You hop in the van, change into the jumpsuits, and hide your weapons in the vehicle.  Then it's off to the Merotech building.

You pull up to the entrance and are stopped by a man who asks why you are there.

A Lincoln Towncar pulls up behind you.  Two men in suits and sunglasses (at nearly 8 at night) are in that car.

It is 7:40 p.m.

Pulling up to the entrance, Screed catches sight of the two pulling up behind him in the side view.  "Oh great.  Guys, those two from the party are in a car behind us, this may not be good.  Be careful and discreet."  Pulling the rest of the way up to the guard, he rolls down the window and responds, "Oh, yes, sir.  Certainly.  We're here for the Code updates."  Nonchalantly, he mutters quietly so hopefully only the guard would here, "Omniscient eye," and then louder again, "Yep, heck of a time to be working this late, but you gotta do what you gotta do."

Jade unzips her duffle bag so that her M-16 is handy.  "Bet they can't dodge automatic weapons fire," she mutters.

Screed glances back and says, "I hope not, else we're in even more trouble."  Turning back, he smiles at the 'guard'.

 Cala slings her duffle bag over her shoulder as she glances briefly out the back window at the two men in the Lincoln. "I don't like this," she says quietly, turning back to the others. "I don't like them, and I can't remember why."

Jade says to the guard, "Those guys behind us have been following us.  I think they're making plans against the Merovingian.  You should check them out very carefully."

Dracos sits quietly, hands crossed on his lap. A mission of stealth was his type of mission...therefore he'd need to be on the top of his game for it. The teen tries to master his fear as he waits.
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The guard waves you forward.  "Move along."  Then, to Jade, "And thanks for the warning."

You drive down into the parking garage.  You see behind you that the guard is talking to the two suited men.  Unexpectedly, one of the men pulls out a gun and shoots the guard.  Then they drive the car forward crashing through the gate arm in front of them.

You press the accelerator.  They are obviously trying to catch up to your van.  You see one of them reloading his pistol.

It is 7:41 p.m.

Screed's mind flashes back to Vegas and the two who were enemies there.  "Okay, this could be trouble.  I didn't sense any animosity in them.  I'll keep driving defensively while everyone does what they're going to do."  He concentrates on driving.

You are currently picking up speed and driving in a multi-level parking garage.  You are at level B1, and it goes to B4.  It has a center ramp (that you are going down) which you can then turn right or left, go around behind the ramp and go down the next level.  It is currently about half full of cars.

In the far left corner is a sign pointing to stairs.  To the right is a sign pointing to handicapped parking and elevators.

Screed guns the engine as he thinks quickly.  Making a snap decision he says, "Okay, quick, someone sneaky jump out when I say go, sneak to the elevator on the right, and have it meet us on B3.  Use your Focus Speed.  We need to try and lose them."  A thin film of sweat is forming on his upper lip as he concentrates.

Shadow gives a quick look out the rear window at the Lincoln following them "They don't look so tough, besides ya think they could get a nicer car."
Seeing the guard get shot surprises even him "I guess they're serious."
Shadow packs his gun into his holster checking his ammo "I'm ready to go boss, just say the word."  Shadow edges towards the back of the van and grabs the handle of the door.

Screed whispers to himself as he rubs his chin, "Boss?  I can't even grow a beard yet."  He loses himself in the moment thinking about his life and how he got here.  "Pay attention, Screed.  Let's hope this life flashing before my eyes is not an omen."  He gets ready to swerve, glancing in the mirror to see if the have made the first turn yet.

"I'm the stealthiest, I'm pretty sure, but I can't run all that fast..." he speaks quietly, no longer the loud obnoxious kid from earlier.

Dracos' remark goes unresponded by his companions as Shadow eases toward the door.

Screed turns away from the elevators and lets shadow out while only slowing down a little.

Shadow jumps out and goes into bullet speed, running toward the elevators.  Then Screed guns it.

The Agents follow your car.

Screed continues through the B2 level.  Finally, at the B3 level, he swerves toward the elevator sign.

The Agents are left a bit behind.  Screed quickly pulls into a spot and everyone runs for the elevator.

Shadow is holding it open.

The Agents turn on your level.  You have to run about 30 feet to the elevator.

The passenger Agent pulls out his pistol.  He aims...

[Any actions?]

*burst of speed, dodge like... well, just dodge*

Screed is amazed that the plan is coming together so well until he sees the agents aiming their weapons.  "Shadow, blow up the car!" is all he says as he sprints at bullet speed for the elevator.

"I thought you would never ask."

Pulling his pistol from the holster just inside his jacket, Shadow drops to a knee just inside the elevator door and opens fire at the passenger until he has hit him several times.
Shadow then shifts his fire to the rear of the vehicle in an attempt to rupture the fuel tank.

In between bullets Shadow yells "No slow pokes. Anybody got a bigger gun?"
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Shadow is pulling out his gun.

Everyone else is running.

The Agent fires...

...and a bullet narrowly misses Dracos' head.

He continues running, gulping after seeing the bullet whiz past his head. THe man has no ability to fight at the moment, weapons in the bags...

"What are we gonna do?!"

Screed says, "I'm going to run!"

 "I don't think we have many other options," Cala says, running for the elevator with the others.

The agent fires another shot.  This one hits a car next to Cala.

The Lincoln Towncar screeches up closer.  The driver jumps out, and the passenger fires again.  His shot is wild because the car is still stopping, but his next shot will be clear.

Everyone manages to get in the elevator.  The Agent is jumping out and running toward you.

The other agent is aiming at the elevator...

The elevator doors are still open.

The first agent will reach you in about three seconds.  The other one might fire a shot at any time.

Remaining in focus speed, Screed hits the back of the elevator, spins and crouches.  Beads of sweat start forming on Screed's brow as he assesses the situation.  Screed calmly says, "Push close door, please," while reaching into his bag and pulling out two pistols, one in each hand.  He fires his laser pistol at the legs of the approaching agent.  Bringing up his blaster in his other hand he then fires it in a group of three at the legs of the approaching agent.

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FYI, the agents are not apparently in Focus Speed, but that doesn't mean they can't dodge, etc. as though they are.

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Jade flattens herself against the side of the elevator and yells, "Take cover!" as she leans over and pushes the "close" button.

ROUND 1
Screed uses 3 CB Fatigue Points and goes into Focus mode.

Jade leans against the wall and pushes the button.

Everyone else stands around like sitting ducks.

Screed drops to his knees, drawing his gun and firing without aiming.

The Agent is squeezing the trigger...

Screed's shot from the laser pistol hits the approaching Agent in the shoulder...

Screed is raising his blaster and will be able to fire it next round.

The Agent stops and looks down at the wound in what can only be described as surprise.

The button still has not engaged the doors to close.

The firing Agent shoots at the open elevator...like shooting fish in a barrel.

Shadow is hit in the side for 8 points of damage.

The other Agent resumes his course toward the elevator.  Screed's shot has bought you about 2 seconds.

Screed thinks, why aren't the doors closing?  He says, "Prepare to go up," as he aims the blaster at the advancing agent and fires in a group of three. And then again.

OOC:  FYI, only one second has passed, and you know how elevator doors can be slow to respond...

A moment passes before Shadow realizes that a bullet has hit him.  "Ow.  That doesn't feel right." Taking a step back into the elevator to avoid any further shots and to examine his wound.

OOC: I know, but Screed is scared and hyped under that cool exterior.  He's the one that always wants to run and hide.  The doors should close before anyone has a chance to move through the top, I guess, but it's really where he wants to go, anywhere but here.  Also, Screed immediately went into focus speed when leaving the van, so where are we on that?  Did he use all 9 actions to get to the elevator and is on his second set?  Or is he further down on the first initiation of it?  He is keeping focuse speed going until he is away from the agents.

I'll give you a freebie since I wasn't keeping score on running out of the van and it really didn't play a part since the Agents were still rounding the corner.

Remember that CB Fatigue equals your strength, and then you can borrow from HT but will suffer physical fatigue as well.  And it costs 3 CB Fatigue for each second you use Focus.

Dracos pulls out his pistol from one of the bags and begins to fire at the Agents...hoping to all that's holy that he manages to hit something...

sorry I haven't been around, I was sick the last week.

Jade repeats, "Flatten yourselves against the wall or you'll be hit!"  She presses herself against the side of the elevator for as much cover as she can get.

The doors begin to close...

Screed fires three shots in Focus mode.  Apparently now aware of the danger, the Agent turns and dodges them.

The other Agent fires.  His shot hits the elevator door with a loud clank.

The first Agent sees the door closing and begins to move very quickly...

Dracos is pulling out his weapon still...

And the doors close.  Unfortunately, no one has pushed a floor.  The numbers go from B3 through L.

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Jade pushes the L button.  "I hope this is the right one," she says.

Screed tries to catch his breath as he says, "No, R is for right, L is for left."  The blood starts to come back to his face as he chuckles and straightens up.

"Okay, the agents are either going to wait for the elevator or take the stairs.  Since the stairs are on the other side we have a bit of time.  When it opens, we need one person to look, another to move and grab something to block the elevator door, and everyone to look for the service elevator or a map.  Not getting killed should be up there on the priority."  He looks around the elevator waiting for them to reach the lobby.  "We probably need to put these away also."  He reloads and puts his weapons away.

"Or at least shot again in my case."

Despite the wound Shadow seems not to be suffering as much as he should be.

"Lucky my jacket is black, should blend in.  Besides chicks dig gunshot wounds."

With a quick wink towards the females nearby, Shadow puts away his pistol preparing to leave and begins to hum to whatever tune is playing in the elevator.