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| What Money Can't Buy; Not Quite As Planned - Whittier | |
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| Topic Started: Jan 7 2013, 10:52 AM (4,278 Views) | |
| Erideth | Feb 13 2013, 11:01 AM Post #41 |
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Erideth glanced at the detonator that was handed to her, and slipped it into her pocket. She smirked a little bit as she nodded to the large man. He was starting to get on her good side. Her other hand slipped from her pocket in order to rest casually by her side, ready to go for a pistol if needed. Yes, she was paranoid. |
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| biffcalhoon | Feb 13 2013, 02:57 PM Post #42 |
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The mystery man got up from his chair and walked past Erideth saying, "Follow me." The man made for Alex. "Mr. Kerwin, Nan Cai regrets that he could not meet you here as planed. He wishes to hear your report out of the public eye considering the news that has reached him." The newcomer was of asian decent and spoke with a thick accent. "You are all invited to come to Nan Cai's personal estate for refreshment and to talk of business. I am to escort you all there." He then bowed slightly before awaiting a response. Nan is the Chinese equivalent for baron. |
![]() Narrator of: Family Ties Bind Tight This Is My Quest - A tale of regret. Nobody's Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone - Cole and Biff go walk about. | |
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| Silvox | Feb 13 2013, 07:14 PM Post #43 |
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Deck Hand
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Xavier walked out of the washroom to see the display of a man wanting them to join him and groan audibly, Ohhh, that fish taco isn't sitting well! he exclaimed before moving back into the can and grunting and groaning in pain, but in reality was dismantling the bomb he left in the toilet to bring along with him, he'll find a use for an armed explosive that a pirate woman has the detonator for, how could this ever go wrong? |
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| Erideth | Feb 16 2013, 10:53 AM Post #44 |
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Mudder
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Erideth wasn't trigger happy or anything, or else she might have hit the button as soon as Xavier stepped out of the washroom. Nah, she was playing it cool, looking up at the Mystery Man and raising an eyebrow as she said sotto voce towards him, And why pray-tell should we believe that a man, never met before...is here in the best interests of someone else? For that matter, how can we be assured yer not jus' lookin' to get us somewhere 'quiet'? |
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| Khei | Feb 16 2013, 11:36 AM Post #45 |
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Digital Menace
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Alex stood the moment the man moved in his direction. He nodded to the man but looked around for signs of any other who might be with this one. He made no attempt to stop or interrupt Erideth. After all she was only mirroring his own doubts. Instead he folded his arms, careful to make sure his gun was within reach should he need it. With all due respect to Nan Cai, I'd rather meet in a more.. neutral location. I'm sure he will understand. |
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| biffcalhoon | Feb 16 2013, 02:40 PM Post #46 |
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The man nodded again after listening to everyone's doubts. Nan Cai is in seclusion after some unrelated business failures and will not be seen in public. As for me I am merely an escort and you would follow me in your own craft." The man then took his suit jacket off and placed it on the table along with a signet ring baring Cai's sign and he spread his arms. "To further quell any misgivings as to my motives you should just know that I am paid very well for your safe delivery to Nan Cai and you my pat me down to see that I am unarmed." |
![]() Narrator of: Family Ties Bind Tight This Is My Quest - A tale of regret. Nobody's Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone - Cole and Biff go walk about. | |
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| Erideth | Feb 16 2013, 05:47 PM Post #47 |
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Mudder
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Erideth gave a glance towards Alex, one that said 'why don't you give him a frisk' as she felt a little better herself standing back where she could draw her gun from relative safety if it was needed. Other than that, she kept herself quiet this turn...letting the two men deal with one another...at least until she had another point to make...one that hopefully didn't involve a knife. |
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| Silvox | Feb 17 2013, 06:50 AM Post #48 |
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Xavier bellowed from behind the bathroom door and between pained grunts, By the nine would you three, let me know when I can pull my pants on... Things just aint sittin' right here! |
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| Khei | Feb 21 2013, 02:45 PM Post #49 |
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Digital Menace
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Alex nodded, giving the man a quick pat-down. Satisfied that he was, in fact, unarmed, Alex relaxed a bit. He still didn't like meeting Cai on his own territory but they needed answers. He spoke loud enough that Xavier could hear. Alright. We'll come along but.. He pulled his vest open just enough to show that he WAS armed. we will remain armed. It was clear this wasn't a request but a demand. There was no way Alex was going to walk into the lion's den without some form of protection. |
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| biffcalhoon | Feb 22 2013, 12:59 AM Post #50 |
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Cai's messenger nodded to Alex. "Yes of course. Nan Cai wants you to be at ease and trust that armed or not you all will behave yourself. Follow me please." The group left and returned to their shuttle. Erideth prepped the small craft and the mysterious messenger powered up the craft next to them. He took off and Erideth followed him from a cautious distance ready to test those rounds if need be. Looming in the early evening distance the strange structure they saw on the way back to town grew closer. Alex recognized the architecture right away. It was a building made to look like an ancient wooden pagoda from Earth that was. The surrounding desert through stark contracts to the fine greenery inside the compounds walls. They landed in what looked more like a garden then a landing pad and the messenger led them towards the building. Everyone of them ever ready and vigilant for attack. None came. There wasn't a guard to be seen. Inside the building stood Cai no longer the bedraggled old arts dealer, but decked out in great finery from ancient China, fine silk robes, and his beard well trimmed. Alex was put off by the complete change in his appearance. What else was he capable of? Cai smiled at Alex as if the two were long apart friends. "I cannot be seen out in public without causing quite an alarm so I disguise a bit. My apologies." Alex went to speak up to begin his report but Cai put up his hand. "Please please, I've heard much already and I want to know what happened to you all but let us do so over dinner. Also no matter what my loyal manservant says please don't call me Nan Cai. It is just Cai and he is just loyal. I am no more nobility then all of you." Gesturing them into the next room a grand feast was laid out before them. A long floor level table with many cushions around it to sit on. There was so much food it was unimaginable to the three who had barely made it out of the wilderness on rations. They settled into place at the table and servants came with drinks. Xavier noticed that some of the dishes were favorites of his and he was wary how much Cai knew or if it was an odd coincidence. Erideth notice the silverware was real and now that she looked around everything in the pagoda looked to be valuable. Alex just looked at Cai. Taking the situation in. "Alright my friends. While we dine tell me what happened and we shall talk about the future." Cai took a bite of a raw pepper as he spoke and smiled. |
![]() Narrator of: Family Ties Bind Tight This Is My Quest - A tale of regret. Nobody's Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone - Cole and Biff go walk about. | |
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| Silvox | Feb 22 2013, 05:23 AM Post #51 |
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Xavier looked warily around the spread and then at Cai with a bit of a scowl, Ya know, an old sayin' "Knowledge is power..." but I'mma more for a sayin' of "With Great Power comes Greater responsibility." You mighten wanna keep what ya know to yourself sometimes. The large man obviously agitated and slamming a hand down on the table before him causing it to rattle. He glances over at Erideth, the servant and then at Alex before glaring at Cai. |
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| Khei | Feb 22 2013, 01:59 PM Post #52 |
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Alex suddenly felt out of place surrounded by such finery he hadn't seen since he had worked in his father's shop. After all, They hadn't had a chance to actually clean up after their trek through the jungle, being shot at, and nearly blown up. He was cautious and it showed. Anyone who knew him well enough could tell that he was mentally planning for every possible event and noting where every exit was when he absently fidgeted with the ring resting around his neck. His mother's ring. He didn't feel that now was the time to test Cai.. Not yet at least. Not much to tell.. Ship full of thugs showed up, got to the wreckage before us, and blew the gorram thing up. We were hoping you could shed some light on the situation. He removed the envelope with Cai's money and held it up. Speaking of which, here's the down payment back. I am a man of my word after all and the job couldn't have gone much more south than it did. |
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| Erideth | Feb 24 2013, 12:26 PM Post #53 |
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Mudder
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Erideth crosses her arms and watches the interplay, standing there quietly at the moment. She's never met this 'Cai' before, and wants to get a good idea of the man before doing anything. |
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| biffcalhoon | Feb 25 2013, 11:23 AM Post #54 |
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At Xavier's jibe Cai's brow furrowed. "Mr. Leschova I do apologize I simply wished to make you all feel welcome after such a trying misadventure." Cai listened to Alex's report and shook his head at the end of it. It is as I've heard it as well. All those artifacts." Cai looked truthfully disturbed. He waved off the original down payment."So much history. As for that you should keep it and entertain yet another venture for antiquities. I've had some other feelers out to reclaim this particular artifact and I just received word that those I sent are dead." Cai looked down the table at everyone. "Alex since you and yours came back even though the job went south makes me trust you all more. Enjoy this meal and stay the night in my house and in the morning if you want to carry on with this new venture I will give you the details." Cai began to eat his glazed duck smiling. |
![]() Narrator of: Family Ties Bind Tight This Is My Quest - A tale of regret. Nobody's Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone - Cole and Biff go walk about. | |
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| Khei | Feb 25 2013, 01:54 PM Post #55 |
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Digital Menace
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Alex ignored Xavier's quip and Cai's response but he raised an eyebrow at the mention of a new job. Reclaim? I take it that would mean this artifact is already in someone else's custody and if the men you sent before are now dead, it stands to reason that they are aware you are trying to reclaim it. He had stopped fidgeting, and helped himself to some of the food before him. What is it you wish to reclaim and who owns it? If We're going to formulate an adequate plan of action, It would be best to know what we're up against. |
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| Erideth | Feb 26 2013, 02:34 AM Post #56 |
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Mudder
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Erideth still kept herself quiet...for now. She just watched Alex and the food for the moment, not trusting a free meal to be safe until she watched someone else eating it first. It's not that she was paranoid...just that...this unknown Cai made her paranoid. |
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| Silvox | Feb 26 2013, 07:06 AM Post #57 |
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Xavier glared at Cai from across the table, watching Alex taking into the meal. The large man casually mentioned, Rations and prison food for years... he just said under his breath before taking a slice of bread and glass of water. |
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| biffcalhoon | Feb 26 2013, 12:43 PM Post #58 |
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Cai finished his bite dabbed his mouth with a napkin and took a sip of his tea. "Well what I mean by reclaim is from the earth. To the east past the desert is a vast forest which has the original settlement when folks first came to Whitier. Under the ruins of this settlement is a great network of mines. Too many. The very earth opened up and swallowed the settlement whole. The great house had many fine relics in it before it fell which were old before anyone even thought of this rock. Among those artifacts is an ancient globe of Earth that was which I have on reliable intel remains intact packed in a collectors trunk." Taking another sip he continued, "As for how my first crew died is a mystery to me. I just know they are dead because they were part of my personal security crew and embedded with vitals chips. Naturally I will not require that of you since I gather none of you would agree." At this he glance at Xavier and Erideth. "Aside from the globe being priceless anyway there is extreme sentimental value to it for me as well as it was from my great great grand fathers personal collection. I come from a long line of collectors." |
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| Erideth | Feb 26 2013, 03:36 PM Post #59 |
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Only after her two companions had started eating did Erideth pick up anything to eat as well, listening to the man as her brain worked overtime to try to determine what else of value might be there...what else she could scavenge for a pretty piece of coin. Of course, she didn't let it show, just remaining quiet still. |
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| Khei | Feb 27 2013, 12:31 PM Post #60 |
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I see.. Likely a cave in then. Alex nodded and smiled. Things appeared to be looking up. He looked to Xavier and Erideth to get a feel for how they felt about another job. The likelihood of them catching up to the goons who had blown up the ship without a ship of their own was nil anyway. Very well. We'll go over the needed supplies as well as payment come morning then.. I'm sure we all need a good night's sleep and I will need to talk to my associates here as well. After all they have say whether they wish to go along. Edited by Khei, Feb 27 2013, 12:31 PM.
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