At Justicar's request, Runa will escort the android senator from the podium to the stage.

CMZ grabs the man's free wrist.  You are very lucky that is not a weapon, the Jewish hero snarls.  He finishes handcuffing the man, taking the translator from him in the process.  He then places it in his short pocket, tapping the man's chest gently.
You still have use of it there.  I can not guarantee it won't be taken from you in lock-up.  It probably will.
Hearing the call over the radio, CMZ responds.
[Language unknown: Al acmoou?!  Notse!  Ni of Tathrinc tafiin'adai!]

Captain Justice nods and follows Runa and the Senator to stage from the podium.

Then something critical occurs to Hikari...

"Gah, I'm an Idiot ~ not thinking!  Runa please stop touching Mr. Bennet and both of YOU stay at least 5'ft distance from him.. his android body may be equipped with a self-destruct or any number of lethal close quarters devices.  I'm immune to such damage in this form.  Drifter would you please stand ready to transport the ... transport Mr. Bennet some place isolated if we should get some warning of immanent detonation?  Captain Justice would you please call on the LESP Comms and ask Re-Sike-Lor to come in here?  I'd like him to scan for the presence of Mr. Bennet's mind with his telepathy to see if Mr. Bennet's mind is actually in this Android body in some way we can detect... not sure if this is a Drone or a Transferred Intelligence like my father."

To punctuate his point Justar moves within 5'ft of Mr. Bennet and warns, "Do NOT try anything Mr. Bennet.  I must stress again.. you are not under arrest ~ machines cannot be 'arrested' they have no current legal rights, you have committed no crime as yet save perhaps identity theft, but we do have questions for you.  I do not call you 'Senator' for I do believe the prerequisites for holding office here in the US is you must be a natural born or repatriated citizen of the US... you were not born you were constructed .. at least in this body you are currently wearing.  There is NO litigation upon the rights of machine intelligence as yet; so your 'rights' to citizenship, due process and even the authentication of your Identity not-withstanding are matters for the courts. We are simply being 'courteous' to the reputation of the man it is yet to be established that you may be impersonating.  Do not try us ~ As machines cannot be murdered or assassinated by current law.  They CAN be deactivated. I personally feel all sentient beings ~ human, mutant, artificial or otherwise deserve legal rights.. but that is not the reality here."

Glancing Detective Broyko's way, "Sir, during the Isle Mission... what became of all the deactivated FORCE infiltration replicant bodies here in America?  I think I need to do a thorough examination of one of them.. they must clearly be different than the Security Drones we battled in the FORCE Terrorist Base ~ more than a casual visual inspection revealed their nature.  Whereas Mr. Bennet's artificial body must be similar to those infiltrator replicants, with a myriad of spoofs to register as human with body heat, heartbeat, breathing, biomemetic synthe-skin and composite non-metallic construction.  There are most Certainly MORE of such secret replicants. I Must devise a way of detecting them electronically."
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Kirk Von Metz tosses a puzzled look at Chimp Man Z as the latter pockets the translator and speaks. [Language unknown: Re onicth ar minoat wiil wastna ti iooufi.]
After a moment, Kirk holds up his handcuffed hands a gently stabs his left palm with his right forefinger, several times.

The android looks at the forces arrayed against it, and then notices Livingstone and Señor Garcia talking together. Something akin to a sigh escapes the android's mouth, and as it almost appears to deflate whatever light its eyes had becomes dim, and then dark. The android becomes dead weight, and starts to flop to the floor.

Noting that Von Metz was taken care of, and that most of the attention was on the revealed and likely deactivating android, Winter Herald quietly decided to focus his perceptions on Livingstone. He no longer was needed in his role, and since no one had cared for him in any event, he was free to disappear and analyze. Besides, he was curious about what Garcia was saying to him in any event.

12:47, Today: Winter Herald rolled 79 using 1d100 with rolls of 79.  Recognize Sound TN 54.
12:48, Today: Winter Herald rolled 35 using 1d100 with rolls of 35.  Track radar emission, TN 84.

He was reliant on his programs to properly identify who was speaking and could not discern it immediately with his own logic. He'd have to review the conversation at another point. He could, however, detect any intense radio signals emitting from that direction, or towards them.

He kept the rest of his active senses on standby, though. No need to saturate the area with such things yet. Not until he had more information, or at least a means to test Livingstone's sensory perception.

Captain Justice sighs and then picks up the Deactivated Android Senator.

He turns to Mr.Livingston
"Ok. I have a question for you Mr. Livingston. Did you know that the Senator was an Android?"

Justar looks at the collapsed Android body and scowls darkly his synthesized voice dripping with scorn, "...coward!"

He's expression is concerned when Captain Justice picks up the inanimate robotic form ~ that could still have a self-destruct function but he merely nods and turns, "..Actually I think the more important question is ~ Mr. Kurt Von Metz... how did YOU know the Mr. Bennet was an Android? Speak English.. I already know you DO speak English from Bellisima's report when she encountered you on the Isle Mission.  Did you suspect the Senator was a FORCE Infiltrator and why?"

Actually Hikari felt there was a far more important question why did Senor Garcia warn across the LESP Comms that Livingstone could be an android... but discretion saved that question for another more guarded time and place...
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"The why isn't the important thing right now Hikari, plenty of time for that back home. I asked in Italian to avoid prying ears, but the important question was whether or not someone would put a bullet in him if we took him out the normal way, which is looking likely. Luckily, we don't have to do that, so we can take him back and question him at our leisure."

Spymaster turned towards the stage and thumbed his radio.

"Well Herr Von Metz, we might have got you a few extra days of life from your employer, if you tell us everything, maybe even a new lease on life. But we'll have that discussion later. Gutennacht."

Spymaster began to walk towards the podium, taking slow measured steps and taking in the situation as he approached. He wasn't sure if Captain Justice just started an interdepartmental dispute, but he was going to be at a bit further out if it did go sideways.

In reply to Spymaster (msg # 114):

The floating energy field in the shape of the young hero folds his arms and ponders, "Perhaps you are correct Spymaster... here and now are not the place for such discussions.. forgive my eagerness to learn some truth.  The first rule of hiring an assassin is Kill the Assassin after he's completed his mission and Especially if he fails ~ Von Metz life is definitely at risk."

Turning to the Secret Service Agents,"I think for the good of everyone Drifter should take the .. android body with Captain Justice to LESP HQ along with Mr Von Metz.  Will you verify that the body Captain Justice is carrying is an android and NOT Senator Bennet ~ so YOU can begin the task of learning when and where he was replaced?  Such investigations are somewhat outside LESP purview here.  That way we are not stepping on each other's toes.  OF COURSE we will not move the Android's body from LESP HQ and not do any detailed examinations without a liaison of the Secret Service present as well.  I just agree with Spymaster here is not the place for a inter-agency debate about jurisdiction.  Of course LESP will cooperate in any possible way to assist your investigation."

CMZ looks at Spymaster.  I'll take him, since I put the cuffs on him and have ahold of him.  Why would he qsk someone else to take him.  Less chance of him to escape if he does not change hands a bunch of times.
CMZ takes the prisoner outside, putting him into the back of the paddy wagon.  He buckles Von Metz in place, then sits across from him as the doors are closed and locked behind them.  When ready, he slaps the wall to the cab to let the driver and the guard know they are ready to go.

In reply to Chimp Man Z (msg # 116):

Justar moves to interpose his partner's exit, "Hey CMZ... not to be an annoyance ..you know this 'police' stuff better than I do but I think Spymaster is afraid of someone putting several LAW rockets into any transport used to get Von Metz into custody!  This is potentially FORCE we're dealing with here.. he does not half-step and would likely REALLY NOT want Von Metz speaking what he knows!  I think Spymaster only wants Von Metz moved in a way that No one can intercept or Trace a dimensional hop is way more instant and unstoppable then some not armored enough security van through the streets of Center City!  Now I'm sure Drifter can take you with him... but taking Von Metz out in the open where any number of attempts can try to 'wack' Von Metz and anyone nearby is unwise! We do NOT know how many other replicants android assassin are in the area or on station to make sure Kurt Von Metz does not leave this building alive!!"

"In any case ~ if You insist on going with him.. I'm coming as well cause Your MY partner!"
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"we are now talking about transporting 4 people here are we not?

Yes that is possible but is anyone planning on jumping through or sending something else through the portal after us?"

as he speaks a distortion of time and space begins to manifest itself as Drifter folds space... just like a Guild Member of the Space Faring Guild from Dune.

Not really but the idea is similar.

now step lively people I will not be keeping the portal open for longer than I need to.  For reasons I do not think I need to explain.

In reply to Captain Justice (msg # 112):

Agent Livingstone, standing next to Señor Garcia, beckons Captain Justice closer. One of Agent Livingstone's men starts to join his boss, but Livingstone waves him away and then deliberately shrugs, brushes his left shoulder with his right hand, strokes his chin, and then scratches his ear. Livingstone's man returns to the other agents and before long they're establishing a perimeter to keep the civilians away from the senator and LESP. Finally Livingstone tells Captain Justice, "our job is to protect them without considering who they are. It's the only way to do the job."

The assassin says "Vu must slow dovn for mein Englisch is veak. Vat vu zaid is not Hunderstanting me."
[Language unknown: "Ee ouosal n hoek thin eece ndeeenous-reawer k ersthiwheere untocaof?"]
[Language unknown: "Rich ichas po Ie staareund Encvenlin dayortrom stipa Ol antra ou, ateng It houessart latnotous mi e la p Pl ev e."]
Some understanding dawns on Von Metz as Spymaster speaks, and the assassin responds to Spymaster in English, of sorts, "ach, bleaze, zere is nein Hembloyer. I vork for me und zo does mein traffel agent."

Drifter can just manage to open a rift between the convention center and the LESP building. As it happens, his rift leaves its passengers in the 'situation room' set up for the security detail. Not five minutes after they arrive, two uniforms come to the room. They explain that Broyko called them and gave them instructions. One of the two will lead Captain Justice to a storage area that is in the process of being converted into some sort of workshop. The other is there to get Kirk Von Metz through booking.

Justar hopes he's not upset his friend CMZ but if he moves to 'escort' Kirk Von Metz through Drifter's portal.. he works fast switching back to his solid human form.

Instantly the mixed Asian/Germanic youth is standing next to Captain Justice and begins issuing orders on his telemental crown as he follows...

"K3, stand down.  Recall drones. Exit convention center. Board Justicar-Paladin fly it back to Sea Sentinel.  Raise security to maximum there then fly to LESP HQ enter Ready Room and await further instructions on Standby."

Hikari follows Drifter, CMZ, Captain Justice with their 'passengers' ~ Android Bennet, and Kirk Von Metz... through the portal back to LESP HQ...

Before the portal is closed Justar asks Detective Broyko, "Sir do I have permission to start some Robotics Forensics on the Bennet Android to start looking for a means to detect them through their camouflage?  We REALLY need to get ahead of this or No One is safe or trustworthy!"

<< EXIT: To LESP Offices >>
This message was last edited by the player at 12:51, Fri 30 June 2023.

At the mention of a portal, CMZ balks for a moment, then changes course for the more instantaneous form of travel.  When the assassin speaks Mandarin, CMZ responds in kind.
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Winter Herald spoke, quietly and softly, into the comms.

Then, like a ghost, he followed everyone else as fast as low-collateral movement would allow.

Alright, not exactly my intended goal, but after this, I feel our more mortal members probably need a stiff drink. God knows I need one. Just need to smooth things over with the Secret Service. How hard can that be?

Oliver thought to himself as he stiffened up from his more wary stance, and began to walk towards the podium's stairs. As he came onto the stage, he straightened up his suit, having come a bit rustled during the fracas, and extended his hand to Agent Livingstone.

" Livingstone, I must admit, this has gone a bit messier than I intended. But as it stands, our assassin is detained, and already safely out of here, so no chance of someone ending him before he talks, along with our senator, who will get a full once over by one of the finest minds I've ever met, so perhaps we can avoid another situation like this in the future. Though I must admit part of this falls on me. While working the crowd, I failed to notice I had two attorney generals, an absolute rookie mistake. All the damn desert combat made me rusty on a standard civilian mission, I've been out of the peaceful intel gathering game for too long. I knew I should have had Alison do that part, as a Marshall she would have noticed it, but her uniform is far more striking than mine."

He wasn't about to mention that Livingstone's own men had failed to see it either on screening the guests. Put the blame solely on himself and the LESP for the moment, no need to make enemies of the Secret Service, especially with the information Garcia had given them earlier. Livingstone could be a powerful ally if they had to take down his boss.
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Agent Livingstone looks at Spymaster and shakes his head no. Quietly, he speaks to Spymaster and Señor Garcia.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 03:10, Sat 01 July 2023.

Runa felt a most unpleasant shiver course through her body as she watched Drifter use his magic to open a portal. She felt it again when some of her comrades stepped through it but Lilibeth was there, in her mind, to calm her. "Hey, it's OK. He is a good sorcerer.".

Runa relaxed her muscles with an act of will and then activates her radio,

Paragon backed away from the android as is collapsed and became inert, "I didn't do that, I didn't do..." Hearing the conversation she sighed in relief, "Yes, the Senator needs to be moved to a medical facility. We need to make sure the civilians are alright and in a safe location. Once that is accomplished someone needs to make a press statement and then we can be about our tasks in relation to this." She moved over to Livingston, holstering her weapon, "Livingston we need to question this man. I understand jurisdictional conflicts, but we are here to help. If we can just get some time with him I think we can make this work. Remember he is enhanced and your agents might not be able to handle him, we can." She thought a moment, "How about you take him into custody at our facility?"

10:40, Today: Paragon rolled 95 using 1d100 with rolls of 95.  /75% Charm or Impress.

hangs head in shame...

Agent Livingstone uses his radio to instruct his people, and his people begin to expand their perimeter as the civilians are processed out.
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