[Señor T]

>>I'm heading out  to examine buildings outside the compound along the perimeter for cameras, starting across from the front gate.<< Cal starts walking then a couple minutes later chimes in, >>And my 2 nuyen on the brute force used in this attack is that there are two options: they're trying to send a message or they were being expedient. Dead men don't talk, after all. And for a job like this, it's more important to trust your team's not going to turn on you for more money than the details about how they get the job done. Done is done.<<

[Poindexter]

>>I'm heading out  to examine buildings outside the compound along the perimeter for cameras, starting across from the front gate.<<

"I'll come with ya. Keep ya company." Bird tags along behind Cal, watching where he looks, and trying to get a sense of just where this man's combat experience came from. After a few minutes, he pipes up. "So..." An impish smile. "Combat experience, huh? Where at?"

[Mercy Merchant]

While waiting for the chaperone to get back to her on her question, Tanya meshes the points of action with the map of the grounds and buildings she had earlier pulled from the storage box in her mind, trying to get a better feel for what happened and working out how she would have done this job.  To her, this whole thing made almost zero sense if it was just a robbery.

[skulldixon]

After reviewing the Video feed and making a copy of the shot with the car parked across the street, Kumiho begins to search the host for all commands given or files edited between an hour before the cameras went down and during the time the cameras were MIA (using Browse to cut the time in half). He will also look around the host as well and see if anything jumps out as "Out of Place".


[spoiler]
Matrix Search on host: File edits or Commands during listed times.: 9d6t5 4
Matrix Perception: 9d6t5 1
[/spoiler]

Would someone be so kind and check the street to see if there are any cameras. I have a car seen in the video feed before the cameras for the temple went down that we might be able to get a closer look at. If there are any, I can try to hack into them and hope to pull some useful information from them once I'm done inside the temple's host.

[Stoneglobe]

>>So far I would have to agree with you Tanya. The skill sets required to carry out the killings in the way they were and disabling the cameras could easily have been transferred to avoiding the guards and bypassing the lock. That they choose to execute all of the guards suggests that there was something personal involved in this crime, whether by the thieves themselves or they're employers is yet to be determined. Looking at they way the guards were killed I would also suggest that there is a high possibility that at least one of the thieves was known to the guards and not considered a threat. The guard by the gate was most likely taken down by 4 shots from a light semi automatic weapon. Given the grouping of the shots and there being no return fire it is most likely this took place at close range and by surprise. Of course it's also possible that the assailant was invisible at the time.

Given the ways in which the guards were killed does indicate a minimum of 3 unsubs on the grounds, and probably 4 in total. Snapping a neck is actually extremely difficult, fiction aside, and requires great strength. The muscles and tendons in the neck are some of the strongest in the body designed to carry the weight of our skull and brain at all times and they are highly resistant to this sort of damage. The individual kill methods used would indicate that each kill was likely carried out by a separate individual otherwise at least 2 of the bodies would have exhibited the same method.

Whilst it is unlikely I would suggest that a thorough search be carried out of both the exhibit room and surrounding areas to check for the missing items. If this was indeed a plot to discredit our employer then it is possible that the items were hidden ready to be retrieved once Ms Johnson's organisation had lost face.

I would also like to interview the monks. Even though they were sleeping at the time it is possible that their subconsciousnesses will still have taken in details that could help us and can be drawn out using certain interview techniques.

If you're able to get any useful information on the car I might be able to arrange for a search to be added the Knight Errant's traffic cameras and ANPR system to track it's movements having left the temple, though I can't promise anything at this point.<<

[Jayde Moon]

"There is no safe, Ms. Lady Tanya," the man says.  "The monks here say nothing else is taken.  You can speak to them if you wish."

Meanwhile, Cal and Early bird check for cameras outside the temple grounds ad find a few located atop street lights.  A bit of a climb to directly jack in, but a quick peek at the host itself shows that it would be a tough nut to crack without a direct connection on a slaved device.

[Señor T]

"Combat experience, huh? Where at?"

Cal gives Early Bird a sideways look for a few seconds, seeming to consider him. He looks back ahead and frowns as they approach the entrance. "Bogota. Combat Inc. Drek was bad, and when it got bad enough I decided not to follow orders. That didn't go over real well with the brass, right? So after the discharge I had a buddy that knew a guy... and here I am... shadowrunning" He smirked to himself and shook his head, clearly bemused.

As they walk the perimeter, he spots the cameras. >>So we found some cameras on top of some light posts out here. Hope you can get to them remotely because they're pretty high up there. Also, Mr. Decker, you have a handle you'd like me to shout at you when the lead starts flying?<<

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya nods to herself.  >>I can agree with your assessment of the strike force, given the things we have seen so far.  John, do you want to interview the monks solo?  I can offer to act as an interpreter if you like.  They may be more comfortable talking in their own language.  I could use that time to send for some gear and that would allow me to climb one of the poles and then assist Kumiho up so that he can jack in.  As for the objects, while is it of course possible that the killers left the items to be picked up later, in my opinion they had the time and means to take them with them and my guess is that they are long gone.  But these people have proved willing to act out of the norm already, so looking around could help.<<

[Stoneglobe]

I turn from the bodies suppressing a shudder looking at death never gets easier, at least I can afford to get a decent bottle to kill the memories this will leave and acknowledge Tanya standing behind me with a nod.

"Your presence would be most welcome Tanya, I was going to suggest it myself. It is unlikely that the artifacts are still here but if, as has been suggested, this is purely about causing loss of face then if it were me I would be tempted to leave them hidden on site to reduce the chances of damage to them occurring. Once the party I wanted to lose face was busy chasing shadows trying to get the items back it would be simple to return and retrieve the items allowing me to give them back to the temple and increase my standing within the various factions. In the meantime I could quite happily frame a couple of patsies and provide their dead bodies if needed. After all it would be no different to the 'shot whilst resisting arrest' that Lone Star is famous for." I give a wry grin, "and I'm sure many would believe the same of my previous employer's as well."

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya smiles at John and nods as she bows low to him.  "I would be happy to lend my humble linguistic talent to your use."  She laughs softly as she mentally accesses the private channel to Monique.  >>Monique, dear.  There is a pole I need to assist Kumiho to climb.  Can you please bring some gear out to me at the temple?  Make sure you bring an extra harness for him and include the gecko stuff.  See you soon.  Ta.<<  Her next message is out on the team channel.  >>There is a chance that the killers hid the items on the grounds to be "found" later, after the Octagon is sufficiently disgraced.  I am having some climbing gear brought over and can then help Kumiho get to the top of the pole for his direct connection.<<

Turning to the escort, she says, "Mr. Chance would like to speak to the monks, please.  Can you provide us with a small room for that purpose?  Do any speak English?"

[skulldixon]

Kumiho is not my real name, so calling me by it will not be a problem. But Deckerman works just as well. Is there a preferred handle you would like us to use for you?

[Jayde Moon]

The man nods and takes Tanya and Chance over to an elderly Chinese man.  He bows slightly, then introduces you to him.  The old man, it turns out, is one of the 'wisest' of the monks that stays a the Temple.

"This is Bao Jong," he says.  "He can answer any questions you have."

The old man smiles as he greets you, his expression genuinely friendly.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya bows low to the man.  "感謝您看到美國寶鐘。 這是老總機會。 他會問你一些問題在這裡的不幸事件。 請讓我們知道,如果你覺得不舒服回答任何問題。"  She turns to her companion, "He is all yours, John.  I will just stay out of the way unless you need any help." 

[spoiler]Translation:  Thank you for seeing us Bao Jong.  This is Mister Chance.  He will ask you some questions about the unfortunate incident here.  Please let us know if you feel uncomfortable answering anything.[/spoiler]

[Señor T]

>>Thanks Kumiho, I just missed your handle earlier. You can just call me Cal, or Thorn or Black Thorn, I suppose. Up to you.<<

After finishing his inspection of the main entrance, he shrugs to Early Bird. "Nothin' else I can find."

>>Right then, until I hear otherwise, I'll start searching the grounds starting from the main entrance and working my way out from here. Doubt I'll find the stuff though, since if I was going to keep the items nearby, I'd secure a private room nearby... because searching all the buildings around the park is going to be much more difficult.<<

[Stoneglobe]

After giving Tanya a quick smile and a nod of thanks I turn to the old Chinese monk and give a small bow. Thank you for agreeing to talk to us Bao Jong. Perhaps we would all be more comfortable if we were to continue in, I turn my head taking in the macabre scenery behind me, somewhat less disturbing surroundings. If you don't mind, whilst we relocate, would you tell Tanya and myself a little about daily life here at the temple?

Once we are settled I'd like to conduct what is called a cognitive interview which has been found to help people access their subconscious memories. When doing this I have found that talking of normal life usually helps to settle the mind prior to this. In case you have any concerns this doesn't involve the use of magic, hypnotism or any other form of mind control. It maybe that by doing this you are able to recall things, such as sounds or smells, that your subconscious perceived whilst you were sleeping last night.