The MBI provide security at a high-profile New Year’s Eve Party happening on a cruise ship, which is attacked by pirates who seek to steal all of the valuables brought aboard by the guests.
<Renegade> 4 RPG On!
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<Renegade> <Hans>::relaxing in the breakroom. drinking some coffee as he’s got an all night shift ‘n all. would rather be having champagne but oh well::
<Tasha_Forge> ((thar she is!))
<Renegade> ((LOL! We just started XD New Year’s Eve at MBI))
* Renegade sets mode: +o Kutlass
<Kutlass> ((Y’ello, all!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((feel free to join in miss Diane Monde!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((XD))
* _Matt_ is now known as McGrath
<Kutlass> ((XD!! Huzzah!))
<Tasha_Forge> ::goes in to join him! sitting down:: Happy New year, huh? ::Grins::
<Renegade> ((Can have Shade’s death- er I mean race “the next day” whenever that will be XD))
* Kutlass is now known as RogerMonde
<RogerMonde> ((lol! Sounds ba- er, good.))
<McGrath> :: waiting for the end of the world… in the lobby XD ::
<RogerMonde> ::gives the good ol’ MBI a ring on the tele::
<Renegade> ::dressed in usuals, long black trench on and shades too as she enters the MBI through the front lobby. hands in pockets. sees McGrath there:: Well. One of the two I wanted to see.
<Renegade> Yeah. A real blast.
<Renegade> <HANS>^
<Tasha_Forge> ::smirks and willgo grab the phone:: Megakat Bureau of Investigation.
<Renegade> <Hans> ::mun at it again. eesh. glances at phone::
<McGrath> I think you’ve got the wrong building.This isn’t the DMV, despite its appearances.
<RogerMonde> Oh, hello there! My name’s Roger Monde, of Diane Monde Jewelry, and I believe your bureau assisted us last year with our New Year’s Eve party. Well, I hope it’s not too short notice, but we thought you did such a swell job last time, we were wondering if we could use your services again this year. Of course, just like last year, your services will be well rewarded with a very generous donation to your law agency.
<Tasha_Forge> ::blinks and looks over at Hans. grins giving a thumbs up:: Oh Mr. Monde! Of course we’d love to help! What time is the party and where at?
<RogerMonde> <Shade> ::is somewhere in the building, probably moping over a box of donuts::
<Renegade> No, this is the right place, though I’m not staying long. Just wanted to inform you that my boss is backing off, thankfully.
<Renegade> <Hans>::raises brow, grins:: <She say party? Woo hoo!>
<RogerMonde> The format has changed a bit since last year. It will start at 10 PM sharp, aboard the Queen Callisto ferry boat that we rented our to throw our party on. As before, there will be many expensive pieces on exhibit on the boat, and we would just like to have you all sort of blend in with the crowd and keep watch on things.
<RogerMonde> I hope none of you are easily seasick, as we do plan on sailing around a bit, but not straying too far from the harbor mind you. Ho ho!
<McGrath> Moving on to more profitable means of murder?
<Tasha_Forge> ::laughs:: Wonderful. I will round up some available agents and we will be there at ten, and blend in as promised.
<RogerMonde> Oh, thank you so much, my dear! Your bureau has always been so helpful to Diane Monde Jewelry! We’ll see you tonight then.
<Renegade> ::smiles:: Just pass the message along to your Captain Forge. Oh… and a personal one for you, ::smile fades:: stay away from my territory. I’m not going to be a gracious to you next time.
<Tasha_Forge> Alright, see you soon. Glad we could help! ::will hang up once he does. grins at Hans:: Go get yer tux on cause we are going to a party!
<RogerMonde> ::hangs up!::
* RogerMonde is now known as ShadeRingo
<Renegade> <Hans> ::stands up, tosses paper cup in garbage:: Yes ma’am! ::chuckles:: Want me to fetch one of your dresses too while you round up some agents?
<Renegade> ((as gracious^))
<Tasha_Forge> Sure. If you don’t mind. And my stuff to get ready. Jewlery and such, just in case they don’t hand over necklaces at the door. ::snickers.::
<Renegade> <Hans> Right. ::hurries on out the back to get in Tasha’s car and drive home to get said things::
<Tasha_Forge> ::goes to find available agents. finds a Shadorz then?::
<ShadeRingo> ::is out in the parking lot, on his back underneath the front end of the MBI’s newest old piece of junk, trying his best to fine tune some things, and make sure others aren’t going to fall apart::
<Tasha_Forge> ::oh well..n/m! lol! will find other agents!::
<ShadeRingo> ::is available, just outside.. and nasty greasy XD::
<McGrath> You may not be. I will. Your life is on the verge of change. When it happens, and no one else can help you, we’ll see each other again.
<Renegade> <Hans>::sees Ringo sticking out from car. or someone XD:: Hey! Get out from under there and get dressed sharply. We’ve all got an invite to a party.
<Renegade> ::shakes her head:: Just WHO are you anyway, Meg?
<ShadeRingo> Wha-? ::thunk!!:: YOW! ::seethes, as he rolls out from under the call, holding his head::
<ShadeRingo> ((^car, even))
<Renegade> <Hans>::laughs:: Sorry, Ringo. ::gets into car:: Head inside and find Tasha. She’ll tell ya about it. ::shuts door ‘n drives off now::
<ShadeRingo> ::grunts, as the throbbing in his head subsides. picks himself up, wipes hands on his pants, and goes in to find de’ Tasha::
<McGrath> Nobody. :: leaves the lobby ::
<Tasha_Forge> ::issa heading donw the hallway. can run into both McG and Shadorz iffan needed!::
<Renegade> ::hrmphs, then exits the building before any other agents enter. gets on her cycle and drives off::
* Renegade is now known as Hans_Lynx
<ShadeRingo> ::enters the hallway from the back door. spots Tasha, and gives a holler:: Hey, Forge! I’m suppose to see you about some party?
<ShadeRingo> ((<Tasha> Yeah you guys! Party on a big boat! <Megs> WHOO!! ::all abandon their duties and just leave:: <Mark> ::blinks, poking his head out his office, looking around the empty building:: I’ve lost all control. <Jason> ::passes with a kazoo:: Psst! Hey, we’re all ditchin’ work for a party, you in?))
<Tasha_Forge> Hey Ringo! McGrath! yeah Diane Monde Jewlery. Big party. We did it last year. Basically dress up in fancy suits and blend in. Its for security without making guests uncomfy.
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DIIES!::))
<ShadeRingo> Wait.. we’re going to Diane Monde’s New Year’s Eve Bash? ::mouth drops some, but into a sort of half smile::
<Tasha_Forge> Yeah..pretty much. We do security, and she gives us money for the bureau. ::Grins:: so get you a tux on. You too McGrath! if you wanna go party for new years!
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets back to his ‘n Tasha’s, takes out a tux and quickly changes. Then gets one of Tasha’s nice fancy type dresses and matching shoes. picks up some jewelry for her too then heads on out::
<ShadeRingo> I don’t believe it. I’m being paid to spend a fantastic evening with MKC’s social elite. ::sort of looking off as he says that, then snaps out of his reverie:: So, when does it start?
<Tasha_Forge> Ten sharp. So go on and get whatever you need to change into. But hurry! we don’t wanna be late.
<McGrath> See you at 10. :: walks off ::
* ShadeRingo has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Tasha_Forge> ((oh noooez! the exitement was too muchfor him!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::he returns soon enough! Tasha’s things in hand. locates herrrrr::
<Tasha_Forge> ::in hallway, headed to locker room. grins at him:: hey, Hans. Thank you. You look very nice. ::will take her things;:
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<Hans_Lynx> ((WB!))
<Kutlass> ((TY Blargh, sorry about that, my compy was acting up))
* Kutlass is now known as ShadeRingo
<Hans_Lynx> Just “very nice”? Psh. I rival James Bond with my dashing good looks in this tux. ::grins hands her her things::
<Tasha_Forge> ((WBY!))
<Tasha_Forge> ::snorks:: okay, Mr. Bond. I’ll be back in a bit. ::heads to locker room!:;
<ShadeRingo> ::so took off to get his own tux, and will meet the others at the port::
<Tasha_Forge> ::will emerge in due time! will say he got her sexy white dress she prolly wore to some function of his fathers at some point! has sequined fitted top with chiffon skirt that sorta falls from thehips, and has a small train on the back. exits going to wherever Hans is::
<Hans_Lynx> ::leans against wall to wait for her! smiles seeing her and whistles:: Still stunning in that dress. ::offers elbow to her::
<McGrath> ((<Train> :: complete with working smokestack :: ))
* McGrath sets mode: +o ShadeRingo
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Tasha_Forge> ::smiles:: Thank you. ::has hair pinned up too in curls. takes his arm to go:: you bring my car or the Porche?
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<ShadeRingo> ((XD!!))
<ShadeRingo> ((<Hans> So.. is that dress coal-burning or wood..?))
<Hans_Lynx> Well we’re blending in, so which do you think? ::smirks as he escorts her out to the front there where the Porche indeed is parked::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!:: <Tasha> its diesel baby!))
<Tasha_Forge> ::smirks:: Porche. ::will get in when he opens door. lol!::
<Hans_Lynx> ::make me be gentlemanly! XD does so for her, once in shuts after. get that train in bebbe, chugga chugga woo woo! goes ’round and gets in driver’s side. then heads off towards the boat!:: Which one was it again?
<Tasha_Forge> The Queen Callisto he said.
<Hans_Lynx> Ah, nice. A bit more open though to criminals than it was at Megakat Tower last year. Might need to be more alert. ::soon arrives, parks where is supposed to, and helps her out of the car::
<ShadeRingo> ::squeals in to a parking stall soon after them, in his sporty ’57 corvette. kills the engine and jumps out over the door, in his black tux and white bowtie:: Heya’ kids! How do I look? Good? Good. ::rubs paws together, grinning wolfishly as he looks over at the docked boat::
<Hans_Lynx> ::laughs:: And here I thought I was the one excited about getting out for the night.
<McGrath> ((<Hans> At the docks? <Tasha> You know, with the stigma that has, you’d think it’d be some kind of playground for wanton criminal activity. <Hans> Yeah… :: sees several individuals in prison garb playing on swings and sliding down slides :: …))
<Hans_Lynx> Lookin’ sharp, Ringo.
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DEAD::))
<Tasha_Forge> ::gets out, laughing at Ringo:: You look nice. Now calm down…you look like a kit in a candy store. ::smirks::
<ShadeRingo> ((LOL))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<ShadeRingo> ::chuckles at that, glancing over at her:: What makes you think I’m not? C’mon, lets board. ::starts walking thataway::
<Tasha_Forge> ::laughs:: oh dear…::walking thataway too!::
<Hans_Lynx> Didn’t realize you liked New Year’s so much… or parties either. ::smirks going after Ringo, walking behind Tasha::
<ShadeRingo> <The Queen Callisto> ::the boat, of course, is all a-twinkle with lights and sprucy decor. two burly lookin’ individuals, same as last year, stand on either side of the boarding ramp that leads up onto the majestic looking vessel::
<Hans_Lynx> ::er beside Tasha that is::
<ShadeRingo> <Burly 1> ::haults the three:: Your names, please. ::holding an extensive guest list::
<Hans_Lynx> We’re with the MBI. ::says quietly to them:: Mr. Monde contacted us just tonight. ::wishes the guy would call SOONER XD::
<McGrath> :: arrives behind the group silently ::
<ShadeRingo> ((<Tasha> Okay, just ’cause I have a train, doesn’t mean we have to actually form a train line.. <Hans’n Shade> Aww..!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::SOOOOODEAD!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<ShadeRingo> <Burly 1> ::just nods then, stepping aside to let them board::
<Hans_Lynx> ::boards! glances back:: I see you wrangled McGrath into this too, Tasha.
<Tasha_Forge> ::grins:: yep. :;looking back at McG.:: you look good, McGrath. ::provided he’s in a tux XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ((<McGrath>::wearing a lime green zoot suit::))
<ShadeRingo> ::climbs aboard as well. will be curious to see how McG handles the party scene XD::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: wearing a toga :: I thought you said this was a party? <Shade> I guess I should’ve been more specific ))
<ShadeRingo> ((LOLboth))
<Hans_Lynx> ((<McGrath>::travelled through time so much, forgets what’s in fashion anymore for these things::))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> Alright, now that we’re here, where’s Mr. Dimonde? ::looks around::
<McGrath> :: is dressed appropriately for the occassion. Looking around :: There seems to be adaquate security for an event like this. Why are we needed?
<ShadeRingo> <Roger Monde> ::at the front of the boat, that’s been opened up as the dance floor and main jewelry display. is discussing something with his mother, Diane::
<ShadeRingo> ::looking back at the Burly’s:: Maybe they’re port security. Or just easily seasick. ::smirks, resting his hands on his hips, walking around the bit boat with a grin::
<ShadeRingo> ::^big boat::
<Tasha_Forge> Trust me, McGrath. With the money that’ll be floating around here and the villians we have in this city, we still aren’t enough.
<Hans_Lynx> ::spots Monde and with others, heads that way:: Because the MBI are better than a couple of big goons that’s why.
<Tasha_Forge> ::goes with Hans!::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Actually, we could use more big goons… <Shade> :: doing a stagedive :: <McGrath> … because the little ones don’t seem to help much ))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::busts up!::))
<ShadeRingo> <Roger> Mmm, yes, you’re right mother. I suppose the emerald piece should be left in the display case. But what about this pink diamond- ah! Look, mother, our security has arrived! ::turning to Hans’n Tasha:: <Diane> Oh, Rogie, you’re so excitable!
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Tasha_Forge> ::Snickers at them:: Yes, we’ve arrived. 10 sharp!
<Hans_Lynx> ::smirks at “Rogie” offers hand to Roger:: Hello again, Mr. Monde. ::then kisses Diane’s hand:: Mrs. Monde.
<McGrath> ((<Roger> :: withdraws hand quickly :: Mmmm, yes, you’ll excuse me if I don’t shake the hand of a commoner. Reginald! <Little Person> :: in a tuxedo, approaches Hans and shakes his hand for Roger :: <Hans> uh… :: shakes hands :: <Roger> Splendid. Now, where were we? ))
<ShadeRingo> <Diane> H’oh, my! ::at hand being kissed. fans herself:: Down girl, ho ho, now I’m getting excitable. You’re so well-mannered for lawmen, I must say. ::then shakes Tasha’s hand:: Oh, my dear, you look absolutely exquisite. I think my boy here has just found the perfect display for his pink diamond nicklace piece. <Roger> ::nods, offering it to her::
<ShadeRingo> ((LOL!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<Tasha_Forge> ::blinks:: oh..thank you. ::smiles. will take off necklace Hans gave her and hands it over. :: sorry hon. ::Grins and will let him slip on necklace::
<McGrath> :: taking in the scene, watching out for suspicious activity ::
<ShadeRingo> ::smirks at them, whistling at that necklace::
<McGrath> ((<Tasha> Heh, that kicks the crud out of this Katmart Special :: tears the necklace Hans fave her and tosses it overboard, replacing it with pink diamond ::))
<McGrath> ((gave^))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies::))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::SOOODEAD!::))
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::takes it and puts it safely in inside tux pocket:: I understand.
<ShadeRingo> <Diane> Now you’ll have to excuse me, the guests are beginning to arrive and I must personally greet each and every one of them! ::waddles off:: <Roger> ::giving a small bow:: If you’ll pardon me, I must attend to the guests now aas well.
<Hans_Lynx> That looks much better anyway. <And I’d rather it be stolen than the one I bought you.> ::XD::
<Hans_Lynx> Of course. Enjoy yourselves.
<Hans_Lynx> ::turns to the others:: Alright, shall we each split up and take a part of the boat?
<Tasha_Forge> Alright, and thanks! ::to Diane and Roger. then nods to hans:: Sounds good to me.
<ShadeRingo> I’ll watch the buffet line. ::eyeing it:: What a spread.
<McGrath> ((<Shade> Yeah, I’ll take the solid gold sink in the bathroom. McGrath, you got a five eighths on you? <McGrath> :: reaches into jacket and withdraws a wrench :: You can have the sink. I’ll take the diamond encrusted anchor ))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::suddenly walks by the group of them, perhaps bumping into McGrath. is a bobcat of a very muscular build, with a grizzled expression and a torn left ear. his captain’s uniform looks like it may be a bit too small for him:: Pardon. ::continues past them, towards the Monde’s::
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DIIES::))
<Tasha_Forge> We can take the dance floor. ::grins at Hans::
<Hans_Lynx> ::smirks:: Crud, I wanted the buffet area. Don’t eat it all, Ringo. ::then smirks at Tasha:: That’s fine. Two of us should keep an eye on the gems.
<McGrath> :: is bumped into, doesn’t say anything. Watches the Captain make his way through the crowd. After a moment, starts to tail him quietly from behind ::
<Tasha_Forge> Sounds good to me. Can go check them out then the dance floor. I gotta show off this beauty anyway. ::Grins. makes sure necklace is still there then will take Hans’ arm to go there!::
<ShadeRingo> <Guests> ::begin pouring into the boat, all the females dragging their male counterparts immediately to the showcased jewelry:: <Captain> ::approaches the Monde’s from behind, and taps Roger on the shoulder. sort of speaks in grunts, saying that they’re ready to shove off once all the guests have arrived::
<Hans_Lynx> ::figures McGrath is off to scout the boat. go goes and escorts Tasha to the dance floor, begins to dance with her while taking in the scene and counting the pieces once more to commit to memory::
<Tasha_Forge> ::hee! will dance with him!:: wow..lots here. More than last year I do believe.
<ShadeRingo> Ooh baby, now *this* is how you spend New Year’s in the city. ::heading for the buffet table, and the company of some she-kats there::
<McGrath> :: watches the Captain talk to Monde, keeping his distance ::
<ShadeRingo> <Roger> Ah, very good, Captain, uh.. <Captain> Captain Bob. ::has a very pronounced German accent:: <Roger> Yes, Captain Bob. We’ll be ready to “shove off” as you say, ho ho, in about fifteen minutes! <Captain> Aye, sir. ::turns on heel and heads for the helm of the Queen Callisto::
<Hans_Lynx> Jewlery or party goers?
<Tasha_Forge> Both? ::grins:: Glad we get to spend the New Years here though instead of at the office.
<McGrath> ((<Roger> I am rich beyond your wildest dreams. I have not a care in the world, Mmmm yes. <Captain> So, that’s a yes? <Roger> Reginald! <Little Person> :: walks up to the Captain :: He means yes ))
<Tasha_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<ShadeRingo> And then I said, “Listen, I don’t care if that was your wife, I still want my picture with BigFoot!” ::laughin’ it up with de’ ladies, sipping on a glass of milk::
<Hans_Lynx> No kidding. ::grins as he leads her in a dance ‘n all:: I’ve never seen Ringo so excited, or McGrath dressed so well.
<Hans_Lynx> ((::laughs!::))
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<Tasha_Forge> I know. Its great. Maybe this year will go off without a hitch too. ::eying the crowd as they dance for anyone suspicious looking::
<McGrath> :: following he Captain to his destination, keeping a distance ::
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::once at the helm, and fifteen minutes have passed, slowly starts up the boat and steers it out towards the middle of the bay::
<Hans_Lynx> Maybe. Ah looks like we’re moving.
<Tasha_Forge> Yeah. I hope no one gets sea sick.
<McGrath> :: goes into the bridge/control center with the Captain :: Can I see the charted course?
<Hans_Lynx> Hey, if they do, we don’t have to clean up afterwards. ::smirks:: We’re security, not the crew.
<ShadeRingo> <Lan Lubbel> ::as if on cue with Tasha, goes hurrying past them off the dance floor, green from head to foot::
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::head turns at McG’s words. turns around to face him:: And who are you to be asking for this boat’s charted course?
<Tasha_Forge> ::laughs:: True. ::Then snorks at the guy:: Well there’s one.
<Hans_Lynx> ::snickers:: Poor guy.
<McGrath> A concerned patron of Mr. Monde’s holiday celebration.
<Tasha_Forge> Yeah really. You wanna go scope out the jewlery up close and dream? ::Grins::
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::just grunts at that, but goes over to a small desk and points to a chart laid out there. shows the ships will go out several nautical miles from shore, weigh anchor at midnight, and then circle around and come back into port:: You should enjoy the party and let me handle the navigation. Sir.
<McGrath> Of course. :: exits bridge and starts to walk along the promenade of the boat ::
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::watches him go, eyes narrow, and then returns to the wheel. once the boat has reached it’s chartered destination, cuts the engines and lets her drift peacefully. the glow of the city’s lights twinkle in the far distance::
<Hans_Lynx> ::laughs:: You can dream, I’ll just look. ::escorts her off the dance floor and to the cases::
<Tasha_Forge> ::laughs:: Okay. ::going over with him to scope out de jewels!:: Who in Megakat has this much money? Geez..
<ShadeRingo> <Boat> ::continues rockin’, as the music blares and a large digital display shows about another hour until midnight:: <Captain> ::leaves the helm, and heads for the stern of the ship, unbuttoning his tight uniform as he does so::
<Hans_Lynx> Lots of kats. You’d be surprised.
<McGrath> ((<Captain> :: considers making a New Year’s Resolution… to buy larger clothing ::))
<Hans_Lynx> Well, surprised at how much someone is willing to pay.
<Tasha_Forge> I’m sure. I wish they’d float some of that money my way. ::smirks:;
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<ShadeRingo> ::finishing his fifth cucumber sandwich:: So then, ha! Then Josh Harthrob wanted to do the stunt himself, because I made it look so easy. Well, he got on the llama okay, but then.. ::convulsing in laughter:: The llama ran him straight into a little teenage girl’s birthday party and he was mobbed! I mean, shirt, ripped to shreds! ::still at the buffet::
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES Shade!::))
<Hans_Lynx> I’m sure a few of these gentlekats would do so for such a pretty face. ::grins::
<ShadeRingo> <Captain> ::sheds his captains uniform, revealing a black turtleneck and pants underneath. pulls out a black stockingcap as well and fixes it over his head. goes to the back of the ship, uncovers a large signalling lantern, and opens and closes the shutter several times out towards the dark open sea::
<Tasha_Forge> ::laughs:: Yeah well….I think I’ll stay with you. ::grins::
<McGrath> :: walking along the walkway, coming across a discarded Captain’s uniform. Frowns. Starts to make his way towards the back of the ship ::
<Hans_Lynx> I’m glad to hear that. ::puts arm around her as he glances to either side, watching the patrons at the cases::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: fearing for the worst, potential nudity. Puts on his night-vision goggles, turns the dial to “censor,” causing black bars to appear ::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DEAD!!::))
<ShadeRingo> <Two Small Row Boats> ::suddenly appear at the back of the ship, filled to the brim with similarly dressed kats, their grins gleaming through the darkness. tie-up next to the Queen Callisto and file out, all armed with semi-automatic weapons::
<Tasha_Forge> ::looking through the cases. pretending to be interested shopper!:: Bet your father would love to be here.
<ShadeRingo> ((LOL))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> He’s not much for sailing. And most of these seem to be for she-kats.
<ShadeRingo> <”Captain”> Everything’s ready, JP. ::said to a rather tall, lean kat wearing a captain’s hat who gets out of one of the rowboats:: <JP> ::smirks, brushing his faint mustache, dressed like everyone else save for the hat cocked to one side of his head:: Very good, Rolfe. Alright boys, let’s crash ourselves a party.
* ShadeRingo is now known as JP_Roland
<McGrath> :: rounds a corner, approaching the back, to find himself face to face with said marauders ::
<Tasha_Forge> Well of course. Toms don’t buy these things.
<JP_Roland> <Pirates> ::all suddenly let out a loud call, as they rush to the forward of the boat, some shooting off their weapons in the air:: <Rolfe> ::growls, seeing McG?:: <JP> ::calmly strolls to the front, weapon slung about his shoulder::
<Hans_Lynx> Well… unless a she-kat pesters them to enough. ::nods to some poor tom who’s lady is giving him an earful about proving his love for her with an expensive pair of earrings::
<Tasha_Forge> :shakes head:: I never got she-kats like that….::whispered::
<JP_Roland> <Pirates> ::bust onto the main party scene, laughing and yelling, flaunting their guns around::
<Tasha_Forge> ::blinks turning to the noises and frowns:: oh great….::will grab for her gun in Hans’ coat or wherever he stashed it for her. XD::
<McGrath> ((<Hans> I thought you stashed the weapons! <Tasha> Where would I stash a weapon? <Hans> Uh :: looking at the train :: In your caboose? ))
<Hans_Lynx> ((brb))
<Tasha_Forge> ((okies!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<JP_Roland> ((lol!!))
<JP_Roland> <Piratey Pat’n Pete> ::make a beeline for the jewel cases, smashing them open with the butt end of their guns::
<Tasha_Forge> ::aims gun at them since her and Hans be by the jewels:: Freeze! hold it right there!::
<Tasha_Forge> ((er..no :: at the end there))
<JP_Roland> <Piratey Pat> ::quickly levels weapon at her, surprised she would have a weapon:: Sorry, toots, but I’ve got the bigger hardware. ::snickers:: <Pete> Stop messin’ around and shoot her a’ready! ::grabbing everything shiney in sight and stuffing it into a bag::
<Hans_Lynx> ::hears the gunfire! turns quickly to see the “pirates” rushing onto the boat. yeah that works XD pulls out his own and gets behind a case, pulling Tasha with him!::
<McGrath> :: is seen by Rolfe :: I don’t recall this being on the itinerary
<Hans_Lynx> ::or not XD just pulls out his own, aiming at Pete, close range:: Shoot her and you’ll regret it.
<Hans_Lynx> ((and is back obviously XD))
<Tasha_Forge> ((WB!))
<JP_Roland> <Rolfe> ::cracks knuckles:: That is because you were not ‘savvy’ to the real party. Sir. ::walks up to him::
<Tasha_Forge> ::mrrs at them:: you busted up the wrong party! This boat is swarming with Megs and if ya know whats good for ya you’ll drop those weapons.
<JP_Roland> ::Hans may feel a small tap on his shoulder from behind::
<JP_Roland> <Shade> What the-? ::at all the shooting and cackling. reaches for his own weapon, but is knocked back into a table::
<Hans_Lynx> ::feels said tap, keeping gun on Pete, glances behind him slightly::
<McGrath> :: is approached :: You know, the cracking of one’s knuckles is not considered in good taste.
<JP_Roland> <Pete> ::just looks, rather wide-eyed at Hans, or rather behind Hans:: <JP> ::as Hans looks, may see the butt end of a gun headed for his noggin::
<JP_Roland> <Rolfe> ::looks at him grimly:: You’ll be lucky to still have taste once I am through with you. ::tries to grab him by the collar::
<Hans_Lynx> I hoped I wouldn’t get my tux messy tonight but… ::attempts to use free hand to grab at said gun barrel as he turns quickly, pushing it up towards the sky as he whips his own gun around to fire at the kat behind him there::
<Tasha_Forge> ::will stand and fire off a couple of shots towards Pete and Pat XD::
<JP_Roland> ::weapon is pushed skyward, but catches Hans gunhand with his hand, attempting to pin it between his own arm and chest:: Didn’t your mother ever tell you that it’s not nice to point. ::sneers, as the two of them are suddenly surrounded by a semi-circle of armed pirates:: Drop the gun or your lady friend dies.
<McGrath> :: is grabbed by the collar :: I suppose I am :: jabs the active electrodes of a taser up under his jaw at close range ::
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> Gyack!! ::duck under the display::
<JP_Roland> <Rolfe> ::eats electricity. body convulses, dropping McG to the deck::
<Tasha_Forge> ::pausing as they are surrounded and frowns:: Hans….
<Hans_Lynx> I think the she-kat can handle her own. ::tries to knee JP inna gut, keeping grip on his gun in the one hand and JP’s in the other there::
<JP_Roland> <Guests> ::are all in a panic, already handing over their jewelry to those among the pirates who are collecting:: <Diane> ::has all but fainted by now, barely caught by Roger and now being fanned::
<McGrath> :: is releases. Pockets the weapon, and moves to pickup Rolfe and deposit him over the railing, aiming for one of the rowboats below ::
<JP_Roland> ::tries to side-step from the knee, loosening the grip on his arm:: You’re very wreckless, young tom. But, if you think she looks better in lead than in diamonds.. <Pirates> ::cock weapons::
<Tasha_Forge> Crud…::dives and scrambls undersome cases to hide since Hans can’t see whats going on. will start firing some shots at the pirates from the safety of a sturdy set of cases!::
<JP_Roland> <Rolfe> ::thunks into the rowboat, nearly capsizing it::
<McGrath> :: makes his way along the perimeter walkway, looking for another pirate ::
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> ::peer back up over the shattered display table. quickly grab a few loose articles, stuffing them into the bag, and scurry for the semi-circle, away from that crazy she-kat::
<Hans_Lynx> ::scowls, pulling back his gun some:: Who are you jerks anyway?
<JP_Roland> <Pirates> ::open fire on Tasha, amid screams from the passengers:: <JP> ::grins:: We’re rich, that’s what. C’mon boys! I think we’ve outlasted our stay! It was a lovely party, everyone, really! We’d love to come again next year. ::steps away from Hans now, taking the bag from Pete and heading for the back of the ship::
<Tasha_Forge> ::screams and ducks in behind everything. pleeeeeease let it all hold. lol!::
<Hans_Lynx> ::watches them, not wanting anyone to be shot… save for the pirates there XD Eyes JP and his crew as they start to head off::
<McGrath> :: hears screams and gunfire ahead, along with the rush of footsteps heading his way. Withdraws a spool of monofilament line, tying it at shin level on the railing, letting it fall slack on the deck. Takes the other end, and waits around the corner ::
<JP_Roland> <Pirates> ::all hoot’n holler, and cease shooting at the tables as they back-pedal for the stern of the ship::
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> ::patting each other on the back:: <Pete> Good job back there, mate! <Pat> Arr, no! Was you who put the real scare in ‘em, mate! <Pete> Har, so it was! ::walking by McG’s position::
<Tasha_Forge> ::stands up carefully to see where they are headed. was grazed by one of the shots but nothing serious. :: we gotta stop ‘em Hans!
<Tasha_Forge> ::grazed inna arm that is::
<McGrath> :: pulls the line taut around the corner as they approach unawares ::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: his entire skillset is comprised of A-Team reruns ::))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::hurries over to her:: You alright? I’m going to see about making sure they don’t.
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> ::cackling at one another, when suddenly their legs are taken out from under them:: Yarr?! Oof! ::other pirates follow suit, piling up on the deck, before some catch on and leap over them::
<JP_Roland> ((lol!! <McG> I’m tired of all you crazy foo’s jibber-jabber!))
<McGrath> :: grabs a life-preserver in each hand, and during the disorientation, puts them atop those still standing so their arms are restrained. Then proceeds to shoulder them over the railing XD ::
<Tasha_Forge> I’m fine. Lets go! ::hurring out after the pirates::
<JP_Roland> <Pirate> ::as he’s throw overboard:: At least I’m preserrrved..! ::splash, some others follow suit:: <Pirate Chuckles> ‘Ey, you can’t do that! ::takes a wild swing at him::
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DEAD picturing McGrath with a mowhawk and bling bling::))
<JP_Roland> You idiots! *Shoot* him! ::throws bag in rowboat with Rolfe::
<Tasha_Forge> ((::rolling!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::hurries after her, noting McGrath already working on it! fires a few shots off at any pirates not taken down::
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> ::manage to pick themselves up, and scramble for JP’s boat, along with a few other stray pirates. those tossed overboard swim for the other lifeboat:: <Pirates> ::also picking themselves up, but duck at Hans fire. shoot back!::
<Tasha_Forge> ::fires as well! though ducks as they shoot back!::
<McGrath> :: is hit by Chuckles and falls back over the railing ::
<JP_Roland> <Scott Urvy> Gyar! I be wounded! ::falls down at the two’s gunfire, but others continue firing, slowly backing up::
<Hans_Lynx> ::dodges to the side at the return fire, growling::
<JP_Roland> <Chuckles> Har HAR! That’ll learn ya! Har har har! HAR HAR HAR!! ::busts up into convulsions of laughter, moving back to JP’s boat:: <JP> Alright, I’ve had enough fun for tonight. Start rowing you mongrels. <Pete’n Pat> Aye aye!
<McGrath> :: splashes into the relatively calm sea below, orienting himself underwater. Starts to swim towards the boats ::
<JP_Roland> <Boomer> ::pulls out a grenade, letting it fly towards the two Megs:: Fire in de’ hole! <Pirates> ::whats left of them, skedaddle for the lifeboat::
<Tasha_Forge> Oh crud…::will try and keek the grenade back off the boat and into the ocean there::
<JP_Roland> <Pete> Stroke! <Pat> Stroke! <JP> ::takes out a cigar, lights it, and cheerfully puffs on it as they quickly pull away from the Queen Callisto, towards another ship drifting in the water. a smaller, but much darker ship::
<Hans_Lynx> ::grabs grenade attempts to quickly throw it overboard to one of the boats!::
<McGrath> :: grabs onto the side of a rowboat as it starts to pull away, peeking mouth and nose up briefly to take a breath, and then submerges, haning on for the short ride ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::before Tasha kicks it if that’s okay XD::
<JP_Roland> <Grenade> ::given the boot, off the boat and into the water, where it makes quite a splash. shoots quite a bit of water into the air and onto the boat::
<Tasha_Forge> ::yep! its okay!::
<Hans_Lynx> ::ah she made it first -g-::
<Tasha_Forge> ((<Tasha and Hans>::kick around the grenade for an hour or so before dropping it in the ocean:: ))
<Hans_Lynx> Let me have it if they try that again! ::shouts to her::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL or blowing up XD))
<Tasha_Forge> ::nods:: why? We can’t blow the ships or it’ll sink the diamonds too!
<JP_Roland> <Pirates> ::in second lifeboat, cast off and start paddling away as well, but are very water logged from that grenade’s after effects:: Bail ‘er out, boys! Stroke!
<JP_Roland> ((lol!! <Hans> Haha, it’s like hot potat- ::BOOM!::))
<Hans_Lynx> Diamonds are diamonds, but those guys are NOT getting away! ::reloads his gun quickly::
<Tasha_Forge> ((:DIIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DEAD::))
<Tasha_Forge> Alright. if you say so…::watching them row away:: now what? I can’t swim in this thing.
<McGrath> :: waiting for them to arrive at the larger ship ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::mrrrs noting them moving too far off. looks to her:: Contact the coastguard and the Enforcers. ::holsters gun then rushes towards the Captain’s helm to get this boat turned around::
<JP_Roland> <Dark Ship> ::upon drawing closer, appears to be about the size of a large yacht, but has been heavily modified. “The Sea Ghost” can be seen written on it’s side, as several more shouts come from aboard it, throwing down a rope ladder to all the occupents of the rowboat:: Thanks, me hearties! Haha, Happy New Year! ::throws bag over shoulder, and starts climbing::
<Hans_Lynx> ::pulls up anchor if it was still down first::
<Tasha_Forge> ::nods and hurries to the helm as well cause mun figures a radio would be there. starts contacting Enforcers and Coast guard about what happened::
<JP_Roland> <Roger> ::all frazeled, looking for Tasha or Hans:: Oh dear! Oh dear!
<JP_Roland> <Coast Guard> ::respond that they’ll send a helicopter out to verify, as they aren’t picking up any other ships in the vicinity other than the Queen Callisto::
<Hans_Lynx> ::yep prolly so! listening to her as she does this. starts turning the boat around then sees “The Sea Ghost”::
<McGrath> :: once they arrive, briefly surfaces to take another breath, and then swims downwards under the waterline of the seaghost. Withdraws a small aerosol can, and sprays it underwater, its contents becoming instantly foamy. Palms some of it on the hull, and then withdraws a radio transmitter, cementing it in the goo underwater ::
<JP_Roland> <Pete’n Pat> ::follow JP up, then the rest of the Pirate crew:: <2nd Lifeboat> ::arrives shortly afterwards, taking their loot and climbing aboard, a few less than what they started with though::
<JP_Roland> <Roger> ::makes his way to the helm, patting his brow with a handkerchief:: You must take us back to shore immediately! This is just awful!
<Hans_Lynx> ::annoyed at the coast guard’s response, turns to Roger:: Not yet!
<Tasha_Forge> ::looking to Roger as he comes in:: we are attempting to keep up with the other boat till the coast guard can get here. They aren’t detecting another boat here aside us but they are there..somewhere.
<JP_Roland> ::turns head once he’s aboard The Sea Ghost, peering at the Queen Callisto as it’s turning towards his ship:: If they start coming towards us.. blow them out of the water.
<Tasha_Forge> ::blinks at Hans;: Uh..calm down hon..
<McGrath> :: with that done, kicks off the hull, swimming away back towards the Queen Callisto ::
<JP_Roland> <Roger> ::nerves shot as it is, jumps back, looking very pitious:: B-but, we must! Some guests are hurt, and Mother..!
<JP_Roland> <The Sea Ghost> ::starts off, heading out of the bay::
<Tasha_Forge> ::Frowns at that now:: Hans…I think you should take us back. Its not worth the lives of these kats if some are seriously hurt.
<Hans_Lynx> ::heading towards the Sea Ghost, though isn’t meant for speed:: I’m not letting them out of my sight until the coast guard gets their tails out here to help stop them!
<McGrath> :: once he’s in range, uses his Enforcer-issue line gun and aims up towards the bridge control room. :: <Grapling Hook> :: shoots upwards and breaks through the window glass, attaching to the ceiling of the control room ::
<JP_Roland> <Shade> Urgh.. what hit me? ::looks at silver platter with his head-print on it:: Oh, right.. ::picks himself up with a grunt, swiping off shrimp and finger foods from his tux::
<JP_Roland> <Roger> Kats alive!! They’re back! ::bites his hand, pressing himself up against a wall in absolute terror::
<Hans_Lynx> ::gasps at the hook now:: What the?
<Hans_Lynx> ::pulls out gun::
<Tasha_Forge> ::ducks aside, gun aimed at the line::
* JP_Roland is now known as ShadeRingo
<McGrath> :: rapidly ascends upwars as the tether connects, and comes crashing through the window winding up on the control room’s floor. Soaked, and a little out of breath ::
<ShadeRingo> ::checking on the passengers, a few having caught some stray debris from those blasted tables, but a few took some serious blows from the ruffian pirates::
<Hans_Lynx> ::aims at McGrath then sighs realizing who it is:: McGrath! You okay?
<Hans_Lynx> ::holsters weapon again::
<Tasha_Forge> ::jumps, then sees who it is and relaxes:: Oh geez..give me another heart attack.
<McGrath> You should breakoff pursuit :: stnading up ::
<Hans_Lynx> What? Why?
<McGrath> That ship’s been equipped with torpedo launchers.
<ShadeRingo> <Helicopter> ::can now be seen some distance away, with a searchlight turned on, scanning the dark water some distance still behind the Queen Callisto:: <The Sea Ghost> ::now pulling out of view, disappearing into the night::
<Hans_Lynx> And it is also getting away. ::mrrrs, glancing out the shattered glass window there::
<Tasha_Forge> We can’t catch that thing, Hans…its too fast. Lets get back to shore to help those injured.
<ShadeRingo> <Roger> ::nearly faint:: Oh.. my heart.. ::clutching chest:: I told mother we shouldn’t have any more wild parties, but.. last year went so well! I just don’t understand it!
<McGrath> Let them go. We’ll find them.
<Hans_Lynx> ::angrily punches nearby wall then huffs:: Fine. ::glowers. goes over to steering and turns the Queen Callisto around to head back to shore::
<ShadeRingo> Hey! ::finally popping in:: Are you guys okay? What just happened!?
<Tasha_Forge> ::frowning. slumps down inna chair holding her arm where it was grazed:: We were robbed is what happened. We’re heading to shore to get medical help.
<McGrath> :: taking out PDA and and adjusting some settings on it :: They’ll lead us right to their headquarters. I’m certain this vessel is not the only one they’ve stolen from.
<ShadeRingo> ::momentarily shocked, then puts a paw on his hip as the other drags over the length of his face::
<Hans_Lynx> And how are they going to lead us anywhere when they’re GONE? ::grumpy as he steers::
<ShadeRingo> <Roger> If you’ll excuse me, I must attend to mother.. ::sulks out::
<McGrath> :: after making some adjustments, an audible signal comes from his device :: They’ll lead us because I put a transmitter on their hull.
<Hans_Lynx> ::blinks, then turns some towards McGrath:: Heh, you sneak you. ::grins:: Good job, McGrath.
<ShadeRingo> ::listening with interest to this. pulls out a handkerchief from his tux and goes over to Tasha’s arm, beginning to tie it around:: How is it I always miss all the dangerous fun?
<Tasha_Forge> Yeah good job. ::smiles a bit. hopes they can get the jewels back in one piece::
<Tasha_Forge> ::lets Shade do so, btw! smirks:: Cause you get knocked out?
<ShadeRingo> Yeah, and it wasn’t even the drinks that hit me, for once. ::grumbles:: At least no one was seriously hurt. Well, except for some of those strays you left moaning on the back of the ship.
<Hans_Lynx> ((<Hans> The same thing happens to me when demons and angry she-kats show up.))
<Hans_Lynx> ::pushes the boat to its top speed now, slowing down as they reach the docks to dock safely::
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!! <Shade> I guess we’re just lucky! <Hans> ::noddles!:: <Hertz> Uh, no guys, that’s *my* code name, thankyewvurymuch! ::hrmphs!::))
<ShadeRingo> <Lan Lubbel> Huack!! ::at the boat’s top speed::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<ShadeRingo> <Digital Display> ::above the dancefloor, blinking and sparking now and then, but begins it’s countdown to the New Year:: <Guests> ::Meekly:: 10.. 9..
<ShadeRingo> ((<Guests> 3.. 2.. 1.. ah, shoot, let’s not let this get us down! Happy New- ::BOOM!!:: <Hans> Erk! Sorry! They left another grenade!))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DEADDEAD!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DIES::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::lowers anchor now that they’ve docked from where they started from::
<ShadeRingo> <Burly’s> ::blink at the condition of the ship, as they wheel up the exit ramp::
<Hans_Lynx> C’mon, we’re at shore, let’s see where that ship is going… ::steps out to see the countdoun::
<Hans_Lynx> ::out of the Captain’s helm that is::
<Tasha_Forge> ::gets up and heads outside:: I’m going to change before I do anything else. I ain’t chasing villians on the high seas in a dress. sorry.
<ShadeRingo> I’ll tie up the loose ends. ::grabbing some rope, heads for the stern of the ship to tie up some pirates::
<ShadeRingo> <Guests> ::some rush for the exit, some somberly leave, and others wait for Coast Guard medical units to come aboard and take them off on stretchers, Diane Monde being one of them::
<Hans_Lynx> Does it matter what you’re wearing when going after criminals?
<Tasha_Forge> it does when I can’t move very fast in this. Or carry weapons. Plus I need to get this looked at. ::rubbing at her arm:: It can wait a bit, Hans. Geez…whats gotten into you tonight?
<ShadeRingo> ((<Roger Monde> ::snaps at his mother being put in a common, *public* hospital. assumes the vigilante identity of Die-Amounds, seeking justice for his mother with style and a diamond-tipped jackhammer!:: <Reginald> ::joins him as “The 24 Karat Kid”::))
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Not feeling very clever, Hans? <Hans> … ))
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<McGrath> :: once they’re docked, disembarks without a word ::
<ShadeRingo> <Burly 1> ::eyebrow slowly raises at the condition of McGrath, noting a slosh in his step::
<McGrath> :: sloshes into the new year then XD ::
<ShadeRingo> ::ties up the baddies, and hands them over to the Coast Guard, as mun is about to sink XD::
<Hans_Lynx> Nothing! I just hate losing to guys like that. ::gets off the ship::
<Tasha_Forge> Well so do I but we couldn’t help it. We’ll get ‘em with that tracker that McGrath put on the ship, okay? Its alright.
<ShadeRingo> ((And that’ll do it for me for 2006. You guys have a good one, and I’ll see ya’ next year! XD))
<Tasha_Forge> ((lol! okies! Nights Kutlass! Happy New Year!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((Night! ::hugs::))
<ShadeRingo> ((Happy New Year, all!))
* ShadeRingo has quit IRC (Quit: Holy strawberries, Batman! We’re in a jam!)
<Hans_Lynx> Yeah yeah… I’ll drive us home.