008: Reunion at Collace

[terrymixon]

A short ride on one of the arcology's express transfer systems brings the group to the Brick lane area where they disembark and make their way towards the Vargr restaurants.

As the group amble along Jaelah notes a "way light" illuminating the footway ahead is out creating an unusual pool of shadow.

Please Roll the bones for a Streetwise Check

and

a Collace Prime (Cop) Knowledge Check.

Jaelah holds up her hand. "Stop for a moment, please." She reaches out with her Detect Life sense while she uses her augmented sight to search for anyone in the shadows.

Roll[2d6]=7 + SW-4 = 11, Roll[2d6]=8 + Police-4 = 12

Roscoe will put himself between the children and the unlighted area and go to PRIS vision. He'll also up his auditory sensors to the broad spectrum setting.

[terrymixon]

She looked over at Walt. "Sorry I stole your thunder. Anything to add?"

Walt-
”Uh, no.

He stares at Bona, then his voice drops and he whispers:
”Perfect…

Those hearing that last are left wondering if he’s still talking about the proposal.

She quirked an eyebrow, but said nothing.

[terrymixon]

Bona and Growler

Bona turns her attention to Polly. "Some of the worlds that we will be colonizing are quite pleasant, and I am certain that something can be worked out to pay you either in money or land though I am uncertain how that would play when you're inside another's political area. Perhaps you could enlighten me how something like that would work? As I told the Colonel, we don't intend to execute direct assaults upon our neighbors with the exception of kicking Sternmetal Horizons out of our area, but no one can guess what the future brings. If someone hits us, we want to be able to survive that and to hit them back even harder. Would that be a direct assault on someone else? Potentially. That's a bit far in the future though for our planning purposes. My question to you is now that I've laid out what our needs are, how do you see yourself and your people fitting into them?"

Polly replies "Land granted to the Clan in perpetuity is Clan territory subject to our laws and customs. The Clan cares not for human politics and are excellent neighbours. Direct Assault is our speciality but not the only skill that our warriors possess. They can accomplish other military tasks with equal ease. Most recently the Regiment assisted Collace Police to remove criminals from areas of Collace Prime where they had become... unruly. After that the Regiment assisted in a pro bono anti piracy operation on Avastan. Our new facilities at the Downport there are excellent and I recommend their use to you. So, you see that the Regiment can operate in a variety of military postures with equal efficiency and success. However, if you forsee falling out with your neighbours and they are an Imperial megacorporation then the very thing that you will need is specialist assault troops".

She fans herself briefly then returning her fan to the table top inclines her head to Bona "Lady Bona this is a most generous and useful gift. I am sure that the Regiment's Medical branch will make excellent use of it. I forward the gratitude of Warlord Ikazuchi and Yūgure "The Twilight" herself".

"I will take your words to the rest so we can consider this situation fully. One way or another, I feel confident that an accord can be reached. Having neighbors like your people would undoubtedly be a good thing. The area is less than thirty parsecs from the Heirate border. I expect we will have some dealings with them as well, though I am uncertain what the tone of that will be. As for the gifts, I hope they save lives and enable the wounded to get back into battle once more should that be their desire."

[terrymixon]

Frank Cross

"Thank you. I'll speak to our RQSM, she'll be like a kid in a candy store."

"If you prefer us to move our ship to the area under your control and set the meeting there at 10 hundred hours, that will mean less moving for the patient and provide all the proivacy we would like. I should have thought of that, and you are right to suggest it."

I have to say clearing out the parts you are responding to makes it hard to remember what was said.

[Thumper]

Frank Cross

"Thank you. I'll speak to our RQSM, she'll be like a kid in a candy store."

"If you prefer us to move our ship to the area under your control and set the meeting there at 10 hundred hours, that will mean less moving for the patient and provide all the proivacy we would like. I should have thought of that, and you are right to suggest it."

I have to say clearing out the parts you are responding to makes it hard to remember what was said.

Walt-
”Indeed, a great idea. We look forward to a productive friendship. This is going to be good for all of us.” He stands and extends a hand to all beginning with Polly. ”I’m going to step over to 4DC and inform them of the change in venue. Until the morning then.”

He Neural Links Bona: ”Can I get you alone once we both can break away, and before dinner? On the veranda?”

[terrymixon]

"If you prefer us to move our ship to the area under your control and set the meeting there at 10 hundred hours, that will mean less moving for the patient and provide all the proivacy we would like. I should have thought of that, and you are right to suggest it."

Walt-
”Indeed, a great idea. We look forward to a productive friendship. This is going to be good for all of us.” He stands and extends a hand to all beginning with Polly. ”I’m going to step over to 4DC and inform them of the change in venue. Until the morning then.”

He Neural Links Bona: ”Can I get you alone once we both can break away, and before dinner?”

Bona stood and shook hands before following him away from the table.

"Of course," she responded on the link.

[Thumper]

After speaking briefly with Duran and then again with Tourmaline, he coordinates with them both of the change in venue, and coordinates with Duran for the combined Merc Corp discussion.

Once he gets Bona alone on the veranda, he turns to her. Brushing a stray hair from her face he says:
”when you came to me, you seemed already committed to me. I however was afraid of taking advantage of you…as I told you before. I also needed some time to see you separate from Bilis and Bianca. I, I’ve seen that now. Watching you jump with me, socialize outside our group, successfully negotiate with the Mercs, show a central concern for others and offering the advanced auto-doc. I’m so beyond my fears.

I thought I’d never say this to another person, but I, I’ve fallen for you. Hard!

If you’ll have me, I’m all yours, Bona! I’m not the most eloquent at this. But I mean every word of it.”.

He pulls her to him.

[terrymixon]

After speaking briefly with Duran and then again with Tourmaline, he coordinates with them both of the change in venue, and coordinates with Duran for the combined Merc Corp discussion.

Once he gets Bona alone on the veranda, he turns to her. Brushing a stray hair from her face he says:
”when you came to me, you seemed already committed to me. I however was afraid of taking advantage of you…as I told you before. I also needed some time to see you separate from Bilis and Bianca. I, I’ve seen that now. Watching you jump with me, socialize outside our group, successfully negotiate with the Mercs, show a central concern for others and offering the advanced auto-doc. I’m so beyond my fears.

I thought I’d never say this to another person, but I, I’ve fallen for you. Hard!

If you’ll have me, I’m all yours, Bona! I’m not the most eloquent at this. But I mean every word of it.”.

He pulls her to him.

She puts a hand between them and gives him a sad look. "Oh, I'm sorry, but I've fallen for Void. There can never be anything between us, I'm afraid. You've been friend zoned."

Then she laughs at your expression and goes into your arms.

[Thumper]

Walt-
”Wow, ya really got a thing for furry, er, kitties?”

And he enjoys laughing along with her in his arms. He leans in and kisses her long and passionately. Soft, deep, wet, warm… well ya get the picture.

[terrymixon]

Walt-
”Wow, ya really got a thing for furry, er, kitties?”

And he enjoys laughing along with her in his arms. He leans in and kisses her long and passionately. Soft, deep, wet, warm… well ya get the picture.

You can consult with Garvin about where the handy brook closets are.

[Thumper]

Walt, when he comes up for air.

”Ya wanna get the hell outta here? I bet there’s a hotel on this spire. Let’s get room service. I have a raging…appetite.”

He pulls his comm pad, finds the Ritziest hotel, and books the penthouse suite.

Still wearing their Rexwell Armor from their orbital jump an hour or so ago, he leads Bona to the railing of the Veranda, steps up on it, and steps off…activating the embedded grav-belt and soaring to the hotel.

[terrymixon]

Walt, when he comes up for air.

”Ya wanna get the hell outta here? I bet there’s a hotel on this spire. Let’s get room service. I have a raging…appetite.”

He pulls his comm pad, finds the Ritziest hotel, and books the penthouse suite.

Still wearing their Rexwell Armor from his he Atmo-jump an hour or two ago, he leads Bona to the railing oft he Veranda steps up on it and steps off…activating the embedded grav-belt and soaring to the hotel.

She agrees and you're off.

[shaidar]

Frank Cross

Frank Cross

"Thank you. I'll speak to our RQSM, she'll be like a kid in a candy store."

"If you prefer us to move our ship to the area under your control and set the meeting there at 10 hundred hours, that will mean less moving for the patient and provide all the proivacy we would like. I should have thought of that, and you are right to suggest it."

I have to say clearing out the parts you are responding to makes it hard to remember what was said.

Walt-
”Indeed, a great idea. We look forward to a productive friendship. This is going to be good for all of us.” He stands and extends a hand to all beginning with Polly. ”I’m going to step over to 4DC and inform them of the change in venue. Until the morning then.”

He Neural Links Bona: ”Can I get you alone once we both can break away, and before dinner? On the veranda?”

Frank stands and shakes all proferred hands.

"Until tomorrow. Let me send you my comms info." he provides a priority number to his offices at the Bartizan. "Send me your ship details and I'll make sure there is a suitable landing spot waiting for you. Thank you."

[Thumper]

Walt exchanges comm contact info then takes his leave.

[terrymixon]

Walt exchanges comm contact info then takes his leave.

Bona will pass what she agreed to on to everyone else via the neural link as well.

[Tiglath]

Jaelah holds up her hand. "Stop for a moment, please." She reaches out with her Detect Life sense while she uses her augmented sight to search for anyone in the shadows.

Roll[2d6]=7 + SW-4 = 11, Roll[2d6]=8 + Police-4 = 12

Jaelah senses four unshielded minds in the alley entrance covered by the shot out light. Her enhanced vision penetrates the gloom and sees a face "chadding" around the corner to observe her group. The alley is about 30 meters away and this area is unusually devoid of pedestrian traffic.

Although by no means current with her streetsmarts Jaelah knows that ambush sites shrouded by destroyed lighting is a standard M.O. for lowhive gang incursions into the upper underhive. Although this might be what she is observing she is surprised to see such a thing in midspire. She certainly wouldn't have brought her folks into this and Brick Lane is a safe neighbourhood. She also recalls that full gang incursions often not only put out an ambush but also smaller roving groups to drive victims into the trap.

[Tiglath]

Bona, Growler and Frank

"I will take your words to the rest so we can consider this situation fully. One way or another, I feel confident that an accord can be reached. Having neighbors like your people would undoubtedly be a good thing. The area is less than thirty parsecs from the Heirate border. I expect we will have some dealings with them as well, though I am uncertain what the tone of that will be. As for the gifts, I hope they save lives and enable the wounded to get back into battle once more should that be their desire."

Polly replies "I am grateful. Please impress upon your business partners that Ihatei expansionists encountering a colonist enclave garrisoned by Iyhula Clan troops will behave... with more propiety and respect. As to your medical gifts it is known that "Wounds taken to the front are a glory which never loses its lustre". Glancing over at Frank she smiles warmly "Although not a respected Aslan quotation it is also true that coming home in one piece is also positively rewarded".

[Tiglath]

Walt-
”Wow, ya really got a thing for furry, er, kitties?”

And he enjoys laughing along with her in his arms. He leans in and kisses her long and passionately. Soft, deep, wet, warm… well ya get the picture.

You can consult with Garvin about where the handy brook closets are.

The nearest one has a "Reserved" sign on the door - because chirpy Cockney optimism and more "front" than Brighton...

[Tiglath]

Roscoe will put himself between the children and the unlighted area and go to PRIS vision. He'll also up his auditory sensors to the broad spectrum setting.

Roscoe sees what Jaelah does (link):
viewtopic.php?p=736823#p736823
and hears from the alley "Let me go!" followed by "Shut it furry! That's if'n you know wot's good for ya".

[terrymixon]

Roscoe will put himself between the children and the unlighted area and go to PRIS vision. He'll also up his auditory sensors to the broad spectrum setting.

Roscoe sees what Jaelah does (link):
viewtopic.php?p=736823#p736823
and hears from the alley "Let me go!" followed by "Shut it furry! That's if'n you know wot's good for ya".

"Someone is being robbed," he said grimly. "Jaelah, take your family back a bit and I will deal with them."