Ghost Cartels Part 1

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 8th, 2009, 16:58

Did someone press pause? You're wearing out the closeup of the contact.

The Shutting Downs · Post by **The Shutting Downs** » July 8th, 2009, 18:42

We is awaiting the joose to not be ill again I beleive

Post by **Joose** » July 9th, 2009, 17:25

We is awaiting the joose to not be ill again I beleive

I am mostly better now though.

Dog Pants wrote:Mind if I interject?

Al wrote:This seems a little basic. You could pay a Sam Spade or two less to do that. Am I missing something?
Negotiation 5 + CHA 5 = 10

2, 1, 6, 4, 1, 3, 4, 5, 1, 3: 2 hits. Bah.

Ms Johnson wrote:I'm afraid I cant tell you much more than that about the job. It could be basic, but it also might not. We cant take the risk of regular investigator getting out of his depth. Depending on your performance in this job, however, there may be further work available for you. More interesting work, maybe.

Dog Pants wrote:And a perception roll to see if there's any reaction to my insinuations;

Perception 3 + INT 4 = 7

1, 4, 4, 1, 4, 3, 5: 1 hit.

Not really.

Finally, do I know anything about these guys or the First Nations?

Seattle Street Gangs 2 + INT 4 = 6

2, 2, 6, 6, 1, 2: 2 hits.

You know a fair bit on the First Nations: They are a reasonable sized gang, mostly concerned with the docks to the north of the ACHE, and some of the Everett waterfront, but they have almost total control over an area called the Verge (a rather nasty Z-zone, covered in shit from the Redmond lava flows, crappy wireless coverage, almost non-existent sanitation). They are led by an amerindian elf called Blood-of-the-buffalo. Until fairly recently, they were used as grunts by the Shotozumi-rengo in exchange for large amounts of money and gear, but apparently they have recently broken ties with the yakuza to make a name for themselves.

Other than the fact the guys in the photos certainly look like First Nations gangers, you don't know anything about them.

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 9th, 2009, 17:40

Al wrote:Okay. Well lets call this an opener with a view to better work, should we perform satisfactorily. Be aware that you get what you pay for though. If this becomes any more than a basic observation job we'll have to re-negotiate.

Post by **Joose** » July 9th, 2009, 17:45

Ms Johnson wrote:Of course. Feel free to contact me at any time on that comcode. Am I to understand you are taking the job then?

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 9th, 2009, 17:54

I'll casually assess the moods of my contemporaries.

Anyone want to chip in before I close the deal? Aside from Chopper and Frank that is.

The Shutting Downs · Post by **The Shutting Downs** » July 9th, 2009, 17:56

N-zo is playing with his com, and seems oblivious.

Frank and chopper left the room

Post by **deject** » July 9th, 2009, 18:07

I'll give Al a nod. I guess if it's getting too risky we can either demand more or just forget about it and report what we can tell without too much risk.

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 9th, 2009, 18:27

Fair enough.

Al wrote:Yeah. We'll take it.

Post by **Grimmie** » July 9th, 2009, 20:15

Observation is what I do best.

Post by **Joose** » July 11th, 2009, 11:18

Ms Johnson wrote:Excellent. Then I shall see you in one week. Good luck.

She stands, fetches a certified credstick with the half up front payment on, and hands it to Al. She then shakes your hand and leads you out to the back door.

So whats the plan?

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 11th, 2009, 11:25

See what N-Zo comes up with first off.

Post by **HereComesPete** » July 11th, 2009, 13:24

Titties and beer until someone gives Frank and Chopper a call.

The Shutting Downs · Post by **The Shutting Downs** » July 11th, 2009, 14:32

N-zo wrote:Okay then guys, back to the shop and I'll throw out wqhat I have found and see if I can't get more...

Post by **HereComesPete** » July 11th, 2009, 14:51

Frank wrote:Damn shame, this ork chica has a body that could crack walnuts. Muscles on muscles and smooth as butter.

Still, job first, play later.

I gotta say ciao for now baby, but you can bet that sweet ass of yours I'll be back!

Frank stands up and waves at the girls credit collector. She sees the amount and flashes him a big smile and blows him a kiss.

Frank wrote:Damn shame.

He wanders across the titty bar

Frank wrote:Chopper, you heard the elf. Time to rock and roll. Lets leave the bar snacks and the women to it.

Frank wrote:We're heading out now gents. With you in a couple.

Post by **Roman Totale** » July 11th, 2009, 16:10

Chopper wrote:So we've got the job of watching people? Trust me - I could have done that back at the titty bar!

buzzmong · Post by **buzzmong** » July 11th, 2009, 16:15

HereComesPete wrote:She sees the amount and flashes him a big smile and blows him a kiss.

How do you know this? Huh? You're not the GM!

Post by **Roman Totale** » July 11th, 2009, 16:19

buzzmong wrote:
How do you know this? Huh? You're not the GM!

The orc stripper was yo momma

Post by **Dog Pants** » July 11th, 2009, 16:39

Al wrote:I wouldn't worry too much, Chopper. I get the feeling you won't be bored for all of it, and if you are then it's easy money.

To the Frank-cave!

Post by **HereComesPete** » July 11th, 2009, 16:44

buzzmong wrote:
How do you know this? Huh? You're not the GM!

Duuuuh, because I'm the one who sent her a load more money than her usual tip. You fucking idiot.