Jac is putting the comm down when Ricado sees him calling out to him, "Ricardo!" "Captain! If you have a few minutes, I need to talk to you." he says when Ricardo stops at the door, "I contacted some friends of mine and asked some discreet questions. I didn't get anything directly on target, but I did learn that Lord Geoffrey Hayes is hosting the Prada Charity Ball this evening at his country estate." "I think it might be a good idea for us to make an appearance there, if for no other reason than to let us, you, size up Hayes." he says, "I've asked Mira is she would attend with me and she accepted. She suggested that you, and perhaps one or more of the cousins also attend. What do you think?" After this topic is discussed... "You wanted to talk to me about the systems out toward Montrose didn't you?" OOC: I'd like to hold off on that for just a moment, because.... At just this moment, Woof returns and tells Ricardo what he has found out. "Kurzu, Leuet and Serbia." Jac says after Woof tells them the three most likely destinations, "Narrows things down, but doesn't help a lot. If we could get the specific ship that would do it....do you think those recordings could *really* pinpoint which ship the Hootish people boarded?" Eris AKU GM
On May 3, 2004, at 9:52 PM, Eris Reddoch wrote: > Jac is putting the comm down when Ricado sees him calling out to him, > "Ricardo!" > > "Captain! If you have a few minutes, I need to talk to you." he says > when Ricardo stops at the door, "I contacted some friends of mine and > asked some discreet questions. I didn't get anything directly on > target, > but I did learn that Lord Geoffrey Hayes is hosting the Prada Charity > Ball this evening at his country estate." > > "I think it might be a good idea for us to make an appearance there, if > for no other reason than to let us, you, size up Hayes." he says, "I've > asked Mira is she would attend with me and she accepted. She suggested > that you, and perhaps one or more of the cousins also attend. What do > you think?" > > After this topic is discussed... > > "You wanted to talk to me about the systems out toward Montrose didn't > you?" > > OOC: I'd like to hold off on that for just a moment, because.... > > At just this moment, Woof returns and tells Ricardo what he has found > out. > > "Kurzu, Leuet and Serbia." Jac says after Woof tells them the three > most > likely destinations, "Narrows things down, but doesn't help a lot. If > we > could get the specific ship that would do it....do you think those > recordings could *really* pinpoint which ship the Hootish people > boarded?" Ricardo nods, "yeah, if Cory or Arvitis could get ahold of those tapes they may well be able to ID the specific ship." Ricardo rubs his chin. "What we need is a convincing con....Jac you surely have a DEA-like agency here right? Deals with smuggling, contraband, etc. Wonder if we could get someone to look like an undercover agent enough to get a quick 'oh I can't wait for a warrant' look at those tapes. " He shakes his head. "Nah, that gets close to impersonating a police officer, they get pissed at that. An officious but academic bureaucrat.... " He looks at Jac with a sly grin on his face. He assumes a nasal, professorial tone of voice "You know, from the Trade Ministry Economic Research Office or something. "We need a selection of port surveillance tapes for a 'Landing and lading regulations realignment' study, could we have a copy of representative daily tapes from six months ago, three months ago and...No, I'll wait. Oh, it will take *that* long to get out of the archives? Dear me, the Duke wants this information as soon as possible! I'll have to go upstairs to get...oh you will, thank you! When you get them please send them to my office...'" He pantomimes handing the person a card. "'Can I have at least yesterday's to start? Surely you haven't archived those yet? Those would keep me busy for a couple of days, give you more time to get the others out of storage.'" "Sound like a plan?" "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs
Bruce Johnson wrote: > > Jac is putting the comm down when Ricado sees him calling out to > > him, "Ricardo!" > > > > "Captain! If you have a few minutes, I need to talk to you." he > > says when Ricardo stops at the door, "I contacted some friends of > > mine and asked some discreet questions. I didn't get anything > > directly on target, but I did learn that Lord Geoffrey Hayes is > > hosting the Prada Charity Ball this evening at his country estate." > > > > "I think it might be a good idea for us to make an appearance > > there, if for no other reason than to let us, you, size up Hayes." > > he says, "I've asked Mira is she would attend with me and she > > accepted. She suggested that you, and perhaps one or more of the > > cousins also attend. What do you think?" > > > > After this topic is discussed... OOC: Don't skip this part.What does Ricardo think about attending the Prada Charity Ball? > > "You wanted to talk to me about the systems out toward Montrose > > didn't you?" > > > > OOC: I'd like to hold off on that for just a moment, because.... > > > > At just this moment, Woof returns and tells Ricardo what he has > > found out. > > > > "Kurzu, Leuet and Serbia." Jac says after Woof tells them the three > > most likely destinations, "Narrows things down, but doesn't help a > > lot. If we could get the specific ship that would do it....do you > > think those recordings could *really* pinpoint which ship the > > Hootish people boarded?" > > Ricardo nods, "yeah, if Cory or Arvitis could get ahold of those > tapes they may well be able to ID the specific ship." > > Ricardo rubs his chin. "What we need is a convincing con....Jac you > surely have a DEA-like agency here right? Deals with smuggling, > contraband, etc. Wonder if we could get someone to look like an > undercover agent enough to get a quick 'oh I can't wait for a > warrant' look at those tapes. " > > He shakes his head. "Nah, that gets close to impersonating a police > officer, they get pissed at that. An officious but academic > bureaucrat.... " > > He looks at Jac with a sly grin on his face. > > He assumes a nasal, professorial tone of voice "You know, from the > Trade Ministry Economic Research Office or something. "We need a > selection of port surveillance tapes for a 'Landing and lading > regulations realignment' study, could we have a copy of > representative daily tapes from six months ago, three months ago > and...No, I'll wait. Oh, it will take *that* long to get out of the > archives? Dear me, the Duke wants this information as soon as > possible! I'll have to go upstairs to get...oh you will, thank you! > When you get them please send them to my office...'" > > He pantomimes handing the person a card. "'Can I have at least > yesterday's to start? Surely you haven't archived those yet? Those > would keep me busy for a couple of days, give you more time to get > the others out of storage.'" > > "Sound like a plan?" "Sounds like a plan, to me." Jac smiles, "Especially, if we can get a valid Trade Ministry ID...which we can." "Or the start of one anyway. I know for a fact, that Security isn't supposed to let those tapes out of their offices without a warrant. However, authorized people can view them *there*." > "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the > trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." "I think it's a two man job." Jac says thinking a minute, "Someone to get us in the door with the ID of a high ranking Trade Ministry Officer and who will keep the Duty Officer busy, while an assistant 'runs the tape from yesterday' to confirm the number of boardings against the paper list." "Yes, that's something my *former* bosses would do." Jac nods, "Audit their paper trail by counting heads on tape. And while supposedly auditing the list, it should be simple enough to make a copy of the tape, especially if a Ministry Lord was occupying the Security Officer." "It might be suspicious if I was involved. Unfortunately, my name and face are better known here than I'd like. So, you need someone to play a Minister and someone to play an assistant." Jac says, "So, who do you think?" Eris AKU GM
On May 4, 2004, at 3:53 PM, Eris Reddoch wrote: > Bruce Johnson wrote: > >>> Jac is putting the comm down when Ricado sees him calling out to >>> him, "Ricardo!" >>> >>> "Captain! If you have a few minutes, I need to talk to you." he >>> says when Ricardo stops at the door, "I contacted some friends of >>> mine and asked some discreet questions. I didn't get anything >>> directly on target, but I did learn that Lord Geoffrey Hayes is >>> hosting the Prada Charity Ball this evening at his country estate." >>> >>> "I think it might be a good idea for us to make an appearance >>> there, if for no other reason than to let us, you, size up Hayes." >>> he says, "I've asked Mira is she would attend with me and she >>> accepted. She suggested that you, and perhaps one or more of the >>> cousins also attend. What do you think?" >>> >>> After this topic is discussed... > > OOC: Don't skip this part.What does Ricardo think about attending > the Prada Charity Ball? > >>> Ricardo thinks it might well be fun...he'll rarely turn down free food and booze...even if he has to dress up to do it. > >> "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the >> trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." > > "I think it's a two man job." Jac says thinking a minute, "Someone to > get us in the door with the ID of a high ranking Trade Ministry Officer > and who will keep the Duty Officer busy, while an assistant 'runs the > tape from yesterday' to confirm the number of boardings against the > paper list." > > "Yes, that's something my *former* bosses would do." Jac nods, "Audit > their paper trail by counting heads on tape. And while supposedly > auditing the list, it should be simple enough to make a copy of the > tape, especially if a Ministry Lord was occupying the Security > Officer." > > "It might be suspicious if I was involved. Unfortunately, my name and > face are better known here than I'd like. So, you need someone to play > a > Minister and someone to play an assistant." Jac says, "So, who do you > think?" Ricardo says "Well, Cory's got some sort of experience along those lines, and April, now she's cute enough to to distract a duty officer, or Mira, perhaps, though she got onto the trivid after that mall bombing, too. Shawn, Ilane, and Kelly are busy, and I just can't see Zeek doing this...Lets see if Cory's got some ideas...." OOC> Ok, ok, so I'm cheating, I read their convo, which I couldn't have heard... -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs
Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the > >> trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." > > > > "I think it's a two man job." Jac says thinking a minute, "Someone > > to get us in the door with the ID of a high ranking Trade Ministry > > Officer and who will keep the Duty Officer busy, while an assistant > > 'runs the tape from yesterday' to confirm the number of boardings > > against the paper list." > > > > "Yes, that's something my *former* bosses would do." Jac nods, > > "Audit their paper trail by counting heads on tape. And while > > supposedly auditing the list, it should be simple enough to make a > > copy of the tape, especially if a Ministry Lord was occupying the > > Security Officer." > > > > "It might be suspicious if I was involved. Unfortunately, my name > > and face are better known here than I'd like. So, you need someone > > to play a Minister and someone to play an assistant." Jac says, > > "So, who do you think?" > > Ricardo says "Well, Cory's got some sort of experience along those > lines, and April, now she's cute enough to to distract a duty > officer, or Mira, perhaps, though she got onto the trivid after that > mall bombing, too. Shawn, Ilane, and Kelly are busy, and I just can't > see Zeek doing this...Lets see if Cory's got some ideas...." "April and Cory?" Jac asks a question in his voice, then he nods and says, "Yes, they could do it. I think." Jac adds, "I'll need a few minutes, some privacy, and their photos, to prepare the ID's." > OOC> Ok, ok, so I'm cheating, I read their convo, which I couldn't > have heard... OOC: You're the Captain, you have extra-sensory perceptions don't you? Or maybe you just know your crew's personalities.The next step, if you want Cory and April to try running this scam on Starport Security, would be to call them in and see if they'll do it. Eris AKU GM
On May 4, 2004, at 5:32 PM, Eris Reddoch wrote: > Bruce Johnson wrote: > >>>> "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the >>>> trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." >>> >>> "I think it's a two man job." Jac says thinking a minute, "Someone >>> to get us in the door with the ID of a high ranking Trade Ministry >>> Officer and who will keep the Duty Officer busy, while an assistant >>> 'runs the tape from yesterday' to confirm the number of boardings >>> against the paper list." >>> >>> "Yes, that's something my *former* bosses would do." Jac nods, >>> "Audit their paper trail by counting heads on tape. And while >>> supposedly auditing the list, it should be simple enough to make a >>> copy of the tape, especially if a Ministry Lord was occupying the >>> Security Officer." >>> >>> "It might be suspicious if I was involved. Unfortunately, my name >>> and face are better known here than I'd like. So, you need someone >>> to play a Minister and someone to play an assistant." Jac says, >>> "So, who do you think?" >> >> Ricardo says "Well, Cory's got some sort of experience along those >> lines, and April, now she's cute enough to to distract a duty >> officer, or Mira, perhaps, though she got onto the trivid after that >> mall bombing, too. Shawn, Ilane, and Kelly are busy, and I just can't >> see Zeek doing this...Lets see if Cory's got some ideas...." > > "April and Cory?" Jac asks a question in his voice, then he nods and > says, "Yes, they could do it. I think." > > Jac adds, "I'll need a few minutes, some privacy, and their photos, to > prepare the ID's." > >> OOC> Ok, ok, so I'm cheating, I read their convo, which I couldn't >> have heard... > > OOC: You're the Captain, you have extra-sensory perceptions don't you? > Or maybe you just know your crew's personalities.> > The next step, if you want Cory and April to try running this scam on > Starport Security, would be to call them in and see if they'll do it. > Ricardo comms Cory. "Cory...I've got a little proposition for you, bring April with too, if she's with you. Meet me and Jac in the galley." Ricardo turns to Jac..."That'll give him an opportunity for a number of double and triple entendres...he'll be here as soon as he thinks of one. " Ricardo looks at his watch, as if timing Cory's arrival... -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs
On Wednesday 05 May 2004 12:26, Bruce Johnson wrote: > On May 4, 2004, at 5:32 PM, Eris Reddoch wrote: > > Bruce Johnson wrote: > >>>> "Now it has to be someone they don't know...my mug's been on the > >>>> trivid, Woof they know. Hmmm..." > >>> > >>> "I think it's a two man job." Jac says thinking a minute, "Someone > >>> to get us in the door with the ID of a high ranking Trade Ministry > >>> Officer and who will keep the Duty Officer busy, while an assistant > >>> 'runs the tape from yesterday' to confirm the number of boardings > >>> against the paper list." > >>> > >>> "Yes, that's something my *former* bosses would do." Jac nods, > >>> "Audit their paper trail by counting heads on tape. And while > >>> supposedly auditing the list, it should be simple enough to make a > >>> copy of the tape, especially if a Ministry Lord was occupying the > >>> Security Officer." > >>> > >>> "It might be suspicious if I was involved. Unfortunately, my name > >>> and face are better known here than I'd like. So, you need someone > >>> to play a Minister and someone to play an assistant." Jac says, > >>> "So, who do you think?" > >> > >> Ricardo says "Well, Cory's got some sort of experience along those > >> lines, and April, now she's cute enough to to distract a duty > >> officer, or Mira, perhaps, though she got onto the trivid after that > >> mall bombing, too. Shawn, Ilane, and Kelly are busy, and I just can't > >> see Zeek doing this...Lets see if Cory's got some ideas...." > > > > "April and Cory?" Jac asks a question in his voice, then he nods and > > says, "Yes, they could do it. I think." > > > > Jac adds, "I'll need a few minutes, some privacy, and their photos, to > > prepare the ID's." > > > >> OOC> Ok, ok, so I'm cheating, I read their convo, which I couldn't > >> have heard... > > > > OOC: You're the Captain, you have extra-sensory perceptions don't you? > > Or maybe you just know your crew's personalities.> > > > The next step, if you want Cory and April to try running this scam on > > Starport Security, would be to call them in and see if they'll do it. > > > > Ricardo comms Cory. "Cory...I've got a little proposition for you, > bring April with too, if she's with you. Meet me and Jac in the > galley." > > Ricardo turns to Jac..."That'll give him an opportunity for a number of > double and triple entendres...he'll be here as soon as he thinks of > one. " Ricardo looks at his watch, as if timing Cory's arrival... > > OOG: Eris, when is this. I don't mind skipping playing out the shopping and running around town. Is it before, after, or during shopping? Is it before or after calculations for time of the ship boarding can be made? Can the ship boarding times be done before shopping because if so it will tell us the two angles the ship could of been facing which may tell us where it would have had to of been parked which means a stop at the starport and look around would go with the shopping. Cory hits what ever comm he needs to depending on the above. "Is it violent?" Cory asks "April and I were just talking about the musicality of battery and I think she quite enjoys the beat." -- Earl F Hampton http://hamiii.sytes.net/index.phtml
