[gilga]

@Maxwell Strawberry say "I am not sure how I know, I just know - I am not even sure why I have this dagger myself to be precise. I must have dealt with ant spirits before... perhaps this is why I can tunnel so well.  I was so angry that I did the most cruel punishment that I could think off. You burned my pub I loved that place it was the only hint I left behind to my identity. Who knows what I hid inside there before I wiped out my memory - it was not very nice of you."

His breathing becomes heavier as anger festers in his heart.  The conflux of emotions he is feeling is indescribable at the notion that he's in a spirit pact with insect spirits.  No wonder they made me damned uncomfortable.  And I don't serve them because I want to!  I don't even serve them!  I serve no one but myself!"

"Calm down, denial will not get you very far - you have a mystical bond a terrible one one that can get you killed, or worse."

"If you knew this entire time then why didn't you kill me?  If I could break the pact and kill every single one of them then I would do it without a second thought.  Damnation none of this makes any sense."

"Killing you is not very cruel does it? it does not give satisfaction it is simply stopping you bye bye - I wanted more but it was a moment I am already sorry that I did that. mystical bonds can be undone but we need some serious mojo for that, I can help but my magic is not enough - we'll need the vampire perhaps the three of us together can do that."

[All4BigGuns]

@Edge these are the Crimson Crush a mostly orc gang that resides south of here. They are out of their home truf - this area is Yakuza affiliated.
The troll accepts payment and let you pass.

Your way is open, you are told to wait for pickup by an old church that is also a massage spa called 'the hand of god'. Massage spa is of course a washed name for a brothel, especially in the Barrens.

Once it looks like the gang bangers won't be launching grenades, Edge accelerates past them and continues on his way to the pickup point. On the way, thinking it odd that the Crush are extorting 'tolls' in Yakuza territory, he shoots a quick message to the fixer, Black

<<Not sure what, if any, connections you might have with Yakuza, but they might want to know about Crimson Crush setting up a 'toll' point in their territory.>>

Once that message is through, he sends another message to the comm code that he was given regarding this escort mission

<<Few minutes out from pickup point.>>

[Mulcarn]

Maxwell was having difficulty comprehending what he was hearing.  To make it worse he was unable to feel or express his emotions properly.  He should be angry, with a heart full of rage and thunder.  The fire in his soul felt restricted, her voice still constrained him in serene music.  He speaks to her in unwilling submissiveness, yet still defiant as he can be.  "You chastise me for not being nice when you freely violate others with spells and spirits?  You're the one that ripped out my soul and tossed it into the astral to decay or be devoured.  I'm not sure why you force yourself to forget who you used to be.  The old you as described by M sounds formidable.  What you currently are... isn't that much different than one of these statues.  A mad doll living in a dream house.  Did I burn a memory or did I burn your fantasy?"

He thinks about the idea of working with Grail to undo the curse placed on him and growls.  "Wait... why would Grail willingly work with you or me?  He's the one responsible for raising the dead and turning this city into one giant mausoleum.  For what reason would he help me?  I'm not going to let him feed on me if that's what your suggesting."

[gilga]

"You chastise me for not being nice when you freely violate others with spells and spirits?  You're the one that ripped out my soul and tossed it into the astral to decay or be devoured.  I'm not sure why you force yourself to forget who you used to be.  The old you as described by M sounds formidable.  What you currently are... isn't that much different than one of these statues.  A mad doll living in a dream house.  Did I burn a memory or did I burn your fantasy?"

"Power is a double edged Sword - I was nice to you I gave you home, I gave you a lucrative shadow run job - but you were greedy as you say - I do not believe that you just had an urge to kill someone - and decide to murder him instead of protect him. No these things do not happen - just because you woke up in a bad mood. Especially as this works against your own interests - to pay rent and survive and against your reputation in the shadows.

I think that you were also hired by someone else. Perhaps someone with deeper pockets? How about this Grail person you claim will never cooperate with us."

[Shaman_Yuri]

"Um, Nagi, this is me we're talking about. Little miss anti-tech. How many times have you told me to stay the hell away from your equipment?"

[gilga]

"I thought you'd never ask!" said Nagisa and hurried to change into something more comfortable and street like.

[Mulcarn]

Maxwell grins sinisterly.  "Is there a rule written somewhere that I need a reason to want to kill?  Does it always have to be for money?  Can't I be a dark evil sorcerer who enjoys death and destruction?  Who said I was in a bad mood when I tried to kill Venom anyway?  I'm quite ecstatic when i'm ending someone who tries to kill me and thrashes women for fun."

His smile fades at the mention of Grail.  "I am not in league with Grail."

[gilga]

Maxwell Strawberry say "I do not buy that for a second, who did you work for if not Grail, who wants my ward dead?"

@Athos Jack texts you >> Nagisa is not available at the moment, why not try tomorrow?


@Edge Minnie Once ready Nagisa takes you to the hand of god, where she hopes Edge is already waiting for you.

[Mulcarn]

Maxwell adamantly says.  "I want him dead.  Release me from these bonds so I can go kill him."

[gilga]

@Maxwell - she smiles "Is killing Venom all that motivates you? Because you are going to be trapped here for a while. I doubt you'll get to kill him, not here in Seattle that is."

[Mulcarn]

Exhaling strongly though his nose, Maxwell retorts.  "Many things motivate me.  Venom's death is but one.  I don't have to be trapped here.  Untie me and i'll be out of your hair before you know it."

[Mercy Merchant]

Athos frowns, but there is little he can do about the situation.  He texts Bruno that he is in charge for a bit and to try to keep things moving.  Then he walks to a place where he can catch a cab and goes to the club where he first met Blue.

[gilga]

@edge

<<Not sure what, if any, connections you might have with Yakuza, but they might want to know about Crimson Crush setting up a 'toll' point in their territory.>>

Your fixer texts you >> not affiliated with the Yaks but it is unusual perhaps they are too busy with something else.

[All4BigGuns]

Your fixer texts you >> not affiliated with the Yaks but it is unusual perhaps they are too busy with something else.

As he pulls up and comes to a stop in front of the mentioned church, Edge sends a response <<It's possible. Who knows though, they may not be aware and this info might net you a favor or two.>>

[gilga]

@Edge as you arrive to the brothel you notice two lady's that are waiting outside, one with clear mouse features such as ears and tail and the other is taller and clearly human with green eyes and dark hair.

(These are Nagisa and Minnie)