*****PRIVATE TO:  WHAT
>>>>>[ Your apathy toward my reply at a seemingly urgent request disappoints
me.  If you wish to do business with me in the future I suggest that you
are more expedient in your reply. ]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < 00:45:21 / 08-22-55 >

>>>>>[ If anyone else is in need of my services, I have a talent for quiet
"silencings."  You may reach me at <Encrypted>.  My fee is a base of 2000
nuyen for accompaniment, and 10000 nuyen for my specialization.]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < 00:50:18 / 08-22-55 >

>>>>>[ Frag it.  This is what happens when IBA takes off and can't be reached
anywhere.  He is still rather sore I believe at the fact that his indiscretion
has been made publicly known, Punisher !

Anyway, there's an outfit called Star Financial Services just bought up a
couple of floors in the old Pickarson Building downtown and bought up 3 old
derelict blocks on the outskirts of Bellevue and Redmond.  If anyone has any
gossip or information on them I'd be glad to hear it, of course a suitable
finders fee will be available. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:01:11/22.8.55)

>>>>>[ Hey now, listen and get this straight PH.  It wasn't me that was
indiscreet, if IBA wants to get all steamed up that's up to him.  He'll cool
down sooner or later, might even stop disowning the gal and her kid in due
course.  Just give him some time to get used to things.  Anyway, if we really
need him I think I know who to contact to get his location. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (17:04:00/8.22.55)

>>>>>[It is so nice to be back.  How has everyone been these last three
months? I am sorry that I was out of touch for so long, but that comes
with the territory.  Oh, just so you all know, Foxey Roxey had her baby. 
Born June 20, a bouncing baby girl.  Two months premature, but healthy
somehow.  Both child and mother are doing fine.  I'm sure she'll be up and
around here once she replaces her comp.  Don'tcha hate it when you're gone
for 3 months and your squat gets stripped of everything valuable? 

Just so you all know, I'm reopening my clinic.  If you have any headware
problems, look me up.]<<<<<
     -- Action Jackson(15:57:04/08-22-55)

*****Private: Rasputin
>>>>>[ Well little ol' me is interested, I'm a specialist sniper, usually
into single target erasure, but am experienced in positional cover for an
operative team. I usually work with a follower of wolf known as Fenris,
but unfortunately he is outta town. Even if he gets back, chances are
he'll go racing off to help Blitzkrieg, he's like that, personally I try
to avoid bugs... By the way the term top dollar is kinda subjective, if
you want to attract pros be more specific, as for questions, I'm alive
today, 'nuff said... As for a decker, well there are a few I trust, I'll
try to convince one of them to consider... ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <02:04:38/08-23-55>

>>>>>[ Highlander, why I would be delighted for you to accompany me out,
lets say tomorrow night, I'll pick you up :)... ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <02:06:19/08-23-55>

>>>>>[ Rasputin. Can do electronics, penetrations. ]<<<<<
        -- Silence <14:18:45/23-08-55>

>>>>>[ Nice to see you back, AJ.  Too bad your crew is dropping out left
and right.  Lord knows mine are still about. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <08-22-55/21:30:34>

***** PRIVATE : Sakamura
>>>>>[I am the Johnston hiring the pitiful WHAT. He has promised the
completion of the run even after the the extermination of half his team. 

I have been passed your name and rep. 30,000 for your services. You are
required to during the run, visit a Tom Kistle, an area manager for the
company. He is to be perswaded to vote for Option Three in the next
general meeting. Take a personal item for possible ritual sorcery too. I
will rely on you to tactfully complete the task. Leave no traces of
physical harm.]<<<<<
        -Mr Johnston (17:24:31/8-23-55)

>>>>>[I have to urgently assemble a team, mine have been boxed or crippled in
some corperate "bad luck". Needed about 4-5 runners. Must be able to handle
themselves and have some experience of stealth runs. Job pays 7,000 each.
Should be a quick night's work. Apply before the 26-8-55]<<<<<
        -WHAT(19:11:55/23-8-55)

***** PRIVATE:  WHAT.
>>>>>[I'm stil available. You can contact me at >>Encrypted<<.]<<<<<
        --  Aardvark (19:41:13/23-08-55)

*****Private: Sakamura
>>>>>[Actually my dear fellow I have something in mind that would be right
in your area of expertise.  There is a certain Gentleman who has as of
late been very difficult, and I fear we will not be able to make him see
our way.  His removal from the picture would be most beneficial to my
client.  Your fee is quite reasonable, and we would like to aquire your
services in this matter.  You will find a retainer of 15k nY in an account
under >>Encrypted<< to show our seriousness in this matter.  Please
respond for details on assignment.

Pleasure doing business with you, ]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <10:15:21/08-23-55>

*****Private: SpotOn
>>>>>[Very good.  I will be in need for GOD Cover during the run. The op
is going to be a simple destruction of a company asset.  At this time I am
procurring the services for the actual raid, and could find your talents
in most use in case of shall we say, unexpected arrivals.  As for payment,
as a retainer just to have you at the site, 15k nY.  If your talents are
actually needed we will double this.  An advance of 10k nY will be
forwarded to an account of you choice.  I hope this is acceptable, if not
please forward a bid for our consideration.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <10:22:25/08-23-55>

*****Private: Silence
>>>>>[ Would you by chance be an onsite type of person.  I have need for
both a decker for recon work and security layout of the facility, as well
as someone on site to help with the electronic defenses of the site.

To start with, enclosed is a file detailing what we do know of their
computer system. LTG attached.  At node highlighted on layout, you will
most likely find the data we are interested in, that being a layout of the
building, security contracts, and displacement of same.

A payment of 35k nY is available for such run.  We are also generous and
will award you amply if you are able to do this without detection.  A
recon run Bench tested the node at Orange-5.

+++++ Download: Teslen.map.pic

As for the second matter, we will discuss that upon completion of the
first.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <10:31:32/08-23-55>

>>>>[Would anyone know of a name or such where I might be able to hire
some street muscle.  Experience in heavy weaponry would be a plus.
Required duties would be penetrating target building, and placing a
explosive charge while experiencing resistance.  Cover will be provided in
both matrix and backup.  Fee available for the strike team 100k nY, in
certified cred stick.  Also supplies <ammo, weaponry, and stimulants> will
be included. Minimum of 4 persons please.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <10:36:35/08-23-55>

>>>>>[WHAT, I'm available for a job.   Stealth is a one of my better traits.
Get in, get out.  Let's do it.]<<<<<
        -- Jasmine (11:11:27/8-23-94)

>>>>>Hey guys! Where's Fearless Leader?<<<<<
        -- Shining Dog <14:33:45/08-23-55>

***** PRIVATE : What
<<<<<The Lithium team's looking for his first job in Seatle.  No
sweat chummer, we ain't from here but we're pros all the same.
As for stealth, it's our second name.  I for one, am Steel.  My
team mates are GOD and Shining Dog.  Never had to be more than 3.
We operate as one with GOD.  If your interested, contact us at
>>Encrypted<<.<<<<<
       -- Steel <15:55:01/08-23-55>

>>>>>[ What no deckers out there eager to make a little cash by doing a
couple of low level dataruns ?  Reasonable fee for anyone interested. 
Also what's happening in the NAN, I heard reports just before I posted
that there are riots beginning to brew up, didn't catch the city
name.]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (16:02:44/23.8.55)

>>>>>[Hey, I'm always interested in work.  What sort of things are you
interested in?]<<<<<
        -- Shields (12:30:00/8-24-55)

***** PRIVATE TO: Mr. Johnston
>>>>>[ It will be done.  I require the time and place of the run. ]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < 15:08:56 / 08-23-55 >

***** PRIVATE TO: WHAT
>>>>>[ My offer still stands.  I require the time and place. ]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < 15:11:41 / 08-23-55 >

PRIVATE TO:  Rasputin
>>>>>[ Thank you for your offer, Rasputin.  I will contact you at a later
period, as I am committed to another client as of now. ]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < --:--:-- / ..-..-55 >

>>>>>[Well, I'm sure they'll show up along the line.  I just got news that
Slash is back in town, and Solitaire and Collussus are busy working.  Val
comes and goes as he needs to, and Diana is off looking for Bruce...Where is
he anyway?  If I find him first, I win a 2000Y bet with her...  And Roxey's
new daughter won't likely slow her down much, I suspect.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(21:45:30/08-23-5)

PRIVATE:  WHAT
>>>>>[Long time, WHAT.  How's it goin?  Been a rough three months outta
Seattle for me.  Too bad I can't tell ya how it was.  Wouldn't want to get
myself sniped by my friends accidently.  That would be bad, don'tcha think?
I could use some nuyen right about now, and you know how I work.  And I'll
even put lenses over my eyes to keep them from giving us away(I had enough of
that with the BIS and Interpol.  C. Drake is still fragged off.  Did ya know
that he got titanium bone lacing in the hospital after Powerhouse broke his
back in Germany?  Seems he won't let anyone ever do that to him again...).

And what ever happened to that fundy we gave to Lone Star?  He get his just
deserts?  A long prison sentence at the minimum, I hope...]<<<<<
        -- Slash(21:52:12/08-23-55)

>>>>>[I'd offer my services, but as I doubt you'd take me seriously...]<<<<<
        -- ID Unrecognizable(21:53:44/08-23-55)

>>>>>[So, I.B.A., you have a son.  How very........useful.  Perhaps he is
the chink in your armor.  "Luke," isn't it?  Or is it "Sprog"?  Or would
"Achille's Heel" be a better name...  Perhaps "Weakness" is best.  Yes, I
like that one.  Not only does it point out your inability to control
yourself or your "liddle whore," but also the one weakness you cannot
hide.  Say goodbye to your son I.B.A.  He's not long for this world. 

Cerise, such an attitude toward Raven T.M. and I.B.A.  With that kind of
an outlook on life, we could be the best of friends, perhaps even work
together. 

And for those of you who don't know me yet..... 

I am the way into the Doleful City
  I am the way into Eternal Greif
  I am the way to a forsaken race.
Justice it was that moved my great creator
  Divine Omnipotence created me
  And Highest Wisdom joined with primal love
Before me Nothing but eternal things
  Were made, and I shall last Eternally

ABANDON ALL HOPE, YE WHO ENTER HERE!

]<<<<<
        --  Dante(Abandon:All:Hope/Ye-Who-Enter-Here)

*****Private: Rasputin
>>>>>[ I dunno about your computers. I do the physicals only. Usually I's
been the point woman.

Thanks for the map. ]<<<<<
        -- Silence <11:37:56/24-08-55>

>>>>>[Need a hand?   Tell me more about your job....]<<<<<
        -- Facesmasher <18:47:20/08-23-94>

>>>>>[ WHAT, I'm in. Time and place for the briefing? ]<<<<<
        -- Silence <11:48:24/24-08-55>

***** PRIVATE TO: Rasputin
>>>>>[Dear Rasputin, if you need some heavy street muscle. Would two surviving
members of a team that left hardly a member of the poli-club heiracy or a
halloweener alive in one night be sufficient?

Most of our team is laid up in the hospital, and both widow and i would like
to make up a bit of the nuyen we spent on that little vendetta up if we could
in the meantime. So if you would like some assistance, a little reply is all
it takes.

And to anyone who wants to know what appened during that night of fire, as soon
as our decker gets out of the burn ward and we can get to his memory ware, I
will let every one know *grin*.  ]<<<<<
+++++  Buisness Card :(Deleted by popular request).
        -- Ice <20:23:18/08-23-55>

>>>>>[I have returned.]<<<<<
        --Caine(T/D suppressed)

>>>>>[ Divine Omnipotence, more like Divine Impotence.  Still not got a
job yet I see, still looking for divine revenge, still the biggest moron
on the matrix.  You might as well forget IBA or his kid, from what I've
seen he doesn't give a frag about it.  *I* however do, so I strongly
suggest you go back to which ever netty you crawled out of. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (12:16:17/24.8.55)

***** PRIVATE: Punisher
>>>>>[ See which moron is back in town ?  You'd better use that contact to let
IBA know, maybe his hatred of the guy will bring him back into the world of
the living. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (12:20:21/24.8.55)

***** PRIVATE: Nightstalker, Highlander
>>>>>[ Hi, are either of you two available for some matrix work.  I need a
decker I can trust and IBA has gone to ground for the time being.  I want you
to trace Dante for me, he and I have some unfished business.  I'll pay twice
the normal rate for a speedy job.  Nighstalker, if Raven can offer any magical
assistance in the form of watchers to try and find him I'd be grateful.  Again,
I'll pay double for a speedy job. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (12:23:55/8.24.55)

>>>>>[Thanks for all the quick replies, Terms. Righty-ho, meet up at Polish,
it a sort of ex-Pat's bar for us English. It's also a safe meet, please don't
pack too much firepower, 'cos it's in the Downtown area and Polish get's a bit
nervous as well.

The Meet will be at 21:30 tonight. Ask at the Bar for me.]<<<<<
        -WHAT(09:05:45/24-8-55)

>>>>>[Fearless Leader's missing.  I fear he's been disconected.
Anybody heard about him?]<<<<<
        -- Shining Dog <09:14:43/08-24-55>

>>>>>[Powerhouse, I don't actively pursue revenge much these days.  But
with such an opportunity as this, how can I resist?  And what do you mean,
I have no job.  That really hurts...you wish.  I have several employment
opportunities in the works, both myself and for others.  Just because my
target has yet to reappear...  And it really seems these days that all but
one of the truly excellent freelancers refuse to work for certain parties. 
Aztechnology and Mitsuhama come to mind immediately, as do certain
terrorist orginizations and criminal elements.  I even do good deeds from
time to time, albiet extremely rarely.  If you have ever seen my Interpol
record, you'd know that I am rather indiscriminatory in who I work for.  I
would even work for you, if you paid me enough and didn't expect a
face-to-face meeting.  I serously doubt both of us would survive such a
meeting.  But such is life, neh?]<<<<<
        --  Dante(Abandon:All:Hope/Ye-Who-Enter-Here)

>>>>>[So, Dante has returned.  Where have you been, 'dear'?  I've been looking
for you for the last three months.  You seemed like you fell of the face of the
earth.]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(10:56:10/08-24-55)

>>>>>[And if anyone truly wants to see Dante's Interpol file, I don't
recommend it.  It is classified Top Secret here, under my personal order.
Solitaire's, on the other hand....]<<<<<
        --  Commander Drake, Interpol(10:57:38/08-24-55)

>>>>>[WHAT, I'll be at the meet.  It'll feel good to do a job again.]<<<<<
        -- Jasmine (8:00:00/8-24-55)

*****PRIVATE:  D-Cubed
>>>>>[Find I.B.A.'s son.  He and his mother are living with a gang in Tacoma,
God's Rapeir's or something similar.  Find them and keep them under constant
surveillance.  When you have discovered thier whereabouts, contact me.  I'll be
out of the city for a little while, but still in touch.  I have some contacts
to speak to.  If all works out all right, you'll have some new trainees and
toys to work with.]<<<<<
        -- Double D(11:02:53/08-24-17)

>>>>>[Yes, Sir.  Wiz on the newbies, boss.  D-Squared will be jazzed to hear
it.  And the profile, it'll be flat as an opti squashed by a Conny.]<<<<<
        -- D-Cubed(11:05:50/08-24-55)

***** NOT TO: Dante
>>>>>[  I need more info has anyone ever heard of Jorek Gillian, he's
associated with the new branch of Star Financial here in Seattle.  I ran
some traces on him myself but I'm no decker so I'm limited to public databases.
Here's a pic

----- Include pic
A medium sized elven man with long black hair and wearing a dark blue
trenchcoat can be seen exitting a car.  The lower half of his body is covered
by a Daimler's door and it appears from the angle and general quality of the
shot that a long range snap has been taken.  A few features on his face are
distinctive, the first is a pair of gold rimmed spectacles, unusual in this
day and age unless carrying electronics, but the slim shape of them would
seem to bely this idea.  He also sports a small but close shaven beard,
heaviest on his chin.  Despite the beard the man still appears to be in his
early 20's.
-----

Again a finders fee of suitable value is available to any enterprising decker
wanting to dig up any info. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:33:12/24.8.55)

*****PRIVATE : Punisher
>>>>>[ Punisher I hope you've placed your message for IBA by now as we've got
work to do.  The drone Speed had in place monitoring S.F.'s activities in
Redmond has been taken out.  Looks like I get to brush up on my electronics
while we plant a few bugs. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:35:48/8.24.55)

*****Private: Silence
>>>>>[Oh my dear lady, I humbly beg your forgiveness.  I mistook your
mentioning of electronics to mean the matrix.  Point woman eh ? Well well
now, the same run mentioned could use your aid then in the mundane world.
 Any good with Demolitions or heavy weaponry ?  I've just had offer from
the surviving duo of a team whom might be available for my little
enterprise.  The pay of course shall be different for ground ops, but I
think you'll find them shall we say more than adequate.  I'll be in
touch.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <09:06:55/08-24-55>

*****Private: Ice
>>>>>[I would be honored to have your team on my little enterprise.  I had
actually only hoped for just street trash, and was figuring on a high
attrition rate that ensues with hiring such.  But I am sure that your team
with the aid of a lady I've been corresponding with, shall easily handle
the job.  My offer of 100k nY, spilt 3 ways still stands.  Though you may
feel you need a fourth or fifth when you see the layout of the facility.
Please consider enclosed schematic of Teslin Enterprises located in
Bellevue.

++++ Download: Teslin.map.pic

My employers desire in this matter is simple.  Teslin Ent.  Should not be
standing come the end of the next fiscal period. <Oct 1>.  The firm is but
a management company, and you should not experience more than simple
resistance.  Their security contract is with Knight Errant, with a clocked
response time of 8 minutes.  More than adequate to reach the operations
room and plant the charge we will supply.  Feel free to choose the date of
the op, though Labor day would be suggested if you are worried about the
possible Meat Asset loss of their working crew.

I'll be waiting to hear from you.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <09:14:20/08-24-55>

***** (PRIVATE): WHAT
>>>>>[ %$%@ ACK.  Wait, thats better.  Hmmm, this is a little harder
to do than it looks.  Pardon my intrusion.  Just checking to
see if this actually w$%# FRAG!! How do I get out of this thing?
Maybe Ill stick to turtling for a while until I get the hang of #!#%$]<<<<<
   -- Kor <12:40:52 / 08-24-55>

>>>>>[Finally, I'm back on this fraggin thing.  Not like it took me long
enough to find a table-top comp with just the right equipment.  Well, that and
a decent appartment.

As AJ said earlier, I had my daughter in June, with the help of DragonEyes.
Nightfox wanted to be there, but had other plans at the time, much to my
chagrin.  Her name is Adrien Khym Borimir for now, until she decides whether
she likes it or not.  Then she may come up with her own "street" name.

She is a little odd, I'm afraid.  The spike in Germany did some unusual things
to her, like speeding up her development and making me give birth to her 2
months early.  However, DragonEyes did pronounce her more or less healthy,
but with an aura that was a little too powerful and magical for a newborn.
THE Nexus and I think she's going to be a magical prodigy, but we'll see.

The birth was a little interesting.  For some reason that Nex and I have only
begun to understand, he and I have a form of empathic link.  Like Spirit and
CRUSH, we know when the other is feeling pain or is upset or worried.  It's
almost a kind of limited telepathy and it seems to go through MaxiMillion
{And such a dubious honor it is to me, too...} Shut-up, Max {pout}.  Well, to
continue UNinterrupted...  I suppose I could make this shorter...  Nex ended
up feeling the pain of giving birth.

After the fact, it was hilarious.  The first contraction hit and Nex keeled
over in his truck.  Almost crashed it, as a matter of fact.  He couldn't
understand it.  Then he got my call that it was time, and he hauled ass.
DragonEyes got his call too, and we all appeared at the hospital within about
10 minutes of each other.

Now picture this, for those of you who remember THE Nexus(he's been off here
for about a year now...).  The big, tall(but shorter than I am), tough, cold-
hearted, iron-hard assassin with a pet deathrattle and hellhound curling up
into a fetal ball because he's having "contractions" too.  Suddenly he's
feeling pain from areas of his body he never knew he had(and still doesn't) and
in such intensity to make the wounds his father gave him last September or
October feel like love-taps.  The only thing that I can think of comparing is
the Hyper/poison/whatever-the-frag-else-it-was overdose he recieved almost
two years ago.  The doctor couldn't understand it and thought Nex was having
his spleen, stomach, appendix, lower intestine, and prostate all hemmrage at
the same time.  They doped him up on drugs which seemed to help me too.  They
were about to open him up for surgery when DragonEyes stopped them and pointed
out that the source of the pain was a magical connection between the two of us.
The doctors were not amused.

But when we held our new daughter, it was all worth it.  That was when Nex
looked me in the eyes and said, "Roxey my love, never again.  Please."  And
we laughed until we cried with joy.

Sorry if this got a little mushy, but it's the feeling of motherhood.  However,
I seem to be a little short of nuyen right now, so if anyone has any jobs that
they could use a mage and a free Ally for, I'd appreciate it.]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(13:49:11/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Uh, Roxey, I hate to tell you this, but shouldn't you consider the well-
being of your daughter first?  Above your own adreneline junkie urges to go and
risk your life?]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(13:50:21/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Yes, as a matter of fact I should, and I am.  It's because of her that I
need the nuyen.  Feeding her and myself takes a lot of time and nuyen.
Besides, I thought you might be willing to take care of her should anything
happen to me, and while I was away.]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(13:52:00/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Oh, now wait a second here....*****LINK TERMINATED*****

>>>>>[Sorry, but Little Dragon wanted a word with me here.  I'm TOTALLY
against the idea myself, but if you and Bruce want to work it out, I'm sure
that we can come to an agreement.  There, you happy now Bruce?

+++++10 seconds pass

Ya, Val, I'm happy.  How bout you, Miz Roxey?  If you need someone to take
care of Ad..re...n(I didn't spell that right, did I?), I can do it for you.
Please?  prettypleasewithsurgarontop?]<<<<<
        --  Valentine and Little Dragon(13:56:41/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Hmmmmmmmmmm {come now, rox.  you know that bruce, or little dragon as
he prefers to be called, valentine, is a well adjusted 13 year-old kid.  he's
certainly old enough to take care of a baby who will likely be able to take
care of itself in another couple of months anyway.  i know of no child who has
taken to sitting up without aid at 1.5 months and has begun to crawl already.
adrien will be fine in little dragon's care}  But he's just a kid, Max.  And
he's out and about with Hermit all the time, learning how to be a martial
artist and a physical adept as well.  He's dangerous.  Have you seen all the
stuff Hermit has taught him?  It's scary when a 13 year-old kid can potentially
severly injure your husband who's also an adept, quite a bit older, and much
more experienced in combat.  What would that kind of power do to a child?
{what about your spells, roxey?  you can kill instantly with them, and you
wonder about what little dragon is capable of doing?  and you have never seen
hermit training little dragon, have you?} No, of course not.  He doesn't let
others see his techniques unless you happen to be the target or an incidental
witness. {he's allowed me to watch, partially because i cannot hurt him, i
desire to learn, and i have no need to use them myself.  with all the attacks
and the defenses and the physical training is an amazing amount of mental
training too, and an almost severe sense of responsibility.  i have never led
you wrong, and i do not do so now.  trust your old ally as i trust you and let
little dragon and valentine take care of adrien for you}  Oh, very well.

Little Dragon, I want you to come over to my new place and meet Adrien.  If she
likes you, I'll let you take care of her for me when I'm out.  Does that sound
ok?]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(14:09:46/08-24-55)

>>>>>[YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESyesyeseysyesyeysysyeysyey....

sorry....  But Yes thatsoundsgreatthankyouMizRoxey!!!!!!!]<<<<<
        --  LIttle DRagon(14:11:33/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Kids.]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(14:11:55/08-24-55)

*****PRIVATE:  D-Cubed
>>>>>[It appears that I have another target for you.  A young japanise child
will be leaving this address>>encrypted<< sometimes in the next 24 hours.
Follow him and report to me where he goes.  Expect light resistance to your
presence.  Do NOT interfere with his progress, and do not be discovered.]<<<<<
        --  Double-D(14:15:17/08-24-55)

>>>>>[Got it, boss.  Null difficulty, sir.]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(14:15:52/08-24-55)

*****PRIVATE:  WHAT.
>>>>>[I'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Aardvark (21:13:13/24-08-55)

***** Private : What
>>>>>[We ain't gonna miss the meeting at Polish]>>>>>
        -- Steel <15:43:37/08-24-55>

>>>>>[Consider yourself met.]<<<<<
        -- Facesmasher <16:51:23/08-24-55>

*****Private: Rasputin
>>>>>[ Explain "forgiveness".

Big cannons, yes. Heavy weaponry as in vehicle-mounted weaponry, no.
Demolitions, no. Electronics, yes. Penetration, yes. Taking care of the
meat, yes.

Lacking the big cannons at the moment. Available after this weekend. ]<<<<<
        -- Silence <12:02:32/25-08-55>

*****Private: Rasputin
>>>>>[ The job is acceptable, with one minor problem, at this stage you
have not mentioned any magical presence supporting the group, this is
of some distress to me, even if no real opposition is expected. But, I
guess it's your op, I will require as detailed plans of the building
as you can give me, and, as soon as it is available the composition of
the assault team. ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <17:03:29/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ *giggle* Dante and Cerise hey, yeah I can see that, they're made
for each other..... *big evil grin* ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <17:05:58/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ Cerise, I must apoligize for my pupil's remark, it appears she is
in a rather playfull mood. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <17:06:05/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ Fenris, have you finished making your focus or whatever??? ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <17:07:21/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ Indeed I have, I see that you are once more busy annoying others,
I will not be back until next week however, as an old friend has asked me
to stay with him over the weekend. Actually my utilization of the service
is for the purpose of inviting Princess (and Regent) down here to join
us, there is some people I wish to introduce her to. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <17:08:52/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ Ohhh great, you get to wine and dine, and mingle and dance,
meanwhile I'm up here in Seattle slaving away, head to the grindstone, so
to speak... ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn <17:09:17/08-24-55>

*****Private: Princess
>>>>>[ I would be honoured if you would join me in the Tir, there is a
ticket awaiting your convenience under the name of Sarah Randall, and you
will be pick up from the airport... ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <17:11:48/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ Dante, if one head on that child's head is harmed I guarentee that
you will suffer greatly for it. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <22:30:52/08-24-55>

***** Private To: Punisher
>>>>>[ Raven and I are on the job.  Considering that it's Dante we are tracking
and he's threatening little kids, we can't accept anything more than half the
standard rate :) ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <22:33:10/08-24-55>

>>>>>[ I shall be there, my interrogative friend. ]<<<<<
        --  Sakamura < 22:26:21 / 08-25-55 >

>>>>>[ Raven, what's the fuss with this one human child? Mother protects her
offspring, and if she can't, so be it. ]<<<<<
        -- Silence <18:06:21/25-08-55>

>>>>>[ While the Sysop's away, the mice shall play  ;) ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <08-25-55/03:54:54>

>>>>>[Hmmm, I had the same problems when I started out Kor. I suggest that
you get a guided tour from a friendly decker or scan The Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Matrix. Bloody right helpful it is too ! 

Have Fun Matey *grin* It took me ages to get all my tech working
properly.]<<<<<
        -WHAT(13:55:40/25-8-55)

*****PRIVATE: Nightstalker, Raven
>>>>>[ Thanks for agreeing to take the job chummers.  I knew I could count on
you, as you know I seriously don't like people making trouble when it involves
me or my friends, those that do pay for it with their lives.  Fate fought
against me last time with Dante, I spent more time destroying his pet gang the
THUGS than going after Dante himself.  Then when it looked like he was dead and
the remanants of his gang fled to Chicago I decided to let that one lie.

One mistake and a mistake I intend to recitfy quickly.  If you get any clue as
to Dante's whereabouts or any of Dante's agents let me know immediately.  If
they are in Seattle I can make most locations within 20-30 mins, if not well,
you don't need me to tell you your jobs.

Due to current a current contract however the amount of searching I will be able
to do myself will be minimal.  I've asked my contacts to pass any word to me,
the trusty ones will, one or two of the others though might need reminding
who's been keeping their cred balances alive.

Good luck and, let me pay standard rate at least.  I owe you two enough favours
already, heh. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (14:59:18/8.25.55)

***** PRIVATE : What
>>>>>[Hmm, I must decline the offer of job we had previously
accepted.  Steel's not happy at all, but we've a friend to help
back in Quebec.  We'll be back, but not soon enough for the run.
You'll have enough help anyway. I must go now, GOD's waiting for
us in the jet]<<<<<
        -- Shining Dog <10:05:00/08-25-55>

*****PRIVATE: Punisher, Powerhouse
>>>>>[ Well, what have you discovered about Star Financial services.  You
promised me that you would have your first report by now.  I hope I won't have
to hire someone else. ]<<<<<
        -Duncan (15:11:35/25.8.55)

*****PRIVATE: Duncan
>>>>>[ So far not much, they seem to be fairly legit though I'm not so sure
about the suit that is organising the new venture.  We have him under
surveilance but believe he may be using magical means to evade any pursuit.
Put it this way, we're both proffessional enough not to get spotted so I presume
the suit is just taking standard precautions.

If we decide we need it we'll hire some magical support, you'll have to provide
the cash though.  Also our decker is out of action at the moment so I'm
running data traces myself, not being a decker it's taking slightly longer
than normal.  We do however expect to have the decker back on side by the end
of this week, Punisher has gone to contact him and pass him some other news
that he needs to hear about.

As to hiring someone else, well let me remind you it was you who contacted us,
our spec sheet did say that we lack magical backup and that we're more suited
for physical entry and retrieval type missions.  If you want to hire somone
else fine, it'll be a shame though as the bugs we planted at Star Financial's
main offices last night have provided some interesting coversations so far
and only we have the keys with which to decrypt the transmissions. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (15:20:44/25.8.55)

*****PRIVATE: Powerhouse, Punisher
>>>>>[ Very well, you are of course right, consider the funding for magical
support available, let me know when you have hired someone.  Oh, and remember
if you do spot something suspicious just report it, it's a strict surveillance
job that I'm giving you. ]<<<<<
        -Duncan (15:23:11/25.8.55)

>>>>>[ Position available for magical surveillance operative.  Rates are
reasonable and negotiable.  Little danger is envisaged.  Work will last for
a few weeks at least.  Must provide at least one reference.  Send your CV to
me here, private if you don't want anyone else to reply. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (15:28:39/25.8.55)

*****PRIVATE: Powerhouse
>>>>>[ PH I've got IBA, he's in a bad way, that gang of his has let him slip
back into his old habits.  He's drugged to the eyebrows with god knows what,
the place stinks of lager and vodka and there's a fair sized number of used
BTL chips on the floor.  I'm telling you PH, this is not good and it's even
worse knowing that I might have been responsible for it.  Jesus, this man has
a pride that he can't afford to have.  I had to do some serious arm bending
with those groupies that he's been hanging out with.  They're just as
responsible for letting him get back like this.  I'll meet you at >encrypt<
bring a medkit we'll see what we can do for him. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (15:52:48/8.25.55)

>>>>>[I doubt that I am so unskilled that I would allow a single strand of his
lovely hair to come to harm, RavenTM.  I plan on shipping it to IBA in a box.
And if you get in my way, your's will join it.  I would hate to see that happen,
especially as it would ruin the rest of you.  Barrett rounds have a tendency to
leave very little left to identify.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(Abandon:All:Hope/Ye-Who-Enter-Here)

>>>>>>[Got em, boss.  Null difficulty.  Target A is under surveillance as we
speak, and the apartment that Target B romped in is watched too.  You know
that there's another kid and a slitch in it, don'tcha?]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(12:47:38/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE:  D-Cubed
>>>>>[Idiot!!!!  Use the security program I gave you.  You might have just
given away our operation.  If you frag up like this again, you're Dzoo bait,
do I make myself understood?]<<<<<
        --  Double-D(12:49:14/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE:  Double-D
>>>>>[y...yee.....yes, sssir.]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(12:50:12/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE:  D-Cubed
>>>>>[Excellent.  Now, no need to respond to these messages, as I'm returning
to the burg within the hour. Be VERY careful around the apartment.  The
slitch is a mage, and the daughter is my target.  Also, prepare 4 squats for
my guests and your new teammates.  Finally, have the armory ready to recieve
new materials.  They'll be arriving with me.]<<<<<
        --  Double-D(12:53:45/08-25-55)

>>>>>[KSAN (Seattle Area Network) news feed:
***Begin Feed***

*****Visual: Patty DeVine, the KSAN Sprawl reporter, at a grisly
*****scene; two wrecked Nightsky limos, and perhaps eight or ten
*****motorbikes in various stages of destruction.  A number of
*****bodies are cast about, wearing colors, while a few more,
*****these dressed in suits, lay about the doors to the limos.
*****Two DocWagon High Threat Response teams are upon the scene,
*****but it looks like the fighting was over with by the time
*****they got here.  Lone Star is cordoning off the area.

"This is Patti DeVine, with a KSAN exclusive.  I'm now at the 2400
block of Illinois Avenue in Renton, at the scene of what appears to
be a battle between one of the Sprawl's meanest gangs -- the Double-
D's -- and one of the Sprawl's most charitable organizations, the
Universal Brotherhood.

"From what I've been able to piece together, it seems that a sizable
number of the Double-D's were driving southbound on Illinois, and one
of them fired a shot or shots into the front windshield of the lead
Mitsubishi Nightsky, killing the driver.  The vehicle swerved, crashing
into several parked cars before stopping.  The secondary Nightsky seems
to have swerved to avoid the first, the maneuver taking it into the path
of the oncoming motorcycles.

"I'm certain that the inevitable happened, but it seems that, besides
several bikes getting run over by the following limo, another series
of bullets struck through the windshield and killed the driver of the
second limo.  As the vehicle seems to have been on the verge of swerving
back into its own lane, this event looks to have caused the car to roll.

"The carnage otherwise represented here suggests that the passenger
compartments opened, and a firefight ensued between the Double-D's and
the Brotherhood bodyguards.  As you can see, the 'street' side of the
vehicles is rather chewed up, and stray rounds seem to have done a certain
amount of collateral damage.

*****At this point, Patti puts a hand to her ear, returning after a
*****moment to her narration.

"I've just received word of the identities of the Universal Brotherhood
executives riding inside the Nightskys.  Matthew Davison, Director of
Public Works for the Seattle Division, and JoAnne Millieux, Director of
Affairs for the France Division, both are dead along with a number of
their assistants.  It appears that they were killed while trying to move
from the vehicles to the safety of one of the shops.

"Both Davison and Millieux were on their way to a meeting of Universal
Brotherhood officials, taking place at an undisclosed location.  DocWagon
and Lone Star were both summoned to the scene, driving off the remaining
Double-D gangers able to move.  At current time, the unofficial death
toll is 15 UB dead, 14 Double-D casualties, and approximately twenty-five
bystander wounded, four bystanders killed.  There are no UB survivors.

"For KSAN, this is Patti DeVine."

***End Feed***]<<<<<
        -- KSAN News (14:16:18/8-25-55)

>>>>>[WHOA!!! The Matrix around the Bellevue/Factoria UB just lit up like a
Christmas Tree!!!  What happened?  I'm in the midst of a job right now, and
can't afford to hop out of CBSpace to check.  I'd appreciate a lowdown on
anything.  THANX]<<<<<
        -- Shields (14:17:21/8-25-55)

>>>>>[I got to a terminal as soon as I could.  I just saw a huge group of cars
leave the Pioneer Square Universal Brotherhood Chapter.  They're heading out
on I-90 right by the Kingdome.  All I heard was something about an accident in
Renton.  Going on the current time schedule and the "Bat out of Hell" way they
left, I give them an ETA of about 15-20 minutes.  What happened?]<<<<<
        -- Jasmine (14:22:08/8-25-55)

>>>>>[ I just got a news feed off a KSAN satellite.  Says here,
a gang took out some of Universal Brotherhood's top people.
There's gonna be hell to pay.  Anyone know if this was a setup?
Were the Double D's hired for wetwork?  I doubt they'd jus'
nonchalantly decide to take out two Nightskys obviously be-
longing to someone with money, which equates to power and con-
nections, a tough combination for anyone to mess with.  Even
the Double D's ain't that stupid! ]<<<<<
         -- KnightIce <19:28:43/08-25-55>

>>>>>[ Powerhouse, I would be honoured if you would consider me for the
position of magical assistance, I will be available as of Monday.
Although my skills are not specialised towards surveillance, I am more
than competant in that sort of activity. I believe your are aware of my
talents, and what you dont know about I would not be willing to post in
any encryption scheme currently available to me. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <19:42:37/08-25-55>

*****Private: Princess
>>>>>[ Ahh yes, I forgot that you generally reside in Portland,
regardless, the easiest way to join me is by the private charter that has
been arranged. I have arranged for a car to pick you up at both ends, in
fact it should be arriving in an hour or so. Do not worry if you are not
yet ready the driver, and plane, will await your pleasure. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <19:46:51/08-25-55>

*****Private: Packman, Akaila
>>>>>[ This Dante greatly worries me, after his gangs attack on the
Universal Brotherhood, and the message posted by one of his underlings, I
am convinced that an attempt on I.B.A.'s child will be made. I beg of the
group, protect the child, for I.B.A., as disgusting as he can be, is a
friend of the pack. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <19:49:05/08-25-55>

>>>>>[ It will be done!!! ]<<<<<
        --  Akaila <19:57:29/08-25-55>

*****Private: Silence
>>>>>] Fantastic, I'll be in touch with you then come Monday. Oh by the
way, if you are in need of any equipment for your ops this weekend, well I
have some wonderful equipment coming in out of Fort Lewis.  A misdirected
equipment transport has found its way to my place.]<<<<<
        --Rasputin <13:44:45/08-25-55>

>>>>>[Fire Sale: 12,000 rnds APDS, 2 cases HK-223, 1 case RPG's, 6 suits
Military Combat Armor <slightly damaged>, Armored Equipment Transport.
All must go Quickly ]<<<<<
        --Rasputin <13:45:13/08-25-55>

>>>>>[ Silence, all children should be protected.  Especially from psychopaths
like Dante. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <22:56:36/08-25-55>

***** Private to: Punisher
>>>>>[ We have serious reason to believe that Dante's gang, the Double-D's
are performing survillance on Luke.  I advise you to take action on this
immediately.  Also I have enclosed a copy of Dante's Interpol file.  The thing
was a bitch to get at, but I love challenges.

**** INCLUDE:  Interpol Persona file ]<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <23:04:13/08-25-55>

*****PRIVATE:  Double D
>>>>>[Sir, we fragged up.  As you and the newbies were off wrompin the sprawl,
we here figured that you'd want us to contact you this way.

Martin(D-13) and Charlie(D-47) just got themselves caught.  God's whatever they
are got wind of the boys and nabbed em before we could get the chummers outta
trouble.  We donna know what's gonna happen to em, boss.  With all the drek ya
told us bout this afternoon, we's be tinkin tha dey mi' get skraged....]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(20:49:25/08-25-55)

*****[FRAG!!!  First, get ahold of yourself, Darky.  You're losing you self-
control and your speech is slipping into gutter again.  That's not good, not at
all.  Everything will be fine.  Now, tell me what they know and what happened,
so ka?]<<<<<
        --  Double D(20:51:55/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE: Double D
>>>>>[Well sir, they knew just about everything.  They knew where we are
hanging now, sir.  They know about our membership, where you were off to this
last day, the whole thing.  Not when you're planning to do the deed, sir, but
enough.

What happened was one of the boys accidently dropped a can or something off\
the roof of the surveillance building, and the gangers noticed the noise.  We
evaced everybody but them, cause they were staying behind to cover the retreat.
We never got back to em.]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(20:56:59/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE:  D-Cubed
>>>>>[Who was in charge?  Who got two of my boys caught]<<<<<
        --  Double D(20:57:45/08-25-55)

*****PRIVATE:  Double D
>>>>>[(gulp)uh, me sir.........]<<<<<
        --  D-Cubed(20:58:30/08-25-55)

>>>>>[I'm sorry to hear that.  Put D-Squared on the deck, you go to the
turtle.]<<<<<
        --  Double D(20:59:31/08-25-55)

>>>>>[yesssir....LINK TERMINATED!!!!!!*****

>>>>>[D-Squared here, sir.  D-Cubed is on the turtle.]<<<<<
        --  D-Squared(21:00:30/08-25-55)

>>>>>[Excellent.  Watch what happens to those who are too stupid to live.....

*****Initiate TRTL.34;a:dstrct.mltdwn*****

+++++Off in the Matrix, somewhere in Seattle, a turtle is explosively melting
down, killing its user, a one Darky, aka D-Cubed, as electronics and photonics
go crazy with power surges and the monitor explodes, shreading his upper torso
with glass.  Not a pleasant way to die.  A separate monitor shows that Darky
takes almost 5 minutes of tremendous pain before finally dying.

D-Squared, you are in charge now.  Have everyone up and ready to move base
the instant I arrive.  I'm setting up a new HQ as we speak, one that they didn't
know about.  And I'll take care of our two lost members.]<<<<<
        --  Double D(21:07:22/08-25-55)

>>>>>[Thanks, Mr. D.  We'll be ready within the hour.]<<<<<
        --  D-Squared(21:08:24/08-25-55)

>>>>>[ Fenris welcome aboard old chummer.  It'll be good working with you
again, I need someone realiable at the moment, Punisher has taken off
again probably to hunt down some more of Dante's shadows knowing him.  IBA
is *slowly* coming around, fortunately I don't think the BTL chips we
found on the floor at the dive he was in had been used by him.  He'd
seriously overdone the booze and whacky baccy.  Be careful when you see
him though I think he's overcome his feelings of hurt pride and from a few
*hazy* conversations I had with him there might even be some signs of
responsiblity to his recent sibling.  Anyway he's asleep now and hasn't
shown the slightest interest in decking since Punisher and myself started
to bring him round. 

Anyway, we need to meet, under the Needle at 6:30 pm ?  I can fill you in on
what you'll be doing then, we can catch a bite to eat as well. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:50:10/8.26.55)

>>>>>[ Dante I wasn't quite sure you were serious until now, but now you've
shown your hand and can be prepared to pay for it.  I don't make mistakes twice,
think yourself fortunate that yours will be a quick death ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (18:02:38/8.26.55)

>>>>>[ Punisher !  What are you doing, we're supposed to meet Fenris soon,
Dante is just a moron who doesn't know his arse from his elbow.  Stop chasing
shadows, we've got a paying job remember ! ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (18:04:14/26.8.55)

*****PRIVATE: Nightstalker, Powerhouse
>>>>>[ Damm it PH, I was right.  I've employed Nightstalker who is also getting
this message to dig up any information on Dante.  I've been doing some legwork
of my own and it's paid off.  Dante has another gang going by the name of the
Double-D's, a bunch of drek weak misfits but better organised than the THUGS
which I had to clean up.  Nightstalker confirmed they were monitoring Luke
and his mother at a gang hideout in Tacoma so I warned them what was going
down and what's more warned the gal.  Rachel I think her name was though she's
going by the street name of Huntress now.

Nightstalker also got me Dante's file, thanks NS, I'll give you a copy when I
see you but we need to contact someone called Solitaire it seems.  I think I
remember her, a decker that broke into the corp court a year or two back if
I'm not mistaken.

The counter surveilance pulled off, God's Raiders captured two of them though
two got away.  I'm interrogating them now as soon as they've got over the shock
of losing their kneecaps they might realise I'm serious. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (18:13:13/8.26.55)

*****PRIVATE: Punisher, Nightstalker >>>>>[ Frag it !  Ok ... I better
tell IBA, I think I'll wait till after the meeting with Fenris or we'll
lose him in some mad decking frenzy.  Remember what happened when MONICA
came back and started threatening the net, he still hasn't finished with
her, I think something serious happened to him after the original time
MONICA was let loose and he's never admitted to what it was.]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (18:16:40/26.8.55)

*****PRIVATE: Nightstalker, Powerhouse
>>>>>[ I'll report back in an hour or so after I've had time to grill the
couple I've found then dump their bodies somewhere. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (18:18:02/8.26.55)

***** (PRIVATE): WHAT
>>>>>[The difficulty comes in that the addition of this head ware
is likely to cause me more difficulty than I expected.  I am, by trade
a mage.  I did a significant amount of talking with people out at
Chiba about increasing my bandwith for doing research and net
surfing for magical information and they assured me that adding a
datajack and other tid bits of headware would ---  Hmmm, you dont
really need to know this.  Let us just say that the sooner I get
back into the flow of REAL world, the more at home I will feel.
I can still turtle with the best of them.

By the way, I hear you might have some...need for my assistance.
You can reach me at <<encrypted>> (HOT DAMN, IT WORKED).  That
service will get you in touch with me.  Never mind the frame, he's
harmless....mostly.]<<<<<
   -- Kor <13:06:13 / 08-26-55>

***** (PRIVATE): Powerhouse
>>>>>[Scut work is always available and I leave that to the up and
coming mages.  They need the practice.  I would like to entertain
your offer.  My fees are reasonable considering what you get in
return.  Give me a call at <<encrypted>> and we can talk.

-- Include list of spells
-- Include list of Fixers who know my work

Simple wet work is out of the question.  If that is all you have,
I suggest you throw your bone elsewhere.  I expect to be on point. ]<<<<<
   -- Kor <13:12:49 / 08-26-55>

*****PRIVATE: Dante
>>>>>[Excellent work, Dante.  Using the gang to do your dirty work was a stroke
of genius worthy of my own intellect, never mind yours.  Payment has been
forwarded as per terms of our agreement.  I was able to acquire the information
I needed.]<<<<<
        --  Ms. V(14:29:18/08-26-55)

*****Engage Grab-Viral.code:  Target, Ms. V*****

*****Target infected, totally inable to interact per code

>>>>>[I apologize, my dear Ms. V, but until I verify your transfer, you will
be my guest here in my world.  You and I are similar enough that I know not
to trust you any farther than I can trace you and control you.  As my true
influence is severly hampered outside the Matrix, here is where you will
stay for the time being.

*****Activate Z-O Account>>encrypted<<...  Balance verified*****

And considering who you work for, you won't mind if I check it for viruses,
I'm sure...

*****Engage Viral Scan....1 encountered...12 encountered....33...total*****

Intersting...Not that I'm surprised, just that I expected more....

*****Engage Anti-Viral.14;x....cred account purged*****

And if you have double-crossed me, Ms. Velli, you will see me again.  A
pleasure doing buisness, I'm sure.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(Abandon:All:Hope/Ye-Who-Enter-Here)

*****Disengage Viral code, Ms. V....Target freed*****

>>>>>[Such promise...  It is really too bad that he's so nieve.  Brillant
but with no common sense.

*****Engage cred.33.wipe-burn....cred destroyed...Account erased*****

*****WARNING!!!  Zurich-Orbital decker and frame approaching--Trace in*****
*****Process!*****

Oh well.  A job well done....]<<<<<
        --  Ms. V(14:42:44/08-26-55)

>>>>>[ Message to the Double-D's -- next time, don't get in the way. ]<<<<<
        --  Macros the Black (14:45:15/8-25-55)

***** Private to: Punisher
>>>>>[ Dante is one hard fragger to trace.  Given the number of personas he
uses and the sophistication of his e-mail safety protocols, it could be weeks
before I can get a good solid fix on him.  However for the present I can tell
you that he's running the Double-D's like anything else he runs, like a petty
dictator. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <00:39:37/08-27-55>

>>>>>[ Dante... opps!  I mean Double-D.  You really must be more careful with
your encryption protocols. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <00:40:39/08-27-55>

***** PRIVATE: Rasputin
>>>>>[ First off, let me apologize for wating so long to get back to you
rasputin, but i was waiting for my sources to get back to me on checking
out a potential employer *snicker*. Yes, the 100k nY split 3 (4?) ways is
scceptable if the data you provided is accurate. If not, i am sure we can
come to some sort of an aggreement.

As i have been following, let me get this straight. We have one infiltration
specialist (Silence), one long range problem eliminator (SpotOn), and both
widow and myself, Is this correct?

Widow is a heavy weapons/demolotions/electronics (basically, if you want it
done in a BIG way, she is your woman) specialist. I am our tactical/skills/
HTH combat/stealth expert. I also have a little magical training if the need
arises. So if this is acceptable, contact me/us at LTG# *Encrypted* and we
can finalize the contract and get this thing on the road.

Looking forward to hearing from you...]<<<<<
+++++  Buisness Card :(Deleted by popular request).
        -- Ice </55>

***** Private to: Ice
>>>>>[ Thank you for responding. I have yet to hear back from SpotOn, but
there is still ample time to procure his services.  The mage from Mr. Johnson
is not counted among the shares, so it would be just you three unless you find
need to hire another.  My suggestions as to the date for the op would be Labor
day to cut down on the number of people in the facility at the time, but this
is only a consideration, feel free to launch this at any time you so desire
before October 1st.

There is another matter I would like looking into, for some reason I don not
feel comfortable with the arriangement of having the goodly mage along from
Mr. Johnson.  His name I have found out to be Jilean Kile Sin# 5876-945-23568.
It might be to your benefit to find out what you can on him before the op.

Otherwise I will contact you come Monday with a meeting place for the transfer
of equipment and advance.]<<<<<
        -- Rasputin <13:21:10 / 08-27-55>