[Mulcarn]

Maxwell rancorously says.  "You could have said something.  Anything.  Leaving me in the dark to blindly chase after potential leads and tangle with yakuza is not any better.  I might have said no, but I could have just as likely as have said yes and we wouldn't be here talking about this right now.  This is so fucking stupid.  Hell, even if you thought I didn't care you could have still offered for my help."

[Stuttrboy]

Ayato will perceive astrally, check for any false bottoms and make sure both boxes are checked before acquiescing.

[gilga]

@Ayato the cages are not interesting astrally but the 'dolls' are definitely awakened critters.

@Maxwell Jack said "We kept you safe,busy and out of the way when many other awakened people in the city were going missing. Red started targeting cooperate mages as well, she had no respect for anything and the terror attacks, they demolished corporate HQ buildings and then the city. Where were you? off grid, chasing a breadcrumb trail that has kept your demise low priority for these people."

[Stuttrboy]

These are not toys they are living creatures.  We will probably have to run tests but these are likely pixie children or something.  I believe we have our evidence, though 900 nuyen seems a paltry sum for slave trade,even if they are for food.

You said this was just a tip for delivery?  How else is payment made?

[Jack_Spade]

<<Funny thing: The law doesn't care if you pay 9 or 9 million nuyen for a person - as long as there is a transaction we've got what we wanted. But getting more info doesn't hurt. My question is now: Do you want to take all three into "custody"? I'm no expert but I assume it will be a lot easier for the casino guys and their lawyers to make their case if the three guys are alive and able to repeat their statements in front of a judge. On the other hand the pixies might be enough evidence, so me shooting the guys and leaving them for the rats would be a lot more convenient for all of us.
But since those guys so far haven't particularly aggravated me or gone on my nerves I'm feeling generous in favor of leaving them alive.>>

Kynos waited for the guys to answer Ayato.

[Ennui]

I got everything recorded.  All that's left is verifying these are indeed classified as sentient metahumans.  I don't see any reason to kill them, just wasting ammo.  If they give us any trouble though...

[Stuttrboy]

Agreed it's better to have the testimony, but only so long as they are cooperative.

[Kuirem]

<<There are close now, I will stay around, keep me in touch.

[spoiler]Of course this happened shortly before the smuggler spotted them but I thought it would be a good idea to remind everyone that Wheely is around with a car with 3 seats and a big trunk.[/spoiler]

[gilga]

You said this was just a tip for delivery?  How else is payment made?

The guard said "I honestly do not know, these are long term contracts, a bank transfer I assume."

[Jack_Spade]

"Alright, thank you for your cooperation. Now there is only a little bit of paperwork to be done and you can be on your way.
Please follow me to the nearest exit - and don't step on those burn victims."
<<Wheely, can you get to the manhole where Irris parked? We'll come out with out three captives.>>
Once the group was at the ladder, Kynos produced three chips from one of his pockets:
"I think you earned yourself a little treat."
Without delay, he slotted the BTL Pacifier chips to the couriers datajacks

[Ennui]

I move the car and help transfer the prisoners.  Should we cover the manhole back up?  The area probably doesn't need more ghouls and zombies.

[gilga]

@Simone Devon extends his hand and invite you to dance and you quickly discover that he his a good dancer and his eyes are on you the entire time. Somehow he makes your otherwise awkward dance moves appear almost graceful.

[Kuirem]

Wheely send a message to Casa

<<Hello Casa, we've got a delivery for your basement. Prepare three rooms for some guests. I think we should be done with the first step, can you send someone to meet us in 30 minutes at the Gates to confirm that we have all we need?>>

"So who is coming in the car with me? They look pretty stunned but I would rather not have to drive while keeping an eye on them at the same time."

[Mercy Merchant]

Simone is clearly an awkward dancer, but she does her best to have a good time.  Never one to really know if people are just saying things, she is ready to believe that Devon is having a good time, too.  He certainly knows how to keep his attention focused, even though there are several much prettier girls in the place.  She keeps her drinking to the one glass of wine, but still finds herself wondering if perhaps she is not as pure a lezzie as she had thought she was; maybe she has just not met the right guy to trip her trigger.  Or maybe she has.  After a few missteps that Devon keeps claiming as his, they go back to their table.  Simone leans closer to Devon and says, "OK, truth or dare time, Devon.  Are you being nice to me for me or for my partner?  The truth please............it will not bother me if you are trying to get close to me to get to her.  It happens all the time and I am used to it by now.  So, which is it?"

[Imladir]

[Noëmie "Nyx" d'Orville - January 13^th, 2076 - Visitors Motel, Fort Lewis, Seattle]

When she receives the stuff Wheely sends her, Noëmie answers with a >>Thanks Wheely. I'll forward that now.<< And she does, sending the fake data prepared to hint at a master vampire to Devon. >>Here it is. See you tomorrow.<<

After that, she will dine in the hotel's restaurant, before going to bed, to be fresh in the morning.