all in Japanese so do you think that you guys could watch the viehcles?"
[10:28:46 PM] Thundercloud "I can do."
[10:29:01 PM] Pele "Aye."
[10:29:30 PM] DC "ok" turnes and starts headding to the condo
[10:29:35 PM] * Vince parks his van, back first into the parking space, puts it on park but leaves the engine running
[10:29:49 PM] Vince @@so we're all going or what?@@
[10:30:13 PM] Manzazzuu Manny smiles at DC as she comes back, heading off with her. "Well played." He murmurs to her in Japanese as she gets close enough.
[10:30:14 PM] Thundercloud "I dont speek Japanese."
[10:31:00 PM] * DC smiles and switches to astral vision
[10:31:50 PM] DC "Could have used the Doc as Puppy Idea to soften her up tho"
[10:32:17 PM] Vince @@please not all at the same time, all those voices is making me confused..@@
[10:32:31 PM] * Vince gets his flask out and takes a flew drops of syntacol
[10:34:12 PM] DC @@sorry vince, this conversation will end up in Japanese. however there is a creepy vibe to this place so watch the vehicles"
[10:34:16 PM] DC @@
[10:34:35 PM] * DC heads tword the condo with manny
[10:34:58 PM] Thundercloud "Since i dont speek japanese im gonna hang back here"
[10:35:00 PM] Manzazzuu "My only regret is we can't bring anyone who's seen the other painting in." He murmurs as they get to the door.
[10:35:07 PM] GM_Kagi *Condo #15 is much like all the rest. You quickly ring the doorbell as the rain is beginning to soak all three of you.
[10:35:11 PM] Vince @@creppy vibe?? Yeah we're knee deep inot Yakuzas truf, that's the fraggin' vibe..whatever scary cat, I got other leads to check anyways@@
[10:35:58 PM] * Vince lights a smoke and dials Akihana's LTG.
[10:35:59 PM] * Thundercloud clims into the van to get out of the rain
[10:38:01 PM] * Pele follows Thundercloud
[10:39:24 PM] GM_Kagi The door to #15 opens and a small asian woman stands in the door smiling, she says in Japanese. "Hello, please come in, we've been expecting you. Your soaked, would you like some tea?"
[10:40:14 PM] DC in Japanese "Yes, Thank you"
[10:40:26 PM] * DC is still astrally preceiving
[10:40:42 PM] Manzazzuu "We appologize for our lateness." He replies in Japanese, getting his shoes off and helping Noroko with her boots before stepping inside. "Some tea would be lovely." Still in Japanese, of course.
[10:41:17 PM] * DC takes off her shoes as soon as she is inside
[10:44:19 PM] DC "do you mind if we speak to your dhaughter
[10:45:29 PM] Thundercloud ::outside Oscar slumps off into VR::
[10:45:51 PM] * Pele looks at some videos in AR while he waits
[10:46:38 PM] * Vince is silent, looking around outside, looking for anything suspicious
[10:48:35 PM] GM_Kagi *Asian Woman ::returns with a tray with tea and three cups:: "yes, of course. We've been expecting you. Please have a seat in our parlor, I will go get Tokucho. " ::she smiles warmly at the runners, pausing for just a moment to stare at Noroko's painted face as she shows them into the front room::
[10:49:45 PM] Manzazzuu Manny and his bodyguard set themselves down and get comfortable, to wait. Manny sips his tea.
[10:50:02 PM] * DC sits down
[10:50:44 PM] DC @@say can one of you in the van uncover that painting?@@
[10:54:40 PM] GM_Kagi *The asian woman leaves the runners to make themselves comfortable. In moments a few moments a young Asian girl comes down the stairs. She is pale, slim, and sports a datajack in her right temple
[10:55:13 PM] * DC tries to get a good look at her aura
[10:55:23 PM] Thundercloud Vince: @@hey chummer watch your comm someone had started a trace on it but im holding them off for now@@
[10:56:29 PM] Manzazzuu "Greetings Tokucho. I am Manzazzuu, my compatriot is DC, and this is my yojimbo Noroko. It is an honour to meet you." He says, standing to offer the woman a bow.
[10:56:39 PM] Manzazzuu He speaks, of course, in Japanese.
[10:57:20 PM] Vince @@keep doing it Thunder, I'm busy@@
[10:57:35 PM] * DC bows her head greeting her with a simple "hello" in Japanese
[10:57:39 PM] Thundercloud @@no problem@@
[10:59:11 PM] Tokucho ::Bows back and says in Japanese:: "Hello. How can I help you?"
The team has split into two groups to save time and cover more ground. In one team is Manzazzuu and DC. In the other team is Pele, Vince, and Doc.
DC and Manzazzuu have returned to the Yakuza mansion to talk to Eddie about the intervention of Lone Star and Detective Jack Drapp. Eddie seems less then happy with the news the runners bring and assigns them someone to replace the space left vacant by Butterfly's incarceration, an elf named Oscar.
Meanwhile, Vince, Pele, and Doc have visited the Cup of Art cafe; one of Akihanna's favorite hang outs. After some looking around they decided to buy an unusual painting by Akihanna. Once they return to their vehicles to rejoin the others a GMC step van tries to ram Vince's van. Doc get's out one last desperate message and then the comm signal is filled with static. In the haste to get out of the way Doc bangs his head on the inside of the van and is knocked cold.
A car chase through the streets of the Bellevue sprawl starts, but Lone Star presence is high in this section of the metroplex and the attackers soon break off the attack. With a shot-up and broken windshield Vince is forced to let his attackers go and run himself before Lone Star picks up his trail.
The team has two appointments One with Tokucho Akimana at her house, only a half mile from the Yakuza mansion, at 11:00 am. The other is from 1-4pm this afternoon at the private school Akihana attended. Local time is 10:05 am.
*****End Recap*****
[8:45:46 PM] DC "well that could have been less embarissing and subtely life threating"
[8:47:01 PM] Manzazzuu "Believe it or not, that went well." He says with a sigh as he reaches his mercury comet, and opens the passenger door for DC, and the rear seat door for his bodyguard. He glances in Oscar's direction to see if he has his own vehicle here.
[8:47:49 PM] * Oscar walks over to his Yamaha Growler and starts it up
[8:48:57 PM] Oscar "im ready when ever you guys are."
[8:49:43 PM] Manzazzuu "We'll have to find somewhere nearby to hang out until our interview with Akimana." He says to Oscar in a loud voice to get over the sound of his engine, as he stands beside his open driver side door, after letting the ladies into his car.
[8:50:29 PM] GM_Kagi *The Ork bodyguards at the porch stare like stone statues as you enter your vehicles
[8:51:25 PM] * Manzazzuu puts his weapons back on, having - of course - already put his footwear back on at the door.
[8:52:04 PM] * Oscar puts in his ear buds puts on his goggles and makes sure that his contact lenses are in place
[8:52:56 PM] * DC just puts on her footwear, and gets into Manzazzuu's Car
[8:52:57 PM] Manzazzuu With no answer forthcoming from Oscar, he shrugs, and gets in his car. Starting it up, he slowly pulls out of the Yakuza compound.
[8:53:50 PM] Oscar @@ill follow you@@ ::then pulls out behind mannys car::
[8:54:08 PM] GM_Kagi *The gates to the compound open as you near them
[8:54:45 PM] Manzazzuu Manny pulls out, and heads for the nearest commercial area to find a cafe or something to wait at.
[8:56:26 PM] GM_Kagi *An semi expensive looking family resturant is the first place that shows itself
[8:57:15 PM] Manzazzuu Manny drives by. He's not about to pay those kinds of prices just to sit around and wait for their appointment.
[8:57:34 PM] Oscar @@i dont think my Camouflage Suit would fit in here@@
[8:59:23 PM] DC "manny did you see that starnge man in Akihana"
[8:59:34 PM] DC "'s pantings"
[9:00:16 PM] * DC paused to look at a strange man on the street
[9:00:55 PM] Manzazzuu "No, I missed him." He says, trying to focus on the road and potentially good places to stop to wait.
[9:01:50 PM] DC "there was the same strange 'Dark' Man in each painting"
[9:02:30 PM] DC "I was trying to get a closer look when I .... tripped"
[9:03:31 PM] Manzazzuu "Well then maybe we'll go to the Cafe to see some of her other art, though I'd hate to have to go there again after we sent the others." He comments, still looking for a good place to stop.
[9:06:26 PM] DC "ok, I can call up the other team and give them a heads up"
[9:08:03 PM] * DC picks up her phone starts looking through her directory for Vince.
[9:08:08 PM] Oscar @@hey manny i found a casino about 5 miles from here. it will most likely have a bar or a lounge@@
[9:08:31 PM] Oscar @@but its kinda on the small side@@
[9:08:54 PM] Manzazzuu Manny sighs. @@alright, pull ahead, I'll follow you there.@@
[9:09:30 PM] * Oscar pulls ahead of manny's car and heads toward the Gates Casino
[9:09:42 PM] DC mumbules "or not" in japanese before putting her comm back in her pockett
[9:10:25 PM] Manzazzuu "Go ahead and call them, DC, I'm sorry. It's hard to concentrate on two conversations and drive."
[9:11:41 PM] * DC dials up Vince
[9:12:32 PM] GM_Kagi *The line connects, but static fills the line.
[9:12:50 PM] * DC shuts off the comm
[9:13:10 PM] * DC then turnes it to hidden mode
[9:13:52 PM] DC "that was strange, It connected but it was filled with noise"
[9:14:16 PM] GM_Kagi *Within minutes Oscar leads the team to the Gates Casino. It is at the north of the Bellevue Sprawl and respectable middle class in style.
[9:14:47 PM] * Oscar parks his bike in the parking garage
[9:16:11 PM] Manzazzuu Manny parks not far from Oscar. "That is strange. Maybe we will have to wait for the others to contact us." He suggests, as he gets out of the vehicle, and moves around to let out the ladies.
[9:17:40 PM] * DC gets out of the car and shuts the door, and then opens the door for the strange lady
[9:19:09 PM] * DC fallows Manny
[9:19:25 PM] Manzazzuu With all the women out of the vehicle, Manzazzu locks it up and starts out toward the Casino. "Casinos have a lot of video and audio security, so be careful what you say inside." He suggests to the others.
[9:20:17 PM] DC "indeed"
[9:22:16 PM] GM_Kagi *The runners are a bit out of place as the near the casino, but not so much that they can not fit in
[9:23:07 PM] GM_Kagi *A large sign presents itself as they near the large glass sliding door entrance. "No weapons allowed"
[9:24:09 PM] Manzazzuu With a bit of a sigh, cursing himself for not thinking of it earlier, he tells the others - "I'll be right back." Before he heads back to his car.
[9:25:17 PM] * DC checks her weapon holster, and then relizes it is still in Manny's car
[9:25:45 PM] Oscar "hey manny i found them they are on the other side of Bellevue neer the renton sprawl"
[9:26:39 PM] Oscar "Im gonna send them a message telling them where we are."
[9:27:09 PM] Manzazzuu "Good to know." He says as he's leaving. He gets back to his car, and deposits his weapons in his trunk this time. Then he returns to the others.
[9:27:20 PM] * Oscar sends the others in our group telling them where we are.
[9:29:22 PM] GM_Kagi *A chime lets you know the message has been sent, Oscar.
[9:30:00 PM] * Oscar puts his weapons in his bike and walks inside to find the others
[9:30:58 PM] Vince @@yeah, Oscar? You the-a new guy right? Listen, tell the others we got a painting, and a possible location for they-know-who.@@
[9:32:25 PM] Pele @@yea. The painting has a special astral signature and depicts a locale in our city.@@
[9:33:06 PM] Manzazzuu Manny and his bodyguard walk into the casino - looking for an area he can go to very inexpensively spend his time.
[9:33:20 PM] GM_Kagi *Once inside the casino signs lead you through the slot machines and low nuyen card tables to a semi- quiet lounge with a bar in the back.
[9:33:29 PM] * Oscar tells Manny and DC what Vince and Pele tell him about the painting
[9:33:45 PM] * DC fallows manny with her astral sight on
[9:34:21 PM] Vince @@we'll be ther shorty...just-a...need ot make some detours along the way...the main roads ain't that safe for me at least@@
[9:34:41 PM] Manzazzuu "Well, I guess we don't need to go to the cafe now, DC."
[9:35:10 PM] DC "yes, it appears that Vince has done it again..."
[9:35:23 PM] Oscar @@see ya when ya get here@@ "vince and pele are on their way here"
[9:35:36 PM] Manzazzuu "What about Doc?"
[9:35:49 PM] GM_Kagi *The drinks are a bit pricey, but your not here long, an red VR arrow with a number inside it floats over the bartender. A sultry female voice comes over your commlink and asks your to subscribe to the Gates lounge for menu and drink selections
[9:37:06 PM] Oscar "Yea him too"
[9:37:47 PM] * Oscar subscribes to gain access to the menu
[9:38:02 PM] Manzazzuu As usual, Manny uses his 'decoy' comlink for such things, the other one set not to even aknowledge the message. He subscribes to the menu, wondering to himself if it'll be cheaper to drink, or play the cheapest slots in the joint for the time they have to kill.
[9:39:56 PM] * Oscar orders a cheap glass of an elven wine
[9:40:04 PM] GM_Kagi *A flurry of pop-up advertisements assault anyone who subscribes to the lounge as well as a menu and an various options for VR gambling while you drink.
[9:40:27 PM] * DC subscribes and just orders a virgin daquery
[9:41:13 PM] Oscar "while i hate looking at the adverts i do like listening to the hum of the traffic it calms me down
[9:41:51 PM] GM_Kagi *Anyone who orders is given a receipt number that links to the number over the bartenders head and the nuyen automatically deducted from their accounts. In a few minutes he brings your drinks over.
[9:42:43 PM] GM_Kagi *Meanwhile Oscar, Pele, and Doc arrive in the parking lot and they too notice the sign prohibiting any weapons inside the casino
[9:43:36 PM] DC "I know what you mean Oscar, sometimes I like to just sit and watch astral space."
[9:45:00 PM] *** Oscar is now known as Thundercloud
[9:45:11 PM] * Vince parks the van in the parking, facing a wall, question of not having his broken windshield visible by all, hides his wepaons under the dashboard, activate his anti-starting system and locks the car shut
[9:45:21 PM] DC "we should finish this and then me our friends out in the lot"
[9:46:20 PM] Vince @@hey Thunderguy, we're in the parking..where are you insde?@@
[9:46:20 PM] Thundercloud "True" ::Oscar finishes his wine then waits for DC and Manny before heading out side to meet the other 3::
[9:46:28 PM] Manzazzuu Manny orders a 7 newyen non-alcoholic beverage.
[9:47:01 PM] Thundercloud @@we are in the bar@@ ::Oscar sends them his location::
[9:47:22 PM] * Pele sticks his knives into a locked compartment under his seat and heads in
[9:47:58 PM] Vince "All right guys, let's get in an out quickly..don't think the painting is safe all alone"
[9:48:13 PM] * Vince enters the casino and heads for the bar
[9:48:27 PM] * Doc follows Vince
[9:48:43 PM] GM_Kagi *Vince, Pele, and Doc find the others at the Gates lounge at the bar
[9:48:59 PM] GM_Kagi *Local time is 10:40 am
[9:49:34 PM] * DC finishes the Drink as soon as possible and then waits for the team to enter
[9:49:46 PM] * Vince orders a drink form the bartender, not bothering subcribing to the Gates Lounge
[9:50:36 PM] Thundercloud ::as Vince, Pele and Doc enter the bar he greets them::
[9:50:39 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender "Sorry chummer, casino policy, you have to order through the system." he says to Vince
[9:50:48 PM] Vince "forget it then"
[9:51:01 PM] Vince "I"ll take a glass of water"
[9:51:06 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::shrugs and continues making drinks::
[9:51:19 PM] * Pele stis down
[9:51:19 PM] * Thundercloud orders a second of the same wine
[9:51:45 PM] Vince "Drek service here." Vince took out a smoke and lights up
[9:52:05 PM] Manzazzuu "We've got some time to kill. We had a hard time contacting you earlier." He comments to Pele, Vince, and Doc.
[9:52:18 PM] DC "I'm connected what did you want? Vince"
[9:52:38 PM] Vince "It's ok Dc, I'm not tirsty no more, I"ll drink later."
[9:53:20 PM] Thundercloud "how bout this vince since iv subscribed already what do you want to drink?"
[9:53:41 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::drops Oscar's wine off, then points to the no smoking sign over the bar:: "No smoking chummer, and if you want water you can get one at the water fountain near the bathrooms."
[9:53:46 PM] Vince "Like I said, I"m not tirsty now, I"ll just enjoy my smoke."
[9:54:07 PM] Thundercloud "ok"
[9:54:20 PM] * Vince look at the bartender "And I bet you don't have ashtrays too?"
[9:55:00 PM] DC "mind if I go take a look at that painting, do you have it with you?"
[9:55:17 PM] * Vince nods to DC "In the van."
[9:55:27 PM] Thundercloud "What say we all go take a look at it?"
[9:55:40 PM] Vince "I'll take you there, since I can't do drek in this dump."
[9:55:47 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender looking a bit annoyed "Not really, no." ::he puts a bit of water in a whiskey glass and slides it down to vince:: "Water and an ashtray in one."
[9:56:03 PM] Pele "And I will not stay here, due to my proneness to random acts of violence."
[9:56:07 PM] GM_Kagi *Bartender ::turns away and begins making drinks again
[9:56:30 PM] * DC starts walking to Vince's Van
[9:56:40 PM] * Vince shakes his ehad at the bartender "Oh, a comedian..don't quit your day job." Vince leave the lounge, then the casino and waits outisde for th others."
[9:57:07 PM] Manzazzuu Manny sighs, and finishes his drink - the one he'd planned to nurse for a good forty five minutes - before heading out with the others.
[9:57:51 PM] * Vince heads to the van, unlocks it, holsters his weapons back and opens the back door,
[9:58:05 PM] * Thundercloud finishes his wine and heads out side
[9:58:18 PM] Vince "It's crated and all, I even got some little extra info at the cafe too."
[9:58:39 PM] * Thundercloud unsubscribes to the casino bar
[9:58:43 PM] GM_Kagi *As everyone walks outside into the parking lot Seattle's famous weather kicks in and it begins raining. Local time is 10:50 am
[9:59:29 PM] * DC sighs as her hair gets more mop like by the second
[9:59:39 PM] Pele "Hmm... aren't we supposed to be somwhere soon?"
[10:00:31 PM] Manzazzuu "Looks like it's about time to talk to our friend." He says, heading for his car, with Noroko in tow.
[10:00:49 PM] * DC goes to hop in the car with Manny
[10:01:11 PM] Thundercloud "yes we are. lets look at the painting after the meeting"
[10:01:12 PM] Vince "Wait what friend?"
[10:01:36 PM] DC akihana's friend
[10:01:41 PM] * Pele jumps on his bike and waits for someone to head off
[10:01:56 PM] Vince "Ok then."
[10:02:06 PM] * Vince gets in his van and starts the engine.
[10:02:22 PM] * Manzazzuu gets out his weaponry from his trunk, gets into his car with his bodyguard and DC, and starts off.
[10:02:26 PM] * Thundercloud re-holsters his revolvers and gets on his bike and starts it up and pulls up beside Pele
[10:04:00 PM] Vince @@ So, who knows the way?@@
[10:04:01 PM] * Pele nods at Thundercloud
[10:04:21 PM] Vince "C'mon Doc, we're going."
[10:04:31 PM] * Vince waits for Doc to get in before leaving with the tohers
[10:04:32 PM] Thundercloud Vince: "nice bike"
[10:04:34 PM] Doc "Right behind you."
[10:04:49 PM] Vince "It's called a van Thouderguy."
[10:05:13 PM] * Thundercloud starts off in the direction of the 11:00am meeting
[10:06:11 PM] Manzazzuu Once he's in the car, and away from Vince, he asks DC: "I don't suppose you can think of any way to keep Vince out of this meeting?" He asks.
[10:07:42 PM] DC "we can ask him too look after the painting
[10:08:18 PM] GM_Kagi *The address given as Tokucho's residence is a secure Condo complex. Each condo is a stand alone structure, while all the condo's are surrounded by a small man made river, and steel bar fence. Security is very tight. A single road leads up to a small security booth and a sliding gate.
[10:08:36 PM] Manzazzuu "He's a jerk, but I'm not sure he's an idiot yet." He says with a smirk.
[10:08:50 PM] Pele ::to all:: @@nice place@@
[10:08:55 PM] GM_Kagi *The runners pull up to the booth at 11:05 am
[10:09:31 PM] DC "I could just knock him out"
[10:10:19 PM] Manzazzuu The comet pulls up to the security gate, and Manny rolls down the window.
[10:11:02 PM] GM_Kagi *As Manzazzuu pulls up in his sedan an asian security guard steps out of the booth and walks to within a few steps of the sedan
[10:11:13 PM] *** Doc has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)
[10:11:38 PM] Manzazzuu Manzazzuu smiles at the man, and speaking in Japanese, says. "We are here for an appointment with Tokucho Akimana."
[10:13:24 PM] GM_Kagi *Security Guard ::his eyes glaze for a moment and he taps at an AR display none of you see:: "Identification please."
[10:14:30 PM] Manzazzuu He supplies the guard with whatever ID he'd have supplied the Yakuza with.
[10:17:03 PM] GM_Kagi *The security guard takes a moment to check the ID and then looks to Manzazzuu "Your late, move through and park in the visitors parking. Proceed to Condo #15. Subscribe to the community server to get a map."
[10:17:35 PM] GM_Kagi *He waves you through as the gate opens
[10:17:51 PM] * Pele follow them in
[10:18:09 PM] * Vince follows behind Pele
[10:19:02 PM] Manzazzuu Manny does as he's told, and starts through the gate. Rolling up his window, he turns to DC. "When we see her, scan her astral signature. It's only a remote possibility, but she may be a bug." This is said in a whisper.
[10:19:24 PM] DC "I had the same thought"
[10:20:07 PM] * DC switches over to astral right now just in case there are any strange things about the condo
[10:20:41 PM] GM_Kagi *The parking lot is standard with marked stalls for each condo and an open space marked visitors. The condo grounds are kept nicely groomed with constant attention and each condo has a nice size yard with it, this is the good life.
[10:20:49 PM] Manzazzuu "I'll ask about the man in Akihana's paintings." He says, as he pulls into the visitor parking.
[10:21:19 PM] * Thundercloud follows the group
[10:21:23 PM] DC "we should take a quick look at the painting that Vince has"
[10:22:05 PM] DC "I'll be right back, I'll take a look right now"
[10:22:27 PM] GM_Kagi *Rain is now pouring down, the sky has clouded over. Another beautiful day in the sprawl
[10:22:28 PM] * DC pops out of her body and heads into vinces Van.
[10:22:42 PM] Manzazzuu "We're already late, it had better be extremely quick." He gets out of his car, gets the ladies out, and locks up.
[10:22:51 PM] * DC starts looking for the painting with the astral signiture
[10:23:43 PM] * Thundercloud looks at the painting for any electronic signatures
[10:23:58 PM] Thundercloud ::via VR::
[10:24:49 PM] * DC goes back into her body
[10:25:05 PM] DC "it was wrapped up I couldn't get a look
[10:25:14 PM] DC "we'll just head up"
[10:25:52 PM] * DC gets out and starts walking over to Vanice's van
[10:25:58 PM] Manzazzuu "Let's get moving, then." He says, waiting for the others before heading for the appropriate Condo.
[10:26:24 PM] DC "Thudercloud do you know Japanese?"
[10:28:19 PM] Thundercloud "Nope only Sperethiel, English, Or'zet, and Latin."
[10:28:29 PM] DC "this will probibly be all in Japanese so do you think that you guys could watch the viehcles?"
[10:28:46 PM] Thundercloud "I can do."
[10:29:01 PM] Pele "Aye."
[10:29:30 PM] DC "ok" turnes and starts headding to the condo
[10:29:35 PM] * Vince parks his van, back first into the parking space, puts it on park but leaves the engine running
[10:29:49 PM] Vince @@so we're all going or what?@@
[10:30:13 PM] Manzazzuu Manny smiles at DC as she comes back, heading off with her. "Well played." He murmurs to her in Japanese as she gets close enough.
[10:30:14 PM] Thundercloud "I dont speek Japanese."
[10:31:00 PM] * DC smiles and switches to astral vision
[10:31:50 PM] DC "Could have used the Doc as Puppy Idea to soften her up tho"
[10:32:17 PM] Vince @@please not all at the same time, all those voices is making me confused..@@
[10:32:31 PM] * Vince gets his flask out and takes a flew drops of syntacol
[10:34:12 PM] DC @@sorry vince, this conversation will end up in Japanese. however there is a creepy vibe to this place so watch the vehicles"
[10:34:16 PM] DC @@
[10:34:35 PM] * DC heads tword the condo with manny
[10:34:58 PM] Thundercloud "Since i dont speek japanese im gonna hang back here"
[10:35:00 PM] Manzazzuu "My only regret is we can't bring anyone who's seen the other painting in." He murmurs as they get to the door.
[10:35:07 PM] GM_Kagi *Condo #15 is much like all the rest. You quickly ring the doorbell as the rain is beginning to soak all three of you.
[10:35:11 PM] Vince @@creppy vibe?? Yeah we're knee deep inot Yakuzas truf, that's the fraggin' vibe..whatever scary cat, I got other leads to check anyways@@
[10:35:58 PM] * Vince lights a smoke and dials Akihana's LTG.
[10:35:59 PM] * Thundercloud clims into the van to get out of the rain
[10:38:01 PM] * Pele follows Thundercloud
[10:39:24 PM] GM_Kagi The door to #15 opens and a small asian woman stands in the door smiling, she says in Japanese. "Hello, please come in, we've been expecting you. Your soaked, would you like some tea?"
[10:40:14 PM] DC in Japanese "Yes, Thank you"
[10:40:26 PM] * DC is still astrally preceiving
[10:40:42 PM] Manzazzuu "We appologize for our lateness." He replies in Japanese, getting his shoes off and helping Noroko with her boots before stepping inside. "Some tea would be lovely." Still in Japanese, of course.
[10:41:17 PM] * DC takes off her shoes as soon as she is inside
[10:44:19 PM] DC "do you mind if we speak to your dhaughter
[10:45:29 PM] Thundercloud ::outside Oscar slumps off into VR::
[10:45:51 PM] * Pele looks at some videos in AR while he waits
[10:46:38 PM] * Vince is silent, looking around outside, looking for anything suspicious
[10:48:35 PM] GM_Kagi *Asian Woman ::returns with a tray with tea and three cups:: "yes, of course. We've been expecting you. Please have a seat in our parlor, I will go get Tokucho. " ::she smiles warmly at the runners, pausing for just a moment to stare at Noroko's painted face as she shows them into the front room::
[10:49:45 PM] Manzazzuu Manny and his bodyguard set themselves down and get comfortable, to wait. Manny sips his tea.
[10:50:02 PM] * DC sits down
[10:50:44 PM] DC @@say can one of you in the van uncover that painting?@@
[10:54:40 PM] GM_Kagi *The asian woman leaves the runners to make themselves comfortable. In moments a few moments a young Asian girl comes down the stairs. She is pale, slim, and sports a datajack in her right temple
[10:55:13 PM] * DC tries to get a good look at her aura
[10:55:23 PM] Thundercloud Vince: @@hey chummer watch your comm someone had started a trace on it but im holding them off for now@@
[10:56:29 PM] Manzazzuu "Greetings Tokucho. I am Manzazzuu, my compatriot is DC, and this is my yojimbo Noroko. It is an honour to meet you." He says, standing to offer the woman a bow.
[10:56:39 PM] Manzazzuu He speaks, of course, in Japanese.
[10:57:20 PM] Vince @@keep doing it Thunder, I'm busy@@
[10:57:35 PM] * DC bows her head greeting her with a simple "hello" in Japanese
[10:57:39 PM] Thundercloud @@no problem@@
[10:59:11 PM] Tokucho ::Bows back and says in Japanese:: "Hello. How can I help you?"