Topic: Small Fry with a Side O’ Mayhem (Read 371160 times)

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #300 on:** September 23, 2015, 08:47:02 pm »

"Eeeeewww." Ethel pinches her nose as she exits the ship, pistols holstered and hand-crossbow loaded with tranqs. "This is worse than those sulfur-baths fogies go into. Ugh."

Sighing, she continues, "So we're bound to find either Genny or Tesla in this dump, huh. So where would the redjacks be?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #301 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:00:38 pm »

Crystal reaches into one of the holsters at her armoured hip and lays a hand across the grip of one of her pistols. She has the voice mask switch over to a rough male voice.

"I'm sure we could ask around."

Sethaniel · « **Reply #302 on:** September 24, 2015, 01:45:41 pm »

New Jersey doesn't seem like the sort of place likely to be populated with fans of Simon. Still, you never know. . .

Not Aman · « **Reply #303 on:** September 24, 2015, 04:44:10 pm »

Quote from: killa_robot on September 23, 2015, 08:36:44 pm

"The Redjacks", Gilbert replies, stepping out of the ship. He doesn't want to come along with the group, but he's more afraid of being left alone in an expensive aircraft surrounded by people that will likely take it apart with him inside of it.

"Tesla goes by the nickname 'Wingman', so that's probably who we should be asking for."

"Also, if things get bad I'm taking the ship and leaving you all behind", Gilbert thinks to himself as he makes sure he has the usual mace, R/C Link, and his explosives for good measure.

"Wish I brought my bike." Butch mutters, and then looks at Gil.

"Can you look up their main gangway? Simon should probably ask around, maybe his fans know."

"Probably a good idea to send the scout back up for the time being, maybe." Butch then adds.

killa_robot · « **Reply #304 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:11:31 pm »

Gilbert diligently looks up where the gang might be hiding, along with info on any nearby underground casinos.

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BerkaZerka · « **Reply #305 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:20:56 am »

All Gilbert finds is that the Redjacks can be identified by a red heart tattoo under their left eye.

That, and there's zero anything worthwhile in Little Jersey - let alone an actual casino.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #306 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:21:42 am »

As this goes on, Butch, Crystal, and Jacob notice some hobos lounging on the steps of an abandoned building about two blocks away.

There are three of them, and they seem to watch the team with interest - though to be fair, a ship landing here is probably the most interesting thing in a long time...

Not Aman · « **Reply #307 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:43:59 am »

"Looks like a start." Butch says, when he notices the hobos.

"Gonna try and get them talking." He says, and heads over to the filthy dregs.

"You seen any Redjacks around here?" He asks.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #308 on:** September 25, 2015, 08:41:35 am »

"Eh?" one of the hobos answers Butch, smiling with toothless grin. "No Redjacks out here."

"Yeah, *hic," another adds, "You want Redjacks, go to Redmond Downs. That's... North side. You're... South."

"Yup. Go Red for Red!" The first says with a laugh. "This here is Industry Row. Ain't nobody got time for Industry no mo no how!"

The third hobo says nothing - apparently passed out in a circle of empty tequila bottles.

Drakilian · « **Reply #309 on:** September 25, 2015, 10:31:57 am »

Crystal tries to evaluate the truthfulness of their words (or if they might know anything else).

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BerkaZerka · « **Reply #310 on:** September 25, 2015, 10:55:16 am »

It doesn't appear that the hobos are trying to be evasive, but they are clearly plastered...

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #311 on:** September 25, 2015, 02:59:58 pm »

Ethel turns her face away from the hobos in disgust, but rings up a map on her phone, looking for Redmond Downs.

"Uh, you guys," she motions to the hobos, "You hear something about Genny Putkoff? Or a Tesla?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #312 on:** September 25, 2015, 03:08:23 pm »

Gilbert watches everyone attempt to communicate with the obviously wasted hobos before turning to Simon.

"Hey Simon, how about you try and infiltrate the Redjacks?" He asks, half joking and half hoping Simon will agree and get killed by them.

Sethaniel · « **Reply #313 on:** September 25, 2015, 09:45:19 pm »

Simon stares intently at Gilbert. "Oh. My. God. That is the best idea!"

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #314 on:** September 26, 2015, 09:56:07 am »

"Jenny? No, don't know her," one of the winos replies to Ethel.

killa_robot · « **Reply #315 on:** September 26, 2015, 09:58:58 am »

Gilbert takes a moment to realize Simon might actually be serious before pulling out his phone and finding a picture of one of the Redjacks to show to him.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #316 on:** September 27, 2015, 12:15:54 pm »

Etheryn sighs. "Don't think that's necessary. Could just like, grab one and have Crystal sing to him until he talks."

Drakilian · « **Reply #317 on:** September 27, 2015, 12:24:24 pm »

"I am a pretty good singer," Crystal says, her voice mask still distorting her voice into that of a rough young man's.

"No doubt they'd be persuaded by my fine voice as to the intelligence of giving up everything they know. Anyway, we should get a move on. These sorry saps don't know anything."

Drakilian · « **Reply #318 on:** September 28, 2015, 02:52:34 pm »

"Hey guys, you want to rent a ride or-" she puts her hand to her gun, "rent a ride?"

Sethaniel · « **Reply #319 on:** September 28, 2015, 02:59:11 pm »

Quote from: killa_robot on September 26, 2015, 09:58:58 am

Gilbert takes a moment to realize Simon might actually be serious before pulling out his phone and finding a picture of one of the Redjacks to show to him.

"Hmm. I'll think about it."

Quote from: Drakilian on September 28, 2015, 02:52:34 pm

"Hey guys, you want to rent a ride or-" she puts her hand to her gun, "rent a ride?"

Simon looks at Gilbert.
"It'd have to be a pretty big car. Maybe a pickup truck?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #320 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:02:21 pm »

"And ride in the back? With one of you guys driving? Hell no, we should just get two."

Not Aman · « **Reply #321 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:59:39 pm »

"Doubt we'll have much options in this shithole, but yeah, we should try and get a car." Butch says, looking to the streets.

"Wonder who could even afford a car here..."

killa_robot · « **Reply #322 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:40:51 pm »

"I could just drop you guys off with the ship then keep it in the air until you're ready to go", Gilbert suggests, hoping to find a way out of having to meet the Redjacks.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #323 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:50:22 pm »

"That's prolly not necessary Gilbert. Bet there's plenty of people who'd be willing to lend their car to us."

"Hey guys," Ethel says, waving to the hobos, "Where's the nearest dude with a car 'round here?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #324 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:55:35 pm »

"Actually, I think I like Gilbert's idea. A lot more convenient if we need a fast getaway."

Not Aman · « **Reply #325 on:** September 30, 2015, 07:01:22 am »

"Sounds better to me." Butch says with a nod. "Best not piss off anyone here, even if it's a slum."

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #326 on:** September 30, 2015, 09:41:58 am »

Ethel shrugs, obviously intrigued a the prospect of hijacking a car, but not so much that she cares how the group continues on.

Sethaniel · « **Reply #327 on:** September 30, 2015, 10:10:36 am »

Quote from: killa_robot on September 28, 2015, 06:40:51 pm

"I could just drop you guys off with the ship then keep it in the air until you're ready to go", Gilbert suggests, hoping to find a way out of having to meet the Redjacks.

"You're just full of awesome plans today, Gil!" Simon enthusiastically slaps Gilbert on the back. "Maybe that should be my next song." He folds his arms and tries to compose a song about how awesome Gilbert is.

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killa_robot · « **Reply #328 on:** September 30, 2015, 04:44:36 pm »

Gilbert glares for a brief moment at Simon before letting out a weak sigh of relief.

"Alright, let's head over there before it gets dark or something", he says, heading back to the ship.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #329 on:** October 01, 2015, 06:57:51 am »

Everyone piles back into the Plan be and Gilbert lifts off, intending to cross the city to the Redmond Hills district.

As the Plan B get up in the air however, the team spots a black sedan with dark tinted window slowly driving down the alleyways towards were the ship had been set down.

The shiny new vehicle stands out in stark contrast against the rust and ruin of the surrounding sprawl...

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #330 on:** October 01, 2015, 05:07:08 pm »

"Hey guys, check this out!" Ethel taps at the glasses and stares at the sedan. "Should we, like, blow it up? Or ignore it?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #331 on:** October 01, 2015, 06:44:43 pm »

Quote from: Tanstaafl on October 01, 2015, 05:07:08 pm

"Hey guys, check this out!" Ethel taps at the glasses and stares at the sedan. "Should we, like, blow it up? Or ignore it?"

"Blow it up? What the hell would we blow it up with? Stupid bitch."

Gilbert thinks to himself. Out loud he merely says: "I think it's best if we just leave it alone."

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #332 on:** October 03, 2015, 05:35:51 am »

Gilbert ignores the car and flies the ship across the city, setting down in the parking lot of an abandoned bowling alley in the Redmond Hills district.

As the door opens, the team is greeted with unfriendly stares from the local residents, that suddenly hurry to be somewhere else.

A group of about eleven or so teens on the corner, doesn't bother to go anywhere however, and the gang markings of a red heart under the left eye adorn at least two or three of them...

Drakilian · « **Reply #333 on:** October 03, 2015, 08:51:53 am »

Dressed and armed for heavy combat, Crystal keeps her hands at her weapons, her gas and voice mask on, and speaks again in a distorted fashion.

"Okay Simon, your time to shine.''

Then, into the micro comlink - ''Hey Gil, when you pull back up try to keep an eye out for that sedan why don't you?''

Not Aman · « **Reply #334 on:** October 03, 2015, 11:33:02 am »

Butch nods.
"Good Luck Simon." Butch says, eyeing the teens.

killa_robot · « **Reply #335 on:** October 03, 2015, 02:03:10 pm »

Gilbert lifts off after all of those that want to get off, making sure to avoid eye contact with any of the gang members.

"Sure", he replies.

Not Aman · « **Reply #336 on:** October 05, 2015, 03:11:03 pm »

"Hopefully it turns out to be nothing. Worst case though, it's the Spbd. That would suck though."

Sethaniel · « **Reply #337 on:** October 05, 2015, 09:48:24 pm »

Simon heads over to the teens.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #338 on:** October 06, 2015, 06:26:10 am »

"What are you? The new pimp in town?" one of the teens laughs at Simon as he approaches, mocking his attire.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #339 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:30:36 pm »

"Yeah, if you be da new pimp," another joins in, "Where be all yo bitches? Haha!"

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #340 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:03:40 pm »

Ethel bites her lip, deciding it's best to just let Simon do his thing.

Sethaniel · « **Reply #341 on:** October 07, 2015, 12:43:20 pm »

Simon belatedly realizes he doesn't remember exactly *why* he's supposed to be talking to these teenagers. Something about Genny's brother? What was his name, Tesla, maybe?
He stalks for time.

"Guys with hearts tattooed on their faces think my fashion sense is too much?
Are you like, a gang or something? Did you ever think maybe permanent identifying marks right on your faces was a poor strategic choice?
Also- hearts? That is literally the least threatening suit you could possibly have chosen. Are the other three already taken?

Do you want to see a card trick?"

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #342 on:** October 07, 2015, 02:13:43 pm »

The teens are taken aback by Simon's answer - not sure how to process it.

One teen finally answers, throwing his hands around as he speaks - "Yo, yo, show us a card trick yeah! I wana see dis card trick."

The other teens look on expectantly...

Sethaniel · « **Reply #343 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:27:57 pm »

Simon takes out the deck of cards (that I'm almost 98% sure I said he had)
shuffles it, and Tells the lead thug to pick a card.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #344 on:** October 08, 2015, 09:45:31 pm »

"Agh, no card tricks Simon!" Ethel raises her hands, trying to gain the attention of some of the gang members. "Just tell us where we can find a certain Tesla Putkoff so we can get outta this dump!"

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #345 on:** October 09, 2015, 06:02:13 am »

"Wait, hold up," one of the teens with the gang markings says, waving Simon off.

"You want to see the Boss? I can set you up with the Boss."

He takes a cell phone out and asks, "What do you guys need?"

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #346 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:23:06 pm »

"Uh, we need to talk about the thing. You probably know what that thing is, right? It's, ahem, uh, very important!"

She looks around at the others, who probably have a better idea on how to convince the guy to set up a mee woth Tesla.

killa_robot · « **Reply #347 on:** October 10, 2015, 08:37:55 pm »

"Just tell him we need to speak with Wingman in person", Gilbert whispers through his com.

"That's the idiotic nickname Genny's brother goes by... And by 'we' I mean you guys."

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #348 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:32:54 am »

The kid with the phone hits a number a talks into it - "Yeah, got some guys that need to see Wingman about the thing."

After a moment listening to the other side, he hangs up and replies to the group - "Wingman agrees to meet with you. Says it will be under the Long Avenue and 113th Street overpass, sometime after 10:00pm tonight."

Not Aman · « **Reply #349 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:37:22 pm »

"Sweet." Butch says with a shrug.

"You heard that Gil? Set her down, I guess. Anything else we need doing?" Butch then asks the group.

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