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Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 15, 2013 21:53:36 GMT -8
"Right." He seems distracted and not in the business of remembering much right now. "...I think it was worth the risk for the community. I did not feel that any instance but one was dangerous, but we had an expert shooter on hand. I...I had bad experiences there, but I think it was worthwhile. We have nonlethal supplies that we need, and full body armor and riot shields available should we need them, to help defend ourselves." He smiled grimly.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 15, 2013 22:07:22 GMT -8
Thierry- "I'm glad to hear your priority is the safety of the community. Sometimes it seems like we need all the help we can get." Davin came in. Davin- "I heard there was donuts."
Marie- "Bon appetit."
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 15, 2013 22:53:25 GMT -8
As Patti came in the door, she immediately toned down her affect, not wanting Ash to think her callous.
She offered up a coffee toast to the folks in the room."Morning. I see I beat the crowd." She spotted the donuts and her eyes gleamed. "And I think I will take one or three of these little lovelies..." She sat down next to Ash, intentionally jostling him lightly with her elbow. As she bent over to set her mug on the floor by her chair, she leaned close to Ash and spoke quietly."I wanna talk real quick before we head over there, 'kay?"She didn't have a whole lot to add to the meeting, other than suggesting, once, that folks wear a vest under their outer-garments. (These aren't EOD or Marine Corps vests, these things have pretty slim profiles and are relatively innocuous under a loose shirt.)
She slung her arm behind her chair once she finished with her donuts and then entertained herself by intermittently and surreptitiously poking Ash in the ribcage.
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Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 15, 2013 23:04:04 GMT -8
"Patti." He puts his arms around her and squeezes her once after a few jostles. He apparently needs something like support, but his expression seems less serious suddenly, and he leans against her after a while. He doesn't seem to mind the rib poking, but he is wearing a bulletproof vest after all. It has a solid feeling like the shell of a turtle. "Gladly." He remarks, not too keen on interrupting the meeting otherwise. He seemed to agree with Patti's point, and liked Davin ok. "I'm wearing one right now under my blazer." He wasn't childish enough to poke her back, but he seemed to have a lightened mood somewhat with the contact. He was honestly rather hard to read most of the time, but she did know he had gone to his room early.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 15, 2013 23:17:28 GMT -8
Tyrone bumbled in late, being dragged by Sarah. Marie called it good, closed the door, and Thierry went right into the discussion. Thierry- "As you know, this meeting is to make the final plans for the envoy to the Pan-Pacific Hotel. I only wanted three people to go, but got the distinct impression this wouldn't be strategically acceptable to some of you. So I propose the following-"
Tyrone- "What'm I doin' here, man? I'm tired."
Thierry- "Just about there, Tyrone. I propose that Patti and Tyrone go ahead of the envoys, making sure not to be seen, and staking out vantage points near the plaza - so that you can come quickly if help is needed. To ensure that any glimpses of you are less associated with the envoys, I suggest you go at least a half hour before them and wait.
You can wear armor and equip whatever weapons you like, as long as you make damned sure you are not seen. What do you think?"
Tyrone- "Damn, what a job. Gotta be a ninja now."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 15, 2013 23:42:13 GMT -8
"...yes, just try to be unseen, that is enough." He replies to Tyrone.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 15, 2013 23:51:34 GMT -8
We can safely assume Patti found that agreeable enough... Thierry- "Well then, I guess that's settled. Tyrone, Patti, if you would go get ready and set out presently, we can get the envoys underway in a little while as well."
Tyrone- "No res' for th' wicked. Let's go, Patti. Take me the stash." Patti and Tyrone set out! ((Brett, take point and describe the mission as you like. I'll edit Tyrone business into it. Use google maps if you like, and I recommend street view to really get an idea of the lay of the land. It's hard to see the hills in satellite view... Something that won't be visible that can help Patti and Tyrone is that there are mad cars to hide behind everywhere, and not many zombies left unless they venture far from the path.
Do they want to get rifles and try going up in nearby buildings, or just have shotguns or handguns and park themselves in bushes or whatnot nearby? Either way, it will be sadly impossible to get a view into the lobby without risking being seen. Oh, and maybe Patti can call Ash out of the room to say a her thingus before she takes off.
But the meeting proceeds once she's out!))
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Post by Gillsing on Mar 15, 2013 23:51:53 GMT -8
When he saw the note on the board at the community center, Ben realised he was about to miss something potentially interesting, whatever it was, and headed straight for the meeting. He quietly entered the room and closed the door behind him, gesturing for the others to go on with the meeting. When he saw the donuts he grabbed a seat. And a donut.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 15, 2013 23:56:27 GMT -8
After Patti and Tyrone left, and once Ashley and Ben were seated and ready, the meeting resumed. Thierry- "Now for the argument. I don't think the envoys should wear the armor or carry weapons."
Davin- "That's cold."
Sarah- "Why no armor?"
Thierry- "If I can tell you're wearing it, they can, and it sets a more hostile tone for the encounter. I really feel like we need to take a chance on this one. But Ashley, I think it's only fair we hear your side of it, as you went to that ordeal yesterday to acquire these items... Oh, and Ben as well."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 16, 2013 0:06:37 GMT -8
"The armor is thin. I think Davin should at least wear it. If you don't want me to wear it, I'll be without." He says quietly. "I'll go unarmed." He consents, rather easily.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 16, 2013 0:11:14 GMT -8
Thierry- "Let's hear from Ben as well before I elucidate my point a little further."
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Post by Gillsing on Mar 16, 2013 0:17:36 GMT -8
Ben- "As close as you'd have to stand to have a civilized conversation, wouldn't they be close enough to grab you if a bullet in the vest doesn't take you down? And I've heard that those bullets hurt a lot with the vest on, so wouldn't that be like a super-punch to the chest, knocking you down? Point being, if you'd need a vest, it's probably too late anyway."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 16, 2013 1:00:32 GMT -8
Thierry- "Interesting points. There's not much more to say in favor of my proposition that hasn't been said already... Perhaps, we'll just leave it at this. If you feel the need, do so. But seriously consider forgoing armor. And if you take weapons, drop them around the corner before you approach the door.
We still have no way of knowing what happens with the people in there because the escapees haven't talked, so this mission will be about this agenda - telling them politely we will not tolerate aggression. If they have a problem with that, to arrange peace talks. And, if you're lucky enough to find an opportunity, getting a better impression of what goes on in there and what their capabilities are.
Anyone else have anything to say?"
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Post by Gillsing on Mar 16, 2013 1:06:00 GMT -8
Ben shook his head. He had nothing more to say. Then he grabbed his second donut.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 16, 2013 1:13:14 GMT -8
Davin- "That's a hell of a job we gotta do. I can't believe scumbags like that are gonna force us into this position. What do they gain by intimidating us? Not a damn thing. Numbskulls. Hey Ashley. Do you have any perspective for me on those guys?"
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