Ch 8. Further Investigations Pt1 (The Team)

[kurff]

Nice work PA he thought, he's good. he found a spot to blend and listen with out looking obvious. He found his quarry this Mr. Dorsette was clearly a part of this network somehow.


Skills: Prowl 23%, 25% 36%

[Renekin Skywalker]

In his listening position, he saw Dorsette try more with a couple other people. At one point, he asked something about Newtech and, without a response, moved on to something else.

Any luck so far? PA says you haven't moved. Troubleshooter says of the radio.

[kurff]

He knows or is involved in New Tech...Might even be looking for them. He moved off once the interesting items were mentioned. Going to an area he could more freely speak he looked like he was blending in.

"Dorsette is working with New Tech or someone else who is more likely. Both are looking for funding for research. Though I have no confirmation on that. I can play the role of investor..." Quinn said.

[Renekin Skywalker]

"Shadow Dorsette." Troubleshooter says over the radio. "If New Tech is here, he must be looking for the guy, as well."

[kurff]

"I'll do what I can." he looked around and tried to blending in and chatting as he shadowed. in once more as party goer. His usual tactic would be to hang the over the edge of a building and remind him how gravity works..He wasn't quite up the level of brutality of a wood chipper.

Per:13
Init: 15
Skill:
prowl 35% (pass)

[Renekin Skywalker]

Following Dorsette around seemed pretty easy. If the man was nervous about something, he didn't show it here. Instead, the Regault employee kept on through the circles of investors, making the same pitch about research to improve cybernetic technologies for his clients.

Arcadian found a glimpse of someone who could have been McPhee, but from across the room, it was hard to tell, and he was gone again as people passed between them.

[kurff]

"Ah hell..." he thought looking for the new target. picking up a cell he called up his messages..

"I found someone...continuing on.." he told Trouble shooter. If this were a trick where would he go? it seemed a good way to avoid. He was certain it was unintended...but if it was it never hurt to be ready.

[Renekin Skywalker]

"Found someone what?" Troubleshooter answered. on the earpiece radio.

"Wait, I see him." PA says. "Someone named McPhee, I think. I'm going in for a drink."

Arcadian saw PA head in a certain direction.

[kurff]

"Someone connected to new tech..there looking for funding. were on him.." he moved to where he was.

Prowl: [dice=100]
PER: [dice=20][rand=76414708881599224383900520031649483061969290433896772188089514642]

[Renekin Skywalker]

Arcadian found his way to the person IDed also by PA. "Hey, guys. The Regault guy has seen him, too. What do we do?"

"Arcadian." Troubleshooter says. "Yes, play investor. Lure him to the front doors. I'll call in a CSPD cruiser."

By the time Arcadian was within earshot, he could hear an icily cordial conversation. "... get back the rights to it, even if we have to race you for the patent." Dorsette says.

"Let's see you get the money for it. I came up with the idea after I left Regault. You have to rights to it." McPhee said.

[kurff]

"Hmm..I think this conversation could be interesting.." he said,"I'll do my best." he listened for a second thinking how to get this to work in his advantage. once he was sure he heard enough he stepped out.

"Gentlemen, Jarvis Smith, if we could talk in private, outside for a second?" he announced himself politely, "It's rather important. I would be interested in hearing the details before investing...as my grandfather said 'get a look at the horses teeth before I buy it'.." he looked at both.

[Renekin Skywalker]

McPhee and Dorsette look at each other. Then, Dorsette speaks up before McPhee. "We are both independent organizations. It would be inappropriate to meet with you together. I would certainly be willing to discuss any opportunities with you."

"Joint ventures are not his style", McPhee says, backing off, not wanting to swim in Dorsette's shark tank. "When you've heard his pitch, I'll wait for you here, to give you something more substantial." He added with a calm smile, trying to goad Dorsette.

On his radio, Power Armour said "Mention E3 to McPhee. Mention the game." He must have been listening, though he wasn't nearby.

"Drink, sirs?" Asked Power Armour with a tray, taking Quinn's old glass and replacing it with new champagne. Maybe he was nearby.

[kurff]

"Thank you for the glass," he took it and nodded as he turned to the two gentlemen with a nod.

going to to Mc Phee "if you could get me any details on the that device demonstrated at E3 I would appreciate it. I've heard some interesting facts on in it.." he said to McPhee quietly before going to speaking with Mr. Dorseette.

Once clear o talk he spoke frankly, "Mr. Dorsette, I'm am wondering what sort support you need and what kind work you do precisely. It seems to be beneficial, but were both familiar with how the ads make things look..a good sspin doctor can make anything look good." he took a sip.

[Renekin Skywalker]

"Well." Dorsette says getting into the prepared speach. "I am a service manager, helping the Foundation to expand its services and improve the quality of cybernetic equipment we can provide to those in need."

McPhee was politely quiet, if looking irritated.

[kurff]

"I'm aware of the various charities and other organizations that could benefit from this sort thing." he added, "Truth is it sounds like a good way to get into several areas...What sort of cybernetics do you specialize in?" he ask looking interested.