Joe and Gracie wait outside watching Rex’s manor while the Enforcers wait elsewhere for back up. Sure enough a van fulla thugs and ‘nip pulls up and Rex answers. Insisting he didn’t order this shipment, he’s surprised by one of Dark Kat’s ninjas who gets him to talk a bit about the deal – which the MBI agents hear and record. They and the Enforcers move in now and arrest Rex and two of the thugs. Gracie has minor wounds which Joe takes her to hospital to patch up before they go to the MBI. Joe then goes home to a sickly Trina who’s glad to hear the news of the successful bust.
Meanwhile the ninja goes to Protocol’s house with Driver in the snowglobe in hand. He reveals himself to be McGrath and gives her Driver who she releases. McGrath tells her it’s time to do the right thing as she’s temporarily acting mayor with Rex arrested. She says she’ll announce the situation tomorrow and see about having Manx reinstated as mayor again. After McGrath leaves, Protocol and Driver have a talk about things. During this all, Mark goes to Manx Manor to inform him that he’ll be mayor again.
McGrath goes back to the MBI and puts some evidence away where he discovers some of the pixie’s things messed up due to a turned over shelf. After noting a footprint in some spilt seeds, he searches the lockers in the locker room to find who the footprint might belong to. Hans is in the locker room at the time and it ends up being his shoe. However, Hans says he hasn’t been downstairs in the basement area at all that day. McGrath checks his shoe to find some crunched seeds still there but heads on back to his office. He recieves an email from Enforcer HQ’s analysis labs where turns out that book Swytch gave Joe had some interesting things within its pages. Finding this all suspicious, McGrath decides to look into the matter, but for another day as he needs rest.
<Thugs> RPG Go!
<Thugs> ::it is 11 o’clock and a van with a few thugkats driving pulls up to Rex’s manor::
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Joseph_Forge> ::will be with whatever Enforcers he could get to do this! and any megs that wanted to tag along!::
<Joseph_Forge> ((is whoever wants to tag along! just jump in the mix!))
<Thugs> ::goodie! now mun’s brain won’t explode XD::
<Thugs> ((hey Matt!))
<Shades> <Gracie>::goes along with Joe! YUSH::
<Thugs> ::so! van pulls up outside of Rex’s place. visible to Joe and Gracie and whoever else::
* Sagey is now known as Octavio_Rex
<Joseph_Forge> ::yayee! Will be in the van across the street, watching he is! ::
<Octavio_Rex> ::is sitting in front of his fireplace::
* Shades is now known as Gracie
<Gracie> ::I came from my vacation to help you Joe. You better give me nummies or something after this XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::i’ll give you an extra day. how’s that? XD::
* McGrath is now known as DK_Ninja
<Thugs> ::get out of the vehicle:: <thug1> ::flicks his cig aside. to the other two:: Alright, you two stay by da van. I’m gonna get Mister big shot so’s he can sign for his order. ::snickers, then goes up to ring Rex’s doorbell::
<Joseph_Forge> ::watching:: That must be the delivery that McGrath was talking about.
<Octavio_Rex> ::frowns, goes answer-oo!::
<Thugs> Mistah Rex, ‘ere’s yer delivery. Right on time.
<Octavio_Rex> Delivery? What delivery?
<DK_Ninja> :: enters Rex’s estate from the rear, picking the lock to gain entry. slowly makes way inside, and approaches Rex from behind as he’s answering the door. Voice sounds mechanically distorted :: Rex, my suspicions were correct that you’ve been holding back on your agreement :: conversation can probably be heard if there’s audio equipment in that party van XD ::
<Thugs> Courtesy of Renegade. Three crates fulla ‘nip like ya ordered.
<Thugs> ::motions for the other two thugkats:: <thugs 2 and 3> ::start unloading the van. pull out first of the crates and make way to the door::
<Joseph_Forge> ::There is. perking ears at that:: We got ‘im. ::sitting up and pulling his gun from his holster, then radioing Enforcers that are there:: Okay we got ‘im. He’s taking the shipment. Get ready to move in.
<Octavio_Rex> ::confounded:: I didn’t order any nip…
<Gracie> (( <Thug> Did I say nip? I meant shrink wrapped Russian Brides! <Rex> …. bring them in then n__n <Joe> ….. that’s pretty pathetic… <Gracie> …. Yeah. ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Thugs> ((::diiies!::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((::snorks!::))
<DK_Ninja> That’s what you told the local mafia, but your greed and lust for power wouldn’t allow it. You’ve tapped in the master’s old surplus to undermine the locals. :: gestures to the thugs carrying things in :: That’s unaccpetable. Dark Kat would be disapointed. :: juicy conversation XD ::
<Octavio_Rex> Last I checked, Dark Kat was dead.
<Joseph_Forge> ::making sure they record all this convo! waiting for a moment to give the order. wants all this on tape to use against him.::
<DK_Ninja> :: points a finger at Rex :: But the agreement you made with him lives.
<Thugs> ::standing there now frowning lol listening to this conversation::
<Octavio_Rex> And, dare I ask what agreement was that?
<DK_Ninja> Your allegiance. :: looks to the thugs :: Your business here is done.
<Gracie> ::is listening and watching Joe with a curious expression::
<Octavio_Rex> I’m afraid I can’t run a business with a dead kat. Now, if you could kindly leave my home…
<Joseph_Forge> ::radios:: move in. Now. ::nods to gracie and gets out of the vehicle and starts moving in with the enforcers!::
<Thugs> <thug1> Look, we ain’t leavin’ unless we get our pay for dis.
<DK_Ninja> Then Mr. Rex is in a bit of a bind, for the master’s assets he’d been using are now frozen. :: takes a step back :: Meaning he will be unable to pay…
<Gracie> ::Goes with! armed and ready!::
<Octavio_Rex> I’m afraid you’re making a big mistake.
<Thugs> <thug2> Ey! It’s da fuzz! ::as the MBI and Enforcers approach:: <thug1> Crud, beat it, boys! ::rush with the other two back to the van XD::
<Joseph_Forge> <Enforcers>::Start storming the mansion! SWAT guys mostly! aiming guns at rex, thugs and the ninjakat:: Freeze! Stay where you are!
<Octavio_Rex> ::frowns, arms up:: What is the meaning of this?!
<Gracie> (( <Enforcers> What’s the meaning of anything in life? We all must exist.. LIVE… and to live we must arrest you! ))
<DK_Ninja> :: puts hands up as the five-o come barging in ::
<Thugs> ::growl but see they’re outnumbered. raise hands in the air::
<Thugs> ((lol))
<Joseph_Forge> ::approaching with the Gracie! gun aimed at Rex:: You’re under arrest, Rex.
<Octavio_Rex> Again, what is the meaning of this?!
<Gracie> ::Gracie>::gun aimed at Rex’s head, scowl on her face::
<Joseph_Forge> You’re under arrest for recieving nip with the intent to distibute, and being affiliated with Dark Kat. ::moves in to try and cuff him:: <Enforcers>::moving in to Cuff the others! Gracie can cuff whoever as well!::
<Octavio_Rex> ::eyes narrow:: You… :;to Gracie::
<Gracie> Don’t be so suprised Rex. ::as she cuffs the thug he was talking to:: There’s always bigger predators… and the snakes always get eaten by the hawks.
<DK_Ninja> :: as he’s approached by the Enforcers, produces a small black sphere in his hand :: The master’s will has yet to be fullfilled :: smashes it on the ground :: <Sphere> :: flash-bangs, and fills the immediate area with black smoke ::
<Octavio_Rex> ::attempts to backelbow Gracie::
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, then coughs and tries to get a hand on rex and hang onto him so he doesn’t escape::
<Joseph_Forge> <Enforcers>::start trying to fan away the smoke! coughing! trying to figure out where everone is!::
<Thugs> ::are cuffed! and probably hauled off::
<Thugs> ::er or maybe not lol as the smoke fills the area thar. move to try and run::
<Gracie> ::She actually attempts to shoot Rex in the low side as he tries to backelbow her::
<Joseph_Forge> <Enforcers>:;start grabbing for them! though can’t see so they can prolly some escape!::
<Thugs> ::one that Gracie has is cuffed. other two end up slamming into one another lol KOed and fall over::
<DK_Ninja> :: in the distraction, moves through them seemingly knowing where to go, passing by Rex, and grabbing a certain snowglobe off his person that he’d no doubt keep on himself at all times ::
<Octavio_Rex> ::is shot! Tho’ tries to get behind her and choke her with the cuffs::
<Octavio_Rex> ::much as he’s in pain, LOL::
<Joseph_Forge> ::jumps back some, trying to keep a hold of rex though can’t with all the moving around!:: Hey! easy now! ::at Gracie shooting towards him too since he was with Rex::
<Gracie> ::you can try fool. When she feels the cuffs go around her neck she growls and digs the nails of her free hand into his face::
<DK_Ninja> :: Rex no doubt notices the theft during Rex’s attempt to strangle Gracie XD ::
<Joseph_Forge> <Enforcers>::Start trying to gather up the thugs and get them out!::
<Thugs> <thug1>::manages to escape mun says during the fray. will report to Ren later XD on foot though, leaving the van! fled into the niiiiiiiiiiiight::
<Joseph_Forge> ::starts trying to find the Ninja since Gracie seems to be dealing with Rex. though still can’t see very well::
<Octavio_Rex> ::notices, but is too busy trying to kill Gracie. XD::
<Thugs> <other two>::come to, groan as they’re being taken in by the Enforcers::
<Gracie> ::starting to choke! Wraps one arm around her waist and jabs Rex in the gut with her gun and fires off another round::
<DK_Ninja> <smoke> :: dissipates after a moment, and things clear up :: <DK Ninja> :: nowhere to be seen, unless a hawk-eyed Joe sees someone disapearing at the top of a staircase ::
<Octavio_Rex> ::gaaaasps, falls to the ground::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nawww will miss that one! trying to see where everyone is at in the chaos, making sure no one is hurt!::
<Thugs> ((<Joe> ::what about a cotton-eyed Joe? Where did he come from, where did he go?::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((AUGH!!!!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((brbrq!))
<Octavio_Rex> ((Don’t make me listen to that song. XD))
<DK_Ninja> ((::snorks::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((Or any of CK’s dozens of remixes. -g-))
<Gracie> ::coughing! Her neck is now littered with bruises from Rex’s cuffs. She points her gun at Rex there on the ground::
<Octavio_Rex> ::groaning:: You…. wench….
<Gracie> ::her shot to Rex’s gut skimmed her side, so Gracie got grazed::
<Thugs> ((<Gracie>::fires one more time:: <Joe> DUDE c’mon he’s down already! <Gracie> Look, I haven’t gotten to blow up anything in awhile. Lemme have this?))
<Gracie> (( ::Dies:: ))
<Gracie> …. Sticks and tones…
<Gracie> ;;STONES::
<Octavio_Rex> ((<Rex> I hate your tone of voice, too))
<Thugs> ((::snorks:: <Josie> Sticks and tones. Yes. That sounds like one of Spurr’s awful records. <Jase> HAY!))
<Gracie> (( <Gracie> I hate you too. It would never have worked out between us. <Rex> keep telling yourself that love. ))
<Octavio_Rex> ((::DIES!!!!:: Well, thanks for the song title idea. XD))
<DK_Ninja> ((::dies::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((back!))
<Thugs> ((wb!))
<Octavio_Rex> ((<Jason> Like YOU coulda done better? <Josie> It was called “Josie and the Pussycats” for a reason! <Jason>….))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::Dying!:: ))
<Thugs> ((::DIES!::))
<Joseph_Forge> Gracie! you alright? ::moving over there. will toss his cuffs to her if she needs ‘em::
<Thugs> ((<Jase> Yeah? What happened to Melody and Valerie? You have them assassinated to go solo?))
<Octavio_Rex> ((DEAD!!! <Josie> They were cramping my style!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<DK_Ninja> :: having made his way upstairs, exits out a window and reaches the rooftop. Takes a moment to make sure the secured item is undamaged ::
<Gracie> ::catches the cuffs, points the gun to the back of Rex’s head:: I’ll be alright Joe. I just want to get him cuffed and in Enforcer custody.
<Octavio_Rex> You idiots think you can get away with this?! Walking in here and assaulting your mayor all in the name of keeping your Bureau open?!
<Joseph_Forge> Well then go for it. He’s not going anywhere.
<Thugs> ((<Driver>::is no more damaged than usual. but that kinda damage can’t be seen::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::smirks at Rex:: Well I”m sure that tape we have of you talking about your alliance with Dark Kat will make sure our bureau isn’t shut down and the rightful mayor is back in his place.
<Gracie> ::Cuffing Rex and roughly yanks him up to face Joe XD::
<Octavio_Rex> ::growling:: You’ll pay for this! ::yaddayaddaywadda:: <Driver> :speaking of, is inna snowglobe on the fireplace mantel. Has written “HELP” from the inside while the fight went on::
<Thugs> ((brb!))
<Gracie> (( <Ninja>::took Rex’s magic Eight Ball instead XD:: ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((okies!))
<DK_Ninja> ((<Ninja> :: frowns :: This looks like a pacemaker… <Rex> X_x ))
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah yeah…take him out there to be taken away, Gracie.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((DEAD!!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::didn’t the ninja take the snowglobe? ::
<Octavio_Rex> ::if he did, Sagemun missed it completely. X_X Was doing a Google search. Scrolls up. So sorry!::
<Octavio_Rex> ::yups, he took it. XD back to the story!::
<DK_Ninja> :: apparently needs to spend a few more semesters at Ninja State and go back and get the right one… or not ::
<Octavio_Rex> ((::dies!::))
<DK_Ninja> ((<Teh Google> :: will consume your mind… and index it in categorical order ::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::SOOOODEAD!::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((::dies!::))
<Joseph_Forge> ::will help the others round up any loose ends.:: <Enforcers>::Start doing a search of his mansion for any other evidence!::
<Gracie> ::heading out with Rex to the car. Scowling still. She’ll toss him into the Enforcer van XD::
<Octavio_Rex> ::is tossed!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will make a call to Mark or Jason, if either one available::
<Gracie> (( <Rex> MBI BRUTALITY! <Gracie> ::slaps him with a salmon:: <Rex> ::appalled! ((
<Octavio_Rex> <Mark> ::picks up!:: Give me good news.
<Thugs> ((backerz))
<Joseph_Forge> ((WB!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DEAD!:))
<Octavio_Rex> ((::comes back to mop up her monitor from milk::))
<Octavio_Rex> (::dangit, Grazie.::))
<Joseph_Forge> We got ‘im. got him on tape pretty much admitting to having connections with Dark Kat and caught him with a shipment of nip at his door.
<Gracie> (( ^^;;;; ))
<Joseph_Forge> ((<CK>::sniffles:: I”m so proud! GDK made Sagey snort milk! She’s truely one of us! ::hugs!:: <Sagey>::beats!::))
<Octavio_Rex> ((::DIES!!!:: Well, she DID make me christen my new monitor…))
<Gracie> (( YAY!))
<DK_Ninja> :: noting that the item is intact, once again slams down another smoke sphere, and once the smoke disappears, is nowhere to be seen ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DEAD!::))
<Octavio_Rex> <Mark> Good to hear. Take him to Enforcer HQ and let Feral take care of ‘im. I needa make a stop. ::is in his car::
<Gracie> ::makes a call of her own, to David to let him know Rex got himself arrested XD. The Bust was successful::
* Octavio_Rex is now known as Mark_Sulfur
<Mark_Sulfur> ::drives to Manx’ home, yes::
<Thugs> ((<Manx>::after leaving his manor, moved into Megakat Springs. lives in a shed and works as a caddie now::))
<Mark_Sulfur> <David> ::is proud of you, honey. XD::
<Joseph_Forge> Gotcha. See you soon. ::hangs up::
* Thugs is now known as Mayor_Manx
<Mayor_Manx> ::er…::
* Mayor_Manx is now known as Mistah_Manx
<Joseph_Forge> ::will see to it the enforcers haul him away to Enforcer HQ! Letting Feral take care of it. wants to be hands off as possible. looks to Gracie :: you okay?
<Gracie> ::watches the van pull away, puts a hand onto her side. Winces:: …. <.< I think so. Long as I get this bandaged up… I didn’t give him a fatal shot did I?
<Joseph_Forge> No, I don’t think so. You want me to take you to a hospital? ::noting she IS hurt::
<Mark_Sulfur> <REx> ::I’m alive! X_X::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::DINGDONGBELL!::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::you better not be in the well. I ain’t no Johnny Stout that’ll pull you out::
<DK_Ninja> :: after the appropriate amount of travel time, arives at the residence of Protocol, appearing inside in a poof of smoke ::
<Gracie> I would appeciate it, Joe.
<Joseph_Forge> ((LOL!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods, patting her shoulder gently and will head out to a van they can take:: Good job in there. maybe this will end all this nonsense.
<Mistah_Manx> <Protocol> ::sitting alone in the living room. holding a picture of Driver close to her chest. seemingly doing nothing but has been scanning and keeping tabs on newsites for anything Rex worthy. looks over and stands at the ninjakat:: Whot the? ::growls, tosses picture on sofa and charges up for a blast::
<Gracie> ::goes with Joe:: Thanks. It amuses me that the supid snake even remembers my face.
<Mistah_Manx> ::after several minutes, arrives at the door in pjs and robe, looking perturbed:: Yes? Joost what is tha meaning of this?
<Mistah_Manx> Wakin’ me up at sooch an hour?
<Gracie> (( <Mark> … ::busts out in a song and dance:: I’m your singing telegram…. <Manx>::Throws a phone book at him, goes back to bed:: <Mark> X_X ))
<Mark_Sulfur> Mayor Manx?
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::DEAD!!!!!::))
<Mistah_Manx> ((::dies!::))
<DK_Ninja> :: doesn’t say anything, instead placing the snowglobe on the nearest table/flat surface. ::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((<Manx> Idiot. <Mark> Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never… <Manx> ::throws him a dictionary::))
<Mistah_Manx> If you’re heah to harras meh, joost farget it! :;about to slam the door in his face at that “Mayor” part::
<Joseph_Forge> ::smirks:: yeah really. ::getting in the van::
<Gracie> ::Follwing still!::
<Mark_Sulfur> Mayor, I’m Director Mark Sulfur from the MBI. Octavio Rex was arrested.
<Mistah_Manx> ::confused expression, glances at the snowglobe. then scans the ninjakat for a build and all:: … McGrath?
<Mistah_Manx> <PROTOCOL>^
<Mistah_Manx> ((<Mark> -_-; No it is Sulfur. Get your agents right!))
<Mark_Sulfur> ((<Mark> Oh, so he’s impersonating me now? ::to McGrath:: YOU DID A LOUSY JOB WITH THE HAIR!))
<Mistah_Manx> ((LOL!!)0
<Mistah_Manx> ::stops now opening door and looks at him remembering the face:: He has? Oh what charges? ::hopeful tone that it’s something bad!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will drive her away to a hospital!:: At least maybe now our jobs are secure and we can get Manx back in office.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
* DK_Ninja is now known as McGrath
<McGrath> :: takes off mask :: Now it’s your turn to make everything right.
<Mark_Sulfur> ((<McGrath> ::drat. Found out. Shoulda offed Mark first before trying to become director::))
<Mark_Sulfur> <Driver> ::looking up at Prot from the snowglobe::
<Gracie> (( <Josie> Okay, good long as you do one thing for me. <McGrath> And that is? <Josie> Never wear that arond me again. ))
<Gracie> ((< PROTOCOL> ))
<Mark_Sulfur> I can give you a list, really. If you could… well… we need you to come back to City Hall. In truth, you won the election.
<Mistah_Manx> <Protocol> ::hurries over and takes up the snowglobe gingerly in her hands:: Driver… ::smiles at him, then looks to McGrath:: Whot do you mean make everything right? ::how the heck do you get one outta this thing? XD::
<Mark_Sulfur> ((::dies!::))
<Mistah_Manx> ((LOL!))
<Mark_Sulfur> <Driver> ::drain out the water! Just… don’t drop me. ;_;::
<Mistah_Manx> Oi did? Boot how?
<Joseph_Forge> ::will park at the hospital and get out! heading inside with her:: Lets get you patched up. ::smirks::
<Gracie> (( <Mark> It’s this thing called a election, and voting. <Manx> ….. =__= ))
<Gracie> ::chuckles, is being good natured spite this :P walking in with him::
<Mark_Sulfur> It’s a long story.
<Mistah_Manx> ::fetches a glass opener from coffee table drawer. just cuz that be where she keeps some of their tools when the rare need for them arises. begins to slide the top of it off where she’ll pull the minisized driver out::
<Mistah_Manx> Well do youh need me now? Oi mean, it’s the middle of the night!
<Joseph_Forge> ::will see to it a nurse takes care of her and gets things going for her!::
<Mistah_Manx> Oi’ll need to get dressed and all, put me hairpiece on…
<Mark_Sulfur> First thing tomorrow morning, Mayor.
<Gracie> <Wound>::is more like a nasty dig track. It’ll heal with no problem most likely::
<Mark_Sulfur> <Driver> ::sits on her palm. Is soaked, so can’t merge back just yet::
<Mistah_Manx> Right, right… ::chuckles and claps his hand on Mark’s back a few times:: Thanks Diretar! Oi’ll be at Ceetay hall farst thing tomorrow mornaaang.
<Mark_Sulfur> We’ll be looking forward to seeing you, Mayor.
<Mistah_Manx> ::shakes his hand and shuts the door! oh happy day!::
<Joseph_Forge> ::goody! will wait for her and all so he can take her back to the bureau::
* Mistah_Manx is now known as Protocol
<Gracie> ::is patched up in no time and ready to head back! Smiles at Joe:: Okay let’s head back ::such a trooper::
* @McGrath Quit (Ping timeout)
<Protocol> ::sets mini driver on sofa. takes a decorative throw and sets it next to him for him to warm up and dry off::
<Mark_Sulfur> ::calls up Jason and tells him to tell Ann if he’s seen her around::
* Mark_Sulfur is now known as Driver
* Driver is now known as _Driver
<_Driver> ((Dangit))
* _Driver is now known as _DriverCK_
<Protocol> ((lol there a lot of drivers on Blitzed tonight? XD))
<_DriverCK_> ::looks up at her with kitten eyes. XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIES!::))
<_DriverCK_> ((Apparently he’s a popular name. O_o; ))
<Protocol> ((Prom season approaches. Or maybe it’s just a lot of rich folks on IRC. XD))
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods and gets back in the van to take her back! fweee bam! back at the bureau! heads back inside:: Take a couple extra days on your vacation, Gracie. ::smiles: Thanks for coming in to help with this.
<_DriverCK_> ((::dies!!!:: Or a lot of taxi drivers. XD))
<Gracie> ::grins:: it’s not a problem. I wanted to wipe the smirk off his face and I think I suceeded. I’ll call you and Trina tomorrow ::small smile, then will head in so she can change back into her civvies and will be gone again, unless she’s wanted for something else XD::
<Protocol> ::sits down next to him:: Driver… whot in the world were you THINKING doing something like that so foolish?
<_DriverCK_> He was using you.
<Protocol> *I* was using HIM, Driver. He only thought he was using me.
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods. if Gracie leaves will head home himself! though any of mun’s other charas are available for harrassing at the bureau, Graciemun! will go home to his trina!::
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::still sicky in bed. XD::
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Protocol> ((wb!))
<Gracie> <Christian>::was supposed to go on the bust, but didn’t show, and she hadn’t shown up for her normal shift either. Spooky::
<_DriverCK_> ((WB!)
<McGrath> :: anyway, was in the midst of replying to Protocol ::
<_DriverCK_> I went to confront him, Protocol. He was going to reveal who we were unless I helped him win…
<_DriverCK_> ::keeps quiet so McGrath talks. XD::
<Protocol> ::sighs at Driver. will discuss this further when McGrath’s gone. XD::
<McGrath> Rex is going to be taking the heat for what happened tonight. At best he’ll be indicted, but at the very least his role as mayor will be put in jeopardy. He’ll need to step down, at least temporarily, which makes you acting mayor.
<McGrath> You need to call for a special election, citing evidence of fraud by as of yet determined third parties. You’ll emphasize your sincerest dedication to political fairness and set a date for the special election.
<Protocol> ::blinks and looks at him:: I won’t be acting mayor. He’ll inform the Enforcers about me, and claim that it was me who fixed the elections for him.
<Joseph_Forge> ::crawling in bed he is! trying not to wake Trina if he can XD::
<McGrath> As of now you are acting mayor. He’s under arrest, which means he’s unable to perform his duties. That makes you the mayor. He’s busy trying to defend his own name right now. You need to start talking before he does.
<Gracie> (( This kitty admits she might go to bed now XD))
<_DriverCK_> ((Maw, kies! Night, Graciemun! ::hugs::))
<Protocol> ((maw, night Graciemun! ::huggles::))
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::sleepily:: Make it back alive? ::curled up and not opening her eyes::
<Gracie> ((night night!))
* @Gracie Quit (Quit: It’s only Love from Above that could save me from the Hell of Below)
<Protocol> Yes and do the honorable thing… how wonderful. In a matter of time I’ll be in there with him. ::stands::
<Joseph_Forge> Yeah. ::quietly:: We got ‘im. Got him on tape admiting to dealing with Dark Kat and caught him taking a shipment of nip. Enforcers got him now.
<_DriverCK_> ::takes her finger from his little position there:: Walk out of it, Protocol.
<McGrath> It’s the best I could do. Your significant other is alive and unharmed :: glances at Driver :: And that’s all I told you I could do.
<_DriverCK_> Please… don’t do this anymore.
<Protocol> ::glances down at Driver:: I CAN’T do this anymore after THIS. ::tone a bit stern. looks at McGrath:: I’ll make my announcement on the situation tomorrow morning first thing.
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::smiles sleepily:: So good news coming in the morning?
<Joseph_Forge> Yep. Should be. ::putting arms around her:: how you feeling? Any better?
<McGrath> Don’t be too harsh on yourself. It could’ve been worse :: makes his way to the exit, and leaves ::
<Protocol> ::watches him go. rubs her forehead some and looks down at Driver:: You want something to eat or drink while you dry? You’re probably hungry by now not being able to recharge.
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> It comes and goes.
<_DriverCK_> <Driver> I’ll be fine.
<Joseph_Forge> You should see a doctor. Really. Don’t want you and Cale sick.
<Protocol> ::sits down again and leans against sofa.:: Driver you worry too much about me… ::uses thumb to stroke/rub the top of his head::
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> Cale’s fine. really. I just need some more rest.
<Joseph_Forge> ALright. Rest then. ::kisses her cheek::
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::smiles:: By the way, hero, I’m proud of you.
<_DriverCK_> Someone has to.
<Protocol> But someone doesn’t have to get involved in things they don’t need to because of this worry.
<Joseph_Forge> Hero? ::Chuckles:: I didn’t do anything. It was all comign from a lot of other people
<_DriverCK_> So you’re saying you don’t want me to worry about you anymore?
<McGrath> :: makes his way back to the MBI, having since changed his clothing. Enters the building, and goes to the evidence locker to return the outfit in its box ::
<Protocol> No, Driver… I’m saying… I want you to tell ME that you’re worried, and why, and not go running off like that and make a deal for me.
<_DriverCK_> Why? So you can ignore me again? Say it’s not a big deal? That you’re doing this for the better?
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> You’ll still my hero.
<Joseph_Forge> ::smiles:: and you’re still my angel. ::muns can gag on the moosh now. XD::
<Protocol> <basement> ::by the evidence locker, appears there’s been a bit of a mess made where Tansy and Assana keep their seeds, pots and few other misc. items of theirs they use. shelf turned over::
<Protocol> Ignore you? Driver I wasn’t ignoring you I was just busy… and yes, I was doing this for the better.
<McGrath> :: puts the box back in the evidence locker, closing the door behind him. Notes the mess and walks over to it to get a better look ::
<Protocol> <seeds> ::for Dana and Bexa’s wedding which Tansy had to get from the other side of the world, in bags that are on the floor with the other things. one bag broke open and seeds crunched from where someone walked over ‘em. only couple pots broke when the shelf was knocked over.::
<_DriverCK_> Exactly. you were busy.
<Protocol> Are you mad at me for that?
<Protocol> ((<Cale>::spares the muns, wakes up with a poopy diaper and cries about it::))
<_DriverCK_> ((DEAD!!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIIES!::))
<_DriverCK_> I’m not mad. Just… disappointed.
<_DriverCK_> ((::dead!::))
<Protocol> Disappointed? ::confused tone::
<McGrath> :: notes what might be traces of a footprint in the crushed debris. Takes out a small digital camera and snaps a photo. Walks over to his nearby office and connects the camera to the computer ::
<_DriverCK_> I never saw you anymore, you never said anything to me… up here… ::points to his temple:; I mean… I know I haven’t been around much myself, but… :;sighs:: I’m sorry.
<Protocol> <mess>::photo taken! indeed a footprint can be made out. size 10, MBI boot::
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::chuckles, then perks her ears to hear Cale:; You wanna get that, or me?
<Joseph_Forge> :groans:: i got it. stay put. ::gets up and heads over to Cale’s room, turning on the light as he does:: What is it, son?
<McGrath> :: runs the photo through a shoe-print database, quickly matching the said data to discover that size 10 MBI boot. Frowns, decides to head to the main level and enters the locker room ::
<_DriverCK_> ((<McG> ::checks all the toms’ shoes, groans as he finds EVERYBODY wears a size 10::))
<Protocol> Look… I’m… I’m just trying to find my place in this biological world, Driver. I’m sorry if I’m not as content as you are to work a job that makes me work backwards and waste my abilities in being forced to work as a biological.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Protocol> ((::dead!::))
<_DriverCK_> ((<McG> Ah hah! ::beat::… Who on earth wears a size 5? <Hertz> You… won’t tell anybody, right?))
<Protocol> <Hans> ::currently in locker room, changing into civvies as he’s just now getting off duty:: Hey McGrath.
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::)
<_DriverCK_> <Cale> ::fuzzy. Just wants to be held, Daddy::
<Protocol> ((::diies!::))
<McGrath> :: goes meticulously through the lockers, making sure to put things back the way they were, checking shoe sizes, taking photos of all the bottoms of them ::
<Protocol> <Hans> Um… what are you doing?
<_DriverCK_> ((<mcGrath> ::tries not to gag at all the evidence he finds on the soles::))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<McGrath> :: trying to see if he can still find some of that seed residue on any of those shoes while he’s at it ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will check his diaper and all. picking him up since he’s not dirty:: Shhh there there. Its okay.
<Protocol> <Hans>::boots that are already in his locker, one has some crunchy seed bits still on it::
<Protocol> ((::snorks!::))
<_DriverCK_> <Cale> ::cuddles up to him::
<Protocol> ((<Joe> Wish you’d advance in your potty training like you are your vocabulary, kiddo.))
<McGrath> Looking to see who stepped in something. Saves time having to ask around :: holds said show up, looks to Hans :: This yours?
<McGrath> ((shoe^))
<Joseph_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<Protocol> <Hans> Yes, this is my locker after all. You missing some gum that fell off your bedpost overnight?
<Joseph_Forge> ::rubs his back gently:: I tell you what…::heads back to his bedroom, turning the lights out and will go crawl back in bed with him:: you can sleep with us tonight. but only tonight.
<McGrath> In a manner, maybe. Have you been down in the basement recently?
<Protocol> <Hans> ::shakes head:: No.
<Protocol> <Hans>::tries to see what might be on his boot::
<_DriverCK_> <Cale> ::coos, crawls out of his arms and goes curl up next to Trina’s stomach:: <Trina> Oh, I see how it is… ::sleepily::
<McGrath> :: rotates the shoe around, looking to see the size number under the tongue ::
<Protocol> <shoe> ::size 10::
<McGrath> Of course not :: hands him the shoe back :: I’ll let you get back to your footwear.
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles:: he just wants his mommy. ::reaching over to rub his back:: He wasn’t dirty. Just wanted some attention I think.
<Protocol> <Hans> Er… thanks? ::looks at the bottom of his shoe. doesn’t see anything on it.::
<_DriverCK_> I know… and I know it frustrates you. ::finally merges back to his usual size::
<Protocol> ((<Prot>::was ready to take blow dryer to him!:: <Driver>::blasted across the room!::))
<McGrath> :: goes back to his office, sitting at the computer. Taps fingers on desk, perhaps waiting for an email from the Enforcer labs as he’d requested express processing XD ::
<McGrath> :: those lab techs are night owls after all ::
<Protocol> ::leans over and puts arms ’round him now, glad he’s dried so she can do so:: Doesn’t matter anyway… no matter how I go about things, it just won’t work…
<_DriverCK_> ((DEAD!!!))
<_DriverCK_> What won’t?
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> ::chuckles:: <Cale> ::falls asleep again::
<Protocol> <email>::ping! you’ve got mail! data files included in attachment form with a letter saying they recieved the samples earlier that day and were able to determine they are kat fur. mun unsure if he asked for DNA match, if so, they would say that the fur matches one set of fingerprints as being Joseph Daniel Forge.::
<Protocol> I try to be legit it fails. I try to be underhanded it fails. I just don’t know whot to do anymore.
<McGrath> :: scrolls down though the email, reading, checking to see if there’s any mention of unusual like an unknown chemical residue or something that doesn’t belong ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::purrs at them both:: Get some sleep, Trina. Tomorrow could get interesting with the changing of mayors.
<_DriverCK_> <Trina> I hope so. ::finally falls asleep::
<_DriverCK_> ::hugs her:: I’m proud of everything you’ve done.
<Protocol> <email>::notes another set of prints which belong to one Swytch as they’d have ‘em on file too with her been arrested at MBI. mention some sort of pheremones mixed with an unknown substance on various pages of the book including in the ink on the front cover.::
<Joseph_Forge> ::sighs, going to get some sleep too! hopefully…::
<Protocol> <ink>::of where the handwritting was that is::
<Protocol> Quit your job, Driver… we’ve got enough in our savings now to where we won’t need either of us to work.
<_DriverCK_> What do you want to do if I do?
<Protocol> ::leans back now to look at him:: Well first… vacation. Then… ::sighs:: might need to just move to Fiji or somewhere, because we WILL eventually be exposed to the populace and then hunted again, just like before. History still has a way of repeating itself.
<McGrath> :: frowns, stands up, and heads upstairs, looking for the plants that Tansy and Assana usually tend and keep well ::
<Protocol> <plants>::seem fine and dandy! in the breakroom. recently been repotted and brought inside from the cold, those that needed to anyway::
<_DriverCK_> ::hugs her gently:: Fine.
<McGrath> :: takes note of that. Finds the situation suspicious, and will be paying Swytch a visit the next day, but sees no reason to go now. Decides the call it a night ::