010: Off to The Deeps

[terrymixon]

Garvin can get that they are moving to plan B. They don't have a plan yet, but they'll be calling in some hitters to eliminate the troublesome outsider and his sidekick.

Garvin makes sure to save some psionic "juice" to monitor the thoughts of whichever scumbag makes the comm call after the auction ends. He will also want to know if they've somehow "made" him despite his lack of contact with William.

His initial tactical plan is to learn the expected time and arrival location of the summoned "cavalry" and be on hand to make a "personal introduction". He therefore makes ready to move outside the auction house.

I had been waiting for helvorn, but he hasn't logged in for a week (I hope everything is okay) so I'll move forward.

William makes a bid for MCr10.25 and the air seems to go out of the three lawyers. They all shoot him venomous stares and are quickly on their mobile comms with a privacy screen engaged to prevent listening in.

That doesn't stop Garvin from getting the skinny. One of the lawyers will follow William and you back to the office where the registration of the purchase is to take place and guide the ambush in. You don't know how many people or what armament they will bring, but it gives you some insight.

"That concludes the auction," the auctioneer tells William. "Bank card, please."

William will pay the man and receive the necessary paperwork. "The address to register the transfer is on the papers. I suggest you do so as quickly as is practical. The sale isn't final until you do. And now, good day."

He departs, as do the lawyers, leaving the two of you alone.

[ateno]

"Olga, you have the cards, and so do I. perhaps we can split the table."

Arkar thinks about sexual comments, but Olga might be someone's daughter or spouse. so he hopes to learn more.

Gambling [2d6+9]=7+9=16

Arkar

[terrymixon]

"Olga, you have the cards, and so do I. perhaps we can split the table."

Arkar thinks about sexual comments, but Olga might be someone's daughter or spouse. so he hopes to learn more.

Gambling [2d6+9]=7+9=16

Arkar

"You're good," she admits. "Or the luck has you cradled tight tonight. Let's see how your big friend does."

[Thumper]

Gamble: [2d6+9]=4+9=13

Wearing the Ancients INT pensant gave a +2

Walt: ”Well Damn, I’m good, but it seems tonight is for you two. Ain’t nothing getting between you!”

He will keep his cards face down on the table or very close to his chest to make the use of Clairvoyance tough. He’ll put up his “thought facade” of dirty thoughts about Bona.

He’ll also squeeze the other players by neural link broadcasting his cards to Arker and Bona to give them an advantage in their probabilities calculations. With any luck, this much cash on the table will draw out any telepathic abilities for him to detect.

[joertexas]

It will take Roscoe half an hour of looking to get an address. She lives at an apartment complex about five kilometers from where the victim lived. In addition to that, he also has some bad news. Both of your faces are up on the security net with instructions to take into custody for violating a crime scene.
What now?

"Let's get back to the ship," Jaelah says with a mental sigh. "We can arrange to visit Ms. Coggs later, and we can keep some drones on station until we can get back."

[terrymixon]

Gamble: [2d6+9]=4+9=13

Wearing the Ancients INT pensant gave a +2

Walt: ”Well Damn, I’m good, but it seems tonight is for you two. Ain’t nothing getting between you!”

He will keep his cards face down on the table or very close to his chest to make the use of Clairvoyance tough. He’ll put up his “thought facade” of dirty thoughts about Bona.

He’ll also squeeze the other players by neural link broadcasting his cards to Arker and Bona to give them an advantage in their probabilities calculations. With any luck, this much cash on the table will draw out any telepathic abilities for him to detect.

It gives a +5 to INT. Not enough to help, but there you are.

No one seems to respond to your sex montage. As for your neural link, you discover this room is thoroughly jammed. No signals. You can use the psionic side of the custom link to do it, though. I will give you all a +2 to the mid-game gambling roll for that.

The first third of the game comes down to Arkar and Olga. Here is Olga's tie breaker. No additional bonus to this roll, Arkar. That kicks in next time.

[terrymixon]

It will take Roscoe half an hour of looking to get an address. She lives at an apartment complex about five kilometers from where the victim lived. In addition to that, he also has some bad news. Both of your faces are up on the security net with instructions to take into custody for violating a crime scene.
What now?

"Let's get back to the ship," Jaelah says with a mental sigh. "We can arrange to visit Ms. Coggs later, and we can keep some drones on station until we can get back."

I'm going to need a roll. With the security services looking for you, you'll need to lay out a plan for me and then a Streetwise roll to get back in. Difficulty level 10+.

[Thumper]

It gives a +5 to INT. Not enough to help, but there you are.

That’s the +2…effective INT raise from 16 (+3 DM) to 21 (+5). But it’s not an additive to the roll…as it was included in the dice roller

[terrymixon]

It gives a +5 to INT. Not enough to help, but there you are.

That’s the +2…effective INT raise from 16 (+3 DM) to 21 (+5). But it’s not an additive to the roll…as it was included in the dice roller

Ah. I misunderstood. Rock on.

[ateno]

The first third of the game comes down to Arkar and Olga. Here is Olga's tie breaker. No additional bonus to this roll, Arkar. That kicks in next time.

"I have not had a game like this for a while."

Gambling [2d6+9]=6+9=15

Arkar

[Tiglath]

Garvin can get that they are moving to plan B. They don't have a plan yet, but they'll be calling in some hitters to eliminate the troublesome outsider and his sidekick.

Garvin makes sure to save some psionic "juice" to monitor the thoughts of whichever scumbag makes the comm call after the auction ends. He will also want to know if they've somehow "made" him despite his lack of contact with William.

His initial tactical plan is to learn the expected time and arrival location of the summoned "cavalry" and be on hand to make a "personal introduction". He therefore makes ready to move outside the auction house.

I had been waiting for helvorn, but he hasn't logged in for a week (I hope everything is okay) so I'll move forward.

William makes a bid for MCr10.25 and the air seems to go out of the three lawyers. They all shoot him venomous stares and are quickly on their mobile comms with a privacy screen engaged to prevent listening in.

That doesn't stop Garvin from getting the skinny. One of the lawyers will follow William and you back to the office where the registration of the purchase is to take place and guide the ambush in. You don't know how many people or what armament they will bring, but it gives you some insight.

"That concludes the auction," the auctioneer tells William. "Bank card, please."

William will pay the man and receive the necessary paperwork. "The address to register the transfer is on the papers. I suggest you do so as quickly as is practical. The sale isn't final until you do. And now, good day."

He departs, as do the lawyers, leaving the two of you alone.

Garvin suggests "While a barney with the mob's footsoldiers might be both satisfyin' an' invigoratin' it doesn't take us anywhere but backwards. We can send a drone in with the papers at any time we like but 'ow about we stop playin' by their rules and, since they've just put all their soldiers in the street, we pay a visit to their lawyers. Those monkeys'll fold much easier than some disposable "roadmen" and then we can just work our way up the "lazy crime" foodchain. It's never that 'ard if you lean on the soft bits right. Immediate action - I fancy meself either a massage or a swim. Oh, an' a "nana nap" to get me mental strength up. While we freshen up an' then tool up they'll be stressin' over denyin' us an objective that they don't realize we value as worthless".

(OOC: Likewise hoping that all's well and helvorn can swing back in. )

[terrymixon]

The first third of the game comes down to Arkar and Olga. Here is Olga's tie breaker. No additional bonus to this roll, Arkar. That kicks in next time.

"I have not had a game like this for a while."

Gambling [2d6+9]=6+9=15

Arkar

You will overtop her and wind up with roughly KCr200 over your current KCr100 invested.

"You play very well," she concedes. "I'd wager you get kicked out of many casinos. Not here, though. Lessons to improve come with a price tag and we pay that price. It's why we are some of the best players on Aki."

Before we proceed to mid-game rolls, are you doing anything else? If you want to open specific lines of inquiry or use psionics, now is the time.

[terrymixon]

Garvin makes sure to save some psionic "juice" to monitor the thoughts of whichever scumbag makes the comm call after the auction ends. He will also want to know if they've somehow "made" him despite his lack of contact with William.

His initial tactical plan is to learn the expected time and arrival location of the summoned "cavalry" and be on hand to make a "personal introduction". He therefore makes ready to move outside the auction house.

I had been waiting for helvorn, but he hasn't logged in for a week (I hope everything is okay) so I'll move forward.

William makes a bid for MCr10.25 and the air seems to go out of the three lawyers. They all shoot him venomous stares and are quickly on their mobile comms with a privacy screen engaged to prevent listening in.

That doesn't stop Garvin from getting the skinny. One of the lawyers will follow William and you back to the office where the registration of the purchase is to take place and guide the ambush in. You don't know how many people or what armament they will bring, but it gives you some insight.

"That concludes the auction," the auctioneer tells William. "Bank card, please."

William will pay the man and receive the necessary paperwork. "The address to register the transfer is on the papers. I suggest you do so as quickly as is practical. The sale isn't final until you do. And now, good day."

He departs, as do the lawyers, leaving the two of you alone.

Garvin suggests "While a barney with the mob's footsoldiers might be both satisfyin' an' invigoratin' it doesn't take us anywhere but backwards. We can send a drone in with the papers at any time we like but 'ow about we stop playin' by their rules and, since they've just put all their soldiers in the street, we pay a visit to their lawyers. Those monkeys'll fold much easier than some disposable "roadmen" and then we can just work our way up the "lazy crime" foodchain. It's never that 'ard if you lean on the soft bits right. Immediate action - I fancy meself either a massage or a swim. Oh, an' a "nana nap" to get me mental strength up. While we freshen up an' then tool up they'll be stressin' over denyin' us an objective that they don't realize we value as worthless".

(OOC: Likewise hoping that all's well and helvorn can swing back in. )

"The auctioneer made it sound like I had to be there in person," William said. "We need to bake that in. How would amend your plan to include it, keep ourselves safe, and still bag some lawyers?"

[Tiglath]

"The auctioneer made it sound like I had to be there in person," William said. "We need to bake that in. How would amend your plan to include it, keep ourselves safe, and still bag some lawyers?"

Garvin gives a cheery smile "Oh, that's dead easy - you don't turn up. They'll still 'ave to plot up the address and maintain their ambush while we... 'ave a quiet word with the lawyers. Just one will do really. Once they're exposed mob bosses get all... jittery. Downright unpredictable in some cases but that just makes 'em easier to take down. To be clear we're playin' for keeps 'ere. So, Crown Prince, if anythin' naughty goes down you might just want to keep yer "visible likeness" an' trace/contact DNA well out of it".

He then reflects "Mind you... your wife actually controls interstellar communication and the administration of interplanetary justice... Always nice to work for the team that's goin' places...".

[terrymixon]

"The auctioneer made it sound like I had to be there in person," William said. "We need to bake that in. How would amend your plan to include it, keep ourselves safe, and still bag some lawyers?"

Garvin gives a cheery smile "Oh, that's dead easy - you don't turn up. They'll still 'ave to plot up the address and maintain their ambush while we... 'ave a quiet word with the lawyers. Just one will do really. Once they're exposed mob bosses get all... jittery. Downright unpredictable in some cases but that just makes 'em easier to take down. To be clear we're playin' for keeps 'ere. So, Crown Prince, if anythin' naughty goes down you might just want to keep yer "visible likeness" an' trace/contact DNA well out of it".

He then reflects "Mind you... your wife actually controls interstellar communication and the administration of interplanetary justice... Always nice to work for the team that's goin' places...".

But not planetary justice. Best to keep that firmly in mind. I’ll give helvorn a bit of time to make his triumphant return before I go further.

[Tiglath]

"The auctioneer made it sound like I had to be there in person," William said. "We need to bake that in. How would amend your plan to include it, keep ourselves safe, and still bag some lawyers?"

Garvin gives a cheery smile "Oh, that's dead easy - you don't turn up. They'll still 'ave to plot up the address and maintain their ambush while we... 'ave a quiet word with the lawyers. Just one will do really. Once they're exposed mob bosses get all... jittery. Downright unpredictable in some cases but that just makes 'em easier to take down. To be clear we're playin' for keeps 'ere. So, Crown Prince, if anythin' naughty goes down you might just want to keep yer "visible likeness" an' trace/contact DNA well out of it".

He then reflects "Mind you... your wife actually controls interstellar communication and the administration of interplanetary justice... Always nice to work for the team that's goin' places...".

But not planetary justice. Best to keep that firmly in mind. I’ll give helvorn a bit of time to make his triumphant return before I go further.

Yep, Garvin seems to have worked this both ways round...

He has absolutely no illusions of how hard a case this is to crack.

[Thumper]

"You play very well," she concedes. "I'd wager you get kicked out of many casinos. Not here, though. Lessons to improve come with a price tag and we pay that price. It's why we are some of the best players on Aki.”

”You must have paid quite a lot for your great education. Hope the return on the investment is solid! What do y’all do when you’re not taking all my money?”



His luck really picks up!

-2 if the second third is greater than an hour from putting on the Ancients INT medallion. He would have taken it off during a restroom break and replaced it with the PSI flame pendant.

He will play to the level of his top opponent.

[ateno]

"You play very well," she concedes. "I'd wager you get kicked out of many casinos. Not here, though. Lessons to improve come with a price tag and we pay that price. It's why we are some of the best players on Aki.”

”You must have paid quite a lot for your great education. Hope the return on the investment is solid! What do y’all do when you’re not taking all my money?”

"Don't worry, I am not setting up shop here. I am just out for a good night."

Assuming the other three are drinking.

"Single malt or choice, my treat."

Arkar will order their best bottle of single malt and pay with chips.

Arkar knows he is not here to make money, but here to look for hints on psi schools. He will play just above the level at the table and try to split the table with the other top player, if he can.

Gambling [2d6+9]=9+9=18

Arkar

[joertexas]

It will take Roscoe half an hour of looking to get an address. She lives at an apartment complex about five kilometers from where the victim lived. In addition to that, he also has some bad news. Both of your faces are up on the security net with instructions to take into custody for violating a crime scene.
What now?

"Let's get back to the ship," Jaelah says with a mental sigh. "We can arrange to visit Ms. Coggs later, and we can keep some drones on station until we can get back."

I'm going to need a roll. With the security services looking for you, you'll need to lay out a plan for me and then a Streetwise roll to get back in. Difficulty level 10+.

[Roll2d6]=7 + SW+2 = 9

"Can you create some false sighting reports while we try to get back?" Jaelah uses the city map to lay out a route using less traveled streets to the starport.

[terrymixon]

"Let's get back to the ship," Jaelah says with a mental sigh. "We can arrange to visit Ms. Coggs later, and we can keep some drones on station until we can get back."

I'm going to need a roll. With the security services looking for you, you'll need to lay out a plan for me and then a Streetwise roll to get back in. Difficulty level 10+.

[Roll2d6]=7 + SW+2 = 9

"Can you create some false sighting reports while we try to get back?" Jaelah uses the city map to lay out a route using less traveled streets to the starport.

"I will try to do so."

He makes the sightings appear in their reports and you try to slip back in. Unfortunately, you are spotted. You realize this when your Uber is surrounded by security officers with their weapons out demanding you exit the vehicle with your hands up.