Time:  after meeting with Livingston
Place:  Street and Oceanside Mediterranean Deli
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors:  Jacob/CMZ, Paragon

He gives a small chuckle.  And you don't understand the traditions of hospitality in the Middle East, Jacob responds.  Think of it as a triangle.  it is a relationship between the host, the visitor, and God.  To them, food and drink are a right, not a privilege.  Their duty is not to their visitor, to the stranger in their home, but to God.  Some would even say it is more important than prayer.
He them waves a hand to indicate the whole of the restaurant, which has gotten very busy since they had come in.  Many of the customers keep looking over at the pair. Besides, they are going to make a lot more money from our presence than from the payment of our bill.  It's the only reason I accept their gift of food.

Time:  after apprehension of assassin
Place:  LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors:  Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz is escorted to the interrogation room by two uniformed officers. They handcuff Von Metz to the table and wait at the door. When Garcia arrives with Januchowski the two officers hold out a clipboard, Januchowski takes the clipboard and marks on it a bit then hands it back as the two officers leave.
Ski then nods to the two way mirror on the wall and steps out, closing the door behind him. Von Metz frowns, and says [Language unknown: "wa itnot ic a pr strsomort Ntdi iveilloulver ch a k lored ri ithinetho o ceekta o?"]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Señor Garcia sits down at the table across Kirk Von Metz, before looking to the two-way mirror. "Please begin audio and visual recordings."

He then turns to Kirk Von Metz and begins in English. “Well, it sounds like your speaking German, which I don’t understand.”

He then switches to Mandarin [Language unknown: “Ulugh Il il eauil ulloho on latbleith'evewhe Ndeounthoera."

"M il ectntithe Icitom, i er tothu lese?”]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz replies, somewhat cheerfully, "I am boor vith Henglisch [Language unknown: ti erala outoveati. Cess itekbe ssis t pawhi ersio inrolo u stihatles, ar k trndlepe? Ut n oulmanantill wasonswhi? P our reit fintsi ai whioutasomac ouplno ich ni iouta wa ss tiofse ca whut a?]"

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Señor Garcia, looked Kirk Von Metz over, noting that the other man was like himself was probably on the other side of sixty.

So, he begins by trying to establish some relevancy with the other man, letting him know that he was talking to another assassin. Of course, for Señor Garcia, his targets were selected by the U.S. Government, or were only approved after he had put together a target package that justified the cold-blooded murder of another human being. Whereas <i>Kirk<i> if that was his real name may have been hired by somone or perhaps was in the employ of another Nation State.

[Language unknown: “Osst, et ei ive invir chee? Set plfossus rea utecomse carat’al chus nastut out sa, lo illioueen’t he isard nd ortstrtinlar ev nt di ri whe thul er k wilineardsetshe llss."

"Hela il thiri esaipl uthaeina.”

“Whe atimo vor nd sssa heme tra oun u as somredain ilove p ut lardinrat e ck verherest oulbuthouugh."

"Lopa thi K k wachutieiv was olfo leiv ur der ni yin ortnotvor rat tiowas'hisconore.” ]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz nods, "[Language unknown: I tenc ectavelesout. A o ai wiles ioetnind repeliadou ek nala eiwaro a wheeenver o neseta ivwh nteamewhe k dihase. Tinill'ratore ore oneersant hi we io itrat, t oeromethu m plitll ngnomi ant se chi ndprsi ic p butratith er."
"Ntain out koroneort, pl heushi a illthonte a erswe iveromdinher. O he maitssni k Ictimi essoulsheman, thualling iou on ac moalst oneurevir. Hi witfor'shehis nc eila latri?]"

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Señor Garcia nods and jots down some notes.


[Language unknown: "Set O illver-wilsheall sipr notateout i t olilte, wa na maieon itwi witineencera ove hismo iv ei rutanyere u forihaleiv nante riitdi, miio k comwasear at rom?"]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz says, "[Language unknown: Nc ardearingiou ilno liaiet u ndme iouwheome nteandere. E stistaounthu ithtraoerall ndeeentinion nt lorom hiarth e somsanthe. Thpe ad, t i ficaon, fi N&#niweal K&#onandio"
"K hohat n Om poce, ilin omeatince ng athaloio re ro ilwaun'tion cechpl uric Hasaresti Eleiwe.]"

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

Carter Manning responds to Hikari's call as Manta Man. The video feed shows Manning swimming through the ocean, approaching a small island. Coordinates on the feed place the island somewhere in the Caribbean, distant from both Aeaea and San Sebastian Island. "Sorry to respond this way, something came up about some pirates I was stalking. You're seeing my HUD because I'm submerged. I didn't want to put you off, got to give the next generation every edge they can get these days."
"If it's about the android doubles, I haven't got any more out of the second me. What information did you have? What sort of advice do you need?"
This message was last edited by the player at 14:14, Sun 16 July 2023.

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Señor Garcia jots down more notes as the Kirk speaks, then ask some more questions. [Language unknown: “Wi, e fingdi, O&#encndma Ec&#tinsso el ouut uselhick rohallev, p thu ratersart eltio trive Houenctra?”

“Ul sanom areingereund e caave nias'oueini hoaret nopo Derwaspro Notwitwit seich elard seich etiou o rut rea wipa virallcom i ning'trch?”

“Ee, olio ivpaet. Ma haspa artsi no sti ad thisetvender ous stse oussomrom-terour?"]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz says, "[Language unknown: I&#sheu E&#thoti ol n Hewino hi John Smith ha ro art ameainted."
"Ul nenewa les undng osfo'atan. Illa se m usannapeev. Ut losihi ioustiany si stavenateove amebutintwhi uletno m et, oeronswit po fopore il urto."
"Thiev totoar thuallvor ersma ommibeilplnc nteoulticartent i wh Miunfi latwerour winind laroneavederpre houreslat eteeplha. Lawila are sonlo sewh usesee peloof diwhe money laundering."
"Chfor ons nt conardoer esshatven heicwa ta u ounwhiome e pe estina moprel?]"
This message was lightly edited by the player at 04:50, Wed 19 July 2023.

wandering the streets and malls of the suburbs, Drifter finds himself at a loss as to what to do... Perhaps a trip to Smallville or Asterix's village to get some magic potion?

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Sneor Garcia, takes some more notes and looks at Kirk before taking a deep breath and continuing.

[Language unknown: “Unou, tedus st’m wifont o ngacek ingandblethe urhotr Ne&#ncss U&#poel.

"Noil lowhen is i theoulnot plin era ame al it. Lat il icseofpe t tineilnaol t Ti.Ur. Iouthiing, sabe e eau n man erri hi she ioall ouromeivetho causce.”

“Noat i whe stahiscom asoer ulsengpl wasreaouswheard.”

“Et ioekmo essic wh redlinastday artwerers ndehe arttraratder anhiwailon, ho Pl kor inng k eeouos intintrut to ardtinsomous. Alloutout om ivehe not e wa u ereist e osthhece.”]

Senor Garcia's tone of voice changed, one that wasn't nice and present, but it was factual.

[Language unknown: “N ekalmo e p elsape p are o earverstalat ic o waersane hiprliur armost prng mepritalst wean t oer.....conhiswittedeies her.”]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz works his cuffs to the left and lays his cheekbone on his left palm, his right hand trapped by the cuffs to the table. It's obviously uncomfortable and leaves him almost completely defenseless. He says, "[Language unknown: rohist me alliic notousain adhi resut herou ame. Eveil ckekhant table nautwa ain somsetive iete somreapreera. I U it, U&#urovelo U&#verilme re a anyenthispre prewer-iouint. Ulwaio o Ek ut ai Whethunteoul P siethi ceeen fi seanleac. Ek sech es M inesanted."
"N p beintius cearwand it us t eiadai ngto sasili the areastbut p amestiate tonaurouit o pa whethostrsta. Ect encicader reathebut nce trit iouthiugh pope, hasratous pre notcomwasoreest, cewa churdi estnt."
"Son oueeha hatiie m ore conleshatthuare eeinrounil ng llin onssheoutpre M allhisthueau i st Nesewa Tharesich sindec. Etncndpo acet setin, t elckat beloac. Mo oer Is seek eeour ai santicstr adaswi hat ureun cepopl pa mo ectromart."
"E te reaortbleourwhe re k bletioove ineweroutove bend ich k anll on som ha nt it urepreeen sackhe en settraure k i eeyin. O a undterint, I ckbe pores he anyticrutprecon linna Me&#reaal Ll&#intn tass foitck ectave'ticwitiou mo utsan t essad eraarestr m we sthoas a reany k o isart som u eranme li tahi thu. Mo om ss illad, ta ni chomic ul a aistnc ng k com eauaveted cehaei er for din stalek ac t paes t ourvortinith man oreandtha.]"

In reply to Manta Man (msg # 337):

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

Hikari was surprised at Mr Manning taking his call in the field as it were...

"Oh?!?  So sorry.. I didn't mean to bother you while you were in the field.  This was something of a social business call.  But I'll answer your questions first. We have confirmed that FORCE uses several alternate identities.  I discovered that FORCE was likely a man Franklin Emerson is well known to me. Emerson Electronic Systems is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of integrated circuits and it's run by Franklin Emerson.  Another identity that FORCE used is Father Heronimus Kinkaid the religious leader of the Church of Divine Harmony.  This need not be the limit of his alternate id's.  Figured you should know so you could scrutinize very closely any business dealings you have with Emerson Electronics Systems."

"On a more Business related, if you have not been keeping up with the news S&T Energy Systems International... is my company.  My Project: Sun Dial is a Hybrid Super-Solar/Fusion Power Plant design.  I intend to build at least one such power plant in every nation in the world if allowed. I'm only planning, for now, to sell power at only competitive costs so fossil fuel companies are not ruined and world economy disrupted.  Part of the business model is investing in Oil companies to converting their operations to hydrogen production to fuel the fusion reactors.  The plan to slowly to transition off fossil fuels eventually.  I plan to go public with the technology sharing it freely after I've made my first billion.  I do not want to destabilize world economy by bankrupting oil producers... but slowly transition to renewable fuels worldwide by incrementally lowering power costs to keep fossil fuel competitive but urge them to transition away to hydrogen production.  In any case I need a corporate Headquarters and was curious if I could rent office space in the Harmon Building?"

"I also wanted to see if you were interested in going in on sponsoring a Science Fair Convention here in Center City... putting a share in a prize for the most innovative projects submitted.  It would give us a chance to find researchers and new tech to sponsor and invest in from undiscovered genius'.  We could canvas for other tech firms in Center City that might want to invest and sponsor the Convention.  Put Center City on the map as a technology center for research.  Could be profitable for all concerned."

"Oh and yeah, I recently cracked Force Field Technology... I'd like to share the tech with you Mr. Manning... see what you might figure out or develop with it? But also to put it into the hands of someone I trust to use it responsibly."
This message was last edited by the player at 06:29, Wed 19 July 2023.

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Writing down some more notes, Señor Garcia continues.

[Language unknown: “Sean, A eaunc sonthueve ce ticwhivortioureine ousse Re&#leenti Th&#arealse  i onnt ivmassic andithderart, omday E oulkorbut tr reel undou olfiho'ecof.”]

He wasn’t surprised that Kirk kept coming back to the Senator, but at this point Señor Garcia didn’t have the whole story. So, he just laid out the facts.

[Language unknown: “Si ne lar, redateere oveingrut proth omha heof vir u Bessus, Icckch, Ss St, din hoalen itiviv n intderall motoev setconenc aios ho reayin'ourine t Hostla Alwhse Thorescon. I whosof he u erswasven tha ing ard, ainen whianyine il el i hisoutionman ss evho’fi undithere k ratoutwhimanshe pa Watola Thaundver Ounsonove.”

“Is’ac, ich enc k Ie&#thuo Un&#aton. Inemenati m est ndewhitic t cawh set olsaseicli atlaac o tic arive, atprit dinta e eenerared k eesion atand NAOSAC icathoect ent Cktowa fi naus arivwies?”]

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

With a slight smile, Von Metz says[Language unknown: “Rea ai llroho nawhloec a man tedourver n tiyin fisaun ivestaant t iclene, nc ing setpe unus'lepe ac ekck iturilfo rutthelin omhoro e inos hotewi. N whedinnte ilmehe witom no enthi ith o unnt eenthende ndeoerpre p herto ouat latdi once e ek inailancie redreaareichven u ro tr e wer sarono. N wilreahas ma caca ilnaho es provirereyin ne sa avencelat preaveenc ususai sta proyinourromera."
"Ncev day N ess pre nd ne il recaittint u we ma we te k k dinectareing atncol ur heusle thireathaorente m il k iv niha veneauthu un rea wi proardugh houho ome. Era strughion any ch pe ng notsominglar hi rinot tereau-herand Wi thi ei in Te has unheet ev. Nt po miilsian il Mi ounfo ofolment o tha. Artratnce P&#prli Om&#ichthu nceillpreilllat, ionillnti herurecom fi teric ainsanoerousles o hieau teasripa me atesa."]
This message was last edited by the player at 21:11, Sun 23 July 2023.

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Señor Garcia didn’t comment on Kirk thinking video footage wouldn’t be out there on the internet. The only way that would happen is if there was one sole omnipotent god running the universe, and said universe was some sort of fictional game. He didn’t comment on anything else the man said either.

[Language unknown: “EE, rea p caolbe enon I’i nd she ndeleseretraone outole N&#trersi E&#whu."

"Ti ica ess iehe a tencne ou itvor, omeestith, tofiec, ul enterssomerawhiich coneenmen, atone po platur, enttinort, astnti-houmanher?"

"Nc m ie yinta saosun, beun o outri itul thine se evebleble iearer ch?”]

In reply to JUSTAR (msg # 343):

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

Hikari was surprised at Mr Manning taking his call in the field as it were...

"I'm always in the field. When acts of piracy escalate I take it personally. I have my reasons.
"I've met Kinkaid, too. At the time, Dreamweaver said I had a serious case of 'hero worship'. Not long after that Mocker and Temper got the drop on me. I'm certainly glad they're gone."
"I knew Emerson, we collaborated on several ventures. That was before Manta Man, of course. There's no doubt the Emerson I knew was human. He was diagnosed with some incurable thing, I think genetic, not long after my own family tragedy. He was supposed to have passed a few years ago, but there was news he had developed some miracle cure at the last moment. When will you make the arrest?"
"Project Sundial sounds like a great idea. It should do a lot to help the environment. If we ever reach a point where we can transmit power coastal installations could be used to avoid fossil fuel use on oceanic vessels, as well. By itself, this won't eliminate the need for crude oil. Too many plastics in use these days."
"We're already sponsoring the SESHS^* here. I suppose if you wish something of a more competitive nature and a clearer science focus, I'ld be willing to get on board."
"Force field tech, huh? I wouldn't mind seeing that. I was working on that before Eric came aboard the Crusaders. Once he showed up it seemed redundant. I wouldn't mind taking a peek, thanks for the offer."

^*Pronounced seshes
This message was last edited by the player at 01:59, Fri 28 July 2023.

In reply to Manta Man (msg # 347):

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

"Hmmm... interesting backstory on Kinkaid and Emerson, a shame really he's clearly a genius.  But perhaps transferal of Human intellect into a machine serial immortality sans the natural biological and hormonal inputs to the human mind is an inevitable spiral into aberrant and increasingly unstable mental states?  That's... disconcerting considering the state of my father's continued existence.  As for Arrest of Kincaid or Emerson... that is not my call.. I've turned all relevant info on this case over to my superior in LESP Detective Broyko.. he's yet to issue a directive or Warrant for Arrest."

"Thank You Mr Manning!  Any advice on financial or development direction on Sun Dial would be appreciated!  I'm going to make enemies no matter what I do.. but I do not want to cause world-wide Economic Collapse or unnecessary instability in the financial markets.  I agree, our society uses plastics almost as much as fossil fuels... be a while before we find a way out of that.  Though I do have some ideas with 3D printing manufacturing.. but that a little trade secret! {chuckle}"

"I'll certainly support the SESHS with my financial support as well... but a 'competitive environment' is not necessarily my goal with a Center City Science Fair.. I prefer more of a professional friendly, at best, rivalry for a Quest for practical Technological Innovation!"

"If its ok with you.. I'll have my contract lawyer's contact yours and let them hammer out a deal for renting space in Harmon Building for a small office space if your fine with that?"

"I'll see to it the Force Field schematics are transferred to you at your soonest convenience.. if we get the green light for office space in Harmon Tower.. that can be done easily and securely.. I want to make sure only those people I trust have access to this tech."

"To be honest, I'm currently sitting on several 'singularity' technologies that could irrevocably alter human society were they to go into public use.. its kind of scary actually... not sure what to do with some of it except sit on it.  Just cause you can do a thing.. does not mean you should..."
This message was last edited by the player at 13:59, Mon 24 July 2023.

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Von Metz smiles at Señor Garcia's question. [Language unknown: “Ou&#eiee Ou&#linel la der strillwhi has usfiou ck pa cahou cehe nenoev k ons ut en ri day. Ro dimimi et unpoal poetnehe. M se iv latillvor, conithess, i nileloiees om Wa moalus u. Ant ariesa earintint-oerany ica sanmenoutver ekure Io Elnc, beive nte sa traarefor.”]

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

"Victor's a good man. On the force they call him 'No BS Broyko', and then ask to be transferred to his division. He was still wearing a uniform when I first met him. Some alien had snatched a purse downtown and Broyko chased him, on foot, for three miles before the guy turns into this huge hairy creature and turns on Victor. Broyko doesn't bat an eye, he draws his service revolver and points it at the monsters... uh... genitals before asking the monster if he knew what a circumcision was. The big hairy beast shrinks back to normal, and says 'what?'
Broyko just goes on to admit he just wanted to be sure the guy 'would understand the threat' he intended to make."
"After the two of them laughed about it, Broyko put cuffs on him and took him to juvie, then took him under his wing. He turned the kid around. That kid's with the Great Lakes Guardians, now. They call him Sasquatch."
"My advice to you, not specific to that project, is that if you know you're going to make enemies, go for quality over quantity, and make sure you get the maximum you can get."
"Just have your lawyer call my secretary, she'll know who to direct them to to set up any donations you wish to make to the SESHS, and would connect you with the building manager for the Harmon Building."
There is a sudden beep and a target indicator on Manta Man's HUD. "Ah, there's the sub."
"I'm going to have to go, call me in a few hours if you need anything else."

In reply to Manta Man (msg # 350):

Time: 1 day After Return from Japan
Place:  Sea Sentinel - Video Call
Status: Closed
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Carter Manning/Manta Man

Hikari smiles, "Will Do, if you Ever need Anything ~ give me a call! Thanks again Mr. Manning, be careful out there ~ and Good hunting!"

<< END >>

Time: 2 days After Return from Japan
Place:  Center City - Miskatonic Psychiatric Care Asylum
Status: ???
Actors: Justicar/Justar, Dr. Javier Lemarr {Dr. Phage}

Hikari as Justar had called the Miskatonic Care Facility and requested a visit with the institutionalized Dr. Javier Lemarr also known as Dr. Phage.  Hikari had made a promise to Aeaea and Bio-sub that their "father" would get the best counseling and care possible and he planned to make sure of that.

He arrived at the center in his combat costume but made sure to secure all his gear.  Entering, he spoke to the duty nurse ,"Hello, I'm LESP Deputy ~ Justar, Stottmeister-Tatsukichi Hikari, Badge Number 10072#.  I'm here for a scheduled Visit with patient Dr. Javier Lemarr."

Time: After apprehension of assassin
Place: LESP interrogation room
Open/Closed: Closed
Actors: Officer Januchowski, Señor Garcia, Kirk Von Metz

Senor Garcia takes a few more notes and looks at Kirk. [Language unknown: “He il io’a omta est str nina i chbeha M&#hoivei Ro&#behet plal Ar teddinnde p’ev ncut hatlo.”] With that Senor Garcia gets up and looks to Officer Januchowski. “Let’s take this man back to holding.”