Trina and Joe discuss their finances after the vacation they took while Shade informs Tasha and Hans about a racing challenge with a rather nasty individual, Shovelhead Toecutter the Third. Protocol puts her two cents in as she has doubts about Shade’s vehicle of choice. She, Shade and Tasha go to look at the MBI sedan Shade has been working on.
(Mod note: Log may be incomplete.)
<TrinaKorat> 4 1….2…. 5! Three Sir! Three! RPG Start!
<Hans_Lynx> ::is in theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee………………. breakroom::
<Joseph_Forge> <Tasha>::will be with heeeeem! come talk to me about racing, Shadorz! I can do eeet!::
<ShadeRingo> <Hertz> ::is knocked over by the outstanding “the,” or maybe just the potted plant he runs into::
<Hans_Lynx> <Protocol>:;at front desk!::
<TrinaKorat> ::is slowly unwinding from traveling, typing up a report she had due before vacation and checking up on their bank account::
<TrinaKorat> ((::dies, Hertz!::))
<Joseph_Forge> :We’re broke hon. Don’t worry about it. XD::
<TrinaKorat> ::of course I worry! ;_; What about the bills?!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::we need electricity? XD::
<Joseph_Forge> How bad is it? ::leaning over the back of her chair to hand her some coffee::
<ShadeRingo> ::rolls out from under the old, beat up new MBI sedan he co-erced-er, convinced Trina to buy:: Phew, lookin’ better. ::pats the hood, and frowns as the bumper falls off:: Ugh. ::grabs a rag from his back pocket, and heads in to take a break::
<Hans_Lynx> ::bwhahaha::
<Hans_Lynx> ::takes a sip of his coffee, reading newspaper. calmed dowm from that Monde fiasco::
<Joseph_Forge> <Tasha>::will take a sip of his coffee too if he sets it down. XD::
<TrinaKorat> ::small sigh, takes her coffee:: Not too bad, really, tho’ until we get paid again this week, the Internet bill and light bill are gonna be a tad behind.
<Joseph_Forge> Thats fine. We don’t need ‘em. We’ll free load here. ::smirks:: it was worth it.
<Hans_Lynx> … hey, get your own.
<ShadeRingo> ::wiping his grease-covered paws with that rag, some grease smudged on his face and his hair just a bit out of place as he walks into the breakroom:: Hey you two. Any coffee in here?
<TrinaKorat> ::chuckles, smiles up at him, is borrowing his compy in his new office. XD:: I’m glad you had a good time.
<Hans_Lynx> Yes. PLENTY of it. ::smirks at Tasha then snorks at Ringo:: Got a little somethin’ on your face there, Ringo.
<Joseph_Forge> ::snickers:: You must be trying to rehab that old junker out there.
<Joseph_Forge> I did. ::steals a kiss onna cheek! ha!:: Thank you.
<TrinaKorat> ((<Trina> Why would I wanna rehab Jason?))
<ShadeRingo> Hmm? ::wipes at cheek with back of paw, only smudging it more. then reaches for the coffee and a cup:: Yeah, that old stiff’s really a Thundercat under the hood, it’s just a matter of coaxing it out. Gonna’ need all the power I can get from it.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<ShadeRingo> ((lol!!))
<Joseph_Forge> <Tasha> oh? Why is that.
<TrinaKorat> ::smiles:: Why are you thanking me?
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!!))
<ShadeRingo> Heh. ::gripping his coffee, turning to them as he leans agains the counter:: Ever hear of a Nailhead Toecutter the Third, or, something like that?
<Hans_Lynx> ::snickers, lets him keep the smudge XD::
<ShadeRingo> ::mun doesn’t know why, but *cannot* remember that crazy name of MoDad’s XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ::busts up:: Uh… NO.
<TrinaKorat> ((DEAD!!!!!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::Frowns:: Yeah. Bad guy from what I hear. Racing community steers clear of him. Does more damage to our vehicles than we win racing.
<Joseph_Forge> ((^Tasha))
<Joseph_Forge> <Tasha> Though you’re off on the name. ::as mun forgets it too but its not that. lol!::
<Joseph_Forge> For my christmas present. ::grins.:: I enjoyed it.
<ShadeRingo> Well, thank your lucky stars then. ::to Hans. sips at coffee, looking at Tasha a bit surprised she’d know him:: Yeah, the guy’s a regular violent nutcase who really likes maiming anyone who looks at him wrong.
<TrinaKorat> You’re most welcome. ::smiling::
<Joseph_Forge> <Tasha> yep, that’d be him. So whats that gotta do with you fixing up the junker?
<Joseph_Forge> ::goes to sit inna chair in there:: When’s Jase supposed to be back?
<Hans_Lynx> ((::lol oy read that as “Who’s Jase supposed to be?” XD need more soda intake::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Diies! pats you::))
<ShadeRingo> We had a bit of a dispute over.. well, a can of hairspray that made him crash his bike a few days back, and now he basically wants to kill me and destroy the MBI in the process. ::takes another sip of coffee:: So, to try and save my hide and this lovely building, I challenged him at his own game: a race.
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks::………….ARE YOU INSANE?!
<Joseph_Forge> ((TASHA!!!0))
* Joseph_Forge is now known as Tasha_Forge
<Tasha_Forge> ::can remember to type Joe better for some reason::
<TrinaKorat> ((::SOOOOOOOOOODEAD!!!!!:: <Trina> ::cries:: I’m never taking you on vacation again!))
<ShadeRingo> ::smiles at her:: Good to know I have your vote of confidence, Forge. Cheers! ::takes another big gulp::
<ShadeRingo> ((LOL!))
<TrinaKorat> ((DEAD, Fel!::))
<TrinaKorat> Next weekend, I think.
<Tasha_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Tasha_Forge> Seriously..I’d get something better than the junker. you aint gonna take him in that thing.
<Hans_Lynx> ((::DIES!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::shakes his head at Shades::
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe> ::nods:: Can’t believe this place is still standing without me and him both here. And Mark hasn’t been around I don’t think.
<ShadeRingo> ::sets coffee down on the counter behind him:: You should take a look at it, the old guy we bought it from at auction actually did a pretty super job on it under the hood. Sure, it’s not much to *look* at, but trust me, we have ourselves a Mach 5 sitting out there in the parking lot. ::confident smirk::
<TrinaKorat> Mark took some time off to think. You know… after the whole incident. He waited ’til you or Jason got back.
<Tasha_Forge> If you say so. I’ll agree looks aren’t everything. I got toasted once by a guy in a primer grey rig. Just worried about you like…:;snorks:: running over a bumper or a wheel coming off.
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe>::nods:: thats fine. Guy needed it.
<TrinaKorat> Yeah. ::pokes him on the nose::
<ShadeRingo> Yeah.. ::smile sort of fades at that:: But I’ll take some extra duct tape for any quick patch jobs that need done. Plus, I’ll be getting a little extra help from Protocol.
<Hans_Lynx> <Protocol>::enters the room:: Or you could use Tashyra’s car to beat that Shovelhead Toecutter the Third. I’d rather operate something classy than that old heap.
<ShadeRingo> ::er, Ana Lytikat up there::
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe>::snickers:: good thing its a slow day. Not sure I’m ready for full blast again.
<ShadeRingo> Speak of the devil. ::said pretty flatly, and as if he means it XD::
<Tasha_Forge> ::Frowns:: I don’t think so. I like my car to stay in one piece. Besides, I might be racing if he does it one of the race nights. When is he doing it?
<TrinaKorat> Well, if you don’t mind, I’m gonna head home.
<Hans_Lynx> ::leans back, listening. knows little of racing cars. he’s into planes lol::
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe> I don’t mind. You know that. Head home and get some rest. I’ll be in after while when I’m done here.
<Hans_Lynx> <Protocol> But you’d rather your friend be broken in to a million of them? Typical biological behavior.
<ShadeRingo> Tomorrow morning. At dawn. I’m surprised the big guy’s a morning person.
<TrinaKorat> ::smiles:: Alright. ::Stands:: And,… ::as she prints out her report:: Here’s my report all ready.
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe>::takes:: thanks. Have dinner ready like a good wife. ::grins and gets ready for a beating XD::
<ShadeRingo> ::sort of looks queerly at Prot:: ‘Biologic-’, geez, could you be any more robot-that-kills-everything creepy? We don’t say.. typical.. heartless computer energy being behavior, do we guys? ::looking to them::
<Tasha_Forge> Nope! and if its tomorrow at dawn and you need it well…take my car. Just so long as you can keep it in halfway decent shape. ::smirks;:
<Hans_Lynx> ::laughs:: Nah, but that’s just because it’s a mouthful. ::munches donut::
<TrinaKorat> ::busts up:: I’ll order pizza.
<Hans_Lynx> <Protocol> ::rolls eyes:: Cyberkat, you twit.
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe>::chuckles:: sounds fine to me. Careful going home.
<ShadeRingo> Thanks, Tasha, I appreciate it, but the MBI’s new patrol car is needing a good test run anyway, and I think it has a few tricks up it’s sleeves that can clinch this.
<Tasha_Forge> ::shrugs:: your funeral.
<TrinaKorat> I will. ::pecks him on the nose:: See you at home. ::heads out!::
<Hans_Lynx> <Protocol> *I* better take a look at it to make sure.
<Hans_Lynx> ((NIght Sagey! ::hug::))
<Tasha_Forge> <Joe>::grins at peck and waves::
<ShadeRingo> ((Yeah, G’nights Sageroo!))
<TrinaKorat> ((::dies!:: I haven’t even said buh buy yet. I see how it is. Trying to get rid of me already. XD))
<TrinaKorat> ((But yeah. ::hugs for all!:: Night, gals! ))
<Tasha_Forge> ((I think they are. lol!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((lol hey you warned us earlier XD))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::hiding the TNT::))
<TrinaKorat> ((True. XD No blowing up. ))
<TrinaKorat> ((Night!))
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<Hans_Lynx> (( mawww… ;_; ))
<ShadeRingo> Yes, and you all better bring plenty of flowers. No petunias or daisies though. ::turns to Protocol:: I was just fixing it up, princess. Come and take a look at your carriage. ::grabs coffee and turns to go::
<Tasha_Forge> I wanna see this rig myself. ::gets up to go with as well!::
<Hans> Have fun you two. ::ha! now the coffee is MINE! XD::
<Protocol> ::smirks:: Empress. That sounds better. ::goes after Ringo::
<Tasha_Forge> oh brother. ::rolling eyes::
<Protocol> ::chuckles::
<ShadeRingo> ::exits through the back door, and walks them over to the unimpressive looking MBI sedan:: Here she is, in all her.. well, glory is going a bit far, but she’s halfway there. A fresh coat of paint, some duck tape like I said, and she’ll be in tip-top shape by tomorrow. ::resting hands on hips::
<Tasha_Forge> ::resisting desperate urge to bust up laughing. snorks some and clears throat:: uh..nice. Real nice, Ringo.
<Protocol> … you can’t be serious. ::staring at it::
<ShadeRingo> ::gives Prot a good solid pat on the back:: Wanna’ jump in, see how it feels from the inside or whatever?
<Tasha_Forge> Does it even run yet?
<ShadeRingo> Oh yeah! It runs great, it’s just the loose spring in the seat you have to watch for. ::rubbing the back of his pants some as he says that::
<Protocol> ::glares at him at the pat, then goes over and puts a hand on the hood of it.::
<Tasha_Forge> ::snorks and busts up laughing::well..lets hear it then! I wanna hear this baby.
<ShadeRingo> <MBI Sedan> ::quivers a bit under the touch. be gentle with me!::
<ShadeRingo> What the lady wants, the lady gets. ::pulling out the keys and stepping into the drivers seat, keeping the door open as he puts in the keys and starts it up::
<Protocol> ::stands straight, moving hand off the engine when he starts it up. puts hands on hips:: Well, it started up at least.
<Tasha_Forge> ::goes to look at engine while its running!:: well..not too awful bad. She needs some new hoses and all in a couple of places, but shes running. ::looking:: I hope all this holds. Most of it can be fixed its just a matter of if it’ll all hold till the end of the race.
<Protocol> I’ll make sure it does… ::goes acoherent:: How degrading. ::zaps into the vehicle to give it a diagnostics check::
<ShadeRingo> <MBI Sedan> ::whole frame of car shakes at the sound of a powerful engine underneath the hood. is revved up by Shade, and simply roars:: <Shade> She’s an animal, no doubt about it. ::impressed by Tasha’s analyis:: You big into cars, Forge? I mean, you said earlier you raced?
<Tasha_Forge> Yeah, on the side. Weekends at Megakat Raceway, and well..::Clears throat::A few..less legal ones at night. Been doing it a while. My old man got me started.
<ShadeRingo> That’s really cool, Forge, I had no idea. I’m not really a professional racer, at least not in the conventional sense, but I have done a lot of stuntwork and chase scenes with cars. But.. do you have any advice for racing this Toecutter maniac?
<Protocol> ::soon zaps out of it. goes solid again:: She’s right on her diagnosis. Also several things could use tightening. I fixed a few wires for better functioning. I guess I can keep it from getting too torn up… ::by cheating XD::
<Tasha_Forge> Really? wow. ::then nods to Prot:: Watch his piston rings. and several other pieces. They coudl give out. ::then sighs at the question from Ringo there:: Not really. we all steer clear of him. Watch him. He cheats. He’ll try to run you off the road, and flat out try to kill you. Save your ride though. DOn’t give her all she’s got till the very end. Don’t let him know what you are running till its too late for him to
<ShadeRingo> ((Too late for him to..))
<Tasha_Forge> ((to catch up ::beats IRC::))
<Tasha_Forge> I’d tell you to drop some NOS in here but the engine couldn’t handle it in this shape.
<ShadeRingo> Thanks. ::to Prot, then listens intently to Tasha, killing the engine:: Right, got it. Heh, I don’t think he’ll be the only one using unconventional methods in this little race of ours.
<Tasha_Forge> ::smirks:: gotta do what you gotta do against him. He’s a nutcase. good luck. If you want I can come and talk to you through some headphones or something. I think I can borrow a set. Talk you through what you are seeing and doing.
<Protocol> ::chuckles:: No he won’t. ::grins wickedly::
<ShadeRingo> Thanks, but I really don’t want to get anyone else involved. Besides, take a look at this. ::pops open the middle armrest next to the seat, revealing a small, rather Bond-ish control panel with little switches:: I’m not sure exactly what they do yet, but the old guy at the aution said there were “extra features” with this car. ::looks pretty giddy about it::