[Shadowrun] Chapter 1 - An Unexpected Request

InhumanRonin · February 29, 2016, 06:12:44 PM

Takumi looks over at Roland "Look just because you felt the need to do what you did back in the lab doesnt mean I need to follow suit. Not all jobs require dead bodies we were told to send a message I felt that the destroyed lab, injured goons, and the loss of their profits were a good enough message sent. All dead bodies do are draw unwanted heat towards situations hard to follow up with stuff if you have to lay low for a while. Hell was even going to bring one of the goons with me so we could get more information out of him but you didn't want that done so I broke his legs and left him behind. And you can call me green all you want but there was no need to go apeshit in the lab. Takumi walks over to the bar and orders a drink Bar keep a Whiskey high ball please.

pringerbeam · March 01, 2016, 05:20:22 PM

Roland raised an eyebrow at Takumi as he walked over to the before turning back to Shinji. "You can add thin skinned to that previous list." He craned his neck back towards the bar. "Hey chopstick, shut the fuck up while grown folks is talking." He returned his gaze to Shinji. "Anyways back to business. Now i hate to be asking for payment so soon and I know you are a always good for it but I am contracted for work with this guy and am probably going to be in need of some liquid assets. So I'm going to need to ask you this favor for today. You know I'm good for it." He finished wiping himself up before leaning forward in his seat to rest his elbows on his knees.

Oath · March 01, 2016, 10:37:49 PM

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Shinji looked on at the scene with disappointment written all over his face. Machiavelli stood by his side, showing him footage recorded on sight. He let out a chuckle as the decker stomped on the hands of one of the drug pushers. "Firecracker, you know what they say, you gotta work with the soldiers you have not the soldiers you want. Not gonna lie though, a bit disappointed. You guys technically completed the job but.. I was hoping for something that left a longer lasting impact. Where are the limbs? The fingers? The permanent reminder that they had crossed the wrong guy? This is OUR turf, we rule it. Now, if these guys get off light, what are the rest of the two-bit drug pushers going to think? They're going to think that they can do the exact same thing."

Shinji sighed and threw some credsticks on the table. 3000 a piece. He snapped his fingers, and a few men in suits hurried out of the building. He pulled Roland aside. "What sort of favor are you looking for? At least this time you're asking to be in my debt instead of waking up in it."

Each player receives 3000 Nuyen and 5 Karma.

pringerbeam · March 01, 2016, 11:54:49 PM

Roland leaned back and gripped his hair as he grit his teeth. A sigh hissed from his lips before he spoke. "OK well I guess I will have to owe you on that Shinji then. I thought that your guy could handle that part of the job but I seem to have overestimated him... Unfortunately this makes my request a bit awkward..." Roland let go of his hair and breathed deeply before he continued. "I need a car. I don't know what kind of work I'm going to be getting into but I don't know if El D would be best suited for it. I need something nondescript that I can dump if the heat get a bit too fiery. A solid 4 door sedan that's been cleaned and won't come back to anyone involved, preferably with a bit of an overhaul of the engine so that it can make good on a getaway."

Oath · March 02, 2016, 11:35:27 PM

Shinji rubbed his temple in thought, and let out a sigh. "I probably have the kind of car you're looking for. But you'll owe me big time. And double if you lose or wreck it. You know, those types of engines don't come cheap. Care to elaborate what you have in mind that is too much for El Diablo? If I didn't know any better I'd say that car was your wife.

pringerbeam · March 03, 2016, 01:27:36 AM

Roland glanced sideways at Zephyr. "That is a good question and I don't know all the specifics yet but there might be a blood mage involved, possibly even Asstech involvement." His eyes returned to Shinji. "And hey, if there is blood magic involved, I might be able to pay you back double with some of that sweet sweet Draco Foundation bounty. As for El Diablo, he's a bit too conspicuous. He's great for my usual gigs but this might be a bit outside the norm. Great for plowing through a gaggle of Ancient wannabees or making the drive into the Tir with a bit of hot cargo but not for outrunning a helicopter full of Jaguars or blending in with the the corp crowds."

Oath · March 03, 2016, 06:18:52 PM

"Just what have you guys managed to get yourselves into.. Well perhaps its better for me not to ask too much about that. It's a pretty big favor though. Do you have something you can put down as collateral? I mean, I trust you and all but I'm also running a business, ya know?"

pringerbeam · March 03, 2016, 08:23:07 PM

"Well... not really other than El Diablo himself... Look I can put this last job's payment up as a down payment and next time you need me to move something for you I can do it gratis and I can still owe you something after that. If you can't work with that then I understand. I don't want to pull you too far into this."

Oath · March 03, 2016, 10:23:01 PM

"Well, how about this. You do a favor for me now, and the car is yours, if it comes back in one piece, we're even. If it comes back in.. pieces, then you owe me some more." Shinji spoke slowly, thinking about all of the things he needed to have done.

pringerbeam · March 04, 2016, 01:19:58 AM

A grin returned to Roland's face. "Alright Shinji you got a deal. So what's the job you need right now?"

Oath · March 04, 2016, 02:27:00 AM

"Well.. it's a delivery of some sensitive materials. Something right up your alley. You don't need to worry about what is inside, just get it to the guy it needs to get to. If you really want to get fancy, you can give him a 'Shinji sends his regards' If any of the others would like to go with you, that's fine, but the same rule applys to them. Don't worry about what the package is, just about where it needs to go." He smiled, and waved over one of the goons before quietly telling him something and sending him away. "Once you do this, we'll turn over the requested vehicle. And then we can go from there down the line."

pringerbeam · March 04, 2016, 06:00:49 PM

"Sounds good to me." Roland turned to Zephyr and Machiavelli. "Looks like I need to go make a quick run for some milk. You guys are probably going to have to go hit the bar without me unless you want to come along. Otherwise, call me tomorrow when you are ready to start stomping the pavement for your case."

Mysticsage · March 05, 2016, 07:24:31 AM

Secrets roll to see if I have to go since the content is hidden

Rolled 9d6 : 3, 1, 2, 5, 3, 6, 4, 6, 5, total 35

need 3 successes

Mysticsage · March 05, 2016, 07:45:19 AM

"I'm willing to go as long as you tell me what we are carrying. If it's nothing to worry about that should only be a benefit since we can better handle the goods in transit. I wouldn't take a route through the Barrens checkpoint if I new I had an RPG in the trunk if you see what I mean. I try my best to go into a situation as informed as possible it helps me stay alive and from my experience gives the client a far more preferable result. I have my own standards to live up to after all. It only benefits you as my current employer in the long run." Zephyr had to say he never liked taking on jobs from unknowns like this without someone mediating. With Kyoko and his other contacts they knew better then to purposely keep him in the dark. He dug into secrets as a matter of need from his magical Mentor as well as for his profession. They knew the more they left up front the less he would push and the better he worked in general. As of now he would need to have the force of will to deny himself in the moment and take stock of things.

Negotations to get him to spill the beans.

This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 11d6 : 2, 4, 1, 3, 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 2, 2, total 25

1 edge reroll fails

Rolled 11d6 : 3, 2, 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, total 31

Oath · March 07, 2016, 11:53:41 PM

Shinji gave a sly smile. "Every man needs his secrets Zephyr, don't you agree? But I can tell you two things: It's not illegal, and its smaller than a bread box. Perhaps the client on the other side would be willing to tell you what the package contains, but that's up to him. But you know, it might be wise to help Firecracker out, he's doing this for you after all.