[Jayde Moon]

"Lady Marisart, while I am sure you truly are not concerned, now is not the time for sharing," James smiles, graciously.  "And I am appreciative of your collective willingness to go forward.

"In his book, there is mention of a security company, Return Safe Ltd.  I have attempted to have a friend simply locate the records I need, but it appears to be an unusually tough nut to crack.  Public records are clean, far too clean.  Ownership consists of several individuals, some of whom are, interestingly enough, deceased.  Dead men do not own property."

He looks them all over, his expression neutral.  "I believe that the information we will need will be stored on site, or if not, at least a clue as to where we should look.  It is my expectation, then, that you enter their offices and find what you can.  Return to me with the information you find and we will determine our next move.

"As befits your skill, I have budgeted 60,000 nuyen for the task.  To demonstrate my own dedication to this cause," he reaches into his right breast pocket and pulls out a single gold credstick, "I offer all of that amount up front, in full."  He sets it on the rail.

"Do you have any questions?  While I should love to stay for the end of the show, I have other engagements I must attend."

[Lighthouse]

A man must be very trusting or very sure his desires will be carried out to put that amount of nuyen up front, and I do not believe you are a very trusting man. It is unfortunate that you have to go. I was hoping to get to know you and you are going to miss one hell of a show. said Mother smiling.

[skulldixon]

Kumiho nods ad seems as surprised as everyone else to be paid up front. But then again - Lyle would have trusted him and maybe the others that far.. maybe.
He leans forward, his mind already racing ahead of him;
" This friend you had try to get records for you. Do they work for this company? An inside man as it were. And if so, could we use that asset our selves?

[Jayde Moon]

Saint James smiles apologetically at Mother.  "Unfortunate, if only there were all the time in the world for distractions."

After Kumiha speaks, he shakes his head.  "No, he is a matrix expert, but he operates exclusively via the virtual realm.  If the information is, as I suspect, stored on site and off of the grid, it is a task for... well... you."

[obidancer]

Well, that was real now. The team was there and they had there first mission/run waiting for them. Would the other accept her desire to lead the team? She had as much work to do as the other to prove their skills. But they were all professionals and she had no much doubt in their skills. Pressure was on her.

She looked at the credstick on the rail, definitely not a place to let 60,000 nuyens stay. She extended her hand and the stick went flying into it. Outside her her commlink hidden under the fabric of her dress, she had no pockets. She passed the credstick on to the Korean man. If he was the one in charge of the Matrix world he would be the most appropriate to keep the money safe.

James, when would you expect or suggest that infiltration to be done? what sort of timeframe do you have in mind?

[skulldixon]

Kumiho, accepts the Credit Stick from the apparent mage. He stows it the inside breast pocket of his tux until later.

[Jayde Moon]

"I trust you will set your own suitable time frame.  You are no doubt as eager as I to get to the bottom of this."

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya smiles at James.  She had not really expected the man to give the information away.  She is a bit surprised at the offer to pay 60k up front.  "How do we let you know what we have found?"

She acknowledges Elsa taking the cred stick and passing it on.  She is comfortable giving leadership to another, knowing that her expertise lies in other areas.  She looks at the others and says, "Well, do we remain for the second part of the opera?  I have seen if before and while this is a very good presentation of it, I do not need to remain to the end if the rest of you would like to move to a place where we can plan.  I do have such a place to offer, if the rest of you would give it consideration.  My flat is large enough to accommodate us and does include a planning room that we can utilize to work out our strategy.  I am certainly willing to host us there and can call my maid to have refreshments available.  By the way, her name is Monique and I trust her with my life.  She has helped plan most of my activities for years."

Tanya looks around at the others, "Of course, I can go elsewhere if the rest of you object or have a better location in mind.  I would also offer a ride to whatever meeting place we choose to anyone who took a cab or walked here."

[Lighthouse]

I would like to slot that credstick first if you don't mind and I am sure you have lovely accommodations.

[skulldixon]

I am guess we are all going to be to pre-occupied to sit through the rest of the show. Yes, lets continue at a safe location where we as a team can iron out the details and get started.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya eyes the revealed sorceress with a new respect.  A woman who is willing to expose her magical nature to strangers is a confident woman indeed.  The Native American woman's attractiveness is an added bonus, but Tanya pushes that urge aside for the moment.  She looks about at the other four and says, "I know that Lyle would not surround himself with weak or unskilled people and that all of you are very likely to have impressive skill sets.  I do hope that my somewhat prosaic skills can contribute to our joint endeavor."  The lights in the auditorium dim twice.  "I would point out that the dimming lights indicate that the intermission is about to end   We have about five minutes to leave the auditorium before they shut the doors, at which time we will have no choice but to wait out the opera."

Tanya waits to see if Delila is pleased with the cred stick tally and looks to Elsa to see if she will step up and make the decision as to where to go, or if to go.  She moves to where the two as yet unopened bottles of bubbly are chilling in the ice.  "I will take these if we leave as they are paid for and the '59 is a very good vintage.  The snacks are ours as well if anyone should care to take some."

[Jayde Moon]

Mother nods as she sees that the nuyen stored on the credstick does indeed equal 60,000.  She waits to transfer, not sure how the others want to parse the expenses that might crop up.


"It's as advertised," she announces.


They gather their things and vacate the box.  As they leave, Tanya sends a quick message to Alphonse, which is almost immediately acknowledged.  Walking out, Mother notices that her data tap is missing from where she put it.  She wonders if it was taken before or after Ter0r managed their mischief.


"I have a car, if any of you have need of transportation," Tanya says, as they exit the theater.  A Rolls Royce Phaeton comes around the corner and stops in front of the group.


As Tanya gets in the spacious vehicle in the back seat, the driver can be heard to ask, "Where to, Ma'am?"

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya slides into the comfort of the huge limousine and waits to see if others will join her.  "For those of you that have your own transportation, you can join us at the Gates Undersound.  Guest parking is available in the adjoining garage.  Please use my name, Tanya Marisart, to get a space.  I will wait in the front lobby to escort you to the suite."  While waiting for the others to decide how they are getting there, Tanya sends a note to the hotel as she remembers that Monique has the evening off.  She requests that room service be available for a party of five in suite U3A when she arrives.  <Light refreshments of juices and water will for starters, but there may be additional orders later.  Thank you oh so much.>

Tanya turns to Alphonse, "We will be going home, Alphonse.  I have a couple of guests that may be returning with me."

[obidancer]

Part of Kachina wanted to stay to watch the rest. It was the first time at the Opera and it has been quite an experience. However she knew the Korean was right, too much would be in her mind.

Thank you for the offer Tanya. I have my own car, not much to speak about it'll take me plus one where ever needs be. I'll follow you.

She was very foreign to the opulence Tanya was offering. She'd had learn to blend in, but she was more used to her tiny apartment close to the barrens that could barely hold her magical lodge.

And all was confirmed when the team all arrived at the luxurious hotel Tanya was staying in.

[skulldixon]

Kumiho turns off the Jammer now that business is done for the moment, then pulls out a collapsible bike helmet. He shoulders his bag and heads out.

I too brought my own vehicle and will follow you.