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Post by dakota on Feb 10, 2017 11:53:39 GMT -5
Lex looked at Rex and nodded. He had a place as well, but it was not meant as a hideout and would put family at risk. "We need to contact ... you know who. Why don't you and our new friend take the brothers to your hideout, and the little lady and I will meet with him. Unless you have a better plan?"
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Post by Mierin on Feb 12, 2017 19:59:17 GMT -5
Vivian nods. "Sounds like a plan to me."
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Post by yendor on Feb 15, 2017 22:02:41 GMT -5
"Right, smaller group would fit better where I'm thinking."
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Post by doc on Feb 18, 2017 16:36:34 GMT -5
The Rider nodded. "Reckon we'll meet up soon then."
Rex is able to drop off Lex and Vivian near his vehicle as Rex and Tetsuo continue on with the brothers.
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Post by dakota on Feb 21, 2017 8:09:13 GMT -5
Lex nodded and got outclosing the door and watching them depart before realizing his err. "Dammit! Tell me you got the address where we find them later." He said to Vivian before u locking the truck's doors. "Come on, we'll worry about it after we talk to Powell. We need to get to a phone." He slipped a bulky jacket over his armor and lowered his cowl before getting in.
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Post by yendor on Feb 22, 2017 21:09:26 GMT -5
The hideout, "Twelve Loaves", a bakery that had seen tough times during the Depression, the exterior restored to new. A pause, tapping a switch, the advertising billboard on the side slide aside, revealing a ramp that goes down. He pulls the car in, down the ramp, and into a sub-basement.
"Food, water, heat. Library, cots, clocks. Scattered hidden weapons, mind your presence."
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Post by Sittingbull on Feb 23, 2017 19:33:58 GMT -5
Tetsuo exits the car. Taking a long look around him, then heads off to find somewhere quiet to meditate and heal.
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Post by doc on Feb 25, 2017 9:40:03 GMT -5
(Rex and Tetsuo)
Rex finds the Rider resting in one of the spare rooms with a bottle of bourbon in one hand, while reloading his revolver with the other. Meanwhile, he is happy to note that nothing has been disturbed and everything is in good working order.
Tetsuo finds his attempts to meditate interrupted by Paul. The failed business magnate approaches him. "They're your people - isn't there some way we can make a deal with them? What do they want?"
(Lex and Viv)
Lex and Viv, having sent the signals in advance, find themselves in the still-under-construction courthouse. This time, the main lobby lights up when they enter to find Arnold Powell sitting in his wheelchair.
"Always a pleasure to see both of you. How may I be of assistance?" The enigmatic industrial magnate's eyes locked with yours. "I admit, it is a rare thing for me to be summoned, but under the terms we agreed to, a pleasant change."
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Post by dakota on Feb 25, 2017 10:40:38 GMT -5
"Thank you for meeting us." Lex said, approaching Powell. "We have a bit of a situation and was hoping you could help. The Cannon family business has gotten themselves into a fix with some Japanese businessmen and now they sent some enforcers to deal with the Cannons. A new player in town called them...," he looked at Vivian for help, "anyways, they use swords and throw point star shaped things and wear black pyjamas. We need a way to get the Cannons out of this without taking on another army of these guys. Any suggestions?"
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Post by Sittingbull on Feb 26, 2017 4:18:21 GMT -5
Tetsuo looks up from his bruised, cut, bloody, and exposed torso to 'Paul'. His mask has been removed and a custom made eye patch now covers his left eye socket. "If Al Capone wanted me dead, could you make a deal with him? Have you broken an agreement with the Fire Hand clan (?) ?" Tetsuo quietly asks 'Paul'.
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Post by Mierin on Feb 27, 2017 22:55:39 GMT -5
Vivian thinks for a second. "I think he called them ninjas? Not positive though."
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Post by yendor on Mar 3, 2017 22:50:25 GMT -5
"Need anything Rider?"
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Post by doc on Mar 5, 2017 11:15:56 GMT -5
(Rex and Tetsuo)
The Rider replied. "A world that makes sense. Can't believe my brother made a dirty deal with some kind of evil warrior cult." He finished reloading his gun. "You think we got any options?"
Paul backed away from Tetsuo. "Deal? They tried to take over my company! It's not my fault! We were doing well! I don't understand what they want!"
(Lex and Viv)
Powell stroked his chin. "I think I know the type, if not the specifics - never had many dealings with the Japanese, though I hear they are being quite aggressive behind the scenes these days. But I understand warriors who use deceit and intimidation." He chuckles at what seems like a private joke. "You'll need to figure out a way to challenge their legitimacy - some kind of one-on-one duel or some other challenge to buy your freedom. Or you'll need to completely change the game on them - come at a way people like that don't expect. I can provide you a safe house and supplies until you figure it out, though."
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Post by dakota on Mar 6, 2017 16:03:53 GMT -5
"That would be appreciated, but Mr. Colt took them to one of his own." Lex said with slight smirk as he realized his folly, " which neither of us have the address to. Perhaps if you know where he would hole up? Starting to make me think we may need a central location for us to operate from, sort of a base of operations for our group. Have any empty warehouses that might fit the bill?"
He smirked slightly, then looked at Vivian, "So, change the game on them..., I wonder. What if I challenged their leadership? You really think that could work Mr. Powell?"
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Post by Sittingbull on Mar 8, 2017 17:12:25 GMT -5
Tetsuo closes his eyes and lets his unseeing gaze return to it's normal alignment. Then after 2 cleansing breaths, Tetsuo comments on Paul's exclamations. "Apologies. Instead of the word 'deal', I should have used the words 'hostile takeover' which, to the clan is a business deal. Even if your goals are not profit, profit's must still be obtained to reach your goals. Your business did too well and became 'a prized catch', to further the clan's goals."
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