Same here. Also, where is Kate? Who is she talking to? If she’s walked into duck’s shop and started talking openly about the run, which is so far only questionably legal, it’s going to be highly suspect, at least for Duck anyway. He’d definitely outright decline anyone not there for the initial meeting, as they’d end up cutting into the payday. As a player I’m happy to have her, but IC it’s incredibly sketchy to just walk up to a group of strangers and invite yourself to an international criminal adventure. Boss, maybe you can come up with a good ic reason to get Kate involved in the run?

Wasn't Kate one of the NPC people present for the forming of our secret group? Or am I misremembering?

Looked it up and yup, she was there for the ritual. Here is a snippet of her:

She is one and the same :)

So what are you buying from Sly Mike?

I guess I will buy it all, hopefully with a discount. Caduceus may store some of it in his storage locker though, if the gang ends up not wanting to bring it all with them. Maybe he can even sell some of it back to Sly Mike in the future for a marked up price, if Mike is in need of it on short notice. ;-)

As you can tell, Kate isn't terribly knowledgeable about the shadowrunning.  Someone may want to actually respond to her and let her know she's a bit out of line...

Yeah, I was thinking Duck might- depends on where she is and who she's speaking to though. The group seems to be split up at present- is Kate in Duck's shop or...?

In reply to White Duck (msg # 791):

She's in the shop.  She's been following you guys around waiting  for an opportunity to ask.

Hairy thinks her behavior is perfectly fine. But he's not allowed to answer the door, so...

Crazy idea, was hoping you guys would indulge me, but I’d like to add some color to the profiles page and I have a suggestion- maybe we can comment on everyone else’s character blurbs in character, like in the books. What do you guys think?

I have no objections...

Sounds fine to me, but I think I will need to see an example before I completely understand what you mean. The quotes I already made up for Caduceus we're from two of his contacts and the old character I played here.

Also, I was wondering DeusEx, is Caduceus still paying full price for his smuggling gear, or did his roll gain him any sort of discount?

So... Caduceus talked Sly Mike from 15k down to 19k?

...

Caduceus is a terrible negotiator. :-P

:D


Oops.  I had it in my head that the original offer was 20.  Fixed.

I'm cool with it, although probably need some actual play time first ;) Otherwise, I can guess what sort of comments Hairy will be getting.

Alright, I finally added Caduceus's new items to my list of gear and subtracted the price from my cash. Here is what I am bring, might bring, and am not planning on bringing. If anyone has suggestions for alterations, I am open to suggestions. I'm sure Caduceus would have asked for input IC while making his final selections.

Bringing
Knife
Secure Jacket 5/3 (fancy leather scale patterning)
Fine clothes
Normal clothes
Satchel Bag for carrying miscellaneous items on runs.
Pocket Secretary
Pocket Flashlight
Subvocal Microphone
Survival Kit
Basic Warding Materials
Sustaining Spell Focus 2(Attuned to Levitate) - Snake fang necklace
Expendable spell Focus 2(Illusion)
Expendable spell Focus 2(Manipulation)
Expendable spell Focus 2(Health)
smuggling suitcase
smuggling briefcase
smuggling backpack
Antidote patch (rating 5)
Antidote patch (rating 4)
Antidote patch (rating 4)
ration bars x10
microflares and launcher
tackle box
duct tape
optical binoculars (x50 zoom)
basic jungle gear provided by Duck/Julia

Might Bring (could definitely use help carrying them)
2x2x2 foot smuggling crate with refrigerated compartment (2 days)
2x2x2 foot smuggling crate with refrigerated compartment (2 days)

Not Bringing
Colt American L36
Concealable Holster
4 Smoke Grenades (IR)
4 Concussion Grenades
Standard Ammo x1 (shotgun)
Standard Ammo x9 (pistol)
Defiance T-250 (for the homestead)
Secure Longcoat (for less dangerous occasions)
Tres Chic clothes
Harley-Davidson Scorpion

Can I get a list from the others?

Umm, just my standard gear, the forearm guards, the camp, and the machete I guess...

Standard gear and whatever I'm told to purchase.

Well, Hairy is packing in the public space anyway... Does anyone take issue with the light machine gun? That's the big monster we'd have the most trouble to hide.

I don't mind, but it seems like it would be likely to get confiscated. Would Hairy be willing and able to help carry one of Caduceus's crates?

He will absolutely carry anything you need hauled.

Can we disassemble the gun? I imagine the old really incriminating part is the receivers. Barrels et al. aren't usually restricted. (Or am I putting the gun inside of the giant crate?)

Feel free to use any of Caduceus's hidden compartments on the way down. Or even in the main compartment of the crates. It is only 2x2x2 though, so I don't think a fully assembled machine gun would fit. Caduceus doesn't have much himself that he needs to keep hidden, so most of his non-standard luggage is empty for the way down.

The concealed space is 2'x2'x4".  Hairy has the skills to make his weapon fit in that if he wishes.  Re-assembly time would be a base time of 5 minutes.  However, the gyro mount would have to go in the top.  The mount is "legal", though it's certainly likely to raise eyebrows.

The mount will go in my own luggage. We can check in separately to avoid too many raised eyebrows.