>>3896633

As you sit, you can still feel a tingling in your hand from when you channeled your storm magic into a lightning bolt.

Set assured you that unlocking new spells requires drastically more effort than using ones you’ve already learned, so thankfully it won’t be as straining out in the field.

> “By the way Set, I was meaning to ask, did you ever rejoin with your original body or what?”

“Yeah, I managed to put myself back together, but I also figured I might as well keep a sliver of me around to keep an eye on you. Can’t let my protégé get fragged without me knowing.”

> “Protégé?”

“I’ll be honest kid, you’ve got some real talent and you’re not afraid of getting your hands dirty. I can respect that. So I’ve decided that every now and again, maybe I’ll drop by and show you a thing or two. Keep you on your toes at the very least. Anyway, I got stuff to do, so I’ll catch you later.”

With that, Set disappears in another bright flash.

You hear Jack calling your name, “Sean, have you finished with your associate? Come by the parlor when you can, I’ve got some work for you!”

Guess there’s no rest for the wicked.

You meet Jack in the elegantly furnished parlor.

“So how did the session go? Set behave himself?”

> “Yeah, and he taught me a few tricks”, you say as you summon a bolt of electricity before dispelling it.

“Amazing, I always knew you had some magical potential because of the Claw, but not at such a level! In any case, I have an assignment for you. I’m currently hot on the trail of another artifact of interest, and a broker I know has information I need. However, he’s not interested in normal forms of payment.

In exchange for the information, he wants some experimental weapons tech from the S.T.A.R Labs branch in Gotham, codenamed HEPHAESTUS. Your objective is to steal it and perform the hand-off with the broker. You’ve done well up to this point, Sean, but this will be a tough one.”

Seems like you have two choices. Either you can attempt to break into S.T.A.R Labs itself, or you can find a way to make them move the HEPHAESTUS tech somewhere else, and hit the convoy en-route.

You decide to focus on:

> Infilltrating S.T.A.R Labs.

> Engineering a reason to move the tech, then raid the convoy.

I wonder why he Jack doesn't do it himself. You're ghost! Just go through the wall

>>3896655
Jack is unable to enter areas with strong magical aura in place. S.T.A.R Labs has performed experiments on several powerful magical artifacts in the past, and the magical power left behind is enough to keep Jack from entering.

>>3896635
We can possibly have a cover story if we slip in as maintainance guy its easier if they have a candy machine i

>>3896635
>> Engineering a reason to move the tech, then raid the convoy

>>3896671
Huh. So, if it's on the move, that would cease to be a problem. Unless for some reason the entire route the convoy takes miraculously manages to trace a layline, or something.

>>3896635
>> Engineering a reason to move the tech, then raid the convoy.

>>3896773
>>3896798

Calling it now. Writing.

>>3896635

You decide that your best bet is to get the HEPHAESTUS tech moved somewhere else, which means that Jack would be able to intervene.

You explain this to Jack, who agrees that he should have no problem teleporting into the convoy.

Now comes the hard part. You’ve got to figure out some way to actually get S.T.A.R Labs to move HEPHAESTUS.

You decide to:

> See what information you can gather yourself.

> Get in touch with one of your contacts (Specify who it would be)

>>3896819
>Gremlin

>>3896822
Calling Gremlin wins. Writing.

>>3896819

You decide to call Gremlin and see if he can help. He still owes you one from the museum job, and he's good with technology.

You dial the number Gremlin gave you earlier.

It takes a couple rings, but he eventually answers the phone with, “Who is this?”

> “It’s Gunsmoke, you gave me your number earlier.”

“Oh, right. So, uh, what can I do for you, Gunsmoke?”

> “I need some information about S.T.A.R Labs. They’ve got some experimental tech inside that I need to get my hands on. I figure it’ll be easier to steal it off a convoy than try to burgle the labs themselves, but I need some way to get them to move it. Do you have any ideas?”

“Hang on a sec.” You can hear the frantic clicking of a keyboard.

“Got it! There are a few different options. First, it appears that S.T.A.R Labs has a contingency plan that you can use against them. If the lab itself is attacked or damaged by some kind of natural disaster, the more important pieces of research, like the weapons tech you mentioned, is escorted under heavy guard to a secure facility outside of the city.

Another potential way of getting the tech out of the labs would be if you put some pressure on one of the lead scientists on the project. They’ve got the authority to authorize a transfer. However, if you want to know the names of the scientists you want to squeeze, I’ll need to know the name of the project you want to swipe.

Lastly, you could try to bribe one of lab employees to cause an accident nasty enough to trigger that contingency plan I mentioned earlier. What do you think?”

You decide to:

> Attack S.T.A.R Labs and trigger their contingency plan.

> Pressure a scientist into ordering a transfer (Requires letting Gremlin know that you’re after the HEPHAESTUS project.)

> Attempt to bribe a lab employee to cause an accident and trigger the contingency plan.

Before I forget, write-in options are encouraged, but I reserve the right to veto.

>>3896901
>> Pressure a scientist into ordering a transfer (Requires letting Gremlin know that you’re after the HEPHAESTUS project.)

Jack only needs the project to trade, doesn't seem to a dire need for keeping the theft super-secret.

>>3896901
> Pressure a scientist into ordering a transfer (Requires letting Gremlin know that you’re after the HEPHAESTUS project.)

>>3896903
>>3896909

Calling it. Writing.

>>3896901
>> Attempt to bribe a lab employee to cause an accident and trigger the contingency plan.

>>3896901

You decide that shaking down some egghead is probably easier than assaulting a heavily fortified lab.

> “Project name is HEPHAESTUS, like that one Greek god.”

“Cool. Give me a minute.”

There is a storm of audible clicking before Gremlin reports back.

“I’ve got name and addresses, the rest is up to you. Get some paper or something and write this down.

Dr. Albert Michaels, Genetic Analysis Specialist. Address is 43 Buford Lane, in the suburbs.

Dr. Joseph Carver, Quantum Mechanics Specialist. Address is 19 Dawn Drive, in a surprisingly seedier part of the city.

Dr. Harold Grey, Head of S.T.A.R Labs’ Advanced Ideas Division. Lives inside the city, at 94 Cliff Avenue.

That’s all I’ve got. Good hunting, Gunsmoke.”

You thank Gremlin for the tips, and now need to pick your first target.

You decide to pay a visit to:

> Dr. Albert Michaels

> Dr. Joseph Carver

> Dr. Harold Grey

>>3896971
>Dr. Joseph Carver, Quantum Mechanics Specialist. Address is 19 Dawn Drive, in a surprisingly seedier part of the city.

Follow that plot hook.

>>3896971
Dr. Joseph Carver, Quantum Mechanics Specialist. Address is 19 Dawn Drive, in a surprisingly seedier part of the city.

Dr. Harold Grey, Head of S.T.A.R Labs’ Advanced Ideas Division. Lives inside the city, at 94 Cliff Avenue.
sound like the best bets Quantum Mechanics is stuff magic can be put under and a head of something should have high clearance

>>3896971
>> Dr. Joseph Carver

>>3896977
>>3896979
>>3896998

Calling it for Dr. Carver. Writing.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>3896971

Dr. Carver sounds like a good starting point, you decide.

> THE NEXT DAY: 6:30 PM

You wait outside of Carver’s home address, while reading a newspaper. It’s a great way to avoid suspicion, and you say up to date with the news.

Looks like the crime is up, looks like some criminals are taking full advantage of the Bats temporarily being a member down.

You check your watch and decide that now is the time for action.

You decide to:

> Knock on the front door. Who knows, maybe you can talk your way inside.

> Kick the door down. You’re not here to play games, and this is a crappy enough area that probably nobody will care.

> Wait for nightfall and try to sneak in.

> Other

(Background roll, please ignore. DC 15)

>>3897024
> Wait for nightfall and try to sneak in.
Stealth for now.

>>3897024
>> Knock on the front door. Who knows, maybe you can talk your way inside.

It's polite.

>>3897024
>> Knock on the front door. Who knows, maybe you can talk your way inside.

>>3897024
> Knock on the front door. Who knows, maybe you can talk your way inside.
What if we were to threaten him we told him another criminal really wants it like Bane or Scarecrow? Play it up like we really don't want to hurt him. Tell him they'll mess him up bad and then offer him a peaceful solution where no one has to get hurt

>>3897024
>> Knock on the front door. Who knows, maybe you can talk your way inside.

>>3897029
>>3897032
>>3897042
>>3897034

I'll go ahead and call it here. Roll me some d100s, and pick a style.

> Polite. Try to spin it that he'll be doing a good thing.

> Harsh. Let him know that he'll be eating through a straw otherwise.

DC 60

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>3897046

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>3897046

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>3897046

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>3897046
> spin it as it being in his best interest, after all, he does have such a lovely family. it really would be a shame if something were to happen to them.

>>3897057
>> Polite. Try to spin it that he'll be doing a good thing.

>>3897053
Success.

Now I just need some votes on how you approach him.

>>3897066
Be a Professional about it, Be Polite and Tell him that while we are not afraid to use less civilized methods we prefer The Carrot before The Stick
The Men who we work for do not care about collateral, So we are offering a chance to make this Clean and Painless
After all whats worse a Clean theft with no one hurt or an assault team ordered to take it at ANY Cost?

>>3897063
>>3897076

Calling it for Professional / Polite. Writing.

>>3897083
I've been watching The Blacklist lately so I had that in mind while writing my answer

>>3897046

You decide to knock on the front door. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

After about a minute or so of waiting, the door opens just a crack.

“Who is it?”

> “Hello Dr. Carver, we need to speak about the HEPHAESTUS project. May I please come in? It’s important, I swear.”

You hear a bit of grumbling, before the door opens all the way.

In the doorway, stands Dr. Joseph Carver, a scrawny mid-40s Caucasian man with a large pair of spectacles. Despite being relatively young, he practically radiates a grumpy old man vibe.

“Did those buffoons from the lab cock something up again? Disgraceful, that those charlatans are allowed to besmirch the name of science!”

> “Dr. Carver, I’m afraid that it’s a bit more serious than that. I’ve received word that the criminal element in this city is gearing up for an assault on S.T.A.R Labs. Their objective is to steal the HEPHAESTUS Project. I don’t know who’s organizing it, but I know it’s one of the serious villains, like Bane or Scarecrow.”

“How do you know this? And furthermore, what do you gain from alerting me?”

> “I’m just a concerned citizen looking out for the health and safety of both Gotham and yourself. I know for a fact that the men orchestrating this event will stop at nothing to accomplish their goals, even if requires extensive collateral damage. With that in mind, I know for a fact that you have the authority to transfer the HEPHAESTUS Project to a different site. I would request that you do so, and have it leave tomorrow evening.”

“And if I refuse?”

> “If you refuse, the consequences will solely be on your head. And I can assure you that they will be severe. Goodbye, Dr. Carver, and enjoy the rest of your evening.”

Carver looks nervous, which means that he probably grasped the implication of your statements. Approve the transfer, or you and others will die.

That ought to take care of that, now all Jack needs to do is lie in wait for the convoy. You’ll probably be there as backup though, in case the plan goes awry.

> Going to have to call it here for tonight. I hope everyone enjoyed. As always, I’ll be around for a little while, so feel free to shoot the shit, call me a filthy casual, and ask questions.

>>3897107
nice

Next session should be Thursday at the same time.

>>3897107
Pretty good chance batman or some other hero is going to show. Not to mention heightened security for the transport but hey that's whats going to make it fun to rob!

>>3897133
by the way, did we cripple batgirl or did we just take her out of the fight for like the weekend?

>>3897139
She's out of commission for a while. It didn't penetrate her armor, but it was enough to severely bruise / damage her knees.

>>3897107
Do you have an xbox 360?
Your a filthy casual either way!

>>3897151
Phew, that's good news.
we can still bang her. again.

So we now potentially have a effective weapon against meta's with the claw right? Can we run into Power girl or Super girl?

>>3897277
Depends on the meta. Anything Kryptonian would probably take you apart. Maybe. The Claw would definitely help, but so would your magic. You could definitely give a street-level hero some trouble now, as Batgirl can testify.

>>3897277
I'd imagine the boost we get from the Claw isn't extreme enough to go toe to toe with people who can outrun speeding bullets and fly and shit. Primarily for speed reasons. Hitting really hard doesn't account for much if you can't hit them after all.

>>3897139
I hope not otherwise they would hold a serious grudge.

>>3897151
Ah they have the money, tech, and connections to fix it. Still, find it funny that we decommissioned a hero despite being a mook(didn't even use magic).

>>3897107

After Jack teleports you back to the mansion, he guides you to a room that looks like a makeshift command center.

While you were off giving Carver the squeeze, Gremlin sent you the route that the S.T.A.R Labs emergency convoy is supposed to take.

You and Jack pore over the route for a while, before picking out a few spots that would allow you to intercept the convoy.

The first opportunity comes when the convoy has to briefly pass through a residential portion of Gotham. They’ll have to go slow, and they’ll have to be very careful if you spring your trap there. However, there is a high chance that this could result in severe collateral damage.

About halfway through their journey, the convoy passes over an abandoned subway line for the old Gotham Metro system. Using the explosives you scavenged back in Egypt, you could collapse the road from underneath them. Still some chance of collateral damage, but not if you time it right.

Lastly, once the convoy leaves the city, they eventually have to pass through a remote mountain pass. You could set up an ambush at the chokepoint, and maybe even start a rockslide to block them in. You’ll be able to fight them at full force without fear of civilian causalities, but the convoy can return the favor.

You decide to ambush the convoy:

> In the residential area

> Above the abandoned subway line

> In the mountain pass

>>3899860
>Above the abandoned subway line

>>3899860
> Above the abandoned subway line
Quick and relatively clean.

>>3899899
>>3899938

Calling it. Writing.

>>3899860

Ambushing the convoy when they pass over the abandoned subway line seems like the best idea. Jack is a bit wary about hurting anyone uninvolved, but when you point out that S.T.A.R Labs’ security detail will likely keep civilians away, he changes his mind.

With that in mind, both of you hammer out the finer details. Jack will be stationed a vantage point nearby, while you will be in the abandoned metro station. The explosives will be placed well in advance, in case they change their timetable and run the convoy early.

Jack will give you signal to blow the ground out from underneath them. Once you do so, your task is to suppress any reinforcements, meta or otherwise, while Jack steals HEPHAESTUS. Once Jack has it, you’ll rendezvous and teleport out.

The thought comes to mind that you may need some additional backup. If so, who should you bring?

Lastly, you need to decide your equipment for this mission.

> Bring backup: Y / N (If Y, specify who)

Primary:
Alien Carbine
M4 Carbine (With or without grenade launcher)
Benelli Shotgun
Dragunov
Silenced MP5

Secondary:
Colt 1911
.44 Magnum
9mm Beretta

Melee:
Fairbairn-Sykes knife
KABAR
Knuckle trench knife

Explosives: (4 maximum)
Fragmentation
Smoke
Flashbang
Incendiary
Thermite

Forgot to add

Armor:
Alien Armor
Standard Body Armor
Alien Armor (Gunsmoke Disguise)

Alien carbine, .44 magnum, Fairbairn-Sykes knife, Smoke, Flashbang, Thermite, Frag, Gun-smoke disguise

Let’s get this bread

>>3899957
>> Bring backup: N
>Alien Carbine
>.44 Magnum
>Fairbairn-Sykes knife
>Fragmentation
>Smoke
>Flashbang
>Thermite
>Alien Armor (Gunsmoke Disguise)

>>3899963
>>3899976

Calling it. Writing.

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>3899957

Nah, you and Jack’ll be enough to pull this off. However, you do decide to bring out the big guns for this job. In addition, you’ll do this as Gunsmoke.

Now that you’ve got your gear sorted and your fiendish plot concocted, it’s time to get some rest, and prepare for the job.

> THE NEXT DAY (9:00 AM)

You finish affixing the last of the explosives you swiped from those Intergang mercs you tangled with back in Egypt.

It was a bit of a pain to navigate through here, but thankfully the subway plans were available via public record.

Now, all that’s left is to play the waiting game. Jack is up on his perch, keeping an eye out for the convoy.

Here’s hoping it all goes well.

> (Background rolling, please ignore. DC 14)

>>3899987
OH BABY. WRITING

>>3899987

It’s been a few hours, and so far it’s been relatively quiet. Good thing you prepared for this contingency, and packed yourself a small lunch.

It’s nothing fancy, a sandwich, some chips, regular stuff. Who knows, this could end up being your last meal if things get too out of hand.

Jesus, that was a bit morbid, even by your standards. In your defense, it is now……noon, according to your watch, and all you’ve done is wait around. You would talk to Jack via sigil, but you decided against it, don’t want to distract him after all.

Life as a soldier conditioned you to handle boredom though, and this isn’t the worst place you’ve spent an extended period of time.

A few more hours pass, and you’re starting to get a bit nervous. Maybe the convoy knows that they’re compromised, and changed the route?

Other incredibly unhelpful thoughts swim through your mind, which are dispersed when Jack sends you a message via the sigil.

“I see them, Sean. I’ll give you a countdown when they get close. As a warning, they have a sizable security detail. I’m sure you can handle it.

Detonate the charges in…..

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Now!”

You trigger the detonator, and unleash a deafening explosion.

The charges worked perfectly, and blew a hole straight through the highway above. Unable to stop fast enough, the S.T.A.R. Labs truck falls directly into the hole.

Jack teleports down, and after pistol-whipping the truck driver with one of his flintlocks, begins searching for your objective.

Your job gets a lot more complicated, when something, no two somethings, glide through the hole you made.

One of them spots you immediately, and alters their trajectory to collide into you.

> Roll me some d100s + 10, DC 55

Rolled 89 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900013
More bat family to cripple?

It's been 20 minutes, rolling more than once is now permitted.

Rolled 72 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900013
>>3900036
Ok let's hope I don't ruin it

>>3900040
Go ahead and roll once again.

Rolled 15 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900013
Alright last one

>>3900024
Success. Writing.

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>>3900013

You dodge out of the way with ease, and get a better look at the pair of assailants.

Well, well, well. Looks like it’s time for a rematch.

It’s none other than Batgirl and Robin.

Bit surprising that she’s already back at it. She definitely remembers you though, if her attempt to air-body slam you is any indication.

You’ve got to buy Jack time to find HEPHAESTUS.

You decide to:

> Taunt Batgirl. Maybe it’ll provoke her into doing something stupid, which you can use to even the playing field.

> Shoot at Batgirl (Specify body part, eg. Head, Chest, Legs, etc.)

> Shoot at Robin (Specify body part, eg. Head, Chest, Legs, etc.)

> Bring out the Claw

> Use an explosive (Specify which type)

>>3900060
>> Taunt Batgirl. Maybe it’ll provoke her into doing something stupid, which you can use to even the playing field.

What do you call a patella that sleeps around too much?

Whore knee

>>3900060
> Taunt Batgirl. Maybe it’ll provoke her into doing something stupid, which you can use to even the playing field.
I really want to kneecap both of them again

I've gotta grab some dinner, I'll be back soon.

>>3900094
> Taunt Batgirl. Maybe it’ll provoke her into doing something stupid, which you can use to even the playing field.
Did you drop your ballet lessons?

>>3900081
>>3900094
>>3900101

> Roll me some d100s, and give me your best taunt. DC will be determined by how good the taunt is.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>3900117
I'd like you to meet kneecapper rabin. I think you two have met Batygirl. *Pulls Out revolver*.

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>3900117
Shit I'm terrible at these.
>Had to bring your boyfriend after what happened last time? Maybe he'll put up more of a fight!

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>3900117
>Glad to see you brought somebody with more skill Batgirl, maybe he won't bend the knee so easily.

>>3900133
I have a weakness for shitty puns, and that would be pretty stinging, so I'll call it a success. Writing.

>>3900133
>>3900131
Oooh!
>Why don't you take a knee Batgirl and let the men settle this?

Fuck it, I'm combining all of these somehow.

>>3900135
hey that's pretty good

>>3900060

Let’s see if we can kick the hornet’s nest a little.

> “Well, look who it is! Glad to see that you brought your boyfriend this time. Maybe someone actually competent won’t bend the knee that easily.”

You can see Batgirl’s posture get incredibly aggressive, and if you have the sense that if you could actually see her face, she’d be staring daggers through you.

> “Tell you what Batgirl, why don’t you take a knee and let the real men settle this? Your ballet career’s shaky as it is.”

Oh yeah, that did it.

Despite Robin’s shouts for her to stop, she comes at you in a full sprint, intending to throw a wild haymaker.

You grin beneath your balaclava. Sometimes, it’s just too easy.

The next step is to:

> Get out the Claw and demolish her

> Kneecap her again (Carbine or Revolver)

> Handle this with your combat knife

> Use an explosive (specify what kind)

> Other

>>3900139
> Kneecap her again (Carbine or Revolver)

>>3900142
Please specify which weapon to use.

>>3900139
lol I guess it's about to become a staple to just kneecap the bats.
>Kneecap her again (Carbine)

>>3900139
> Kneecap her again (Carbine or Revolver)
Revolver. Feint a counter punch but actually point blank blast her knee.

>>3900139
>> Kneecap her again (Revolver)

>>3900143
Revolver

> Roll me some d100s+10 to once again ventilate Batgirl's kneecaps. DC 70

Rolled 20 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900162
2 for 2?

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3900162

Rolled 48 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900162

>>3900165
A narrow fail, writing.

Rolled 1 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900162

>>3900169
You are very, very, very lucky.

>>3900162

You whip out your revolver, and try to recreate your performance at the warehouse.

However, this time Batgirl manages to dodge all six of your shots with nothing more than a slight graze at best, and manages to close the distance.

She’s violated your personal bubble, so now you’ll have to engage her at close range.

You better make it fast though, because Robin is on his way to back her up, and fighting two Bats on one isn’t a fun time.

You decide to:

> Use your Fairbairn-Sykes knife.

> Bring out the Claw.

> Other

>>3900175
>Use your Fairbairn-Sykes knife.
Fall back on our military training and aim for joints with the knife

>>3900175
>> Use your Fairbairn-Sykes knife.

>>3900175
The claw is still protecting our hand even if it's not visible right? If so pull the pin of a flashbang and try to grapple her, a point blank flashbang to the ear won't feel very pleasant.

>>3900183
Whenever the Claw is not being worn, it's basically bound to your soul. Unless it is being worn, it offers no physical protection.

>>3900185
ah knife it is for now then

>>3900177
>>3900179
>>3900186

Calling it for the knife.

> Roll me some d100s+10, DC 60

Rolled 61 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900188
Stabby Stabby!

Rolled 35 (1d100)

Stabby indeed

Rolled 19 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900188

>>3900192
Success! Writing

>>3900196
>>3900198
Need to pump up those numbers.

>>3900188

Your military training takes over, and you manage to block her haymaker. Hurts like hell though, she can really pack a wallop.

She made a critical mistake though, and left herself open for a counterattack.

You’re more than happy to oblige. Based upon your (admittedly limited) experiences with high-tech armor, you know that the joints are always a potential weak spot.

With that in mind, you pull out your Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, and plunge it into the joint over Batgirl’s knee.

Judging by her cry of pain, sounds like you struck paydirt.

You pull the knife back out, and sure enough, there’s blood on it.

Batgirl seems to realize she’s made a mistake, and is trying to hobble away.

Meanwhile, Robin is infuriated that you’ve damaged his partner, and is bearing down on you.

You…..

> Take another shot at Batgirl (Specify weapon and body part to target)

> Shift your focus and target Robin (Specify weapon and body part to target)

> Use Lightning Bolt (Robin or Batgirl)

> Bring out the Claw

> Engage Robin at close range with your knife

> Use an explosive (Specify which)

> Other

>>3900209
>Reload revolver and aim at Batgirl
Get your girl and walk away. Last I checked you're not one of the capes faster than a bullet.

>>3900209
>smoke grenade and try to grab batgirl as a hostage before she hobbles away

>>3900209
> Use Lightning Bolt Robin

>>3900209
>> Shift your focus and target Robin (Revolver, shoulder)

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>3900211
>>3900215

I've got 2 for threatening / taking Batgirl hostage so that theme wins. I'll roll a d2 to determine which version wins.

1 = Threaten her at gunpoint
2 = Grab her and use as a hostage

>>3900223

> Roll me some d100s (no modifier, because this is a speech check): DC 40

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>3900230
Let's see if Robin is smart

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>3900230

Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>3900230
I am very threatening.

>>3900239
OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH

>>3900239
It turns out Robin has nerves of steel and the reaction time and precision of a lynx on cocaine.

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>>3900239
well shit

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>>3900239
Whelp

>>3900223

You quickly reload your revolver, and point it at Batgirl.

> “Not so fast, Boy Wonder. You take another step, and I drop your little girlfriend.”

Robin’s response is a Batarang that smashes into your hand. It stings, but it would’ve hurt a lot more if you weren’t wearing the suit. As it is, it knocks the .44 out of your hand.

Robin’s now in melee range, and he unleashes a flurry of blows.

> Roll me some d100s+10 to dodge / block his attacks: DC: 80

Rolled 55 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900251
Hopefully we can make this

Rolled 79 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900251

Rolled 88 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900251
It is now time to punch a child in the face. I mean, not get punched in the face by a child.

Rolled 31 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900251
I CAN FIX THIS WITH THE POWER OF ROLLS

>>3900255
That's a success. Writing.

>>3900255
Both is good

>>3900251

Robin’s fast and he’s strong, but he’s letting his emotions cloud his judgement. You can work with that.

You manage to dodge the worst of his combo, and block the less damaging punches he throws.

You emerge from his onslaught virtually unscathed, and now have the opportunity to return the favor.

You……

> Draw your Carbine and shoot Robin. (Specify where, this will be difficult)

> Draw your knife and go back at it.

> Handle this with your bare hands.

> Bring out the Claw.

> Hit Robin with a lightning bolt.

>>3900264
>Draw your knife and go back at it.
It worked once

>>3900264
>> Draw your knife and go back at it.

>>3900264
>> Handle this with your bare hands.
Already have hands up in a guard position. Not much that's faster than to just lash out for that baby jaw of his.

>>3900268
>>3900269

Calling it for knife fighting.

> Roll me some d100s+10: DC 70

Rolled 93 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900287

Rolled 16 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900287
Maybe Robin should wear something more protective with less exposed skin.

Rolled 49 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>3900287
Let's go for his arm or shoulder

>>3900289
Jesus did you just stab him in the face? Ow.

>>3900289
That's a very good success. Writing.

Give him a cool badass scar.

>>3900287

You bring out your knife. It’s time to finish this.

You take a swipe at Robin and manage to cut his face. While he processes that, you take the opportunity to stab him in both his right shoulder, and right arm, before slamming the hilt into his face and knocking him unconscious.

Meanwhile, Batgirl is watching this in what you assume to be horror.

Jack finally re-emerges from the truck.

“I’ve got it, let’s go!”

You decide to:

> Finish one (or both) of them off.

> Drop a one-liner and escape.

> Just escape.

>>3900302
>> Just escape.
Gotta pull a Batman on the Batfamily.

>>3900302
> Finish one (or both) of them off.
Cap batgirl in the legs again. 1 shot each.
> Drop a one-liner and escape.
See ya at the next dance class.

>>3900302
> Drop a one-liner and escape
Might want to consider having up the tights! Robin has a face for radio and as far as heroics go, you don't have a leg to stand on!

>>3900302
> Just escape
The basics of CQC are intense man

>>3900308
*Hanging up the tights
Should really look before phone posting

>>3900311
I type like an autistic monkey, so don't worry about it.

>>3900302
>> Just escape.

>>3900302
Just escape

This just goes to show, the more they push the harder the pushback. If Robin is really unlucky he may lose some or all function in his right arm. From bruised knees to arm-slings. Batman is going to beat the fuck out of us.

>>3900313
We're grabbing our revolver right?

>>3900326
Yeah, don't worry about stuff like that. I'll have you auto-grab dropped equipment unless there's something specifically preventing you.

>>3900325
The thing is, we can probably figure out who Robin is really easily by who suddenly has a facial scar

Escape:
>>3900305
>>3900309
>>3900318
>>3900324

Escape with Style:
>>3900306
>>3900308

Break the Bat:
>>3900306

Looks like escape wins. Writing now.

>>3900302

You briefly consider finishing the Batbrats for good, but dismiss the idea. Once again, it ain’t worth the heat. Batman’s already going to kick the shit out of you for what you’ve done already, actually killing one could make him break you in half or something.

You also consider dropping a witty one-liner, before you realize that’s something that THEY would do. And look where it got them. Stabbed, scarred, shot, bleeding, and unconscious in an abandoned subway. Tempting fate usually ends badly.

As you retrieve your .44 Magnum, and hustle over to Jack, you hear Batgirl spit out, in a venomous tone, “This isn’t over, Gunsmoke! You’re going to pay for this!”

As you teleport away with Jack, you think about what she said. She’s right, it isn’t over. Not by a long shot.

> That’s all for tonight folks, I hope you enjoyed my maniacal ramblings. I’ll be hanging around for a while, so feel free to ask questions, shoot the shit, or tell me about how my upload speed is reminiscent of an arthritic sloth. And, of course, Happy Halloween!

>>3900347
This is one of the fastest updating quests on the board. It only sucks having to wait from Thursday to Tuesday to get more.

>>3900347
Thanks for running was fun

>>3900347
How proud was Batgirl when she managed to avoid getting kneecapped again? How mad was she when she got stabbed in the knee anyway afterwards? Is she considering maybe not getting into a tussle with the mysterious Gunsmoke again?

Seriously though her knees have to hurt more than a lady at a glory-hole marathon.

>>3900350
I know what you mean, I've got college stuff and work the other days, so my timescale is kinda limited.

>>3900354
In order, very proud, incredibly angry, and I think you know the answer to your last question.

>>3900351
Thanks for playing.

>>3900357
>I think you know the answer to your last question.
She's going to show up wearing kneepads that would put astartes' pauldrons to shame, isn't she? Stubborn kids.

>>3900363
Therefore, you have two options. Get progressively more dangerous weaponry to pierce her new armor, or start stabbing / shooting other places.

Like her spine.

>>3900365
Dammit I don't want to put her in that damn wheelchair. Let's just blow her entire arm off instead. Shotgun to the armpit point blank bing bang boom.

I really wish she'd wise up and realize that twice now we've decided not to brutally murder her and now Robin as well. We're the nicest criminal she knows!

>>3900338
>>3900347
Naw, Just wanted to cap them in the legs, nothing too serious.

Some punks stole all the candy in my candy bowel instead of taking a small handful of 5 pieces, like I asked in the note.

>>3900367
I can just imagine that conversation now.

> "I'm the nicest criminal you know!"

"YOU JUST STABBED ME!"

> "Well, yeah, but I didn't kill you."

"ARE YOU INSANE!?"

> "Now you've hurt my feelings."

>>3900371
I had a single trick-or-treater.

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>>3900371
>Some punks stole all the candy in my candy bowel instead of taking a small handful of 5 pieces, like I asked in the note.

>>3900375
>"You think Penguin would just let you go all willy nilly? Nooooo he'd put you in ice-water to lure Batman. Or hang you over a shark pool. All I do is rough you up a little. So ungrateful. I hope you run into Scarecrow you brat."

Truly the strangest of villains.

>>3900376
>Purge
No need, they do mini purges on themselves every month.

>>3900378
We are gunsmoke, a noiresque villain who's pretty much decided not to kill if he doesn't need too. We're practically evil batman if bats bothered to learn magic shit.

>>3900468
That is merely our first persona, our next one is kneecapper!

>>3897325
I recall reading somewhere that kyptonians were vulnerable to magic.

>>3900484
No. Kryptonians are no more or less resistant to magic than the average non-magically trained human.
It's just that magic is one of the few things they aren't especially resistant to, so when compared to their ability to lolnope basically everything else, people keep calling it a weakness even though it's not.
Or, to put it in pokemon terms, it does normal damage.

>>3900490
Sooo, magic cuts through Kryptonian plot armor, got it!

>>3900497
Yes it can, it's not so much weakness as in kryptonian bullshit fields do jack shit to magic, doesn't change if we end up fighting superman and he goes full injustice then our innards will probably become outtards.

>>3900484
>our next one is kneecapper
Please no, I just want us to silently do our jobs, whoop hero add and generally play up noiresque tropes. I want batman to understand he's not dealing with the criminally insane but a soldier who has his job to do, and getting in his way with half assed brats is a mistake and complete and utter disrespect.

>>3900540
You should have thought of that before we went and bragged about our job, and spread our rep around town.

>>3900543
Well yeah, we are a villain, it's not like we can't do villain shit, what I mean is I don't want our guy to just be another complete Gotham loon. I kinda want a Gotham version of the rogue gallery, like flashes group of villains.

>>3900546
It was partly a joke, and I figure we can have a bunch of aliases and fake personas for work. Heck we can even do a above the table work as a body guard or janitor at a police station....

>>3900357
I wasn't actually about it. I'd rather have 2 fairly long sessions a week than a post a day. As far as Batgirl armoring up her knees goes, eventually she'll be hampering her own movement for protection. Then we shoot her in the ankles.

>>3900546
It's just professional courtesy. They're not trying to kill us so we don't open with a carbine shot to the face.

It would be cool with and interlude were we se batman react to what we are doing, and maybe his file on us

>>3900622
I like the sound of that interlude

>>3900731
I've actually been considering something like that. In fact, I'll just put it to an impromptu vote that'll be open until our next session on Tuesday.

Would you prefer:

> Batman interlude

> Origin story flashback sequence

>>3900805
>Batman interlude
Our origin story is pretty cut and dry, IMO

>>3900805
>> Batman interlude

>>3900805
> Batman interlude
here's hoping ol bats doesn't go full retard and realizes exactly how the guy only disabled his apprentices and explicitly not killed them when if you look at the damage on them he easily could have.

>>3900805
> Batman interlude
With Kid rock as Robin, Taylor swift as Batgirl,
and Kermit the Frog as The Batman!

>>3900886
>Taylor swift as Batgirl
If that was the case I'd regret us only kneecapping her and not giving her a Spinal Tap

>>3900888
I was gonna say anita sarkiesian but I felt like not eveyone would know who that was

>>3900924
Okay skip the crippling just go for the brain.

>>3900805
> Batman interlude

>>3900931
And I guess I should have also mentioned that those who did would probably want to go for a kill instead of cripple.

Maybe Tay should play batwoman? Supergirl!

>send children to fight your personal angst fuelled battle
>both end up crippled and maimed
At this point I wouldn't be surprised if he considers making contract with the Nightmare Nurse
Either way I'm itching to see how Bruce/Babs will escalate in response

>>3900977
I wonder if we can drive Babs to try and go full red hood on us. I'd like to just chat with Batman the first time he shows up. He asks why we maim is family, we ask if he'd prefer us killing them, our team gets away because we got him monologuing.

>>3900995

Next time we meet her we should act completely casual, like meeting her while taking a smoke break outside of work.

"Hey Batgirl, how's the knee? Tell Robin he's welcome for the scar/bad boy vibes when those tween-boppers fall over themselves for him. Anyway, care for a smoke?"

Would piss her off to no end with that attitude because we basically wouldn't consider her a threat.

>>3900995
>Babs to try and go full red hood
I can only see this happening if either A) Robin dies from her incompetence B) Gordon dies

>>3901018
We should change our false identity soon too. Have Gunsmoke just disappear for awhile and let her stew.

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>>3900805
>> Batman interlude

>>3901071
>B) Gordon dies
Don't worry. I have it on good authority that Gordon's alive.

>>3901018
Just ask Jack to find out who she in under the mask and mail her some kneepads.

>>3901018
Gonna make some edits here.

----

"Hey Batgirl, how's the knee? Tell Robin he's welcome to try for the scar band bad boy vocalist role, hes got the face for it.

Ask her while shes seething at us.

Anyway, care for a smoke?"

Not a smoker huh? Good for you. Its hard on your health, especially on the joints.

----

Whadaa ya guys think?

>>3901631
it's so dickish that it is good.

>>3901704
Well heroines like dicks don't they? Just ask starfire.

>>3901710
aaaaiiiiiihhhh

>>3901631
Honestly? Cut everything after 'how's the knee?'. Past that's it's a little too tryhard.
Sometimes less is more.

>>3901757
>Sometimes less is more.
I thought that too until I tried to wipe the other way.

The only thing I learned that day was that there is indeed more.....on your hand.

>>3900367
Best bring it up with Batman(when not if) we encounter him. He should at least we had the option to kill them and didn't do so(even going so far as stopping our campanions from doing so). He'll actually appreciate it even if it doesn't mean he won't kick our ass.

>>3900543
Having a rep and protecting it is actually vitally important for those in our line of work. We are a professional and must maintain our rep as one.

>>3900590
Exactly.

>>3900995
>>3900977
I doubt it he's used to dealing with crazy gotham psychos. If anything we would be a breath of fresh air. Remember we chose to SPARE them and not kill them. He would know this and secretly appreciate it. Batgirl and Robin on the other hand...I wouldn't be surprised if we were the ones to make them snap. At that point batman would no doubt be pissed at us.

>>3900805
Hey qm, does the claw appear on the inside of our suit and gloves or on the outside?

I mean it make more sense for it to do the former, but more practical for it to do the latter.

>>3901947
What if they didn't tell batman everything because of pride and embarrassment, and wanted to bring us down before that?

>>3901954
>What if they didn't tell batman everything because of pride and embarrassment, and wanted to bring us down before that?

>"Robin, what happened?"
>Uh there was this cat in a tree and I fell uh, onto a knife. A pile of knives.
>"..."
>Wanna see me do a backflip?
>"No."

>>3901981
>You were trying to do tricks with your batarangs again weren't you?
>... yes

>>3901981
>I could see the guy, there was too much gunsmoke!
>................
>did they individual have black powdered pistols?
>one of them did.....

>>3901954
The Claw appears on the outside of whatever you are wearing.

>>3902035
>>3902051
>"Barbara what happened to Rob- are you limping?"
>I just twisted my ankle that's all. My knees are fine.
>[brooding batman noises]

America has fallen so far that it's children dream of being henchman rather than heroes or villains.

>>3902583
>he's never met Henchman #21
This is how I know you're uncultured swine.

...Wait it just occurred to me is fucking Batman treating us as goddamn training wheels?

>>3903425
If he is he's probably chewing his nails in frustration right now. Bet he didn't expect us to be a threat

>>3903425
>>3903879
I think Batman was just like "Watch out for robberies tonight Batgirl" and she got unlucky. Then he got word of the Starlabs shit going on and said "Robin, Batgirl, watch the convoy." and they got very unlucky. Next time it'll be Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing.

Which Robin are we on, anyway. This is assuming the art isn't a 1-1 and is just using cool art of Robin. It's probably the same Robin but you never know.

>>3903927
That will be addressed in the interlude.

>>3904025
Wonder if we get mistaken for a meta or a magic user (technically we are) and some bigger guns are brought to bare on us.

>I’m supposed to be trying to stop crime but this one henchmen keeps kicking my ass

>>3905087
>Gunsmoke.
>You mean your shins. : D

Haven't touched your ass. Yet.

we must have become a bit of a legend(?) in the gotham underground for taking down/holding off 2 of batmans sidekicks

>>3905608
I reckon from outside it just looks like we evaded capture twice which is still impressive

I would say that if we ever get the chance, or somehow through the will of the dice gods, manage to knock batman out, we steal his socks and shoes.

Considering that its batman, logically a knock-out would only last a few minutes at most before he's up again and trying to find us. By taking his shoes, we guarantee that we get a couple extra minutes because while Batman plans for a lot of things, nobody would plan or expect for their shoes to be taken. Fucking nobody.

Also, since our guy is ex-military, he knows the fucking importance of a good pair of boots and socks.

>>3905697
Uh, okay

>>3905697
Depending on which type of suit he's wearing it might not be easy or even possible to pull his boots off. Also it doesn't matter how you frame it, it sounds like you have a boot fetish.

>>3905697
Anon, its okay if you have a boot fetish

>>3905913
I think its just a foot fetish.

Session will resume in about 4 hours.

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>>3900347

In a flash, you’re back at Jack’s mansion.

Well. That op was a bit bumpy, but you came out unharmed with your objective, so you’l count it as a win. For now at least. After all, job’s not quite done yet.

“That was a bit sticky, but no matter. Nice work by the way.”

You suddenly hear a dramatic orchestral piece, which turns out to be Jack’s phone notification.

“Hmmm…..Interesting. The broker must’ve been monitoring the police scanners or the news, because he has already requested that we have the handoff.

We attracted an awful lot of heat back there, so his predisposition towards speed makes sense. After all, it would be unfortunate if we were arrested before he got what he wanted.

According to him, the swap will go down at 6:00 PM, Wharf 12, at the docks.

He has also specifically requested that I shouldn’t be the one making the handoff. Apparently, his men get rather jumpy around me for some reason. I would recommend not trying any funny business, Sean, unless they try to pull something themselves. Just stay frosty, all right?”

> “I’ll keep my head on a swivel, Jack. Always do.”

“Good, good. Anyways, since you’ll be responsible for trading it, you might as well hold onto it until the time comes. By the way, I wouldn’t look inside if I were you. There’s no telling what its contents could be. Besides, it’s always nice having plausible deniability.”

Jack hands you the surprisingly small box containing Project HEPHAESTUS. It’s got some kind of symbol on the side, that looks like an anvil crossed with a hammer and tongs.

“Feel free to do whatever you like until the handoff, but please stay within the mansion. The police are probably out in force, given our latest activities.”

You nod, before checking your watch. 12:27 PM.

Hmm, that’ll give you time to rest a little and practice before you head out.

You decide to: (pick one)

> Try to learn a new spell (Fire, Storm, Or Chaos)

> Practice one of your spells (You only have one, so it would be Lightning Bolt)

> Open up Project HEPHAESTUS and see what’s inside

> Call up Set

> Summon the Claw and talk to Pandion II

> Other

Did the client ask for the project in untocuhed State, or is it ok to look inside?

>>3907325
Wait nevermind, i am a retard

>>3907319
> Try to learn a new spell (Chaos)

>>3907319
> Try to learn a new spell (Fire)
I really want to look, but dont want to risk something happening and fucking up

>>3907319
I'll back >>3907340
I'm curious what the chaos spells could be. Thought we were starting with the interlude though.

>>3907364
I wanted to get this job completely finished first, then do the interlude. I apologize for any misunderstandings.

>>3907340
>>3907364

Looks like Chaos magic wins.

Roll me some d100s.

> DC 50 / 70 / 90

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>3907380
We /magick/ nao

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>3907380
I can spell good

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3907380

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>3907380
>>3907386
Apparently

>>3907386
I've said this before, but sometimes I wonder why I bother setting DCs for anything. Excellent Success. Writing

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>3907390
>rolling for axis to successfully wonder about setting DC's

>>3907380

Set mentioned that you were able to do Chaos magic, that sounds like something that could be give you in edge.

Storm magic was about channeling feelings like restlessness and sadness into something tangible, maybe chaos magic works off a similar principle.

Maybe if you focus your inner turmoil and regrets, it would lead to unlocking a chaos spell.

You think back to the desert, about the massacre of your unit, and channel your regrets.

When it feels like you’re about to explode, you feel a sudden, addictive rush of power, and it all comes rushing out of you.
You have learned:
> Hex Bolt: A bolt of chaotic magic. Whenever a living being is struck by a hex bolt, the target immediately suffers from a debilitating streak of bad luck.

> Luck Drain (Passive): At any time, you can choose to activate or deactivate Luck Drain. When active, it will increase how lucky you are. However, it comes at a cost to those around you, who will have significantly more bad luck.

> Roll the Die: Once every mission, you have the option to re-attempt a skill check. This includes critical failures.

(tbc)

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>>3907405

As you pant from the exertion of unlocking more of your magical powers, you decide that now would be a good time to catch a few winks before heading out for the handoff.

> A FEW HOURS LATER

You check your watch. 5:40 PM. You asked Jack to drop you off a little early so that you could get a feel for your surroundings.

Now that you’re here, you almost immediately regret his decision. This place fucking reeks.

You decided to go as:

> Sean Clayton. Civilian clothes, unarmed besides your holdout Beretta.

> Gunsmoke. Armed with the same gear as earlier.

> Gunsmoke. Armed with something different (Specify what)

> Adjutant Tango. Armed with the same gear as earlier. (This outfit is the alien suit with the no coverings.)

> Adjutant Tango. Armed with something different (Specify what)

> Other

>>3907424
> Adjutant Tango. Armed with the same gear as earlier. (This outfit is the alien suit with the no coverings.)
We're here on gentleman ghost business so no need to hide the affiliation.

>>3907443

Calling it for the undisguised alien suit. Writing.

>>3907424

You decided to go as Adjutant Tango. Letting an information broker know that Gunsmoke is connected to Gentleman Ghost may be a bad idea. Plus, since you’re in the full alien armor, you look pretty intimidating, especially since you came heavily armed.

You’ve got 20 minutes to burn. The wharf itself is mostly deserted, which is both good and bad. It’s good, because there are no witnesses to be potential collateral damage if things go belly-up. It’s also bad, because that means that you could be walking right into a trap that the locals were alerted to.

You decide to:

> Do some scouting on foot

> Find a perch and do some overwatch

> Stay where you are and chill out

> Other

>>3907483
>Find a perch and do some overwatch

>>3907483
> Find a perch and do some overwatch

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>3907488
>>3907502

I'll go ahead and call it for getting a bird's eye view.

Roll me some d100s.

> DC 30 / 50 / 70

> Background roll, please ignore (DC 14)

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>3907511
Nice to see you back

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>3907511
Rolling for if we need to think about glasses

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3907520
Excellent Success. Writing

>>3907516
It's nice to be back.

>>3907511

Getting an aerial overview of the area takes priority. Wandering the streets blind is a great way to get killed. After some brief searching you find an old fire escape that leads to the top of a condemned cannery of some kind.

After climbing it, you get a great view of your surrounding area. After busting out your binoculars, you spot a few objects of detail.

First, there are about a dozen thuggish looking men trying (and failing miserably) to look like normal civilians. They could be who you’re here to meet, but they could also be hitters for somebody else. They’re trying to hide it, but all of them are armed, and you wouldn’t be surprised if they had some nastier hardware somewhere out of sight.

Next, you identify several different methods of escape, should the worst come to pass. There’s a jetty nearby with some docked boats if you need to make a quick exit, as well as an open manhole if you really need to get underground fast.

Lastly, and most concerning, you spot a van. And not just any kind of van. A fucking flower van, parked some distance away from the thugs you noticed. With the same logo as the GCPD stakeout van that tried to tail you. Is this a GCPD sting, or are you just being paranoid?

> Make contact with the thugs, and see if they’re here for the handoff.

> Deal with that van. One way or the other, you’re getting answers.

> Wait. You’ve still got time before the handoff is supposed to go down, and maybe somebody’ll tip their hand.

> Other?

(I'm going to grab dinner, I will be back soon)

>>3907543
> Make contact with the thugs, and see if they’re here for the handoff.

>>3907543
>> Wait. You’ve still got time before the handoff is supposed to go down, and maybe somebody’ll tip their hand.
I don't particularly feel like getting shot at tonight.

Wonder what the odds are that the bat-failures tried to put a tracker on us.

>>3907543
>Sigil call GG. Advise of potential issues with the hand off and try to alter the location of the hand off.
Don't walk into a sting. Doing this anywhere near police is a dumb idea.

>>3907547
>>3907548
>>3907551

Looks like we have a tie. Unless someone wishes to change their vote, I'll roll a d3.

>>3907574
>>3907551
I'll change to his then for the sake of brevity.

>>3907584
>>3907551

Looks like calling Jack wins. Writing.

>>3907543

This smells really fishy, and not just because you’re at the docks. A flower van identical to the GCPD model that tried to stalk you coincidentally near a handoff of top-secret stolen tech? That has your alarm bells at DEFCON 1.

That’s when it hits you. Jack is able to contact the information broker. Maybe you can have them change the handoff spot. That way, if the thugs head there, you’ll know that they are legit. Also, if that van follows them, you’ll have all the proof you need.

You call Jack via sigil.

“What’s the matter, Sean? Something wrong with the handoff?”

> “I got a feeling that the GCPD is staking out the meet. Can you get your broker on the horn and let him know we might have some flies in the ointment?”

“I’ll see what I can do. Standby.”

A terse few minutes pass, before you get a sigil call from Jack.

“I just got off the phone with him. He appreciates your initiative, and has a backup spot prepared near Wharf 13. Look for his men there.”

> “Thanks, Jack.”

You cut the call with Jack. Sure enough, you see the biggest thug get a call. After hanging up, you see him round up his crew and start moving to a different location.

Your paranoia is vindicated once again, as the flower van waits for the thugs to turn the corner, before slowly trailing after them.

You decide to:

> Intercept the van. You need to keep these interlopers off your back, whoever they may be.

> Shadow the van. This could all be a coincidence. You’re not ready to commit to a strike just yet.

> Ignore the van. You’re reading too much into this. Just head to the new meeting spot. If the van’s there, you’ll deal with it then.

>>3907609
>> Intercept the van. You need to keep these interlopers off your back, whoever they may be.
I hate roses.

>>3907609
> Shadow the van. This could all be a coincidence. You’re not ready to commit to a strike just yet.
I'd rather just call it off as something is clearly amiss.