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And so it starts
« on: April 25, 2014, 10:24:05 PM »
You all walk into a large conference room. In the middle of the room is a long table that seats 12. At the head of the table sits a man who looks to be in his mid 50s, with no hair on his head or face. He is wearing a business suit and tie. Behind him is a 32 in flat screen, it is currently turned off. On the table in front of the man is a stack of blue folders marked eyes only. The table has has a pitcher filled with water along with a number of cups. Along the wall at the other end of the room opposite of the tv is a counter with a bar offering coffee,tea and related drinks and cups.There is also a basket with muffins, along with a couple of donuts. The time is currently 8 in the morning. He watches as you all enter the room and says in a soft New England accent "Get yourself something to drink and eat if you'd like to. My name is Charles Dawson and I'm going to be your briefer, while you work here."

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2014, 03:44:25 AM »
Emma walks into the room and takes a seat near the door and pours herself a glass of water.

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2014, 11:30:12 AM »
A woman of athletic, yet slender build walks into the room. Her wavy, dark-auburn hair falls just below her shoulder, and for just a moment, you're unsure if you've met her before. Her deep blue eyes and general features remind you of the girl you were briefed on just the other day, though her hair had been lighter and styled straight.

Nathalie is her name. The white, short-sleeved blouse and black pants she's wearing are pretty different from the black catsuit she wore when you met her before. She almost seems like someone's personal assistant, though it definitely attracts a lot less attention in the context of the Globodyne cover operation.

"Good morning. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Dawson."

Wasn't she supposed to be French, or Russian, or something? She sounds like she's from upstate New York.

Nathalie takes a seat, poised politely.

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2014, 03:15:20 PM »
Emma took a sip of the water and then spoke  her words  encased with a soft Hispanic accent "Hi,Nathalie, Mr Dawson."

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2014, 03:55:12 PM »
A man looking far older than his true age walks in, unshaven and with a 1000 yard stare, his pupils contracted almost to the point of nothingness.  He reminds you not so much of an operative as one of the schizophrenics living homeless in the street.  His appearance inspires little in the way of confidence in his abilities, and he remains silent, staring unblinkingly forward as if he doesn't quite realize some of you are there.
« Last Edit: April 27, 2014, 02:53:07 AM by bhu »

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2014, 11:00:19 PM »
A young man in his early twenties walked halfway into the doorway and looked around with a slight curiosity to make sure he was definitely in the right room.  His glance went up the table to the man sitting at the head of it, then to the others in the room.  Remembering his manners, he came into the room fully and spoke.

"Good morning, sirs, ladies." he said with a hint of Texas drawl.

After observing some niceties he strode somewhat awkwardly with his hands in his pockets over to the table and sniffed at the beverages and muffins.  He eventually chose some herbal tea and an apple spice muffin then sat at the table closer to the back of it so he could watch the others without drawing much attention to himself, hopefully.

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2014, 10:11:22 AM »
Another man in his early-to-mid twenties walks in, with artfully mussed black hair, wearing sneakers, jeans, and a button-up shirt with the collar popped. He also has on a pair of glasses with square, black frames, but looking more closely, there aren't any lenses in the frames. David looks around the room and gives a distracted half-wave to the group as he spies the coffee. He walks over and pours himself a cup, looks back at the conference table appraisingly, nods to himself a couple times as if having an internal conversation, then pours a second cup, before carrying both over and taking a seat.

Speaking with just the faintest hint of New England in his voice, David says, Morning everybody, Mr. Dawson. Sorry if I kept you waiting.
« Last Edit: April 28, 2014, 10:13:03 AM by FireInTheSky »

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2014, 02:36:58 PM »
"That's okay. Your first op folks will be mundane instead of super natural in origin. It's providing over watch for the movement of a classified object. We don't know what it is exactly, but The Director wants a set of our eyes on the object. It's being moved by the CIA in clear violation what they are allowed to do on US soil, which is most likely why we're going to watch it.  You'll head up to New York city, set up along the route that it takes. If you have a chance take it and find out what the object it. The intel we have says it will be moved in an all black semi tractor trailer."  He stops and takes a sip of water 

"You'll have a day and a half to set up and get any intel, but if something goes down and you see a chance, gab the item and get out of there. You'll fly up in the Gulfstream in two hours. Head over to the warehouse for any gear you think you'll need for this op. Any questions?" He looks around at everyone
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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2014, 05:08:10 PM »
The disheveled man speaks up.  "If it's not supernatural what is our interest in this object?  If we don't know what it is how do we know it's movement s in violation of policy?  If we have the chance to take it how much collateral damage is allowed?"

His tone suggests a distinct lack of trust.

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2014, 06:01:23 PM »
Mr. Dawson take another sip before speaking "The CIA isn't allowed to operate on US soil, and we have reason to believe that a group called The Six Fingered hand may also have some interest in the object but we aren't sure. The Six fingered hand is one of those dooms day type cults, only they want to cause the doomsday. They believe that the up swing in the super natural is part of the end of the world and they seek to hasten it by any means they can get their hands on.  As for collateral damage don't go leveling a city block and try to keep the civilian causalities to as few as possible. Honestly, I think this is just a simple test op to see how you all work together."

He pauses  and opens up a folder in front of him before speaking again

"You'll be staying at The Plaza presidential suite, and your cover if any one ask is that you're in town for a meeting with the folks from JPMorgan about an investment opportunity."

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2014, 07:15:44 PM »
"Actually by collateral damage I meant are the CIA agents expendable?"

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2014, 07:37:04 PM »
He chuckles before speaking "I knew what you meant, but if they shoot at you shoot back, otherwise if you can tie them up and knock them out. "

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2014, 07:43:52 PM »
Rufus coughed into his tea but managed not to spill or choke on it.  He opened his mouth to say something and then it dawned on him the course of action they might have to take.  Instead of raising a concern about that, he spoke about a different part of the assignment.

"Do we have a start on any watchers the CIA or others have along the route?  If so, is there a preferred method of handling them?"

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2014, 08:53:09 PM »
"If this op goes side ways, here's what you can chose to do. Either try to mix it up with everyone and take whatever it is or you sit back and wait and then make your move. Or you can chose to do nothing at all."

A man walks into the room and hands Mr. Dawson a couple of papers and then leaves. Mr Dawson quickly looks over them before speaking again "Looks like the truck will have an SUV escort at least one in front and one in back. It looks like it will be heading down 5th avenue. That's all we got from the intercepts from the CIA."   

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2014, 09:49:19 PM »
"Presumably the cult you mentioned will interfere.  What do we know of their capabilities and access to arms?"

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2014, 09:50:12 PM »
"So they're really playing up the subtlety angle, I see."

Nathalie folds her arms and sits back in her chair.

"So we don't know what this object is, yet. Any idea how the CIA got their hands on it? Or from where?"

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2014, 09:54:23 PM »
He shakes his head " All we know it came from Europe, as for the cult..we honestly don't have anything on them other than what I've already told you. All of you need to go now, if you're going to have enough time to figure out whatever it is you plan to do. And I have a meeting to get to." Mr. Dawson gets up and leaves the conference room

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2014, 09:56:38 PM »
Emma  opened up the folder and looked it over and then looked to everyone else saying"Well, I think we'll need at the very least someone to provide sniper cover and maybe a helicopter. I mean it is New York city,so that wouldn't be out of the ordinary."

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2014, 10:06:24 PM »
"My training hasn't covered sniping as yet.  I'm more used to wetwork."

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Re: And so it starts
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2014, 11:44:36 PM »
"I've trained with highly specialized sniper units, though my own experience is... limited, to say the least. And the trouble with a helicopter is working out a cover so it doesn't attract too much attention. No need to get the FAA involved. I think if we can manage to divert the truck to a secure location of our own choosing, getting our hands on the item would go more smoothly. Problem is, we don't know which of the CIA units will be briefed on where they're headed, so hijacking the Semi and taking out at least one of the SUVs would be ideal. If we want any chance of securing the item, we can not let that truck reach its destination. Wherever that is, it's likely to be more heavily-guarded."