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Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:52 pm**

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:42 pm After seating yourselves in the bar and ordering drinks, you will spot Akar, Garvin, Lucius, and Roscoe entering the establishment. They seem to have changed from what they were wearing the last time you saw them with the exception of Doctor Metz. Roscoe, in particular, is wearing civilian clothes that are of a rather conservative cut. He takes one look around the bar and nods in seeming satisfaction before the group as a moves over to join you. Drinks can be quickly ordered and served.

The four new arrivals have picked up their TAS identification and are now all set. They were not informed that the manager wished to speak with members of their party.

Once again, the gang's altogether, and no one is in jail or the morgue.

Garvin orders a glass of light beer which he downs immediately and a large scotch.

He greets his fellow team members with " 'Ow did yer private meetin' go? We still all playin' for the same team?" He plows on with "If you're going to start - don't. Me membership's still dryin' an' I look garrity in me photo - there's a reason. We've been out workin' while you was checkin' out the spa".

He sniffs his whisky appreciatively "Once I've got another of these..." He shouts at a Roscoesque member of staff "Oi, oi, Garson - I'll 'ave another one thanks!" He then continues "... I'll lay out what we found on our recce of the Last Ride an' then you can give us some tips on where to get 'ot towels an' nibbles".

He adds "Oh an' by the time we get back the Robodoc might 'ave finished the post mortem exam".

He then drops his bantering tone and amiably and professionally brings all up to speed on the events of the "recce".

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:59 pm**

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:19 am
They agree cheerfully.

How were you aiming to come out on cash? Lose a little? Win a little? Break even?

Arkar does not care, he was here for info and might have something.

He's ok with everything included to drop up to 100 Cr.

Arkar

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:00 pm**

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:36 pm "That seems to be an extreme reaction when we are not certain that they had anything to do with the murder. Your experience may be seeing things that I do not, but I urge caution. Your recommendation seems... hasty."

Garvin responds "Roscoe you've got loads of theory in yer 'ead but, as you demonstrated earlier tonight, much less experience. Take it from me no one goes from nought to naughty that fast unless they're dangerous. By that I mean dangerous for professionals like me to deal with. You can't safely do business with people like that - so you 'ave to 'andle 'em differently". He shrugs "Or not at all".

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:11 pm**

Arkar greets everyone.

Can't say I can add much, but the local rag is Glisten Online, local said they had a spot for uploads amd there was someone who took vids. Can one of you operators run a search for the fight that understands how to use ampersands and colons?"

fiddles with his phone where someone has 18 cats of different meow registers and has taught then to so on cue.

A holo of the cats appear on the table 'meowing' the Imperial Navy song.

"But this, this here is terrific. If we get a business song we should hire them."

"But that aside, we should tail them and see where the gang lives."

Arkar

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:23 pm**

ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:11 pm "But that aside, we should tail them and see where the gang lives."

Garvin responds with a smile "I don't think we should get anymore cats until we can successfully find the one we've got".

He cheerfully raises his glass to Arkar nodding agreement "Arkar's right we can't deal with these people in the pub. They're too volatile and there's too many punters to get out of the way".

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:52 pm**

ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:59 pm
terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:19 am
They agree cheerfully.

How were you aiming to come out on cash? Lose a little? Win a little? Break even?
Arkar does not care, he was here for info and might have something.

He's ok with everything included to drop up to 100 Cr.

Arkar

Ouch! You drop more than expected and lose Cr 150, even with your level in gambling.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:55 pm**

Tiglath wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:00 pm
terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:36 pm "That seems to be an extreme reaction when we are not certain that they had anything to do with the murder. Your experience may be seeing things that I do not, but I urge caution. Your recommendation seems... hasty."
Garvin responds "Roscoe you've got loads of theory in yer 'ead but, as you demonstrated earlier tonight, much less experience. Take it from me no one goes from nought to naughty that fast unless they're dangerous. By that I mean dangerous for professionals like me to deal with. You can't safely do business with people like that - so you 'ave to 'andle 'em differently". He shrugs "Or not at all".

"As you say, sir. I will watch and learn."

I think it will be fascinating exactly what lessons he learns from Garvin and how they might come back around at unexpected times.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:58 pm**

Tiglath wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:23 pm
ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:11 pm "But that aside, we should tail them and see where the gang lives."
Garvin responds with a smile "I don't think we should get anymore cats until we can successfully find the one we've got".

He cheerfully raises his glass to Arkar nodding agreement "Arkar's right we can't deal with these people in the pub. They're too volatile and there's too many punters to get out of the way".

"You speak very colorfully," Roscoe said. "What's a punter? Is that a sports metaphor?"

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:59 pm**

ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:11 pm fiddles with his phone where someone has 18 cats of different meow registers and has taught then to so on cue.

A holo of the cats appear on the table 'meowing' the Imperial Navy song.

"But this, this here is terrific. If we get a business song we should hire them."
Arkar

Roscoe is mesmerized by the cats.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:04 pm**

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:58 pm"You speak very colorfully," Roscoe said. "What's a punter? Is that a sports metaphor?"

Garvin replies "It's a term for a customer really. Derived from someone who places a bet or punt".

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:55 pm I think it will be fascinating exactly what lessons he learns from Garvin and how they might come back around at unexpected times.

Doolittle: Hello, Bomb? Are you with me?
Bomb #20: Of course.
Doolittle: Are you willing to entertain a few concepts?

What could possibly go (Dark Star) wrong...???

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:27 pm**

Arkar pushed to hard with his last hand but someone else beat him and won the last 50 Cr.

"Congrats Lonnie, big win, that's my cue to leave."

Arkar evens out the bar tab.
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Roscoe, do you have a comm code, I can send the executable.
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"I would not be surprised if they are low paid workers in the Port somewhere, they might make our brekke sandwich. "

Arkar looks around.

"so we need to search the vids and find out some more of these guys. Roscoe, you have eidetic memory i'm guessing, can you do a visual search when we get back on the ship? I'll prep for a 'dog and pop'."

Arkar

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:45 pm**

ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:27 pm Roscoe, do you have a comm code, I can send the executable.

"I do. It is programmed into your mobile comm. Which executable? The one for Glisten Online? I am downloading it now."

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ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:27 pm "so we need to search the vids and find out some more of these guys. Roscoe, you have eidetic memory i'm guessing, can you do a visual search when we get back on the ship? I'll prep for a 'dog and pop'."

"I do, sir. I do not need to wait until we return to the ship. I am initiating a search now. There is a vast amount of data and it will take some time, though."

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:49 pm**

terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:45 pm "I do, sir. I do not need to wait until we return to the ship. I am initiating a search now. There is a vast amount of data and it will take some time, though."

Ha,"I meant the cat vid, I was hoping one of these comp pros could handle it, but all good."

Arkar

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:52 pm**

ateno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:49 pm
terrymixon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:45 pm "I do, sir. I do not need to wait until we return to the ship. I am initiating a search now. There is a vast amount of data and it will take some time, though."
Ha,"I meant the cat vid, I was hoping one of these comp pros could handle it, but all good."

"I appreciate you sharing the vid, sir. Thank you. It is, however, not an executable. That is a fully formed program. I believe that it would be best to have more than myself looking for them. As I said, there is a lot of data and no organization whatsoever. More eyes would be better."

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 7:56 pm**

joertexas wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:47 pm
terrymixon wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:12 pm"Of course. Then please enjoy your visit to the facilities today and we hope to see you back again soon."

We'll see if you have to bail the rest out of jail first.
We can deal with the Hey Rube call if it comes in, I suppose.

Jaelah Leads the way into the facility. Every TAS claimed to be the same, but they each had their own peculiarities, in her experience.

Spicoli looks around as he enters. He's never actually been in a Traveller's Aid Society facility before, he's snooped on their website, hacked into their system once or twice, but he's never been through the front door...either physically or electronically.

"This should be interesting." he says.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:04 pm**

helvorn wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:33 am William nods with Jaelah. "Roscoe and Metz are part of the deal. We also have to rely on Mad Dog's instinct on trusting them. Let's chat up Metz when we have a chance and maybe even just ask Roscoe himself if he has any principles built into himself." He will go through the procedures at the TAS with the others. "Let's look around the premises and give the others a call. They might have time to join us while we enjoy a few drinks and lounge about like nobles."

Spicoli nods, "You're probably right. I'm never actually been in TAS before. I'd like to look around some anyway."

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:11 pm**

When the others join us at the table, Spicoli nods and says, "Good to see you made it here. Yes, same team, that wasn't up for discussion."

"By the way, the Manager here wants an audience with us when we can do it. Don't know what about, but might as well get that over."

"Everyone okay with me calling the waiter over and telling him we'll see the Manager now?" Spicoli asks and if there are no objections will raise his hand to get waitstaff attention.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 10:32 pm**

William nods in agreement to Spicoli. "Let's go see what surprises the manager has in store for us. Tomorrow we definitely need to figure out how to crack that gang in the bar. That or the bartender. And while we are altogether let's go to the bank after this."

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 10:45 pm**

Arkar smiles. "tell him to bring something nice to drink worth the visit.

Arkar

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2024 10:46 pm**

Eris wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:11 pm "Everyone okay with me calling the waiter over and telling him we'll see the Manager now?" Spicoli asks and if there are no objections will raise his hand to get waitstaff attention.

Garvin nods agreement commenting "Blimey, that's a bit strong - we 'aven't done anythin' wrong yet!"

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