Shadowrun RP: Connections.

Forever Zero · 01-04-2004, 07:45 PM

OOC: Gah, was going to post sooner, got interrupted. Anyone that hasn't posted yet, or wasn't specifically stated as being in a team, just put yourself into a squad and say you've been with them. Note I'll probably end this multiple teams thing after this thread or before our first run since it can get tricky trying to have multiple different groups going at the same time when both will be active.

As the runners decided it was best to team up, the two teams made their way into the city. The map locations were little more than corperate plugs and provided no useful data, so they used a more reliable source of the goings on in the city, the bars. They headed into the slums, and started bar hopping, trading tales with the gangers and fellow shadowrunners there in exchange for info about the city, contacts, and most importantly, Johnsons. After getting their data, they decided to rest during the day, and in the evening they would start tracking down some of the fixers and Johnsons to see if they could get some jobs or new gear...

The Taxi dropped Conrad, Angela, and Mendel in front of an old warehouse in the slums. It was dark, and likely some gangs territory, but the streets were empty and it looked fairly safe. They had recieved word through a letter left at the hotel that a Johnson had gotten word they were looking for work, and having no other immediate leads to follow up, they went for this one. They stood outside, assesing the situation before they went in. Inside, they were greeted by a massive troll in a leather jacket and jeans, who took one look at them and said, "You's guys the runners?"

The other team, Covenant, Heart, and Drek, also arrived at their target, a fairly upscale club at the boarder between the slums and the homeowners. The club had a history as one of Chicago's finest (and most expensive). Apparently the person they were looking for went by the handle Torn, and was a regular at this establishment, which meant he was most likely well known and had a good supply of money. They approached the entrance, and the ork bouncers took one look at them, immediatly guessed (correctly) that they were shadowrunners, guessed (incorrectly) that they were on a run to kill someone inside, and as soon as they came in hearing range said, "Scrag off, we don't want any trouble here." Then went back to watching the line of people trying to get in.

OOC: Note, the fixer team, SS, IHMN, and Ecurt, won't get very far with violence since Lone Star (The name for the police) will keep a close eye on such a high level and public establishment, so you will need to find an alternate route in, which is up to you.

Darth SS · 01-04-2004, 10:20 PM

Covenant put his arms neatly behind his back and adopted a very authentic british accent. "Now now my poor chaps. We happen to have some very important business to attend to with a Mr. Torn, and we've kept him waiting for some time. I hope you could be so good as to let us in before I have my hired compatriots force my way in."

Forever Zero · 01-04-2004, 10:27 PM

The ork raised his eyebrow and whistled. Soon four more orks, these ones heavily armed, came out and stood there, bringing the orks up to six, while the people near the front of the line began to back up, fearing a fight starting. "You want to reconsider violence there, chummer? And Torn don't know any of you, he owns this here club, and he ain't said anything about any 'buisness' with your type tonight."

IHateMakingNames · 01-04-2004, 10:30 PM

Drek reached forward, grabbed Covenant's head, and pulled him behind him. Laughing nevously, Drek tried to fix what Cov started. "Heh... Ignore that guy, he's been living in a temple for his entire life... We just want to go in, get a couple of drinks, talk to some friends, and be on our way. That's all. We don't want a fight or anything."

Darth SS · 01-04-2004, 10:30 PM

"Well my poor chaps, that is an awful turn in events. I'll go and phone him now, and then you'll all see that I was told to be here all along. Ta-ta." He walked away.

As he saw it, there was two options. Kill or put into extreme pain the guards, or sneak in. It sadly seemed like he needed to do the second.

Demon with a Glass Hand · 01-04-2004, 10:33 PM

Conrad smiled and stepped forward.

Opportunity is knocking ...

Turning to look at Angela and Mendel he gave them a thumbs up. A thumbs up that could have meant I'll handle this one if not for the dark look on his face. The three had established before the left to see the Johnson that this was a sign to keep alert. In Angela's case it meant Scout the Astral.

Turning back to the troll with the same wide grin as before he nodded and said, "That's the chip truth, chummer. Care to play your hand?"

(OOC: Zero, that's slang for 'What kinda work do ya got.' Wasn't sure if you'd catch on. It's kinda cryptic. Saiyan, many an apology for the constant teasings. Meant no mean intent with all that 'TellsHisPast' stuff, kay? Bygones.

)

Forever Zero · 01-04-2004, 10:50 PM

OOC: For ease of use, I'll put what group it is before a paragraph. Fixers are trying to get into the club, Jhonsons are trying to get a run set up.

Fixer Group
The head ork looked suspiciously at the fellow and said, "Hmm, you leave your weapons at the door and you might get in, and don't try any fancy stuff with that cyberware and try to sneak it by." The ork pointed at the door frame and said, "Got a cyberware scanner set up, and if you even think of trying anything funny, we'll frag the lot of you, got it?"

Jhonson Group
The troll smiled and said, no longer in his dumbed down speak, "No need for the street speak here pal, we're all buisness men. Indeed, I do have a job. I've heard you all are trying to get into the shadows of Chicago? Well, I can't trust you yet, so I have a little test for you. I have contacts looking for jobs from more than a few clients, and if you don't mind lending a gang a hand, the Mafia is looking for someone. Low risk, low payout, easy Nuyen, and I might get you some higher paying runs in the future. Sound good?"

Darth SS · 01-04-2004, 10:52 PM

Cov returned almost immedeatly. He put the single knife aside, and walked in.

OOC: That works so well for my guy because he uses no weapons.

IHateMakingNames · 01-04-2004, 10:55 PM

Drek looked down at his case, which contained all of his weapons. I don't wanna leave them behind... Especially with strangers... Drek turned to (What is Ecurt's guy's name?). "Um... You two go in. I'll stay out here and... Study the map more."

Demon with a Glass Hand · 01-04-2004, 10:57 PM

"Sounds fair to me. We all have to work our way up the ladder." Conrad nodded. "Okay, then. We'll take your job, but here's how we operate: Half now, half upon completion, we keep all assigned equipment and all equipment procured over the run. Deal?"

01-04-2004, 07:45 PM	#1
Forever Zero Saint of Stats Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,646	Shadowrun RP: Connections. OOC: Gah, was going to post sooner, got interrupted. Anyone that hasn't posted yet, or wasn't specifically stated as being in a team, just put yourself into a squad and say you've been with them. Note I'll probably end this multiple teams thing after this thread or before our first run since it can get tricky trying to have multiple different groups going at the same time when both will be active. As the runners decided it was best to team up, the two teams made their way into the city. The map locations were little more than corperate plugs and provided no useful data, so they used a more reliable source of the goings on in the city, the bars. They headed into the slums, and started bar hopping, trading tales with the gangers and fellow shadowrunners there in exchange for info about the city, contacts, and most importantly, Johnsons. After getting their data, they decided to rest during the day, and in the evening they would start tracking down some of the fixers and Johnsons to see if they could get some jobs or new gear... The Taxi dropped Conrad, Angela, and Mendel in front of an old warehouse in the slums. It was dark, and likely some gangs territory, but the streets were empty and it looked fairly safe. They had recieved word through a letter left at the hotel that a Johnson had gotten word they were looking for work, and having no other immediate leads to follow up, they went for this one. They stood outside, assesing the situation before they went in. Inside, they were greeted by a massive troll in a leather jacket and jeans, who took one look at them and said, "You's guys the runners?" The other team, Covenant, Heart, and Drek, also arrived at their target, a fairly upscale club at the boarder between the slums and the homeowners. The club had a history as one of Chicago's finest (and most expensive). Apparently the person they were looking for went by the handle Torn, and was a regular at this establishment, which meant he was most likely well known and had a good supply of money. They approached the entrance, and the ork bouncers took one look at them, immediatly guessed (correctly) that they were shadowrunners, guessed (incorrectly) that they were on a run to kill someone inside, and as soon as they came in hearing range said, "Scrag off, we don't want any trouble here." Then went back to watching the line of people trying to get in. OOC: Note, the fixer team, SS, IHMN, and Ecurt, won't get very far with violence since Lone Star (The name for the police) will keep a close eye on such a high level and public establishment, so you will need to find an alternate route in, which is up to you. __________________ "For the Angel of Death spread his wings on the blast, And breathed in the face of the foe as he pass'd; And the eyes of the sleepers wax'd deadly and chill, And their hearts but once heaved, and for ever grew still!" - The Destruction of Sennacherib

01-04-2004, 10:27 PM	#3
Forever Zero Saint of Stats Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,646	The ork raised his eyebrow and whistled. Soon four more orks, these ones heavily armed, came out and stood there, bringing the orks up to six, while the people near the front of the line began to back up, fearing a fight starting. "You want to reconsider violence there, chummer? And Torn don't know any of you, he owns this here club, and he ain't said anything about any 'buisness' with your type tonight." __________________ "For the Angel of Death spread his wings on the blast, And breathed in the face of the foe as he pass'd; And the eyes of the sleepers wax'd deadly and chill, And their hearts but once heaved, and for ever grew still!" - The Destruction of Sennacherib

01-04-2004, 10:30 PM	#4
IHateMakingNames Awwwwh Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,119	Drek reached forward, grabbed Covenant's head, and pulled him behind him. Laughing nevously, Drek tried to fix what Cov started. "Heh... Ignore that guy, he's been living in a temple for his entire life... We just want to go in, get a couple of drinks, talk to some friends, and be on our way. That's all. We don't want a fight or anything." __________________ "If I'm reincarnated, I want to be Musashi again!" - Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi

01-04-2004, 10:33 PM	#6
Demon with a Glass Hand Cyberpunk Detective Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,477	Conrad smiled and stepped forward. Opportunity is knocking ... Turning to look at Angela and Mendel he gave them a thumbs up. A thumbs up that could have meant I'll handle this one if not for the dark look on his face. The three had established before the left to see the Johnson that this was a sign to keep alert. In Angela's case it meant Scout the Astral. Turning back to the troll with the same wide grin as before he nodded and said, "That's the chip truth, chummer. Care to play your hand?" (OOC: Zero, that's slang for 'What kinda work do ya got.' Wasn't sure if you'd catch on. It's kinda cryptic. Saiyan, many an apology for the constant teasings. Meant no mean intent with all that 'TellsHisPast' stuff, kay? Bygones. ) __________________ I'm surprised you haven't heard of me. I was kind of a big deal around here. Last edited by Demon with a Glass Hand; 01-04-2004 at 11:23 PM.

01-04-2004, 10:50 PM	#7
Forever Zero Saint of Stats Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,646	OOC: For ease of use, I'll put what group it is before a paragraph. Fixers are trying to get into the club, Jhonsons are trying to get a run set up. Fixer Group The head ork looked suspiciously at the fellow and said, "Hmm, you leave your weapons at the door and you might get in, and don't try any fancy stuff with that cyberware and try to sneak it by." The ork pointed at the door frame and said, "Got a cyberware scanner set up, and if you even think of trying anything funny, we'll frag the lot of you, got it?" Jhonson Group The troll smiled and said, no longer in his dumbed down speak, "No need for the street speak here pal, we're all buisness men. Indeed, I do have a job. I've heard you all are trying to get into the shadows of Chicago? Well, I can't trust you yet, so I have a little test for you. I have contacts looking for jobs from more than a few clients, and if you don't mind lending a gang a hand, the Mafia is looking for someone. Low risk, low payout, easy Nuyen, and I might get you some higher paying runs in the future. Sound good?" __________________ "For the Angel of Death spread his wings on the blast, And breathed in the face of the foe as he pass'd; And the eyes of the sleepers wax'd deadly and chill, And their hearts but once heaved, and for ever grew still!" - The Destruction of Sennacherib

01-04-2004, 10:55 PM	#9
IHateMakingNames Awwwwh Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,119	Drek looked down at his case, which contained all of his weapons. I don't wanna leave them behind... Especially with strangers... Drek turned to (What is Ecurt's guy's name?). "Um... You two go in. I'll stay out here and... Study the map more." __________________ "If I'm reincarnated, I want to be Musashi again!" - Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi

01-04-2004, 10:57 PM	#10
Demon with a Glass Hand Cyberpunk Detective Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,477	"Sounds fair to me. We all have to work our way up the ladder." Conrad nodded. "Okay, then. We'll take your job, but here's how we operate: Half now, half upon completion, we keep all assigned equipment and all equipment procured over the run. Deal?" __________________ I'm surprised you haven't heard of me. I was kind of a big deal around here.