The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Alternate Session 32

Session Time: Fri Sep 09 00:00:00 2011
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<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks through files in his mansion
<Seraphna> * Sammael sits nearby, tapping away on a console, wearing a cute, almost bookish dress number, peering at Darien from time to time.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien taps his pencil. "How is Cass and Setsuna settling in?"
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Since they rarely come out of their room, I'd say... erm... well?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Point.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Mmm... wonder if two girls really can keep each other that busy."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yes.
<Seraphna> * Sammael snickers a bit. "So what do you want to do for dinner tonight?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> We should have a group dinner I Think
<Seraphna> Sammel> "Sounds good, should I help Cae cook then?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> That would be nice
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<DeathStar> 6* Darien sends Setsuna and Cassandra invites to join them for idnner later
<Seraphna> * Sammael hums a little as she feeds the foxes, then comes back in, she gives Darien a peck on the cheek as she sits down at her computer.
<DeathStar> 6* Mimi and the other one leap on Sam's lap
<Seraphna> * Sammael pets them and giggles a little.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *wanders out of the room that she shares with Setsuna, in her underclothes, and heads for the kitchen.
<Seraphna> * Sammael peeks out of the office, then looks to Darien. "They emerge."
<DeathStar> <Darien> See if they need anything and if they want anything specific for dinner
<DeathStar> 6* In the kitchen, ap urple haired woman is working; she waves mutely at Cass
<Seraphna> * Sammael nods and gets up, stepping out, she smiles to Cassandra. "Hello, need anything Cass?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "No."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Anything for dinner? Darien invited you and Sets tonight."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I know. And I don't have any prefences."
<Seraphna> * Sammael nods. "Caesura and I will make you something tastey. How about Sets, any preferences you know of?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Besides whipped cream?"
<DeathStar> 6* CAaesura writes that down naively
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Mmm, yes."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "A decent curry."
<DeathStar> 6* caesura writes it down eagerly
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Sure! So what have you two been up to all day?" *she holds a fox in her arms, she's dressed rather prettily for a simple assistant*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "We snuck out three nights ago and went to fight crime. We came back last night."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "So that's where you were. Wait... just... fight crime? Like that?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *shrugs*
<Seraphna> Sammael> "LIke... a superhero?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "If you believe that's what we did."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Or did you just have hot sex for three straight days?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "I'm asking!"
<DeathStar> <Caesura> ... 6* She mutely shows Cassandra various curry ti pick form
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "The yellow curry."
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura quickly goes to check all the ingredients.
<Seraphna> * Sammael smiles a little.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "And FYI, we did sneak out."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "No need to sneak so long as you show up for Darien's meetings." *she winks then gives Caesura a hug*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *shrugs* "It was more fun to let you think we were having sex three days straight."
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura leans in, curiously. She types on her datapad. "Are you married?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "What? Kinda..."
<DeathStar> 6 *Caesura looks curious now
<Kit> 6Setsuna rises creepily behind Cassandra. 1"We weren't having sex three days straight?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...I never said that we weren't. I just never said that we had it HERE."
<Kit> <Setsuna> Truth prevails.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Day 1, Paris. Day 2, Florence. Day 3, Vienna."
<DeathStar> 6 *Caesura jerks at Setsuna rising up like a ninja and falls over.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Romantic."
<DeathStar> 6 *Caesura sits back up and types a message: how did you fall in love?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Uhhh... it just... happened?"
<Seraphna> * Sammael blushes at the question.
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura pouts, clearly wanting to know more than that. She hangs her head quietly
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Right, Sets, let's head back to get some private time in before dinner."
<Seraphna> * Sammael hugs Caesura.
<DeathStar> 6 *Caesura lets it go, not wanting to be a pest
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Love can just happen, I think, sweetie."
<DeathStar> <Caesura> ... 6* she ponders
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<DeathStar> 6* Caesura works on getting dinner cooked, reading on how to make curry on the fly
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *heads back to the room she shares with Setsuna*
<Kit> 6Setsuna slips back to it as well, surely switching from ninja, to nin-oo-la-la.
<DeathStar> 6* A female fox follows them in
<DeathStar> 6* It leaps on their bed and peers at them
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *digs through her wardrobe*
<DeathStar> 6* It yips when she touches certain outfits, as if saying 'pick that'
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Hmmm... I don't know... I was thinking of my uniform..."
<DeathStar> 6* Mimiji rolls onto her back and pouts
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Ok, ok..."
<DeathStar> 6* She sits back up and paws at a nice blue one
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *takes the selected dress then*
<DeathStar> 6* Mimiji sits up, pleased; a moment later she's joined by a tiny fox cub
<Sera> * Sammael helps Caes cook, smiling and fixing Caesura's uniform. "You look so cute in this."
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura smiles, working on putting love into. Darien moves to his own room to get dressed
<DeathStar> 6* As she finishes dinner, she sets up the fancy table
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *finishes dressing* "Setsuna, are you ready?!"
<Sera> * Sam helps, smiling, kissing her before moving off to change too.
<Kit> <Setsuna> Hai.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "To dinner then."
<DeathStar> 6* The foxes leap in and trot to the table
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura stands by in a maid outfit; Darien sits at the head of the table in a sexy Darien outfit
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *heads for the dinner*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods at Cassandra as she walks in; wine has been poured for all. "You look good, Arakawa."
<Sera> * Sammael steps out in a pretty blue evening dress, she walks by Darien and smiles.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I was originally going to wear my uniform, but a fox insisted on this one instead."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You look good in both. 6* He compliments
<DeathStar> <Mimi> Yip
<Sera> * Sammael smiles and pets Mimi. She takes a seat by Darien.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *sits down*
<DeathStar> 6* The curry looks top notch - and there's a bowl of whip cream
<DeathStar> <Darien> Been enjoying your down time before the missions begin?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "You could say that..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh. I have a special delivery tonight for you after dinner; tomorrow we'll be beginning our first special ops missions. We found a lead into VI activities
<Sera> * Sammael smiles a little. "This should be interesting."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Oh? I love surprises, unless that surprise has a gun aimed at me."
<DeathStar> <Darien> No guns, I promise.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eats the food, nodding to Caesura his approval
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hard to believe we're back where we began after the first PAX. Just over a year ago you were leading armies into battle against the Tsivrixsh, now we're back to working on taking the enemy down discreetly
<Sera> * Sam looks over at Cass in awe.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Being a general was a pain."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Being a PAX ambassador was worse
<Sera> Sam> "How about a high school student?" *she smirks*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Let's not talk about that..."
<Sera> * Sam pouts
<DeathStar> <Darien> I wiggled my way out of high school early to join the Ridiarium War, truthfully.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sips his wine and glances at Cassandra. "Are you looking forward to when Ire returns with Billy?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...that's complicated."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Because she might have the memories of another Billy.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "... ... ...yeah, well... I'm evidently dead."
<Sera> * Sam blinks a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien blinks
<Kit> 6Setsuna slides up into her chair from below somewhere, in a chinese dress.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well. Clearly their loss. Whatever may or may not have happened, we don't have to walk the same path as before. Especially if she knows things.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "So what do you say to an adopted daughter that may have watched you die in another life?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hm. Get her a pony?
<Sera> Sam> "Tell her you love her?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gestures at Sam. "And that, I suppose. I was never good with kids."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> &lets our a breath*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Just be open with her; I'm sure she's missed you this last year. Just start over and be a family. And whatever comes, comes. Billy is a tough girl - 'evil' needs to be tough after all
<Kit> <Setsuna> Nothing you wouldn't have said to one who didn't watch you die.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Right, right. I'm overthinking it."
<DeathStar> 6* There's a sound outside like shuttles
<Kit> <Setsuna> Our guest arrives." 6She sips tea.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Not exactly.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a ground shaking moment, then the shuttles can be heard flying off
<Sera> * Sammael blinks a little. "Wh-What was that?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> The surprise. 6* He gets up, finishing his wine and moves out the back door
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *stands and follows after Darien*
<Sera> * Sammael hops up and follows eagerly.
<DeathStar> 6* As they step out, the Arakawa mansion is now adjacent to Darien's, and workers are attaching the side of it so the buildings are connected. Even the gardens and whatnot were brought
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *tilts her head to the side*
<DeathStar> <Darien> There; that way you can have your own home without worrying about us
<Kit> <Setsuna> Reduced property tax. Always a plus.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Rather extravagant."
<Sera> * Sammael stares. "W-Wow..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Do you like it?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Also being tucked behind the house a bit no one can drive around your lawn anymore
<Kit> <Setsuna> Aw. It was fun throwing shurikens at drunk drivers.
<DeathStar> <Darien> How often did Dias run into your gate again?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "A full clip's worth."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Anyway, everything should be in place inside. 6* The workers finishes making the attachment
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "We'll move our things over."
<Kit> <Setsuna> Cool beans, Starr.
<DeathStar> <Darien> No problem. 6* Caesura curiously looks about, then wonders if she'll be cooking in both locations
<Sera> * Sammael smiles and hugs Caesura.
<Kit> <Setsuna> Who's the purple-haired cutie, anyway?
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura signs 'Cae'
<Kit> <Setsuna> Heh. I'm Sets." 6She peace signs.
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura smiles and bows
<Kit> 6Setsuna whispers to Cassandra about things they could do with the 'maid'
<DeathStar> 6* caesura tilts her head
Session Time: Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 2011

Session Start: Thu Sep 15 17:33:47 2011
Session Ident: #AltSession32
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<DeathStar> Location: Super Darien Mansion Robot Transformation Room
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in a hidden command room under his mansion, a table for them all to sit around, that has a computer screen on it that shoots up holographic images when necessary. He waits for everyone to settle in
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<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *is seated in the command room*
<Seraphna> * Sammael sits, dressed comforterably, not as finely as when she's above, in a "plan to get dirty" sort of way. She looks down at a datapad, working hard for her boss.
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb sits, all military like, like he has a boot up his ass or something.
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<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Setsuna eyeing the clock hungerily
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura, the maid, stands off to one side
<Seraphna> * Sammael blinks. "Sh-Should we get out the snacks?"
<DeathStar> 6 *Caesura sets down some curry
<DeathStar> <Darien> We all ready to begin?
<kalonZombie> <Robb> I dunno, I think Setsuna's kind of hungry.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "I think so sir."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sam, can you give everyone what we know of VI so far?
<Seraphna> * Sammael nods and taps her datapad to bring up various old, familiar faces. "Organized as a counter intelligence and covert ops group to oppose the movements and actions of Janus, VI stands for Venerator's Intelligence."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "They were responsible for a number of crimes, both against EarthGOV and humanity. Not discluding terrorism, human experimentation, assasination and attempts to take over the government itself from within."
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura rocks
<DeathStar> 6* Darien folds his hands together. "And their recent actions?"
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Our last major encounter with VI, that is, EarthGOV's, were the attacks made against Mega City in an attempt to stop the construction of the PAX2, now called the Ire, with the use of Nuclear Arms. Since then Warren's unit has encountered them in an attempt to seize powerful individuals to create living weapons."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> So in short, they don't ever fuck around.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "The most recent raids giving us evidence that they're further developing beings called the Weapons, superhumans with various powers, they've attempted to use Dragoon Alpha Cheryl as well as others, such as Angela Bennet, to create Dragoon-Weapon Hybrids. At least, I'm assuming."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "The most recent raids claimed the lived of Weapon Dias and Weapon Slasher, also known as Chad Winters."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "And to our knowledge, they've kidnapped a number of children from another dimension to create more super weapons, a Dark One-Weapon Hybrid and one we only know to be called... Q, with some sort of Crystal Generation power."
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel is listed as a VI casuality as well; no context is given though, which Sam would know why - the rest of you? Not so much
<DeathStar> <Darien> They had Billy for almost a year as well
<DeathStar> <Darien> Until we freed her
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *twitches visibly*
<Kit> 6Setsune eyes Cassandra
<Seraphna> Sammeel> "She said she was from some kind of alternate place... right? They used her to find those kids. We haven't found the children yet, with the exception of Q, and she's running wild."
<DeathStar> <Darien> They also made a Dias Dark One Hybrid that looks nasty.
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Uglier than a normal dark one?
<Seraphna> * Sammael nods, having mentioned a Dark One-Weapon hybrid. Though she didn't know Dias enough to give the detail of him being a clone.
<Kit> <Setsuna> Billy isn't ugly...
<Kit> 6Setsuna hrmphs at Robb.
<kalonZombie> <Robb> My apologies then.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Dark Ones have been known to be able to take on the looks and form of anyone who's souls they've claimed."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "They used it against us a few times, in fact."
<Kit> 6Setsuna nods.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "So in conclusion, Venerator has no coreativity when naming his personal terrorist organization."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Mmm, we need a cool name."
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura signs: Various Inemies
<DeathStar> 6* Since Venerator is no longer the leader
<DeathStar> <Darien> For our unit?
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Why not? Wraith had one.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Various Inemies?"
<DeathStar> 6* CAesura signs: for VI. Venerator is dead
<Seraphna> * Sammael nods. "I see."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "..ok, this is going on a tangent."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Very well; Boxom Beauties and Robb
<Seraphna> Sammael> *flusters a little, and peers down at herself, then Cassandra, comparing*
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Hmm. I like it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Anyway, shall we move onto the main meeting? We covered all points, right, Sammael?
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Mostly. There are some possibilities to keep in mind, VI may have attempted to manufacture their own Dragoon Alphas and Omegas, based on their capture targets."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Other then that, I think we've covered everything."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cassandra, you recall anything from our time fighting VI that might be relevant for now?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I'd say watch out for the use of dangerous, prototypical technology. They didn't care that their personal teleporter tech made them crazy."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Oh! I think they may have perfected that technology now."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Which is... bad, right?
<DeathStar> <Darien> You're referring to Adam, right?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Right. My personal archnemesis or whatever."
<Kit> <Setsuna> Adam..?" 6She muses, looking perplexed.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "I'm referring to someone else." *she brings up a face* "Jonas Williams, used a personal teleporter to escape capture."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "The background radiation that Adam displayed when he used his was virtually nonexistant in comparison."
<DeathStar> <Darien> That's one odd thing, but it's something we may have to dig more into - I haven't found any ties between this Jonas and VI yet.
<kalonZombie> <Robb> That doesn't mean they don't exist though, right?
<Seraphna> * Sammael blinks. "True I guess, it was an assumption that he was working with them, considering what he did to Cheryl."
<Kit> <Setsuna> Ohhh, that traitor.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Careful with assumptions."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright, let us begin today's assignment
<DeathStar> 6* Darien taps a button and brings up images of the Japanese Triad.
<Seraphna> * Sammael blinks, looking at it.
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb looks at it as well
<DeathStar> *Yakuza
<DeathStar> 6* As well as Chinese Triad, meeting. There. Ho ho
<DeathStar> <Darien> This occurred 24 hours ago. 6* The images are from someone far away using a camera; they're in an area satalite photo won't get them. They seem to be having some sort of meeting
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Strange, they usually never meet unless it's something huge."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Any idea what they're up to?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...do you want Setsuna and me to dress up like Geisha?"
<Kit> <Setsuna> Geisha..!?
<Kit> <Setsuna> ... Well I guess I know how to play shamisen.
<Kit> 6Setsuna eyes Cassandra. 1"But you're the one dancing kabuki."
<Seraphna> * Sammael takes notes. She does a quick photoshop and shows Darien a picture of Cassandra as a geisha.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien studies Cassandra
<DeathStar> <Darien> Are you wanting to dress up?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "...why are you saying that?"
<kalonZombie> <Robb> If she wants to, let her.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns his attention to the image, then points. "Back to point."
<DeathStar> 6* He begins to zoom in at a canister one man is holding who looks neither Triad or Yakuza, but is part of the talks. The canister has VI on it.
<Seraphna> * Sammael blinks. "What's in that...?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No idea. I want to know, though
<kalonZombie> <Robb> And that's our job, I take it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I also want to know how the Triad and Yakuza fit into this
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Could be this was a preview for an auction."
<DeathStar> <Darien> So. Suggestions how we inflitrate their ranks or find another means of getting what we need without breaking them to the four winds
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans back; his command structure seems changed, instead of saying 'do this' he's now allowing input
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Pose as interested buyers, creating layers of false backstories?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "No, we don't know that they are even selling."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Could join the Yakuza."
<Seraphna> * Sammael presses a button, and Cassandra in a skin tight white outfit shows up on the display. "Or Lady White could pay them a visit."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Any of us actually Japanese? I can speak the language because Lich insisted, but I don't look the part.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I hear getting into the Yakuza is not easy; only Cass and Setsuna could even pull that off
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *raises her hand* "Japanese couple here."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "She does have an established "reputation" as an arms dealer."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Our best bet so far then.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "If we need to further the reputation... I could do some legwork to spread rumors that Lady White is back in business."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Dressup is fun."
<DeathStar> <Darien> You up for it? Think the Lady White would have someone with her? 6* MOtions at one of theo thers present
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Her sexy new Japanese secretary and a Gaijin strongman enforcer."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Shiny. Let's be bad guys.
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Robbs dossier claims he can speak Japanese fluently."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll see if I can find some sort of arms deal to get you in with the Yakuza, then, and from there maybe you can be able to find out about the canister. If that's a biological weapon...
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Or nanotech weapon. Or alien mautagenic viruses."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Lich prodded me into doing so after he took a few vacations in Japan.
<Kit> <Setsuna> Secretary? I'm out, then?
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Could be something else, Ms. Setsuna."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Secretaries tend to stick close to their bosses
<DeathStar> <Darien> Only problem is does the new VI recognize you. 6* He refers to Sets' ties to VI
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Doubling as undercover bodyguards, usually.
<Kit> <Setsuna> Such as?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Robb is right; if you don't have some skill, they'll scoff at you being a secretary. But Caesura and Sam can work on changing your face a little
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright. Give me a few hours to do my end of this while you all get ready and into character.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* A few hours later.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits back down at the table, with everyone in character and outfit, Setsuna's face changed somewhat
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb adjusts his tie "Kinda feels like those dinners where I have to sit with the brass and kiss their asses"
<Seraphna> * Sammael pulls up their identities on the display, a good secretary.
<DeathStar> <Darien> My sources indicate the Triad are looking to sell a large ship of plasma rifles, the latest model ,on the black market. At least three of the members involved where in that one picture
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Plasma Rifles are so passe. my clients are looking for something with more... drama."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I know you can sell it. Also, make sure Setsuna's hairpins are lethal. They'll respect that
<Seraphna> * Sammael rubs her forehead a bit, having a headache for some reason. She brings up the faces of the members Darien means.
<DeathStar> 6* Caesura rockso n her feet, curious, her purple hair all about
<DeathStar> <Darien> How much spending money do you want, Cassandra?
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb shifts and practices a few boxing punches "Hmm... my right hook has slowed down a bit. Dunno if it's the suit or if it's because I'm getting to the age where I should be sitting behind a desk"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Never carry the big money before a deal has been reached. Enough to flash around and make me look like a big deal."
<Kit> <Setsuna> ... Am I ugly now?
<DeathStar> <Darien> No
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sets a briefcase down with cash for Cassandra. Caesura holds up a mirror for Setsuna to see her beautiful face
<DeathStar> <Darien> What sort of transport do you want?
<DeathStar> (Note we're in Japan still)
<DeathStar> (Mega City wasn't fixed at this point)
<Kit> 6Setsuna studies it, wondering if Cassandra likes it more or less, tilting her head.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "What do we have to choose from?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien brings up various shuttles and hovercars; Cass can makeupick one
<Seraphna> * Sammael smiles a little. She holds out a case for Cassandra. "Can you put these on?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I'll take that geran hiver car in steel white paint."
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *takes the case and opens it*
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Ooooh she's a beaut. You've got a great eye, Cass.
<DeathStar> 6* There seems to be about 100,000 credits in it, with a number to get more via Cass' voice imprint only
<DeathStar> <Darien> She always did
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Lady White prefers quality and class over flashiness."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Good luck. 6* The car is driven up outside for them
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* Tokyo. In the car. Their contact in the Yakuza, who will judge them worthy, is waiting in a club down the street from them. It's your typical Japanese Yakuza club
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb would walk out of the car first, as a typical bodyguard would, and looks around, then nods to Lady White
<DeathStar> 6* Despite it being so far in the future, this area has a very 21st century feel to it
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *steps out of the car before moving for the doors of the club*
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb walks with her, looking as intimidating as possible
<Kit> 6Setsuna follows Cassandra in a a white kimono emblazoned with red patterning.
<Seraphna> * Sammael monitors them from a distance, the case she gave Cassandra having been contact lenses which provide her visual feedback.
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncers at the door stop them as they step up. "Only authorized people." 6* They say in Basic, assuming these people do not know the old language of Japanese
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *slips off her sunglasses and replies in Japanese* "Tell Yamizake that Lady White is here."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> <This is the Lady White>
<Kit> <Setsuna> ..." 6All cool like. Her eyes closed the whole time rather than sunglasses.
<DeathStar> 6* The bouncer pauses, then speaks to a second man who steps in; he hurries out a second later and waves them in, bowing
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *steps into the club*
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb bows and waits for Cassandra to go in before he does
<DeathStar> 6* A Yakuza type beat plays in the club, women and men dancing on the floor; they are led to the VIP area where Yamizake sits, an arrogant Yakuza
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb would walk in first, then stand to the side for Cassandra to get in
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Yamizake... how pleased to see that you are still prosperous."
<Seraphna> * Sammael pulls up records on Yamikaze, looking for details to help Cassandra seem like she knows all.
<DeathStar> 6* Yamizake pauses, then laughs, taking a drag of a cig. "Ah, LAdy White; I see the reports of your death were false. What brings you out of retirement?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Death is a boring experience. Opportunity can be more... stimulating."
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> You are interested in my plasma rifles then?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I have a potential buyer with no imagination. Plasma rifles are a rather blunt commodity though, aren't they? Still... money is money."
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> One cannot knock the basis of a business, hai? Why, what is the Lady White into these days? 6* He teases with a smile
<Seraphna> * Sammael makes a few 'real' reports on some of Lady White's sales, due to Cassandra's input, she can create whatever story she wants.
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb stays silent, not speaking unless spoken to. Like a good bodyguard.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I like style. Drama. Art. A centuries old monument held for ransom by a nanotech weapon. A little toy that passed through my hands, maybe?"
<DeathStar> 6* Yamizake inhales his cig, studying her. "You? Into nanotech weapon? Honto?"
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I had one. Its already passed into other hands. Poor bastards got themselves raided by the government. I'm still counting my money."
<DeathStar> 6* He waves at a waitress to bring them sake, motioning them all to sit; he studies Setsuna, making eyes at her body, before glancing back. "I think I may have heard about that." 6* He muses
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> I may have something you're interested in, if you buy my lot of rifles. 6* He notes idlely.
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb bows to Yamizake before sitting
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *takes a seat* "As I said, I may have a client interested in such blunt toys."
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> I have 500 powered rifles, the latest model - 300,000 credits.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "300? Plasma armaments lack so much... finesse."
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> *he mumbles something in Japanese about women and not knowing much about phallic objects* 280,000. 6* He stresses
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "150, and I've been very disappointed by phallic objects in the past, Yamizake-san."
<DeathStar> 6*He studies her. "150---if I can get a date with this beautiful lady." 6* He takes Setsuna's hand
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Tough bragainer..." *she says quietly, trying to cover her mic*
<Seraphna> *bargainer
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Yamizake-san, that is my property that you are touching. 190."
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> Very well. 190. 6* He takes another inhale and blows it out as the sake is delivered . He takes one and holds it up as a sign of swaling the deal, and swallows
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Kampai." *takes up one and raises it before downing it*
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb raises and downs his at the same time
<Kit> 6Setsuna holds up one sleeve of her kimono and pollitely giggles, otherwise emotionless.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "You are familiar with my standard channels for making the exchange, yes?"
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> I am. Now...
<DeathStar> <Yamizake> IF you're interested in a bigger deal, stay at this hotel and some of my brothers will meet you. Just tell them this word: buki 6* He nods his head; after they finish the weapons deal, they are offered either the chance to stay in the club longer, or go back to their car
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "I appreciate your offer of ospitality, but I have to arrange a last minute stay at a particular hotel."
<Seraphna> Sammael> "If you stay longer I can try matching up more faces, but it seems like the deal is done." *she peers over to Darien* "Should we set up some kinda shop in the same hotel?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's likely a Yakuza run hotel
<DeathStar> 6* The club owners bow and lead Cassandra
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *rises and walks with them*
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb follows Cassandra
<Seraphna> * Sammael smiles teasingly. Then turns off her comms. "There goes my plan to get you in a hotel room." *she winks and calls up more data*
<Kit> 6Setsuna stays at Cassandra's side.
<DeathStar> 6 *Darien taps his comm once they're outside. "Do you think this hotel is a set up?"
<DeathStar> (to Cass)
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *comm* "Oh, absolutely."
<DeathStar> <Darien> *comm* How do you want to play it?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *comm* "We're hardly defenseless between the three of us. Play their game."
<Seraphna> * Sammael calls up information on the hotel, ownership, schematics, etc.
<DeathStar> <Darien> *comm* Understood; you are in command. Make any field decisions you think is right
<DeathStar> 6* The hotel schematics are a few years old but it looks like a nice simple hotel, next door to a large warehouse. Cassandra's car seems to have been tampared with, a tracer on it and a bug inside
<Kit> <Setsuna> Untrusting...
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Keep the tracer on? Or no?
<Seraphna> Sammael> *motions at Darien about the bug in case it catches their transmissions*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods and stops talking
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *reaches over and picks up the bug* "Oh look at that, my beeper is buzzing. My German import has been tampered with. Please, Yamizake-san, I don't stay in business this long by letting myself be caught without a scanner. State-of-the-art. Also for sale, by the way." *squishes the bug*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien chuckles
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb gives a tiny grin with one side of his mouth
<Seraphna> * Sammael giggles a little too, with her comm off.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien has Sammael give them directions to the hotel; where when they get in the rooms this first alt session under Darien will end
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Clean the tracer off, would you. Can't let them think my product missed that little affair as well." *climbs into the rear seat*
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb climbs in after her
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods to Sam
<DeathStar> 6* Once they reach the hotel, they would see it's very shady, but not dirty. Just enough to keep off the radar
<DeathStar> 6* The warehouse next to it looks even shadier, with a security system in place
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Charming. The hotel fronts the warehouse, you see?"
<Seraphna> * Sammael sends them instructions before they go, and when they arrive she uses Cassandra to take some scans of her own subtly.
<DeathStar> 6* A few guys wait out side, clearly to turn back unwanted business. They eye Cassandra's gang, then look to the side, dismissing them, no doubt Yamizake having radioed ahead
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Now be a dear and look appropriately menacing."
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb puts on the best silent intimidation he can muster, which considering he's a pretty large man, is pretty intimidating
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Pissing contest with the local bully boys. Now then, let's head inside." *steps out of the car*
<Seraphna> * Sammael peers at Darien as she sets up feeds on the outside cameras and a satellite, getting them well detected. "I'll avoid cameras inside in case they detect something."
<DeathStar> 6* One of the men eye Robb, and in Japanese talk about white men bodyguards
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb gets out with her
<DeathStar> 6* Negatively
<DeathStar> <Darien> Good idea
<kalonZombie> <Robb> <You should be careful of what you say. Not all gaijin are stupid, towering louts.>
<Kit> 6Setsuna giggles again, following Cassandra
<DeathStar> 6* The Japanese men stiffen and one walks toward Robb. <What did you say?>
<kalonZombie> <Robb> <I just said don't assume I don't know what you're saying about me.>
<DeathStar> 6* The other takes the first's shoulder and shakes his head, motioning at Cassandra. The first backs down. Inside, the hotel manager eyes them and sets down keys to the third floor, far end so they're furthest from the stairs. Two sets of keys.
<kalonZombie> 6*Robb follows Cassandra without giving the man a second look
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *takes the keys and moves toward the stairs, not bothering with the elevator*
<Seraphna> * Sammael yawns a little and rubs her head, popping an aspirin.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien studies her. "You okay?"
<DeathStar> 6* The stairs creak with age and Cassandra's eye would spot well placed cameras; they reach the rooms with no incident
<Seraphna> Sammael> "Been having headaches lately..."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> I was sure that guy was going to try and pick something with me.
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "The arrangements are obvious." *presses a key into Robb's hand* "Stay alert."
<kalonZombie> <Robb> Always am.
<DeathStar> <Darien> .... Rest. I can monitor
<DeathStar> -TBC NEXT TIME ON ALT TAW5 Z-
Session Close: Thu Sep 15 22:35:47 2011