Yeah, I figure there's some space for some constructive beat-downs :P It's just how some people bond.

I think I'm waiting for WD to decide how he responds to Hairy's attempt to de-escalate.

Koby, are you now inside with Caduceus?

Yeah, busy workweek. Sorry folks. Will get a post in sometime today.

Seems like a lowball offer to me. That’s 25k each? We got paid three times that on the last job. I’m thinking that rate of pay would be a no-go , especially with international travel included. What do you guys think?

I was also thinking it sounded low, as is to be expected for an opening offer. I'm not too good at knowing prices though. My gut says to offer to do it for that much for each of us, at least. Plus expenses.

My thoughts exactly, Cad. Looks like we already got some team snakeduck synergy going, haha.

Let Hairy in! He'll talk 'em up.

Like a big ugly scrappy doo, I’m sure, haha.

BTW: White Duck, if you make rolls, post something IC or OOC so I know :)

Sorry, meant to, just been busy working doubles this week :/

Just a heads up that I'm going to be largely disconnected from the 28th to the 8th.  Probably totally disconnected from the 30th to the 7th.

I am glad White Duck is doing the negotiations and not me, because that post is way better than anything I probably would have managed to write. I like it!

Haha, thanks Cad. I legit spent about thirty minutes on that one.

I'm afraid I won't have access to my books until the 9th so a response will need to wait until then :(

All good boss, you’ve dealt with me not having them for six months, hsha.

Heya, waiting for the j to leave prior to my next post. Not sure if you wanted to retcon snd have him answer K’s question though.

So, should we head back to the shop (or somewhere else) to discuss things and call our contacts?

Yeah, I’ll post in today- was travelling back home from a visit with family and haven’t had a chance to yet. Sorry guys! Also, happy new year!

Happy New Year (and no worries :))

So the 10k that Hairy has, is that from White Duck's personal cash? Or did money get handed out at some point that I missed?  Also, is it safe to assume Caduceus has increased his magic stat by now? The last step never actually got roleplayed out, I don't think.

Yes, your stat is boosted.  If you still want it to be role-played, we can, but it won't be super-interesting as you've already done the "oath" piece.  I'll let WD respond on where the money's coming from.

Coming out of WD’s personal funds.

I think, at the very least, Caduceus is going to keep an eye for things in the jungle that could be used to upgrade his Shamanic Lodge now that his magic has increased.

What would Caduceus owe his contacts for their info and hard work? And White Duck, I owe you 600? or is it 650?

Is there anything else anyone is looking for? I am still going to have Caduceus contact his shaman contact, but I can contact others as well.

Nothing from your decker or mortician.  Your fixer is going to expect payment for his various contraptions.  That happens the night before the run.  We can advance to then if you like.