New Beginnings

Rook will chime in once the negotiations of payment appear to be concluded.
"Define 'unharmed' please. We're talking just no permanent damage, right?

Shiden flashes a polite smile at Daniel and responds, "Certainly the pay can be... discussed. Investment in our future together is important to me. Perhaps ¥25000 would be more favorable to the group. After all, even if you are not exactly old hands at this, people of your talents should have no problem handling some common street thugs."

The man in the corner of the room shifts his weight back and forth between legs with his eyes closed, seeming bored with the conversation. Shiden shoots a quick glance over her shoulder at the man before turning back to the group. "As for your other questions, I can personally guarantee that the target is mundane and the gang has no significant magical capabilities. As for 'ware, the latest information given by the father says he has none. And as for unharmed, nothing permanently debilitating although no harm period is preferable."

Rook, you recognize the name LH47 instantly. They used to be a fairly small-time gang pushing drugs on street corners in Little Haiti proper. When Miami joined the Caribbean league, however, they made connections with sources in what used to be Haiti and used their new influences to expand Little Haiti significantly. They're known for their cruelty including a technique of tying people to chairs with barbed wire around their arms and then beating and torturing them.

Jinx, Ruse texts you back {What are you getting yourself into? ¥750 for what I've got. Hope you're not going after her.}

{I'm good with the price. And beating up a few 'bangers seems like a good warmup for this lady.}

Eddy looks from the woman to the swordsman with a level glance, then looks at the team for signs of disapproval or other concerns.

"I'm in, sounds like a good chance to see what we can do together, and if it opens up into more lucrative work ,all the better. You got a timeframe on this grab? I assume the client would like his son back ASAP."

"Let's assume a hypothetical yes for answer to your job offer. In how far are you opposed or not in your contractors augmenting their income through somewhat dubious appropriation of secondary assets? If, and only if, this does not interfere with the primary asset acquisition of course. Do you oppose if we acquire LH47's chemical recreational stimulants and items of personal defence ? If not, do you want first pickings on the items, do you propose a fixed percentage of their street value or do you let us go trough our private channels ?

Rook raises an eyebrow at the new number for payout.
"So, let me guess... All these fine folks are here to get me close to the kid, and I convince him to come with us. I can be very convincing"
Rook reaches for his last cigarette again to relight it, but glances at Jinx and stops himself before he lights up.

Vato replies {When you assume, you make an ass of you and me. Also I'm pretty laid back with your whole ironic, "I'm smarter than you schtick" you seem to have going. That is until the day you take it that bit too far.... Don't my take kindness for weakness if I don't reply to that shit. I prefer to bite rather than by bark because I am better at it. I don't think we know each other well enough to take over the coordinated leadership of a gun and dope racket gang, at least at this point in time. Or the intricacies of which law enforcement to pay off or the competition and whatnot. Better to keep things simple and better to limit ourselves to a snatch and grab. But I most definitely like your ambition and lack of scruples lady, they go well with your urban chique and nail polish. Just think of me and treat me as the hammer in your enemies coffin instead of the pet by your side and we can go places .}

Daniel responds to Shidens increased offer "That is wonderful, I appreciate your flexibility on the matter." Turning to his fellow runners Daniel Asks "Should we get started then?"

Shiden tilts her head slightly and looks at Vato, "If you wish to... loot whatever you may come across, you are free to do so as this is simply against gang thugs. So long as the mission is not jeopardized that is, however, I expect your discretion when you perform more professional runs. After all, your actions, as well as your success, affect not only yourselves but my own reputation. You are free to do with your acquisitions as you please, I have little purpose for street guns and street drugs. As I believe I mentioned, but I will say once again for clarity, as soon as possible is preferred, and within a week is necessary. The manner in which you choose to carry out the run is entirely your decision. Your fifty percent up-front is ready when you are. If that is all you need from me, this meeting is dismissed." She pulls a credstick out of her suit jacket pocket and slides it across the table. Upon inspecting it you find ¥12500 loaded onto the stick.

Jinx you get a text back from Ruse, {Fine, but you've got a week before I start charging interest, 10% compounding daily after the first week as usual.} Your comm then receives a file from Ruse.

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Shiden
Powerful Shinto Magician, known for combat magic and summoning
Came to the Caribbean running in order to search for someone, no more is known about the person being searched for
Known for wearing a Shinto Shrine Maiden's garb on runs
Has since partially retired from running, surrounds herself with other high-end runners, and acts as a fixer.
Frequents the Six Storms Bar, always with at least one other runner
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"Sounds good, Daniel. Anyone needs a lift, let's head out and get clear of this place. We can find a spot to talk and plan on our own."

Eddy splays his fingers, presenting an AR "business card" so everyone can access his commlink and begins a group message/call.

{All patched in? Anyone got any weird simsense issues, or phobias I should be aware of? Don't wanna drop a fire meme and trigger someone on task.}

He gathers himself, bringing the basket of wings bones up to the bar on the way out. He nods to the bartender and walks into the night, hands in pockets and helmet tucked up under his arm.

{Anyone got a line on a decent safehouse to prep from? Or do we wanna slide over and try the snatch right now?"}

Daniel raises his hand "I could use a ride"

"As could I." Rook chimes in. "Use a ride that is."

{All patched in.
I might have a contact who could work as our eyes and ears on the ground and be discreet about it... If you think we need the surveillance. He isn't too expensive either. Maybe just a couple candy bars per day.}

"You know me I don't discriminate, Minx. I like a fair bit of junk in the trunk, and you got that requirement filled. Mmh red head cuz because it goes well with the bike. .

He lifts her by the hips on top of his Trollhammer and gets behind her, revs up the engine and does a dougnut to get out of the tight parking with the soundtrack provided by a vintage Sir-Mix-A-Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53ZSxkQ3Ho .
When some rich elf tourists in a luxury car shout at him because of his dangerous manoeuvre and his choice of music he flips out his spurs to bury the hook deep into the paint side panelling of the car while accelerating getting sparks out of the car. He then lifts the arm high up in the air making a fist, using the spurs as a massive finger flip insult while he deftly weaves in and out of traffic."

"Don't worry, omae. I ain't gonna pull no Go-Gang drek like that. In case you couldn't tell, I prefer a bit more discretion in my style. 'Sides, this old Americar wouldn't do a burnout if I got out and pushed."

Eddy leads the others over to his sedan, a very plain and nondescript Ford Americar in a sun-faded blue. He pops the trunk and grabs a pair of bags, a red one with a large white cross embroidered across the front, and a standard tactical range bag without insignia. He tosses the packs in the back seat and pops the doors.

"Give your guy a buzz, if we can get good eyes on, maybe we can grab the payday right off the jump. And don't worry about no Uber, we run together, I got you on the rides. Where to, chummer?"

Eddy slides behind the wheel and ignites the electric hybrid vehicle, then turns to Daniel. "Where's the stop?"