2010-02-06

<Guv_Lyons> <Moira’s phone> ::ringalingaling’s!::
<Moira_Cutter> ::returning to her apartment now, dressed casually but carrying a big handbag over one shoulder. Just finished a small corporate espionage job – something about escalator shoes for people who get nauseous in elevator shoes. Ears flick up as she locks the door behind her, hurries to get her voice distorter and pick up the special secondary phone::
<Guv_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Guv_Lyons> ::waiting patiently for her to answer. looking in a little black book lol she kept with this and many other old numbers::
<Moira_Cutter> Yes? ::voice now all echoey and accent-y::
<Guv_Lyons> Is this Atropos?
<Moira_Cutter> I am. Who is asking for me?
<Guv_Lyons> This is Governor Lyons speaking.  I’d like to discuss something with you in person regarding your work.
* Countrykat has joined
<Countrykat> ((Hey guys! sorry I’m late.  had a dinner to go to))
<Moira_Cutter> <Ah, I thought that voice sounded familiar.> ::hesitates a moment before answering, though. Has worked for politicians before, but given what she’s heard of Josie’s background and the fact she only just took office, is a bit suspicious:: . . . Very well. May I ask what about my work has caught your attention?
* Countrykat is now known as Guest937
<Moira_Cutter> ((Lo!))
<Guv_Lyons> ((LOL hey and is okay!))
<Guv_Lyons> Your success rate.
<Guest937> ((moops…))
<Moira_Cutter> ::a little reassured at that, but not completely. Puts on a pleased voice:: Ah. Well then, where would you like us to meet?
* Guest937 is now known as Countrykat
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Countrykat
<Countrykat> ((we thought we’d be home way earlier as we left at 6:30))
<Countrykat> ((so whats up tonight?))
<Moira_Cutter> ((Well, Josie just contacted Atropos. This cannot mean anything good.))
<Guv_Lyons> ((s’okay! lol yesh, but we can throw in other charas at the Bureau.  perhaps Storm ‘n Hans tell Joe they got the portal back or something))
<Guv_Lyons> I’ll let you pick the meeting place.
<Countrykat> ((whu oh!))
<Countrykat> ((they can! or can toss in wohever or just watch for a bit! no matters to me!))
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> ::last they left, he ‘n Shade ‘n Storm brought back that portal. perhaps he ‘n Storm take it back down to the basement?::
<Moira_Cutter> Hm, as you wish. ::has a few locations she keeps in mind for this, names the one down near the harbor:: And what time would suit you?
<Moira_Cutter> <Stormcrow> ::sure!::
<Guv_Lyons> Your first available moment.  Now even would be fine with me.
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> Phew… okay, this is back where it belongs… ::dusts hands off::
* Countrykat is now known as Joseph_Forge
<Moira_Cutter> ::feeling even better about this now:: Ah, that would be ideal. I shall meet you there within the half-hour.
<Moira_Cutter> ::checks to make sure the instruction manual is back where it should be as a final touch, then pushes her hair back:: There, all done. So . . . we’d better go tell the director.
<Moira_Cutter> ((^Stormcrow)
<Joseph_Forge> ::will hear people coming in and makes his way towards teh basement to see whats going on:: Hey guys.
<Moira_Cutter> <Stormcrow> ::still nervous about telling him what happened with Fletch, will let Hans speak first::
<Guv_Lyons> Thank you.  I will see you there. ::hangs up and gets up to leave.::
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> Hey, Joe. ::smiles:: Look what we got back, though was mainly Ringo and Stormcrow here.
<Joseph_Forge> ::looks then smiles:: Thats good!  Thats real good. GOod job, guys.
<Moira_Cutter> ::hangs up too, and picks up her handbag again. Btw, what time of day would you say this is?::
<Moira_Cutter> <Stormcrow> Thanks. ::doesn’t look happy, though:: That’s the good news, though.
<Joseph_Forge> ::blinks, then frowns a bit:: I take it there’s bad news?
<Guv_Lyons> ((uuuuuuuh early evening? XD))
<Moira_Cutter> <Stormcrow> ::wishes Shade and Tansy were here:: I’m afraid so. Sir, I know you said to keep the matter with Mark a secret, but after Lt. Feral left, Fletch Ryder came over to discuss my conversation with Lyons in more detail.
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> ::isn’t quite aware of details himself so lets her explain::
<Guv_Lyons> :: excuses herself, getting her assistant to handle/distract her bodyguards so she can go out alone.  in proper time arrives at said location::
<Joseph_Forge> ::Frowns more. :: what did you tell him?
<Moira_Cutter> ::that works. Gets to the hidden part of the garage where she keeps her special van, then changes into her Atropos outfit and heads to the location. Since it’ll be dark soon, puts on night-vision goggles under her veil::
<Moira_Cutter> ::sighs:: The truth, or at least the important parts. He was sympathetic, and he won’t make the report for a few days at least, but we still need to act fast.
<Moira_Cutter> ((^Stormcrow again, argh!))
<Joseph_Forge> Crud. ::doesn’t look happy:: its a report I don’t want him to make at all.
<Guv_Lyons> ((LOL ::pats::))
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> Also… it was a bit of doing getting this portal too it seems.
<Moira_Cutter> <Stormcrow> I don’t want him to either, but – ::was about to go on a tangent about how they shouldn’t have kept this a complete secret from the Enforcers in the first place, but thinks maaaaybe that won’t help things:: Look, right now our priority should be saving Mark’s soul. We can deal with this afterward.
<Guv_Lyons> ::has on a black trench coat and hat on XD cliche but helps to keep her being noticed so much given her face has been on TV and all as Governor.::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods to Stormcrow then looks to Hans:: Oh?
<Moira_Cutter> <Location> ::is your classic shadowy abandoned warehouse, down near the docks::
* Moira_Cutter is now known as Stormcrow_Selkirk
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> Yeah… ::looks at Storm:: Didn’t you say something about Protocol going into the portal?
<Guv_Lyons> ::familiar with those XD keeps close to the building, out of sight from the common kat.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I didn’t see it, but according to McGrath, she went into the Realm of Fire just before we arrived. She should still be there.
<Joseph_Forge> ::shakes head:: Good place for her I suppose provided she doesn’t take over.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::emerges silently from the darkest shadows, in her hooded black cloak with the mirrored gray veil:: Good evening, governor.
<Joseph_Forge> ((<others>::Start watching Hans closely:: <Hans> WHAT?!  <Others> All of your muns other charas have connections to the rof but you…so how long we got?))
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> ::chuckles at that:: Yeah.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Guv_Lyons> ((::DIES::))
<Guv_Lyons> ::turns hearing her being addressed. smiles a moment briefly:: Likewise.  Thank you for taking the time to meet with me.  Given my position, I am quite limited to what I can discuss most of the time.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> That aside, we told Ryder that we have a plan to solve the Mark problem, and now that the portal’s back, we can do it.
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods:: how soon can get moving on that?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::does a little handwave:: I understand, think nothing of it. Now that we are here, though, what do you wish to discuss?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Well, we need to decide who’s going on the mission. I should, since I’ve met with Tien before, and I’d like Tansy to come as well. It would be good if we had at least one non-magical person, though.
<Guv_Lyons> There is someone I need you to find and eliminate for me.  Do you still dabble in assassinations?
<Joseph_Forge> :;thinking:: Do we need to send someone who was at the ceremony you guys performed? so there’s most of you there?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::grins under her veil:: Most definitely. <Getting started early, aren’t you?>
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> … that’s not a bad idea… Jason maybe?  I don’t know if Angela could handle going there.
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> ::HE can’t handle going there either XD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nods:: Thats fine. We can send Jason.  I’ll give him a call and get him in here if he can manage.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods to them both:: Perfect. It’ll probably help our case if someone of higher rank speaks for it.
<Guv_Lyons> ::pulls out a photo of Spinner now with his half messed up face. hands it to her:: Jack Spinner.  Former NSA.  He is most difficult to kill and has a vendetta against myself and a few others I need to stay alive for now.  A formiddable and difficult opponent, but I am willing to pay what it takes to be rid of him for good.
<Joseph_Forge> Agreed. I’ll give him a call then.  Stormcrow, can you get Tansy together for this?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::rather than take the photo with her hand, will telekinese it away and in front of her face to look at, if allowed:: Interesting. I do like the idea of such a challenge, but I have a few questions.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Will do, sir. ::feeling better now::
<Joseph_Forge> good. And good job guys.  I know things aren’t real good right now.  You’re doing a good job despite everything.
<Guv_Lyons> ::watches her, glad rumors noted are true of her powers:: Go on.
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> Thanks.  Hopefully this will help get things solved.
<Joseph_Forge> I hope so too.  ::pats his shoulder and heads back upstairs::
<Guv_Lyons> <Hans> ::likewise. goes back to his desk:: <Tansy> ::at the front desk now::
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Guv_Lyons> ((hey Matt!))
<McGrath> ((Heyas))
<Joseph_Forge> ((hey matt!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::will go back to his office to call Jason.  ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> You say that he’s formerly of the NSA. I am aware of their recent . . . retirement. ::slight hint of mocking:: Is that what ended his involvement, or was there more to the story?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Lo!))
<Guv_Lyons> His involvement ended when he was assumed dead.  He has a nasty habit of coming back alive by various ways.  It was his fault the NSA got disbanded. ::since he was the one who came in and pressed the button that caused alla that destruction and the like which she got blamed and nearly sued over -g-::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::for her part, goes to find Tansy. Since she herself doesn’t have desk duty, figures that’s where she’ll be:: Tansy?
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::looks up:: Yes?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Ahh, I see. ::a bit more professional now:: I ask because if others may be hunting him as well, I wish to be prepared.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heading over to the desk;; Great new, we got the portal back!
<Guv_Lyons> There most likely are. ::won’t say definitely XD at this point::  I would prepare myself for other assassins.  He has many enemies.
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::smiles:: Good!  When will we go speak with Tien?
* McGrath is now known as Jack_Spinner
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> Not surprising, I suppose. Understand, governor, I have had some bad experiences unexpectedly competing over a target. Is there any other information you can give me about him?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> As soon as we can get hold of Captain Korat. I want him to come with us.
<Jack_Spinner> :: growing impatient with the proceedings, more so now that he knows there’s someone out to get him :: Hello? Is anyone around? :: stands up, leaning on the bars ::
<Joseph_Forge> ::nope! you gotta talk to the walls. XD::
<Guv_Lyons> His whereabouts are unknown, but he has access to old NSA locations.  I unfortunately cannot give those to you as he may know some I was never aware of, or they have been seized and are controlled by the government.  I’m still new, so I am not handling any of that nor do I have access.  He is a hard target, but has the disadvantage of his physical features being noticable… his face as you see on the photo in particular is disfigured.  You have the advantage of your powers.
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::nods:: He has gone to search Mark’s home for the Tome.
<Guv_Lyons> ((lol Joe))
<Joseph_Forge> :;will come down with his dinner! was nice and ran across the street and got him something better from the diner. :: Talking to yourself now?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::annoyed at that, though it can’t be seen through her veil:: Yes, quite an ugly wound. Very well, governor, I accept.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Oh, right. Well, I hope he finds it – the more magic resources we have, the better.
<Jack_Spinner> Have you managed to catch Sulfur’s doppleganger yet? Or am I doomed to remain in this cell forever?
<Guv_Lyons> What will your price be?
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::nods:: Indeed. Let me know when you are ready to go.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Hey, I’m ready to go whenever. I got through Tien’s realm okay last time without much equipment, and I don’t think we should bring much stuff anyway. We want to look like a humble, diplomatic mission.
<Joseph_Forge> You’re doomed. ::going to hand him the bag:: burger and fries. ::hands him a drink too:: Be happy its not alphabet soup or whatever else they are feeding you.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::considers for a few moments, then names it. It’s fairly high as assassinations go, but still reasonable, as usual for her:: Other expenses may come up, of course.
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> … why?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Well, that’s what we are, isn’t it?
<Guv_Lyons> Of course.  Apon completion, I want to see the body before paying.
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> … If you say so.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> I understand. How do you wish me to contact you?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::raises an eyebrow at that:: What’s that supposed to mean?
<Jack_Spinner> :: takes it :: No cheese? :: frowns :: This is torture :: takes a bite out of the burger ::
<Guv_Lyons> ::hands her a card with just her cell number written on it:: This is a private cell phone purchased under an alias.  Call me when you feel it is necessary.
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> I do not feel very diplomatic… as of late.  Talking is over in this matter.  I am ready for action to be taken.
<Joseph_Forge> ::Rolls eyes:: Be happy thats what you got.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I know, but we’ll do that once we get Tien’s advice on what action to take.

<Jack_Spinner> You know *noms* I can fix this whole situation. Let me out of here and I’ll finish the job with Lyons. :: sips soda :: *blech* Is this Poopsi? I hate Poopsi. Rather have a Kitty Kola.
<Guv_Lyons> ((::diies poopsi::))
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::sighs and nods. looks back out the lobby’s windows::
<Joseph_Forge> I am not letting you out of there and nobody else is either.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::takes the card with telekinesis, slips it into a pocket on her robe, and then telekineses out a card of her own from the same pocket:: Thank you. Here is my information in return. ::card has extra contact info, where to transfer funds, etc.::
<Guv_Lyons> ::takes it when it floats over to her. glances at it and nods:: Thank you. ::pockets it:: I appreciate you working for me on this… problem.
<Jack_Spinner> :: munches on a fry :: If you say so. :: sits on the bed and leans back against the wall :: Can’t keep me in here forever. Eventually somebody’s gonna find out I’m in here, and in their zeal to either help or kill me, they likely won’t give you much courtesy when it comes to not harming you or anyone else here.
<Jack_Spinner> :: sips :: Either way, should be interesting.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::smiles a bit under her veil:: You are quite welcome. I have been missing this sort of challenge. ::curtsies:: Until we meet again.
<Joseph_Forge> We’ll see about that.  Enjoy. ::Turning to head back upstairs::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::oy, give me credit for more finesse than that!::
<Jack_Spinner> Thanks for the burger :: calls after :: There’s still hope for you yet, Forge. You’d make a great NSA field agent. Or at least a good coatrack.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::seeing Tansy’s being mopey, but can’t blame her. Sighs:: I’ll let you know once we’re ready. ::goes to head into the deskroom::
<Guv_Lyons> ((LOL! <Joe> Lamppost not coatrack!))
<Joseph_Forge> ::pauses:: i wouldn’t stoop so low as to be a NSA agent.
<Guv_Lyons> ::nods and turns from her, heading off towards the rental car she drove here::
<Jack_Spinner> :: finishes burger :: If you say so.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::makes her way back to where she hid the little van, keeping a careful watch for signs of anyone following her. Is pretty sure now this is a regular job, but hasn’t lasted this long without being careful::
<Joseph_Forge> I do. ::heads upstairs now! last time he brings you a burger!::
<Guv_Lyons> <Tansy> ::just nods at that::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> <Atropos> ::drives back and gets the van stashed, then takes off her robe and veil and returns home::
* Stormcrow_Selkirk is now known as Moira_Cutter
<Jack_Spinner> :: once Joe’s gone, dumps the rest of the soda down the sink, and takes out the straw, bending it at the mid-way point, and inserts that end into the cell door’s lock ::
<Guv_Lyons> ::gets up from the desk and walks down the hallway towards the basement door. spots Joe maybe?::
* Guv_Lyons is now known as Tansy_B
<Tansy_B> ::that would be me XDDD::
<Joseph_Forge> ::shuas! can do!::
<Moira_Cutter> ::with so little go on, decides to start at the most basic place. Gets on her computer and starts searching through news, records, etc. for any mention of Jack Spinner, trying to get an idea of his history and maybe a lead on where he might be right now::
<Jack_Spinner> Come on. They haven’t used locks like this since the 70s…:: twists the straw in there for several minutes before finding a sweet spot and jamming it slightly sideways to push the simple mechanism within to the open position :: Ah, there. :: slides the door open to check :: They really need to upgrade this place :: slides it back to the closed position :: Just a little surprise just in case…
<Tansy_B> ::looks up at Joe:: … Director… ::nods to him then pauses as she goes by:: I… apologize for earlier… I do not want you to get into trouble when Spinner gets injured.
<Joseph_Forge> ::pausing as she goes past and turns to look at her:: IT’s alright. We’re all upset, and he’s the cause of all of it. I understand.  IT takes a lot for even me to not strangle him.
<Jack_Spinner> :: returns to the bed and lies back down :: One more day… I think that’s reasonable.
<Tansy_B> <Tansy> Is… ::hates saying this, even makes a face XD:: his eye okay?
<Joseph_Forge> :;chuckles softly at her face:: he seemed fine a minute ago. Complaining about no cheese on his burger.
<Jack_Spinner> <Records> :: MBI seems to pop up a lot in relation to Spinner ::
<Tansy_B> You should have spat in it. ::mischevious grin::
<Joseph_Forge> I would like to have. I did manage to not get cheese and not his favorite soda either so that payback enough?
<Moira_Cutter> ::takes note of this! Is there anything available on Mark’s death/Josie’s botched assassination?::
<Tansy_B> Not near enough.  ::snickers::
<Tansy_B> <news> ::filled with mark’s death and Spinner being accussed of the killer, trying to get to Josie::
<Moira_Cutter> ::takes note of this too, but is most interested in finding out if they apprehended him, or have any leads on where he might be::
<Jack_Spinner> ((And, that about does it for me. Running late due to a busy day.))
<Moira_Cutter> ((That’s fine. Nights, Matt!))
<Joseph_Forge> ((maw nights Matt! :;huggles::))
<Jack_Spinner> ((See you later!))
* @Jack_Spinner Quit (Quit: Jack_Spinner)
<Joseph_Forge> ::chuckles a bit::  I know. Maybe one day we can see him go away to prison for a very long time to pay for everything. Until then..we keep an eye on him.
<Tansy_B> <enforcers> ::he got away somehow after being put in a squad car.  said car later was reported as being a fake Enforcer car, officers unknown.::
<Tansy_B> ::nods:: Right. ::heads on down the hall::
<Joseph_Forge> ::will head on back to his office::