March 13th, Day 7 - Thursday, Time is 6:58 PM PST - Mid-City, Heywood, Mid-City, The Black Piranha Bar & Grill, X00105:4.Y00272:01.Z00385:00, South Night City Integrate.

“If I remember correctly,” Patriot speaks up as he casually crosses his left leg over his right knee, “When you explained the current situation, you said that you had some netrunners working on locating the hacker’s site. Have you heard from them yet?”

silently Luther's ear phone rang...

Guardian's voice was on the other end. 

 'Charlie, it's an emergency! Cipher's not come out of her NetRun and she's in a coma. I know what I need, but I don't have them. A ventilator and plenty of glucose antibiotics. Sorry if this is a bad time, but this is literally a matter of life or death.'

Luther looked up at the ceiling for a nano second before answering that statement... 

" Yes.... Okay, We will be on our way then and I'll order those things for you stat" Charile grimaced his half smile. " Sorry to cut this short but.. Gang."

Luther looked at Mr. Vegas

" Our flowers are the bat cave need your attention, like yesterday. It appears the guardian that was in place is having issues with the watering and care of them, I would like to suggest that we all leave together". 

Charlie looked down at his hands as he glanced to see who, what and where and .... how fast he could get a delivery Amazhome drone. "Damn it... .. fine charge me for prime and I'll pay it later..... just get my items to me, stat. 

*OOC Luther will add "prime" subscription so that he can possible order same day for those two items. 

 Luther Washington - Fixer:To Streetdeal: 28

" Hang tight little buddy... we are all coming to the batcave" Charlie spoke aloud as he stood up and summoned the waitress for a cyberbill, motioning that he was in a hurry. 

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March 10th, Day 4 - Monday, Time is 8:49 PM PST - Mid-City, the Great Roll Hibachi Kitchen, Heywood, Night City.

Edit... 

This is with Luther, Echo and some not so nice people

Luther will attempt to answer the gangster's inquiry. "I, nor my fellow associates, have made big scores while IN your territory, hence the reason to not report anything of importance. But while under your umbrella of protection I will make sure not to pull on the tiger's tail. While here as your house guest... We have made no profit at all, so I thought that I would answer your call and make sure that I didn't make any faux pas within your home. I think that you're referring to something that happened before I came to your home and we as a group are still attempting to lick our wounds. But I would like to ask if the gracious host would reconsider his scale; 30% of nothing is still nothing. I need to flourish and grow before I can be harvested. All that I'm asking is that you would consider this. I need work to offer to my associates but they are fickle for they were not born under the Imperial Sky nor blessed to be Asian, they don't understand hard work and are very lazy as most North Americans are. So if possible you throw work this way, we could then make something to give in return. It's a win-win for you, my gracious host. You give little but reap the harvest and rewards from the uncultured ones. 

"I'm not a leader of this group... in fact, no one is and as you understand, throughout history... it's very common for the North Americans; we bicker and fight each other. We are the way of the lobster, for those that would leave the bucket, the others would pull them back down. I can only answer for myself and wish to stay responsible for my own actions. I'm willing to work but its like cat herding with the rest of these people. 

I'm not sure where you got your information about a big score but you know those Solos... they always need to impress someone into thinking that they are big money movers. I'm sure that it was just impressive talk, you know... to throw on air perhaps."

Brom PM sent

March 13th, Day 7 - Thursday, Time is 6:45 PM PST - Mid-City, Heywood, Mid-City, The Black Piranha Bar & Grill, X00105:4.Y00272:01.Z00385:00, South Night City Integrate.

" Well if everyone is on board then I'll set up a "kitty" fund for all your solo and non-solo needs, minus the normal fees.." Charlie explains to the group. " So does anyone have any need to be added to the truck, speak now or forever hold your peace. Once things get modded, it's going to stay in place. Charlie continued to explain. " with different mods the group could be taken care of more easily. An auto doc could be an option, more tools for the techs, and maybe even a "cocoon" for the netrunners... Think about it but don't wait too long. Charlie reminded them all.

Charile taps away at his Chinese studies to learn more and places a few phone calls as well

** pending **

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  If you want to get seats and a cover for the truck bed making it capable of transporting all of you, you're looking at 900c for the shell and 700c apiece (1,400c for both sides). Then Fixer would have to install them which may cost another couple hundred eddies in rental equipment if he doesn't already have what's necessary.

  
  

  casino - I'll pitch in 1000 for the shell of the truck to make it into a transport big enough for all of us, though I do think we need a second vehicle also.

  
  

  Fixer was also willing to chip in so..... I'll let him buy the fasteners for the two sides if he wishes.

  
  


• find some "blanks" for the blackbird machine


• begins search for " Luciana " to make contact


• Cut a deal with netrunners over equipment?


• looking to make a contact at a body bank


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Mathis could help charlie with the credits that were donated to "fix" the seating arrangements for the truck. It will need fastners and whatnots. Charlie could drag Mathis to a junkyard and we could get other aftermarket goods for the truck. Think about things that might benefit the group and lets try to add it. 

I.E. Bikes

If a member wanted to run solo or just an errand, we might go to a car/ truck junkyard and find or acquire a motorcycle rack that could be fitted on the side, front, or back of the truck. 

I.E. Tool kits ( Mechanical / Electrical )

On some modern trucks, they use pneumatic lines for tools, like tires, engine blocks, and air hose to keep the truck clean. Electric boxes would help with the truck supplying the energy.  

my tire

pnumatics, airhoses helped fix my tire on my truck that was blown and made it easier to remount a new new and get me back on the road.

Charlie looks The Patriot as he makes the statement of what is next. " I'm leaving it up to the solos to run it I'm going to sit back and run support and sit on the sidelines where it is safe. But I do admit if I could get inside incorporation and grab some files I'm sure I can make some money. Who knows maybe will hit something big". 

Charlie did not know whether to breathe easy yet or just try to sweat and catch his breath. Of course the tong were secretive powerful and with it in a blink of an eye could make Cred stick Charlie disappear. Charlie made a mental note the purchasing program that would deal with negotiation and gang etiquette, the latter being the more important he made too many mistakes but it did pay off at least you didn't have to pay with his life. The Tong are clearly nothing to smirk at nor sneeze... they were a large influencive dangerous gang operated more than just this Enclave Charlie suspected. Charlie attempted to show them that he was tough even though he was scared inside and didn't know what was going to happen next for people that deal with violence with violence is what is respected so Charlie attempted to talk rough and lay down his law and his demands. As they say the job gets his dues and with Charlie he certainly did Charlie was backhanded pimp slap quicker than he started with his demands. Thankfully the devil has a sense of humor and spared Charlie.

The art of negotiation is more like a dance and Charlie didn't want this dance and just yet.

" I will only teach English and I will teach that the Tong are good, as requested. This round eye appreciates the warmness of this.... Organization. Safe to say that other triads are truly weaker for offering more beneficial benefits, this round eye will learn your ways".

Attempting to be tactfully, careful way of letting the Mr devil know that he had better offer. Mr Charlie still wanted to dance but not raise anger from the devil. Luther knew he was on thin ice with such a heavy. Still... Charlie drove the point home that some other weaker group offered a better deal. For Mugsy... Dealing with fixers was a two edge sword. Don't like them but they are needed from time to time. Charlie knew that Mugsy could create something to negate the old rule and dispose of Charlie with out a glance, but then again maybe the fixer has another card that he isn't playing right now.

" I will inform you of any organizational moves Within Asian Enclave but will stay open to other opportunities for that come around". Charlie smiled that he knew something " it's always good to know during negotiations what you will always get in the end even if it's nothing but your life...."

Mr Charlie was already known to set up shop in areas that he wasn't supposed to so perhaps Mister devil would consider that Charlie was sometimes a loose cannon. Of course the devil had  put him in his place while operating on his turf but Charlie was letting him know that he knows something and something was up maybe that's the reason why he came to the Triad organization to hide?. Charlie wasn't one to kiss and tell what time would tell mr. Devil what Charlie was really up to. Charlie was just trying to leave that door open and his dance card open as well but he wanted Mr Muggsy to know that he has better offers from smaller business in a polite and tactful way. 

post sent in!

March 10th, Day 4 - Monday, Time is 8:30 PM PST - Mid-City, the Great Roll Hibachi Kitchen, Heywood, Night City.

The scene was set and Mr. Charile was on the stage... for now. 

“So… Mr. Charlie,” the smiling man—Mugsy Devil—reaches across his plate and picks up a lobster claw with a pair of silver tongues. Luther can’t tell if it’s a real bio-engineered, farmed lobster or one of the shaped and flavored soy-based products that the common people are privileged enough to eat. “We are here to discuss your crimes against the Tong. You decided to do biz in our territory. You would be dead right now if your bosses hadn’t promised you can make it right. How, then, Mr. Cred Stick Charlie, are you going to make it right for the Tong?”

" Well the Devil as always wanting his due, Sir"  Mr. Charile replied. " I would like to start by offering my services to you when you need a "round eye" and can't use your own people". Charlie explained, " I can negotiate as an importation option to feuds, and blood rival conflict if that would please you, Sir".  Charlie couldn't stop looking at the lobster and wondering if it was real or soy-based but to Mr. Charile... he was betting it was real. 

" I will also pledge that I will use tong services while occupying tong space in their enclave as part of the umbrella of protection that the tong, so graciously provides for its citizens". Charlie smiled for a second  " Now I will respectfully ask that my terms and conditions with the students stay in place, with the rationale that you will have in the long run, more income coming to the tong by having more educated people that will always need a place to feel comfortable and those that will always stay within their own kind. The educated will make more so that the mighty ton will be able to tax those that can " donate" to the tongs cause" . Charlie begins to explain his weak defense " As for the Joygirls, I could introduce them into a higher-paying bracket if you would agree. But I would ask that I be allowed to assist the operating side of the said business with understanding any terms that you would set are negotiable if you would find this agreeable. I will look forward to working closely with the mighty tong if given the chance". Charles finally gave his infectious smile to hopefully seal a deal and to live yet another day. 

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Luther Washington - Fixer:To be Aware: 15

Luther Washington - Fixer attempts to be very persuasive! 

Luther Washington - Fixer:To Persuade: 22

This will be used for the conversation

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Charlie tells the waitress his order in Spanish to ensure that he gets good service and lets the establishment understand that he is part of the Spanish speaking crowd

"Me quedo con el plato de tacos, pollo y al pastor con cilantro y cebolla, arroz y frijoles con rábanos, por favor. En cuanto a la bebida ... el agua estará bien por ahora" 

Translation below

" I'll take the taco plate, chicken and al pastor with cilantro and onions, rice and bean with radishes, please. As for the drink... water will be fine for now" 

" Patriot, Cipher is a good contact to get info about taking down the megacorps and with your connections and your knowledge and ways around the media should increase not only your followers but get you noticed on several media platforms don't you think?. Of course, that is why I called you.... 

Charile leans in a bit

" your headlines should read.... sex, murder and mayhem"... how is that for a cutline for your newsfeed?. That should grab a few reads, yes?" 

Charile continues

" Of course.. this needs to be a mutual thing, so I'll need any information that you can provide me with a... deal?" And that way I will not sell any stories from underneath you, you dig?. But... I need the help, I don't know media like you know media, this will be an exclusive investigational report.

Charile nods his head in affirmation. 

Charile then explains to the group... 

"  I was figuring that the best way to handle "group" expenses is for the members to contribute what funds they want to a centralized account. That way it isn't a matter of who is covering what expense, it is more the group is covering the expense." 

" I can handle this for everyone and as per the usual.... I'll find deals" 

Charile's handheld beeped in his ear and he glanced down at the screen, tapped a few keys, then continues

" I'll handle the money, the acquiring of the goods and support the group, everyone else has their own forte`s. So until we get a kitty going, we will only have one vehicle for now but at least after a mod or two... will be able to carry everyone aboard".

turning back to Patriot... 

" We are going after Temecula Heights, are you still interested...or did you want me to contact someone else that was more.... experience?". Charlie gave a quirky smile to mess with Patriot, then flashed his signature smile and lightly . Charlie liked the guy, but Charlie wasn't one of trust, but Patriot was his best and only choice. Media types like him wanted follers, so that they can influence others, like Charlie and the group to buy certain brands or even sign e-petitions to bring these mega corps from getting away with murder and that was what Temecula Heights was getting away with, someone has to pay.... and  Temecula Heights has deep pockets. charlie thinks to himself

Every day when  I pass the piranha club in Las vegas I chuckle a bit, Brom. Everyday....

I sent you a pm Brom , did it go through? 

I'll see if I can work out a deal or two in the group for contract services, then upgrade the truck so the netrunners and medical's rolls a lot easier if one of the solos take a hit, not saying that they won't ... it just a matter of time. I'd hate to lose a player. 

March 13th, Day 7 - Thursday, Time is 6:15 PM PST - Mid-City, The Black Piranha Bar & Grill, X00105:4.Y00272:01.Z00385:00, South Night City Integrate.

“ Patriot” Charlie smiles as he greets the media vlogger. “ I’ll let everyone speak on their own behalf but I hope that you can still help us out with a sensitive corporate nature if you understand what I’m meaning. Your followers and help could change the opinion of said giant corporation and knock them down a peg or two”. 

Charlie takes a seat after everyone seats down and orders a soft drink ( take it off the sheet when you get a chance )

Casino plays through the request with the fixer, the complications of abandoning his long-time partner in favor of living with Echo, whom he's only known for less than a week, causing him no end of nervousness. “Charlie, can you get me a small place within the enclave, something between a Red Door Inn cubicle and a month-long lease apartment, priority on the apartment, by the end of the day?“ He really should have a discussion about their plans with Vegas before he goes off forgetting the man exists.

“Sure, I can look into that for you” 

Brom, can I use my street deal for this, please?

 “Charlie, I’ll trust you on this one.  I’m happy to try and put things together with whatever to save us some creds, but I can’t make things out of thin air.  Or this smoggy crap we call air here either.  So if you think that is a better deal then continuing to search.  Ok.  You did a great job on the gear, I appreciate the mask and everything else, so I’m buying whatever the super-shopper is selling right now, I guess.”

" Thank you for the compliment, Fixer.... Looks like we could just take the deal but I would ask if you could look over everyone's gear before we go out again. With all the upgrades maybe you can "fine-tune" a few items and help the solo get "dialed" in" 

Vegas was the glue for sure before Luther showed up and with him donating a lot to the group spoke volumes to Luther. 

“I will pony up 1000 creds for you to be equipped with the necessary tools of your trade,” 

When Luther spoke about a madpack reader, again Vegas provided for the team without hesitation. 

 “Sold to the Avenger of Jeannette!” Luther couldn’t help but smile at the comments

Vegas threw another 500 credits again to assist with more grenades for his solo brother in arms. 

Charlie simply just continued to smile and nod his head in acknowledgment of his choices.

'Well,' he replied ruefully, 'my bag's quite empty at the moment.' Another awkward chuckle. 'As of now, I think I'll be okay with the stuff in the list I sent to your agents. Why do you ask?'

" Well Guardian.... because if we all save and chip into one big pot that we could upgrade the beast downstairs to include a auto medical doc for serious injuries while edge running" Luther commented. 

Charile ask the two net runners... 

" What type of equipment can keep you closer to us, while you guys do your cyber thing?, I have a Shiltron downstairs that I was thinking about upgrading". 

Then he turns his attention to the new medic. 

" Hey... what type of gear could be used in cases of emergency, that you can't carry?"

on Credit stick's sheet

AH81:BF81

under "money" is that his current account?.

Because I don't see the difference in NCD and c. So I'm assuming that the monies haven't been updated to reflect the different currencies on the sheet. 

Luther would rather assist the team as a whole and make upgrades to the "G wagon" aka the Shiltron pickup truck. 

option to look at would be mostly for the netrunners so that the team can keep their favorite meat bags safe as they watch over the team during operations

The price is now cheaper and I hope that everyone will chip in to buy the "old tech"

March 11th, Day 5 - Tuesday, Time is 06:30 AM PST - Mid-City, Edgerunner Enclave (China Town), Charlie’s Apartment X00050:2.Y00310:08.Z00410:15, South Night City Integrate.

Weather Conditions: High City (Cloudy, Temperature: Moderate | High: 80°F | Low: 65°F | Wind Force: Medium | Wind Speed: 12 mph from the Southwest) | Midcity (Cloudy, Temperature: Moderate | High: 86°F (30°C) | Low: 68°F (20°C) | Wind Force: Light | Wind Speed: 6 mph (9 kph) from the Southwest) | Undercity (Cloudy, Temperature: Hot| High: 95°F | Low: 58°F | Wind Force: None | Wind Speed: 0 mph)

Air Quality Index: High City = 0 | Midcity = 45 | Undercity = 75 (masks required)

Blossom is the first to reply, “Hey, med-gear benefits the whole team. It isn’t like you’re planning on moonlighting with Trauma Team on the side and using the goods that are meant to serve us. I say, we pool what resources we have and outfit our blonde Saving Grace over there with what he thinks we might need. What say you all, chooms?”

“ I’m willing to chip in” comment’s charlie after getting back from his tasks in teaching ( if blossom or anyone else brings it up)

March 12th, Day 6 - Wednesday, Time is 01:30 PM PST - Mid-City, Edgerunner Enclave (China Town), Charlie’s Apartment X00050:2.Y00310:08.Z00410:15, South Night City Integrate.

Weather Conditions: High City (Windy, Temperature: Moderate | High: 78°F (25.5°C) | Low: 69°F (20.5°C) | Wind Force: Strong | Wind Speed: 22 mph (35.4 kph) | Strong Wind: A steady wind with a 75% chance of extinguishing unprotected flames.) | Midcity (Windy, Temperature: Moderate | High: 87°F (30°C) | Low: 77°F (25°C) | Wind Force: Moderate | Wind Speed: 12 mph (19 kph) | Moderate Wind: A steady wind with a 50% chance of extinguishing unprotected flames.) | Undercity (Windy, Temperature: High | High: 98°F (36.6°C) | Low: 91°F (32.7°C) | Wind Force: Light | Wind Speed: 6 mph (9.6 kph))

Air Quality Index: High City = 0 | Midcity = 35 | Undercity = 70 (masks required)

“I was able to haggle Gr33n3Myst3ryG3nT down significantly. The new asking price of the working madpack reader is 370 eddies. I suggest that we take this price... I don’t think that it will get any better” charlie comments to the group. 

Charlie spends some personal time on his business as well. Following up with Yo Suk-Chul, to drop off some shoes (Passports) that Charlie has procured, he completes the transaction and is able to mark it off on his “books”. He’s able to touch base with Feathers, and connect with Kelsey Dawn to round out his business affairs. He settles on what he’s going to do about Blackbird2500 and the Gearlogix 24B290 Thermal Printer with a Hologenics Modular Printbox attachment, finalizing that deal, and he arranges a time for Patriot to meet up with the group for introductions.

EVERYONE

March 13th, Day 7 - Thursday, Time is 12:30 PM PST - Mid-City, Edgerunner Enclave (China Town), Charlie’s Apartment X00050:2.Y00310:08.Z00410:15, South Night City Integrate.

Weather Conditions: High City (Windy, Temperature: Very Strong | High: 85°F (29.4°C) | Low: 72°F (22.2°C) | Wind Force: Very Strong | Wind Speed: 35 mph (56.3 kph) | Very Strong Wind: Strong gusts of wind that impose a -4 penalty on Awareness checks and certain ranged weapon attacks. Such gusts automatically extinguish unprotected flames. Flying vehicles struggle with a -2 penalty. | Midcity (Windy, Temperature: Very Hot | High: 98°F (36.6°C) - (Very Hot: A character in very hot conditions (above 90°F) must make a CON check each hour (DC 16) or take 1d4 points of Stun Damage. Characters wearing heavy clothing or armor of any sort take a -4 penalty on their checks. A character with the Survival skill may receive a bonus and may be able to apply this bonus to other characters as well. A character who takes any Stun damage from heat exposure now suffers from heatstroke and is fatigued. These penalties end when the character recovers the Stun damage she took from the heat. Stun damage from heat exposure cannot be recovered until the character gets cooled off (reaches shade, survives until nightfall, gets doused in water, is targeted by endure elements, and so forth). Once rendered unconscious through the accumulation of Stun damage, the character begins to take lethal damage at the same rate.) | Low: 83°F (28°C) | Wind Force: Strong | Wind Speed: 22 mph (35 kph) | Strong Wind: A steady wind with a 75% chance of extinguishing unprotected flames.) | Undercity (Windy, Temperature: Very High | High: 115°F (46.1°C) | Low: 101°F (38.3°C) | Wind Force: Light | Wind Speed: 9 mph (14.5 kph))

Air Quality Index: High City = 0 | Midcity = 15 | Undercity = 95 (masks required)

by the time Charlie rolls in the door.

The options for the afternoon are wide open. Patriot is supposed to meet up with everyone at a dive called the Black Piranha around six that evening so everyone can catch a decent bite to eat and get to know him. Aside from that appointment, there’s nothing on the docket.

March 13th, Day 7 - Thursday, Time is 12:35 PM PST - Mid-City, Edgerunner Enclave (China Town), Charlie’s Apartment X00050:2.Y00310:08.Z00410:15, South Night City Integrate.)

“ Well... does anyone need to get anything done before we meet up with “Patriot” ? Charlie will ask the group.

Charlie is willing to get parts

Turning to Charlie

"Also we can't stay here at Charlie's his apt is too small for all of us. If we are going to remain a team we will need a bigger place to plan and regroup during runs. And as a matter of fact, that's my next question are we going to remain as such?"

Charlie comments to casino

" Everyone is welcome here... yes things will be tight but until we pool any or all resources together, we can't even think about looking or a place until then. But please... make yourselves at home, just stay out of my fresh food, he smiled.