4 Staye in skool!
::next day/morning?::
::next day mayhaps?::
::is up and dressed. has to go into work today::
* Kutlass is now known as FletchRyder
::bedded down on the couch and is still there, curled up under what bedding they gave her. Has drooled on the cusion a bit XD Sorry!::
::issa in the kitchen fixing some breakfast. peering at the box of pancake mix and wondering why they don’t look quite right. lol!::
::enters kitchen. quietly to Tessie:: Is she awake yet?
::where be’s the Josie?::
::coming into work! looks for Joe::
::sipping some coffee and waiting for her at her desk!::
::quietly:: No, not yet. Are you hungry? ::offers him blackened pancake. XD::
::is fuming, venting at Mark about Jack Spinner, and it’s unusual to see her “RAR!” side. XD::
::WELL! -g- arrives in deskroom. stops a moment seeing Joe at her desk. continues into the room. anyone else in here?::
* _Matt_ is now known as McGrath
Er… no. But thanks. I need to head in to Puma-Dyne today for work. ::pats her shoulder and goes into living room of the apt. gently nudges LS by her shoulder:: Miss Merle?
* McGrath is now known as Jack_Spinner
I think you’re stepping outta line. ::heard from his office if anyone wishes:: OUT OF LINE?! The kat wanted to barge in here and arrest one of our own for her supernatural powers! Trina, you aimed a gun at ‘im… With good reason!
(( ::hiding in a bush planted in the middle of the deskroom, in camo gear and paint, with some twigs taped to his body. watching the two with binoculars, and ready to send in a huggy agent incase things get nasty::))
::nods and takes a bite of her own. frowns at nasty taste. Chunks all of them in the trash XD::
((::SOOOODEAD!!!::))
((::DIIIIES!::))
((::DIIES::))
(( Very Eenterestink. ::puffs cigar, sinks back down::))
:: by himself, approaches a secluded location. Once there, produces a keycard and descends down a concealed stairwell to appear in the conference room of Dark Kat’s. lair ::
Murg, lemmeseep- ::opens an eye and sees Greenbox, and remembers where she is:: I’m up, I’m up! ::snaps into sitting up, and the sphere, which she was holding with her, goes flying from under the blanket::
((LOL!))
::walking towards Trina’s office with some files, when he hears the outbursts coming from Sulfur’s. slows his pace as he passes by the door::
::Notes Josie coming in:: Lyons…we need to talk.
Look, we’ll do what we can. Now, take a deep breath. :beat: Now, let it out. Seriously, let it out. You’re starting to turn blue. ::huffs. XD::
((lol!))
::steps back and laughs some. blinks seeing that sphere thing. reaches out to take it up if it lands on the floor::
Yes. We do… Conference room? ::or is that where Trina and Mark are?::
:are in Mark’s office::
::watches as he catches the sphere:: Um, sorry about that. ::reaches to accept it back::
::motions for her to go first. takes another sip of coffee::
I’m gonna see what I can get outta all this. Now, didn’t you say you had another report for me? Once I finish filing it. ::turns to go:: :nods, lets her, rubbing at his head:: ::heads out of his office and back towards hers::
What’s this thing? Did you make this like your flame spheres? ::peering at it curiously::
:: is early. Takes a seat, and awaits the arrival of others. ::
::turns and goes out of room and down hall. opens door and flicks on the lights. goes inside, waits for him to enter then shuts door after he’s in::
::has just barely passed by Mark’s door when he hears it opening from behind him. turns around and sees Trina exit, perchance?::
::Enters and takes a seat. being quiet. has been doing a lot of thinking. sips his coffee again then sets it down:: Have a seat. ::motions to a chair::
::shakes head:: No, that was a gift from the kat who helped me. He said it keeps Spinner from tracking me, and since Spinner hasn’t shown up here, I’m guessing it works. ::looks at him:: Could I have it back?
::shua! is rubbing her bangs back into her hair, trying not to look too frustrated::
Lieutenant. ::small salute:: Good morning.
::sits down across from him::
‘Morning, Ryder. :stifles a yawn with a sigh:: What do you have for me?
How does it work though? And for how long? ::hands it back to her reluctantly::
((BRB!))
((Okay))
First things first. I appologise for not telling you and Ryder about my past. I thought it would be irrelevant to the case at hand untill Derringer came into the picture.
Just some files regarding our progress on the ‘nip investigation, along with some papers that need signed.
I don’t know; McGrath left before I could ask him! ::mentally scolds herself for saying the name:: He said not to go back to the Bureau for at least 24 hours, so it probably works at least that long. Longer, I hope.
::takes it and holds it close, almost like a security object::
::nods:: Alright.
::look of “go on”::
Well it is for only 24 hours, you might want to see if this McGrath fellow can make another one. If not, I’m sure I could, with Tessie’s help.
((brb))
(( ::eyes the round object sinisterly, a scary gleam in his eyes:: ::weirded out!:: You must give that to me! Um, how ’bout ‘no.’ B-b-but! It would make the perfect bowling ball! …))
((::DIIIES!:: I shall name it… Zed the SECOND!))
((*DEAD*!!!))
::nods:: Thank you, Dr. ::looks around the apartment::
((lol! I’ll finally be able to throw off binds of the bumpers and walk as an equal among my bowling league peers!))
((LOL))
((back))
((WB))
In any case… I’m sorry but I need to go into work today. Tessie will be able to help you with anything you need and even protect you from this Spinner I’m sure.
((wb!))
((WB!))
That’s fine. Actually, I really don’t know what I’m going to do now. ::looks uneasy:: I doubt Spinner’s going to give up. I suppose I should get out of the city, except that this is the only place I know of where there might be the people or technology to protect me.
I wasn’t always on the right side. Growing up I got in with the wrong crowd. I started out as a street soldier for the most part. Roughed up anyone that gave the boss problems. Over time it progressed to some light bodyguard work, and nip running. I got a taste for the stuff and got hooked. At nineteen sis and her partner busted the house I was in. They slipped me out the back door and hid me. (more)
Isn’t McGrath part of the MBI? He can help you… I could drive you somewhere too if you need it.
((back. Grah, sorries!))
That’s just it: McGrath *isn’t* part of the MBI. I don’t know what he’s part of, and I don’t know how to find him.
::takes papers, nods:: Alright. Any progress in that one?
((WB!))
Dad took me to a place where I could get cleaned up. When I came home, sis helped me stay that way. They worked with me and got me in the academy. I worked hard to make up for my mistakes. After sis left I decided I should come here and get away from that crowd there as I was arresting people I once worked with. When I was given this case with you, Derringer was safely behind bars. I just wanted to take out some of the same (more)
lowlifes that got me hooked on that stuff. Then the other night Derringer called. He had gotten parole. Basically it was our way in, so I took it. Plus I want him back behind bars where he can’t hurt me or my family. Thats why I stayed in and didn’t say anything.
::frowns:: Well he certainly seems to know how to find you… ::ponders things::
Yes, I believe we’ve successfully infiltrated part of the ring’s network, at the ground-level, of course. ::after that sentence, stops talking, but looks as if he’s pondering whether to continue::
::nods:: Yeah, and it scares me.
But…? ::as tho’ expecting more, as she takes the papers to her office::
::sighs. frowned the more he got into his story. leaning back in her chair:: We could have found another way in. And him coming to your house and even asking you to rejoin him in his old group would be grounds to start an investigation on him soley.
Without you in it.
::follows her, head glued to the carpet as they come to her office:: An unexpected turn of events caught Agent Lyons and myself off-guard during our first meeting with Derringer. It’s something I find to be a serious issue, and it involves Agent Forge. Joe. ::finally looks at her::
Maybe I should call in sick today… and Tessie can check the MBI to see what they know of McGrath, maybe even Spinner. Or… are they as clueless as you on this?
::leans forward in thought then looks to her seriously:: Tell me, Lyons. Do you want just Derringer off the streets, or do you want to nail the top rungs of that ladder and take out the whole thing?
They had him in custody for a short time, so they may know a bit more than I do, but I can’t be sure. Still, it might be good. ::looks at a clock:: And it’s been *almost* 24 hours.
::feels the fur on her neck standing on end, but keeps a collected face on (or tries to anyway):: Oh?
You know I want to nail the whole lot of them, but there are rules and precautions and things to consider in this situation. We can’t risk this case with a former addict, you shouldn’t even have a JOB right now here or at any other law enforcement agency!
Perhaps we should continue this conversation in your office, ma’am. ::standing at her door::
I’ll be right back. ::goes into the kitchen. takes up the phone and calls into Puma-Dyne saying he’s taken ill and needs to rest. will have the blueprints in the morning. hangs up and looks to Tessie:: I think we’re going to need your help today, Tessie.
* Jack_Spinner is now known as McGrath
::mrrs:: And neither should you, but thats irrelevant as it seems we both were granted a second chance. I choose to make the most of mine and take out as many of the ones that sell that stuff that I can.
hmm? On what?
::sighs, motions him inside::
Don’t compare me to you! What I did was an accident. You went in willingly. ::stands:: You ever think about what could happen to the MBI should your little secret be found out, Forge? We’re on thin ice as is, and hiring former gang members isn’t going to sit well with the public.
::walks in, standing rigid in the middle of the room::
This is MY last chance, I can’t let this ruin my opportunity in law enforcement.
Come into the living room. ::smiles at her and goes to join Merle again::
::arches a brow at his rigidness:: Dude, have a seat. ::not in the mood to be formal this time, sits on her desk:: What is it?
And its my last chance too. I lose a job due to this information and I won’t ever work in law enforcement again. I’ll be lucky to be a checker at the grocery store.
::Follows! curious as to what they want::
And you may take everyone else with you, not to mention endanger us. ::huffs:: I’m sorry, Forge, but I’m going to have to report you to our superiors.
::listens to see what he has in mind::
We’ll need you to do a search on … Jack Spinner wasn’t it?
I’m not going to endanger anyone! I want to help take him out. To put him behind bars again before he takes out more kats.
::arches an eyebrow at that, even almost cracking a smile. clears his throat and takes a chair:: I really don’t know if I’m at liberty to tell you this or not, yet I feel it my responsibilty and furthermore my duty to notify you. Forge consumed a sizeable quantity of katnip at Derringer’s insistance when we went to do a job, and he was once addicted to it and worked closely with Derringer.
He confessed all of this to Agent Lyons and myself upon completion of our task.
::nods:: Yeah.
::goes to the door:: Then you’ll have to put on a mask and helmet and find the SWAT Kats to do it that way. ::opens the door and exits into the hall::
::Frowns. lets her go, leaning back in his seat there to await the yellings::
Jack Spinner. ::sits, starts accessing the net and does a search on him! what’s she find if anything?::
::marches down the hallway towards the director’s office lol::
::meanie!::
::gives him a look that could break a million mirrors:: He what?
::is thinking, and reconsidering, too. XD::
::knocks on Mark’s door::
::leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees and folding his hands together, looking Trina in the eye:: He.. did what he thought was necessary given the circumstances to get us into Derringer’s organization.
((Matt j00 there? LOL))
Come in.
((Did I miss something? XD ))
((Tessie’s doing a search for stuff on Jack Spinner))
::enters and stands at attention saluting:: Sir, I need to speak with you if you are available now, sir.
:: display various non-critical data on the individual, mainly just his status as a rather public official of the NSA ::
::is digging her claws into her desk, face set:: How much?
((:: was paying too much attention to the Forge subplot ::))
::voice tense and shakey::
((LOL! ::pats MoDaD::))
::sighs:: Sure. ::in that resigned, “Is lightning going to strike me too?” tone::
::relays the results of that search to Greenbox and LS::
((::started up evil, letting that ride. hmmm can I do evil here too?::))
((LOL))
((lol! ::charas all start packing up and leaving as they fear the Matt’s evil!::))
Uh.. ::shakes his head some, using his fingers to show an estimated length of Derringer’s knife:: A thin layer spanning about this length.
Hmm . . . I don’t think that helps very much, but thank you anyway.
::bites her lower lip, then sighs:: What else happened after that?
::stops saluting and shuts his door.:: It concerns an agent of ours who has put down false information in his application and leaving out information for a case that is pertinent.
Hmmm… try McGrath.
::Arches a brow, motions to a seat:: Go on.
((Mark))
:: don’t reveal anything ::
Alright. ::searches for McGrath!::
Nothing. No McGrath found.
We just delivered a few crates to some she-kat and her goons, which we planted with tracers of course. She mentioned Enzo, too. After that, we collected the money and took it back to Derringer.
::takes a seat in front of his desk:: It is Agent Joseph Forge, sir.
Huh? ::deeply puzzled at that, figured that even if he was from the future, there’d be information on his past self. Gulps:: Okay then . . .
::nods:: Was there… any more consumption after that?
He was a former … employee under Derringer, a recently paroled katnip dealer working mainly out of Twilight City. He was also addicted to katnip himself but never charged nor arrested for it.
(( ::only has one Yahoo entry come up for a world record on “dirtiest diapey”::))
((*dies*))
((::DIIIES::))
I am sorry I cannot be of more help.
((::DIIIIES!::))
:Arches a brow:: And, how do you know all this, Lyons?
No. Derringer didn’t offer, and Forge didn’t request.
It’s okay. I don’t even know what I should be looking for.
Can you try hacking into the NSA database, Tessie? We’ve got to see if there is anything fishy going on. Search for keywords in files such as “Spinner” and “pyrokenetic”. Maybe some other things you would know might help, Miss Merle?
I can try. It will take time so I am not found. ::Starts doing so though!::
Uh . . . ::looks more uncomfortable:: You could search for “Stormcrow”.
:lets out a sigh through her nose, nods:: I’ll… look into this, Ryder. Thanks for the info.
During our undercover investigation last evening with myself, Ryder and him, the boss Derringer brought it out into the open. We questioned Forge, Ryder and I that is, and he confessed. Forge told me the whole story himself earlier.
:: protected from outside public access, but vulnerable to a skilled intruder. ::
That is fine. Take your time and be careful.
::smiles:: I will, dad. ::heeee! is pretty good at the hacking bit! starts hacking away!::
::nods, leaning back into his seat:: Forge.. is a good agent, ma’am. This is the only circumstance in which I would call his judgement into question. Truth is, though, we may not be able to get any further with our investigation without him. Still, it might be possible.
:: once penetrated, reveals various data, including resource allocation, assigned agents, and paperwork regarding “Stormcrow” ::
Just now?
::nods:: Sir, yes sir.
::tries to access the information on “Stormcrow”::
I’m afraid he is a risk to not only the case, but to the MBI as a whole if anyone were to learn of his illegal dealings.
::looking down at the floor:: I trust all our agents, Ryder. If he chose to become part of this organization for the purpose of redeeming himself, well….
::stands, rubbing at his eyes, thinking:: Would it make you feel better if Korat and I questioned him?
::silent, jaw set::
:: information links LS to various domestic incidents of mayhem, including bombings, public destruction, conspiracy, arson, theft, and ties to international groups threatening National Security ::
::frowns. starts reading off the allegations and such to them!::
::stares open-mouthed, unable to speak from shock for a few moments:: . . . *WHY?* Why are they doing this?!
Did you not do these things?
::raises brow:: Whatever for sir? The fact remains he’s a liability. Especially if that Derringer gets him hooked back on katnip again, sir.
::eyes widen a moment, listens, looks at Stormcrow:: These aren’t true…?
Has Forge been dealing behind the Bureau’s back, Lyons?