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(2) Dewar (enter): 18:00
Server Administrator-> Welcome to Dewar's Sunday 360Arcadians.net Shadowrun session.
(1) Ayame (enter): 18:00
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1) Ayame...
Attempting to assign the role of GM to (2) Dewar...
(3) Minute (enter): 18:01
(3) Minute: good evening
(3) Minute: Dewar, you don't happen to remember what all I bought last time do you? I can't find the paper I jotted notes down on
(2) Dewar: erm, I remember the special item you got
(2) Dewar: but not the exact list of programs and such
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (3) Minute...
(3) Minute: not the small stuff, just the big items
(3) Minute: I've got thermal damping, the cyberware, and the SIN
(3) Minute: as the big items
(3) Minute: am I missing anything?
(3) Minute: that you can think of off the top of your head
(2) Dewar: By cyberware you mean both the selling of the item you had and the purchasing of the nano stuff you got right
(3) Minute: yeah
(2) Dewar: I think you got some licenses with the SIN, not sure what for though
(3) Minute: nah, the other dudes got licenses, not me
(3) Minute: yum, tofu stir fry
(3) Minute: I just hope that "Use by October 30th" label was more of a guideline
(2) Dewar: tofu doesn't really go bad
(2) Dewar: you should be all right
(2) Dewar: unless it tastes really sour
(2) Dewar: or has mold
(3) Minute: I didn't see any mold
(3) Minute: and I coated it with cayenne red pepper so I don't think it's sour but I can't really tell
(2) Dewar: you'll be fine
(2) Dewar: most things when they go bad just taste lousy
(3) Minute: even if I'm not, I never get sick so an excuse to use work sick leave would be welcome
(3) Minute: any chance my fence was able to give me the name of a good tailor after I met up with him?
(2) Dewar: I like how my company doesn't give sick leave, just PTO, which is all of your vacation and sick leave rolled into one
(2) Dewar: so you don't get screwed if you don't get sick
(2) Dewar: Tons of good tailors out there, I'm not gonna stress on it too much
(2) Dewar: You can get a good suit via nanofax
(3) Minute: see, I'm a govy though
(3) Minute: I get a shitton of both
(3) Minute: right now as a new hire, I get 4 hours of vacation leave and 4 hours of sick every two weeks
(2) Dewar: I get 11 total
(3) Minute: oh wow, that's a lot
(2) Dewar: yeah, it's the one awesome benifit of my job
(3) Minute: next year I get bumped up to 6
(2) Dewar: and it goes up
(3) Minute: of each
(3) Minute: caps at I think 8 of each after I've been here somewhere around 7 years
(3) Minute: yeah, the contractors I know who have it all rolled into one don't get as much
(3) Minute: and they don't get off on every federal holiday we get
(2) Dewar: siemens being a german company helps
(1) Ayame: i can't take any days off in december :(
(3) Minute: you work at an asian mart though right?
(2) Dewar: hmm, I should check and see how much off time I have laying around
(2) Dewar: might be time to waste a couple of days again
(1) Ayame: yeah
(3) Minute: you get a discount?
(1) Ayame: not yet, but hopefully soon =_=
(4) Frendy (enter): 18:17
(3) Minute: see, when you do, you get cheap pocky, that more than makes up for not getting time off
(2) Dewar: and a good wok
(1) Ayame: ha ha
(1) Ayame: indeed
(1) Ayame: aaaah so many things i want to buy
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (4) Frendy...
(2) Dewar: ug, too many deep fried shimps
(3) Minute: so, did everyone buy their nice clothes already?
(4) Frendy: ya
(1) Ayame: not quite
(1) Ayame: okay dewar, what'll 2,000 nuyen get me, for two new outfits?
(2) Dewar: the very best of what a department store would offer
(1) Ayame: hmmmm, now i shall design it in my head
(3) Minute: only 1k nuyen a piece?
(2) Dewar: Well, don't get too fancy, department stores only have popular designs in stock
(3) Minute: Ayame, the book says clothing can run up to 100k for an outfit, you may want to use that as a basis for how fancy your outfit could look
(1) Ayame: yeah, i knew that
(2) Dewar: http://www.themetropolitangrill.com/index.cfm
(2) Dewar: Tonight's adventure will be taking place here
(2) Dewar: Updated for 2070 of course
(3) Minute has sent you a tree node...
(3) Minute: cfm? I don't recognize that extension
(3) Minute has sent you a tree node...
(2) Dewar: I dunno what cfm is
(2) Dewar: good question
(2) Dewar: www.themetropolitangrill.com should do just as well
(4) Frendy: .cfm works just fine
(3) Minute: yeah, I went to it just fine, I was just curious
(3) Minute: looks to be ColdFusion
(3) Minute: very interesting
(3) Minute: I guess we go in without our face?
(1) Ayame: nice pic of the front entrance http://tk.files.storage.msn.com/x1pNWjjkHJ3o_yGfGfE6IdHgODkOLEqawxwxt0-Bc2aZgh5X-uv-gZwuR038zAtpOlauXqCAk9rEuZJCL0kEmRdWC03C7y3Qlz9fGWqHGqhxckSZ9vseoF26A7Ng3QKZo7T5XE-t6r6e3w
(3) Minute: you been there before?
(1) Ayame: nope
(2) Dewar: I guess so
(2) Dewar: It's a shame that he didn't make it considering this part was set up for him to shine, but oh well
(3) Minute: we try IMing him?
(2) Dewar: I don't have his IM info
(3) Minute: err, PM I meant
(3) Minute: Frendy, to the IRCz!
(2) Dewar: ah
(2) Dewar: I do have his IM
(2) Dewar: He's coming
(2) Dewar: he was playing CoD4
(4) Frendy: lucky bastard
(4) Frendy: nobody has it in my area yet
(3) Minute: I think I'm going to buy CoD4 after all, I probably won't play it much but getting CoD3 free at Circuit City is too much to pass up
(2) Dewar: wait, what?
(3) Minute: at Circuit City you get CoD3 free with purchase of CoD4 this week
(5) Jarmyn (enter): 18:40
(5) Jarmyn: Sorry I'm late, guys. I was shooting turrists.
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (5) Jarmyn...
(2) Dewar: Eh, still not worth it
(2) Dewar: no worries Jarmyn
(2) Dewar: www.themetropolitangrill.com
(3) Minute: and a free poster!
(2) Dewar: That's where tonight's mission takes place
(2) GM: Oh, and please send updated character sheets with your purchases and karma spent (if applicable)
(5) Jarmyn has sent you a tree node...
(4) Frendy: alright. should we list our clothes in other gear or armor?
(2) GM: other gear
(2) GM: and make sure to list the prices of said clothes
(1) Ayame has sent you a tree node...
(1) Ayame has sent you a tree node...
(4) Frendy has sent you a tree node...
(4) Frendy: get it?
(2) GM: All right, we're good to go
whispering to Jarmyn, You just going with the actioneer?
(3) Minute: wait a second, what time is it?
(1) Ayame has sent you a tree node...
(2) GM: So after a week to hang around, get used to your new place, do some shopping, etc, Wolfgang drops a message on your comlinks
(4) Chris: 9:35 est
(4) Chris: 9:45
(3) Minute: my computer is dumb and was saying 8:45
(2) GM: Basically it says that invites have been arranged to a formal party at the Met tonight, and you'll be paid 2k each to attend
(2) GM: You're to dress up and meet at a nightclub near there to have a mission briefing at 8pm
(1) Nui: Paid to attend, huh... I wonder what this is all about.
(2) GM: So, I assume everyone shows up?
(2) GM: How are you planning on going?
(1) Nui: I'll pay for a taxi.
(3) Minute: I'll be getting a ride
(4) Chris: I'll be driving myself
(5) Sindri: Celestine, dear, shall we arrive in style?
(2) GM: Also, everyone should decide what equipment they're bringing
(1) Nui: ...Why thank you.
** (1) Nui goes with Nikolai **
(1) Nui: hmmmm..
(4) Chris: (I'll come with my Fishettit and Streetline special in concealed holsters)
(1) Nui: (i dunno....not much i can hide in a small purse :O)
(5) Sindri: (Fichetti in a concealed holster. The Remington can stay home. Also, my armor vest under the suit)
(2) GM: please use the GM channel to tell me so I have it listed for you
(2) GM: all right, I have everything
(2) GM: So what sort of style are we talking about Sindri?
** (5) Sindri found the F12 macro key **
(5) Sindri: Three-piece grey and black pinstripe.
(2) GM: I was referring to the transportation
(2) GM: I should have been more specific. You said you wanted to arrive in style
(5) Sindri: Right. I was thinking a rented limo.
(2) GM: 2500 credits to have it for 12 hours
(2) GM: Or a couple hundred to have it just to take you there like a taxi
(1) Nui: (shweeet)
(5) Sindri: What do you think, dear? Up for some joyriding after the party?
(1) Nui: Hey, I suppose if we can, we might as well.
** (1) Nui is seriously gleeful from the amount o fbank they've all been making **
(2) GM: All right, so two limos and a Eurocar Westwind show up to a nice nightclub on the edge of downtown
(2) GM: You passed through a security checkpoint on the way, but no one even stopped you
(2) GM: That's a nice sports car by the way
(2) GM: Not crappy like the name kinda sounds
(2) GM: The nitelyfe nightclub is a pretty nice place, loud but smooth techno filling the place, making it kinda rumble
(2) GM: Almost theraputic
(2) GM: A lot of expensive looking people around here, so you all fit right in
** (5) Sindri extends his arm for Celestine/Nui **
** (1) Nui takes it **
(2) GM: Everyone's in nice tailored clothes, with the Unnamed one in a famous suit maker's designs and the other two men in slightly less famous ones
(2) GM: Being that none of you have knowledge fashion, you don't really know exactly how nice Nui's getup is, but it certainly is custom made as well
(2) GM: So, you're all shown to a booth in the back, kind of close to one of the stereos, which should help drown out any eavesdroppers
(1) Nui: ...Wait. Is that...?
** (1) Nui looking at Uname, but doesn't actually know it **
(2) GM: Wolfgang is waiting there, not dressed near as nice as any of you, but he has kind of a more rougish appearance, bucking the popular style
** (4) Chris sits down and leans back in his seat **
(3) Austin: good evening
** (2) Wolfgang Kies nods to all of you **
(1) Nui: ...Good evening.
(4) Chris: (Austin?)
(1) Nui: *whispers to Nikolai* Do we know...? *motions to "Austin"
(3) Austin: I see I'm not the only one who likes limos
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Great job on the outfits guys, you'll fit in great
** (5) Sindri bows **
(5) Sindri: Have we met, sir?
(1) Nui: A-ah, thanks Wolfgang.
(3) Austin: yes we have, the name is Austin good sir
(1) Nui: *recognizes his voice*
(1) Nui: ...Wait a minute.
** (5) Sindri 's eyes narrow **
(1) Nui: ...*leans forward, inspecting him more closely, forgetting to act prim and proper*
(1) Nui: ...Unnamed.
(3) Austin: I told you, the name is Austin my dear
(4) Chris: so you decided to give yourself a name finally
(1) Nui: ...Well...Austin...you look nice.
** (3) Austin runs his hair through his extremely expensive haircut **
** (2) Wolfgang Kies gets out a wooden case **
** (4) Chris turns his attention to the case **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Some last bling for your outfits
** (1) Nui sits down beside Chris **
(1) Nui: ...Well.
** (2) Wolfgang Kies gets a small velvet bag out for each of you and hands them over **
** (5) Sindri unbuttons his suit jacket as is proper, then sits down. **
** (4) Chris takes a look inside the bag **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Tonight's party is being put on by Aztechnology, invites were arranged by Ceaser
** (3) Austin sits down **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: We have reason to believe that your female friend from the alley will be in attendance
(4) Chris: wonderful...
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Those are to keep you safe from any influence
(1) Nui: ...
(2) GM: In each bag is a woven silver chain with a small cross dangling from it
** (1) Nui inspects it for a moment, and then puts it on **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: The cross itself as a shape doesn't mean much, but they've been worked on by some magic types
(2) Wolfgang Kies: So they should protect you, at least from the brunt of it
** (5) Sindri slips his on, being sure to hide it under the clothes **
** (3) Austin pockets his **
** (4) Chris puts the cross around his neck **
(3) Austin: the brunt of what?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: That woman is going by Adele Scarborough, and was invited to the party by some higher ups in another division than Ceasar's, we want to know why
(3) Austin: (wait, is he referring the vampire?)
(2) Wolfgang Kies: ((yes))
(4) Chris: (yes)
(2) Wolfgang Kies: She has a way of altering a subjects moods to be... more favorable I guess
(2) Wolfgang Kies: And this will stop that, hopefully
(4) Chris: hopefully?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: It will certainly stop her from being able to control you
(1) Nui: ...I encountered her, while in astral space.
(2) Wolfgang Kies: But you might still feel some emotional changes
(1) Nui: You start to feel this wonderful sense of bliss...and then it all goes black.
(4) Chris: so what's the security like at the party then?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Cyberware and weapons detector at the door
(4) Chris: are we going to be able to carry some weapons in there, or are we on our own
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Drones patrolling the small spaces, but they're trying to keep it un-noticed
** (5) Sindri 's fake ears perk up at the mention of cyberware **
(5) Sindri: Will my, ah, upgrades be a problem?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Hopefully you won't need them, but a small weapon or two should be able to get by without issue
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Most people carry something these days
(2) Wolfgang Kies: You have a permit for the reflexes, so should be ok
(2) Wolfgang Kies: It might draw some extra attention from security though
(1) Nui: ...Who all is attending this party
(1) Nui: *?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: A lot of executives from this branch of Aztechnology, Including Ceasar
(1) Nui: (ba-dump)
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Since we're on the subject, you're not to talk to Ceasar or act at all like you know him unless it's an emergency
** (1) Nui nods **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Any connection between you and him will make you worthless for any further missions along these lines
(3) Austin: anyone in particular I should hit it off with?
(1) Nui: Who can we speak to that can speak with him...if it's not an *utmost* emergency?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: The reason you were chosen for this mission is partially because Quicksilver, AKA Adele, will hopefully recognize you
** (1) Nui is quiet **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: And we're hoping to make her nervous
(2) Wolfgang Kies: See who she talks to, try and figure out who invited her, that's the primary goal here
(4) Chris: so that's it? Go to a party, see who she talks to and nothing else?
(2) Wolfgang Kies: More or less, yes
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Thus the reason the pay isn't very high, shouldn't be any danger at all
(1) Nui: Would you recommend we talk to her face-to-face?
(1) Nui: Since she's also trying to keep a low profile, I assume.
(2) Wolfgang Kies: It would be nice if she at least knew you were there, face to face conversation is optional
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Don't do that astral thing that you mages do though, since you'd be out of view of the people at the party it would be easy for her to attack
(2) Wolfgang Kies: And she's not gonna be as nice this time
(1) Nui: Yes, of course.
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Kid and I will be in the area incase anything goes south
(2) Wolfgang Kies: And also to cover your exit
(1) Nui: Thank you.
(4) Chris: cover our exit? you think there's going to be trouble
(2) Wolfgang Kies: She could easily follow you to a more secluded place and then attack
(2) Wolfgang Kies: We don't want to get into another fight with her at the moment
(4) Chris: well what time does this party start? wouldn't want to keep everyone waiting
(1) Nui: I think we can handle this...
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Doors are open at 9pm, but people will be trickling in and out all night
(2) Wolfgang Kies: I'll zap some information to your comlinks about the movers and shakers at the party
(3) Austin: sounds good
(3) Austin: I only hope they have a good wine selection
(2) Wolfgang Kies: You should be able to call up anything you need on the fly, lots of execs means lots of coms all the time
(1) Nui: That's a relief, I wasn't sure how obvious we would look on our coms all the time.
(2) Wolfgang Kies: If for some reason a fight starts, be absolutely sure you don't tag any civies
** (3) Austin flips his commlink on long enough to get the incoming files and skim through them before turning it off **
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Ceasar's help on this will dissapear quickly if there are accidents
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Any questions?
(3) Austin: I'm good
(1) Nui: Sounds all right to me.
(4) Chris: I'm alright
(2) Wolfgang Kies: Well then, have a good evening. Comm me if you have any problems, or on your way out
** (1) Nui gets up and nods to Wolfgang **
(4) Chris: I guess I'll hang around here for a bit. No sense showing up early
(3) Austin: good evening Wolfgang, stay safe
(1) Nui: Staggering our entrances could be a good idea.
(3) Austin: (what time is it right now? if the doors open at 9, how much time do we have?)
** (2) Wolfgang Kies stands up and walks over to the bar, leaving you alone to chat **
(2) GM: 30 minutes or so
(4) Chris: Well I'll show up around 10 I guess.
(3) Austin: I was planning to have my driver take me around for a while and sip on some champagne in the back, anyone care to join me?
(1) Nui: I saw we communicate all we want throughout the evening, reporting everything about her.
(1) Nui: But if something happens before you get there, Chris...
** (5) Sindri is detached, worrying more about his tie than the planning **
(1) Nui: (nikolai, did we rent our limo?)
(1) Nui: (ah ha ha ha)
** (1) Nui notices him fidgeting with his tie **
(3) Austin: (brb)
(1) Nui: ...I'm sure it'll un-adjust itself by the tie we get there anyway, so don't sweat it.
(1) Nui: You look great.
(5) Sindri: Thank you, darling. This is my element, and I simply wish to be prepared.
(5) Sindri: (yeah, for 12 hours)
(1) Nui: Well then, I guess Nik-- er, Sindri and I will be arriving first.
(4) Chris: don't worry. If something happens I get over there as quick as I can. Which shouldn't be too long
(1) Nui: Maybe Non-- Austin can show up right before 9, and then Chris after that.
(3) Austin: that would be quite foolish
(3) Austin: limos do not arrive early
(3) Austin: or on time
(3) Austin: they arrive fashionably late
** (1) Nui laughs **
(1) Nui: It's amazing how you dress can make your jokes practically funny.
(3) Austin: I was anticipating an arrival at 9:05
(3) Austin: I am eager to sample their wine selection, I have heard wonderful things
** (5) Sindri pretends to keep fidgeting with his tie, but glances at Nui through his peripheral vision **
(1) Nui: Well, let's get going, I'm geared up and ready to get there before this look of mine stops working.
(3) Austin: no need to worry about that, it stopped working long ago
** (1) Nui is grinning too much to care **
(1) Nui: Shall we then?
(3) Austin: Chris, care to join me for some champagne?
(4) Chris: I'm good.
(3) Austin: if you insist
(5) Sindri: You look radiant, my dear. Come now, we've a limo to catch.
(3) Austin: I shall see you all later
** (5) Sindri smiles, nods to the others, and heads for the door once Nui follows **
** (3) Austin heads outside to get in his limo **
** (1) Nui takes Sindri's arm and waves back at their comrades **
(4) Chris: don't stay out too late you two
(2) GM: So who is arriving when then?'
(3) Austin: 9:05
(4) Chris: 10
(1) Nui: (i think sindri and i are heading over now...? but not like, before the doors open, i assume)
(5) Sindri: I was thinking to arrive at 9, punctually.
(2) GM: All right, so Sindri and Celestine arrive first
(2) GM: The doors open and a couple of security guards start checking IDs for names on the list
(2) GM: They're in a hurry what with the line, so they don't check to hard, but you notice that the guard takes an extra long time looking at your ID Sindri
(2) GM: They let you in without comment though
(2) GM: Just as the line of initial guests has gotten through Austin arrives
(2) GM: He's wisked right in with barely a check on his ID
(3) Austin: good evening fellas, how are you all doing tonight?
(2) Security: Fine sir, yourself?
(3) Austin: pretty good, really hungry though
(3) Austin: you two have a good night
(2) Security: Appitizers are being served at the bar
(2) Security: Meals will be available shortly in the Chairman's room
** (2) Security waves you on and grabs the next ID in line **
(1) Nui: ...Wow, this is...this is nice.
(2) GM: The inside main bar area is where most people are at the moment, open bar, basic wines being served here
** (3) Austin scans the crowd looking for faces he'd recognize **
(2) GM: The Chairman's room has been set aside as where the meals will be served to those who get them (you are on that list)
(1) Celestine: Isn't it, Sindri darling?
(5) Sindri: Not half as nice as you, dear.
(2) GM: The two smaller rooms are where the really tip top executives are, also where the expensive wines are
(5) Sindri: Shall we? I'm famished.
(2) GM: You don't have invites that carry to those rooms, but executives can bring others in if you get on someone's good side
** (1) Celestine smiles elegantly **
** (5) Sindri leads Celestine to the food and primly selects something, all the while scanning for their target. **
(1) Celestine: *comms Austin* Got in all right?
(2) GM: In this area at the moment are mostly the low-mid level execs who had to wait in line. The high level execs are already inside and in those two private rooms
(2) GM: No answer
** (1) Celestine looks over at Sindri **
(1) Celestine: I wonder if our friend made it in the door?
(3) Austin: do I notice any attractive women around and off by themselves with an almost empty wine glass?
(2) GM: roll perception+intuition
(3) Austin: [8d6] => [4,6,4,6,3,3,6,3] Hits: (3)
(2) GM: You see a couple that are actually security in disguise, a little well concealed cyberware and their general bearing gives them away
(2) GM: But you also see a low level exec here who seems a bit out of place
(3) Austin: *to the bartender* do you know what she's been drinking?
(2) GM: Comlink lists her as Terri Backster, Biotech Research
** (1) Celestine takes a look around too **
(2) GM: Not much info on her other than that
(2) Bartender: The 2063 Columbia Valley Merlot I believe
(1) Celestine: [7d6] => [1,6,2,3,4,1,1] Hits: (1)
** (5) Sindri specifically looks for anyone trying to seem inconspicuous. **
(3) Austin: could I get two glasses please?
(2) GM: You'll have to be more specific what you're looking for Celestine
(2) GM: Roll Sindri
(1) Celestine: (ummm...looking for anyone who's looking very happy and mischevious 8O)
(2) Bartender: Certainly sir
** (2) Bartender pours a couple of glasses of wine **
(3) Austin: thank you very much
** (3) Austin attempts to slip the bartender 300 nuyen **
(2) GM: It's not really a mischevious type of evening around here Celestine
** (2) Bartender quietly takes it **
(2) Bartender: Anything else I can help you with sir?
(1) Celestine: (hrmmm)
(5) Sindri: [11d6] => [1,6,4,2,5,2,1,1,3,4,5] Hits: (3)
(5) Sindri: (sorry, in another window)
(3) Austin: that's all for now, thank you
** (3) Austin approaches Terri **
(2) GM: There's 6 security people who stand out, 4 women and two men, despite thier attempts to blend in
(2) GM: Also quite a few of the lower level execs around here are more technical types, and kinda fish out of water in these sorts of situations
(1) Celestine: See anybody interesting, Sindri?
(3) Austin: good evening miss, I saw your drink was running low, I hope you don't mind but I thought you could use another
** (2) Fence smiles slightly **
(2) Terri Backster: Um... thanks
(5) Sindri: Technical executives and security types, mostly.
(3) Austin: how are you doing this evening?
** (2) Terri Backster looks around a bit **
(2) Terri Backster: Tired
(2) Terri Backster: You?
(3) Austin: I'm doing pretty good
(3) Austin: the name is Austin by the way
(2) Terri Backster: Terri
** (2) Terri Backster takes a big gulp of wine **
(2) Terri Backster: You certainly look at home here
(3) Austin: oh, not really, you're the only person I know here
(2) GM: anyone else is welcome to jump in and do things, I can handle multiple threads at once
(2) Terri Backster: Was your attendance manditory as well?
(1) Celestine: I think we should get ourselves some drinks first, and then work the floor. *grins*
(3) Austin: not that I know of, a friend pulled some strings to get me an invitation
(2) Terri Backster: Ah, should have asked for mine
(5) Sindri: Certainly.
** (5) Sindri signals the bartender **
(5) Sindri: A screwdriver for me, and for the lady?
** (2) Bartender walks over **
(2) Bartender: Of course sir. Do you have a preferred Vodka?
(2) Bartender: ((given your addiction, I'm sure you do))
(3) Austin: Why was attendance mandatory? He made it sound like it would be a big social event and a good opportunity for me to do some networking
(5) Sindri: Of course. *insert expensive, high-quality vodka here*
(3) Austin: unfortunately, it appears that all of the big wigs are sequestered away in more private chambers
(3) Austin: but at least the company out here is enjoyable so far
(2) Terri Backster: I've managed to avoid the last 4 of these, but I got snagged into this one
** (2) Terri Backster drinks most of the rest of the glass of wine **
** (2) Bartender hands mixes two screwdrivers, generous ammounts of expensive vodka **
** (3) Austin is only about halfway done with his **
** (1) Celestine grins, suddenly thinking back to that biker party they all went to way back when, at Moose's **
(2) GM: Chris, you arrive, and they check out your ID for a while, but let you through without comment
(3) Austin: would you like another drink?
(2) GM: The doors to the meals are opening right about when you arrive
(1) Celestine: ...Heh...We should be careful though, darling, don't want to end the party early.
** (4) Chris walks up to the bar **
** (2) Terri Backster shrugs **
(2) Terri Backster: I'll need a few more to get through this
(3) Austin: or shall we get ourselves some food?
(3) Austin: ok then, I'll see what I can do
** (1) Celestine holds up her drink to Sindri **
(1) Celestine: Cheers.
** (3) Austin approaches the bartender from before **
** (4) Chris takes a look to see if anyone is headed to the meal room **
** (2) Bartender walks over to Chris **
(2) Bartender: Can I help you sir
(4) Chris: what do you have on tap?
(2) GM: People are filtering to the food, but don't seem to be in much of a hurry
(3) Austin: *quietly* any chance you'd be able to get a couple glasses of the good wine from the back?
** (5) Sindri makes eye contact and clinks the glass **
(2) Bartender: Maritime, Pike, and Boundry Bay, all different varieties
(2) Bartender: As well as a number of non-locals
(4) Chris: Give me a pint of of Maritime
** (1) Celestine takes a sip and raises an eyebrow, chuckling **
(2) Bartender: ((only one man can talk to the bartender at a time, Chris is up right now))
(1) Celestine: ...Yup, this is a nice place.
** (2) Bartender fills a pint and hands it over **
(4) Chris: thanks
(3) Austin: (didn't realize there was only one)
** (4) Chris takes his glass and walks away **
(2) GM: Some people glance over and frown a bit at the beer, since no one has really ordered it, others are giving the smile and nod
(2) GM: There's one head bartender, then the waitors and waitresses are taking orders and mixing drinks as well
** (4) Chris raises his glass in approval at those that approve **
** (2) Bartender walks over to Austin **
(2) Bartender: Sorry for the delay sir
(2) Bartender: How can I help you?
** (1) Celestine finishes another sip, and then tugs playfully on Sindri's arm **
** (5) Sindri leads Nui out onto the floor **
(1) Celestine: Let's see what else there is to see..
(5) Sindri: Celestine, even
(5) Sindri: *
(1) Celestine: (d'oh)
(6) No Name (enter): 20:41
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (6) No Name...
(6) No Name: damnit, windows blue screened, invalid work queue item or something
(2) Dewar: Booting '(3) Minute' from room...
(3) Minute (exit): 20:42
** (4) Chris takes a glance around the room, looking for anyone on the list. **
** (2) Bartender walks up to Austin **
(1) Celestine: (can i try perception again?)
(2) Bartender: Sorry for the delay sir
(2) GM: go for it, the more specific what you're looking for, the better your chances
(2) GM: Now that wines are circulating more, people are a little more talkative, even the technical non-social ones
(4) Chris: narrow it down to the higher ups
(6) No Name: I gotta reboot again, sorry
(5) Sindri: (I'll look specifically for people who seem to be sort of out-of-it)
(1) Celestine: (i really don't know any specifics...but i suppose i can also keep my ears open for the name 'adele whatsit' or whateve rit was, and look for a woman who's with a security-looking guy)
(4) Chris: [8d6] => [6,3,1,4,4,3,2,3] Hits: (1)
(2) GM: If adele was in this room, you'd know it
(4) Chris: (... )
(1) Celestine: (oh)
(2) GM: Chris, most of the higher ups are still in the smaller private rooms
(1) Celestine: (then i guess there's no point in rolling)
(5) Sindri: [11d6] => [5,6,4,5,2,3,4,4,6,3,1] Hits: (4)
(2) GM: There are a couple kicking around, one is the Vice president of Advertising, and another is the Head Lawyer
(2) GM: Sindri, no one is really out of it yet, but the Vice Pres of Advertising is pretty deep into it for only being an hour into the party
(2) GM: He looks to be searching for a female companion
(1) Celestine: (okay, so we want in those rooms, just wanted to confirm with everybody :P i was totally ou tof it during tha tbit)
(2) GM: So far none have enjoyed his butt pinching, neither has the one or two guys he hit up by mistake
(1) Celestine: (ah ha ha. ha.)
** (5) Sindri points out the VP. **
(1) Celestine: (oh dear)
(5) Sindri: Up to using your natural charms, darling?
(1) Celestine: ...Ah, hello...
(1) Celestine: Let's go introduce ourselves.
** (1) Celestine puts on her most dazzling smile **
** (5) Sindri slides up to the VP and waits for a moment to enter conversation. **
(2) GM: His name Is Andrew Larson by the way
(8) Minute (enter): 20:50
(8) Minute: back, what did I miss?
** (2) Andrew Larson is having a great time drinking his second long island and going from person to person chatting it up **
(2) GM: just a drunken Vice Pres
(1) Celestine: (who's probably going to pinch nui's butt)
(4) Chris: (or Nik's)
(8) Austin: (was that bartender able to help with my request?)
(5) Sindri: Andrew Larson? In the flesh?
(5) Sindri: Celestine, dear, this man is everything I hope to be. Take note.
** (2) Bartender walks up to Austin **
** (1) Celestine laughs lightly, grinning at him **
(2) Bartender: Sorry for the delay sir, how can I help you?
(8) Austin: any chance you can get me some of the good wine from the back?
** (2) Andrew Larson glances over at Sindri confused for a second, and then smiles and just takes it in stride **
(8) Austin: *whispers*
(2) Andrew Larson: Well thanks! Have I had the pleasure?
(2) Bartender: I might be able to manage something. Do you have a specific type that's to your liking?
(8) Austin: (can I use my knowledge skill to pick out something good?)
(5) Sindri: No, no, the pleasure's mine. My name's Sindri Malachi, and this goddess by my side is my dear Celestine.
** (1) Celestine holds out one hand **
(2) Bartender: (He can't be that specific, just looking for a grape type, Merlot, Cabernette, etc)
(1) Celestine: Charmed to meet you, Mr. Larson.
(8) Austin: (same type as the previous then)
** (2) Andrew Larson shakes Sindri's hand, and kisses Celestine's **
** (2) Bartender discusses this with a waitress who sends a bottle the wrong way and you end up with a twenty year old bottle of merlot **
(2) Andrew Larson: Sindri... name's not familiar. What do you do my good man?
(8) Austin: thank you very much
** (2) Andrew Larson is looking at celestine the entire time, despite talking to Sindri **
** (8) Austin slips the bartender 600 **
Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (8) Minute...
(2) Dewar: Booting '(6) No Name' from room...
(6) No Name (exit): 20:56
(5) Sindri: I do many things, from here to there. I've been very fortunate in life and have been permitted to explore interests at my leisure. I've always loved advertising, though, and some of your campaigns are simply sublime.
** (2) Bartender quietly accepts it **
** (8) Austin heads back over to Terri with the bottle and some fresh glasses **
(2) Andrew Larson: Ah, a magic broom in every closet (refers to a particularly dismal advertising campaign that's become somewhat of a meme)
** (2) Andrew Larson laughs **
** (1) Celestine laughs along **
(2) Andrew Larson: So few people appreciate the art, except when mistakes are made eh?
(8) Austin: good news! I managed to wrangle us a bottle of the good stuff, shall we get some food and find a table?
** (2) Terri Backster chuckles **
(5) Sindri: That's one of those grim universal truths, I'm afraid.
** (5) Sindri chuckles **
(2) Terri Backster: Resourceful eh? I suppose we might as well get some free food out of this
(1) Celestine: Oh, but I do love that one, it's just so...true, you know?
(8) Austin: indeed
** (1) Celestine giggles **
(2) Andrew Larson: So, how did you get in here tonight? You two don't look like the usual Aztechnology stock
** (2) Andrew Larson is still examining Celestine up and down **
(2) GM: Heh, and it's 9pm/12pm est
(1) Celestine: (le sigh)
(2) GM: So I guess we're done for the night ;)
(5) Sindri: I was expecting him to be drunker than this, damnit. :P
(1) Celestine: interesting way to start next week :D
(1) Ayame: i can't wait
(4) Frendy: unfortunatly I won't be here
(5) Jarmyn: Gives me time to think about that answer, too.
(1) Ayame: heh, yeah
(2) GM: :(
(1) Ayame: it's like the breaks in go tournaments!!
(4) Frendy: I'll be away
(1) Ayame: aaaw
(1) Ayame: chris~~~
(2) GM: Sorry we didn't get you more involved this session, I was just about to pull the stops on that
(8) Austin: Wednesday is on btw
(4) Frendy: no problem. I didn't want to get too involved and mess anything up next week anyways
(2) GM: Thanks for the consideration
(1) Ayame: ah, smart
(1) Ayame: this is super fun guys, srsly
(2) GM: I have something planned for you when you return though, since I wasn't able to spring it tonight ;)
(1) Ayame: aaaah XD
(1) Ayame: THE SUSPENSE
(4) Frendy: neat
(5) Jarmyn: Awesome.
(2) GM: All right, so everyone save a log of tonight who's gonna be here next week
(8) Minute: also, whatever week Rock Band comes out, there will be no Wednesday, I think that is also Thanksgiving week
(2) GM: So we can pick up mid conversation next week without too much difficulty
(8) Minute: can someone send me theirs? I lost a whole bunch of stuff
(8) Minute: [email protected]
(4) Frendy: forgot about american thanksgiving. is there a monday session that weekend?
(2) GM: Yeah, I'll just post it online
(2) GM: I don't know why not, unless people are planning to be gone