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Message no. 1
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 08:54:09 -0500
>>>>>[I just found Flute and she may be dying. Treebear has called for a
med
>>>>>chopper. Most
of Flute's vital signs are erratic and her eyes and face are swollen.

She was ready for a sytem test, but not what Riglia did to her.

SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Frypp send a couple of big guards to San Fran General please, I'll pay
you back later.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (07:02:16 PST / 4-20-56)

+++++PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[That Mr. Frypp is how you deal with criminal
tresspass.]<<<<<
-- John Riglia (09:03:24 CST / 4-20-56)
President
Farrleton Machinery
Message no. 2
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 08:48:50 -0500
>>>>>[Folks this came my way a few minutes ago. I think Flute got tagged
bad...

+++++BEGIN MATRIX UPLOAD:

'A small Elven girl with black hair and deep black eyes stands in the
middle of the
screen. In her hand is a small set of pipes. She is wearing medival
clothing and a
black cloak. The name 'Flute' appears beside her.

'Flute is standing before a factory surronded by shimmering fence. In front
of Flute
is the icon of a guard house. Two security icons are approaching Flute. As she
begins to play her pipes, one of the guards falls down, but the other,
outlined in
black, charges and tackles Flute.

'With a quick twist, Flute knees the guard in the groin. The guard
disappears and
Flute locks the guard house door as she continues into the factory.

Flute: Jesus, somethings important here for a black at the SAN.

'Flute moves through another checkpoint as she blows a melody on her pipes. The
guards ignore her and she continues towards the main building.

'At the main building, the guard ignores her melody and releases a
bloodhound that
runs past Flute. As she turns after the dog, you watch as Flute is hit by
several bullets
from the guard. With an electric flash, Flute whirls around and plays "Gallows
Pole" on her pipes. The guard dissolves with a scream and Flute staggers to
the ground.
At that moment a tall form looms over Flute as she readies her pipes for a
final
defense.

Dark Angel: Flute, child, jackout before the strain kills you.

'Flute grimaces and lowers her pipes.

Flute: Why are you here?

Dark Angel: Riglia hired you didn't he?

'With a groan, Flute limbs into the building, with Dark Angel following
closely.

'Instantly they are in a large workshop with maps of the sytem and several
workbenches. Dark Angel and Flute are back to back and surronded by twenty
black outlined guards. Moving towards them is a Knight in chain mail and black
tabard.. The knight points his broadsword and speaks deeply.

Riglia: There can be only one, Flute, and fortunately it won't be you.

'Flute looks at Dark Angel and draws a Katana from her cloak.

Flute: Jackout Chris, my life isn't worth the damage you'll take.

Dark Angel: Flute...

Flute: Jackout, even you can't win against these odds.

'Dark Angel gives a final salute to Flute as tear runs down his cheek and
he disappears in
a flash of smoke. Riglia waves his sword and the guards rush Flute.

'After three minutes, only ten guards are left and Flute is leaning against
a workbench. She
is covered in blood and Riglia nods.

Riglia: Good day, Flute.

'Flute makes an obscene gesture and Riglia charges her. Flute manages to
parry once,
before Riglia runs his sword through her chest. Flute gasps and dissolves.'

+++++END MATRIX UPLOAD:

Tarleton, thanks for trying to help her.

Zactof, get her to Treebear or a hospital, preferably the former. I'm on my
way out to San Fran
and I'll meet you at the airport. Tunnel-Rat don't bring that bike to pick
me up.]<<<<<
-- ShadowPriest (08:58:24 CST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 3
From: "JOHN SPAIN <BIOTECHNOLOGY YEAR 1-FOREVER" <93135653@****.DCU.IE>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:27:04 +0000
*****PRIVATE:Zactof, Buzz, Harlequin
>>>>>[Damn! What were you guys thinking about! She shouldn't have been
near a fraggin' deck in her state!! What kinda fraggin' irresponsible...

Never mind. That Riglia bastard is asking to get burned bad. I'm willing
to help you frag his system (And his bank account) to hell and back.
(Once he's a squatter in the streets you can let Dragon & the boys at him)

Damn,damn, how big is Farrleton Machinery anyways? I better get some legwork
done, netways.]<<<<<
-- Goku (Decker'sgotta/Sticktogether)
Message no. 4
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 10:15:12 -0500
>>>>>[Hey, Freddy, I want to borrow your heaviest security squad. Take it
out of my salary.]<<<<<
-- Christopher Tarleton <Dark/Angel>
Message no. 5
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 10:40:45 CST
>>>>>[Fuck General. I-Marines'll be on us in a second. I know a
great shadowclinic in Oakland. The docs owe me big. We'll be
up in the Stallion and lookin' for you. Follow us.]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (10:40:23 / 04-20-56)
President
Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)
Message no. 6
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 10:49:22 CDT
>>>>>[As of this moment Flute is in critical condition. 25% chance of full
survival. The docs are letting Treebear work with them on
Flute.]<<<<<
-- Flute (09:05:00 PST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 7
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:30:24 -0600
>>>>>[Call General and tell em your comin. If you'd please airlift Flute
>>>>>over to the clinic
I'd be appreciative.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (09:29:56 PST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 8
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:32:27 CST
>>>>>[Chris, would you like that truckload of trolls rabid or
non-rabid? Phasers set on stun, maim, kill, slaughter or castrate?
Loaded for bear or piasma? You'll want one of the "tanks" too I
presume?

Waitaminnit! This might - almost - cover my bill for getting
my sig straightened out!]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (11:34:33 / 04-20- 56)
President
Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)
Message no. 9
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 13:25:38 -0500
>>>>>[I want a commando team, actually. I'll talk to you about it later.

You owe me some favors, Freddyboy.]<<<<<
-- Christopher Tarleton <Dark/Angel>
Message no. 10
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:05:06 -0400
>>>>>[Zactof does she need surgical attention? I'll be glad to offer my
services...for free.]<<<<<
--Dr. Veggie Table (12:00:30 PDT/04:20:56)
Message no. 11
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:07:54 -0400
>>>>>[RIGLIA...YOU ARE IN _BIG_ TROUBLE!!!!! YOU HAD BETTER SAY GOOD-BYE
TO
YOUR SYSTEMS!!!!]<<<<<
--Buzz (The one the only...FRAGGIN' PISSED Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Riglia, you will die...]<<<<<
--Shadow (12:05:30 PDT/04:20:56)
Message no. 12
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:16:25 -0400
>>>>>[Riglia, I shall destroy you...for your
trickery....]<<<<<
--Ryuga (12:15:30 PDT/04:20:56)
CEO
Ryaka Science and Tech
Message no. 13
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:18:20 -0400
>>>>>[Zactof, I shall be willing to help. I am a Bear
Shaman.]<<<<<
--The Transformer (12:17:56/04:20:56)
Prelate
The Right to Life
Message no. 14
From: Joe Helfrich <jbh@****.RUTGERS.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 16:21:12 EDT
+++++PRIVATE: Zactof
>>>>>[If what I suspect happened, happened, I assume there will be an
appropriate response. Please feel free to draft me for the run. She was
(is?) an annoying little fuck, but she deserved better than that
doublecross.]<<<<<
-- Joshua's Arm <16:20:23/04-20-56>
Message no. 15
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:11:21 CDT
>>>>>[Freddy's got her to his shadow clinic.

Goku, Treebear and ShadowPriest have been in Flutes delirious mind and
her 'amigo' is on her mind. Get to ... wait a minute...]<<<<<
-- Zactof (01:25:37 PST / 4-20-56)

*****PRIVATE: Goku
>>>>>[It's in Oakland at >>encrypted<<. You are the only thing
in
her mind right now.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (01:27:00 PST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 16
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:16:49 CDT
>>>>>[So is Treebear. I appreciate the help, though. I'll let you
know.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (01:32:29 PST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 17
From: THEY ONLY WIN IF WE LET THEM <MKNABUSCH@****.ALBION.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 16:13:38 -0500
*****Private: Buzz
>>>>>[Buzz, you think your up to something?
I am not laughing].
<<<<<
-Harlequin <**:**:**/**-**-**>
Message no. 18
From: THEY ONLY WIN IF WE LET THEM <MKNABUSCH@****.ALBION.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 16:21:38 -0500
*****Private: Goku
>>>>>[I didn't know about this. Hell, I wish I had. I've
asked Buzz if he wants in on this, and since you asked, your
welcome to come. I'm, shall I say, less than laughing. Tyr's
scales must be balanced, and Tyr shall do it. Frag with his
system? Bank account? Oh my, that would be far to nice. What
I have in store I will not defile the matrix with. Lets just
say that you don't want a Jesters ire raised.]<<<<<
- Harlequin <In her honor>
Message no. 19
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:23:21 CDT
*****NOT TO: John Riglia
>>>>>[New Update:

If Flute lives, the Doc says she may be paralized to an extent we don't
know yet.

Second: Treebear and ShadowPriest have been working within Flute's
mind and it ain't pretty. The only coherent thought is to see
her Amigo. I believe that is you Goku, if you could please get down
here.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (01:38:56 PST / 4-20-56)
Message no. 20
From: "Robert R." <rod@********.USMC.MIL>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 17:14:58 EDT
***** Private: Harlequin
>>>>>[jester man, I need some help, I think he is trying to get out of the
country, so far I've canceled 12,450 reservations, tickets and flights going
out of the country (ie: both of the tirs, the leagues, atzlan and parts
unknown) I don't know how much longer I can do this. My uncle might get mad
if he find's out i've been doind this, so please don't tell him. Please
don't let the Music die....]<<<<<
-- Josh <no t/d stamp>
Message no. 21
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 17:54:12 -0400
*****Private: Olorin
>>>>>[We may have need of your services my friend...I trust you have seen
what has happened to the child, Flute? Besides, how is the subject? Is he
doing well?]<<<<<
--Ryuga (14:35:30 PDT/04:20:56)

*****Private: Ryuga
>>>>>[Yes, I have seen what has happened to that child...we must strive to
keep this from the subject as HE is her guardian...It would not do to have
Riglia and the subject totally blown away by the sheer power of the subject.
I shall offer my services to the ones in need of it.]<<<<<
--Olorin (22:40:30 GMT/20-Apr.-56)
Message no. 22
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 17:56:26 -0400
*****PRIVATE: Harlequin
>>>>>[Wanna trash that guy? Besides...I think the UCAS government would
LOVE
to have some info on this bastard...especially the Secret Service, the NSA,
and the CIA...]<<<<<
--Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
Message no. 23
From: "Allen, Eric" <eric@******.MEDSCH.UCLA.EDU>
Subject: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 17:41:00 PDT
+++++Not to:John Riglia
>>>>>[If anybody needs/wants to do a run on Farrleton Machinery, Dharma and
I will happily work cheap (travel, food and lodging only) on any team put
together towards this end. Our last run (in Philadelphia, of all places)
was rather lucrative, so we are feeling rather generous in this end. A good
cause helps, too. Be warned, though, we don't do wetwork. (Creative
sabotage is another story...)

In case you don't know us, Dharma is a street mage out of the Smoke (London)
and I am a rigger and tech-specialist. What do you say?]<<<<<
-- Op <17:40:45 PST/04-20-56>
Message no. 24
From: Geoff Gerrietts <phinar@**.CENCOM.NET>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 22:03:58 EDT
>>>>>[Oh, hell. What has she gotten herself into this time? I must say that
despite all my misgivings, Mr. Frypp and Mr. Tarleton, you handled Flute's first big
failure rather admirably, and were truly generous in not handling her more roughly. I
recall treating many cases of dump shock which left their recipients with considerably
more damage than a bruised ego. I do not think that either her father or my slumbering
consort would object to the barriers you placed in her way; nor do I think either could
have asked for a kinder audience. Nonetheless, you will pardon me if I found her success
in altering your time/date signature to be somehow mildly reassuring.

Mr. Riglia, on the other hand, can only be likened to creatures
bestial. If it were not enough that she was humiliated and beaten, he
had to add physical injury to the list of insults. I must confess that
my outrage has almost lured me into leaving THE Nexus's beside to have
a lengthy chat with him. Nonetheless, the community response has been
heartwarming. While I must agree that tactical strength is not on the
side of immediate aggression, I do feel a need to appeal to all, that
justice may be served.

Roger? You out there? Bring me his still-beating heart on a plate, if
you could. While revenge may be a dish best served cold, I will gladly
accept warm and bloody.]<<<<<
-- Shekhinah < 04:48:54 GMT / 21-AP-56 >

>>>>>[I'm here, woman. And I been watchin', looks like closer than you
have. Ain't no trouble volunteerin', but I ain't so sure I got first dibs on leftovers.
Heh. But if they leave his body in one piece, I'll walk it on over to ya, letcha perform
any kinda sicko stunts you want.

Hear that ya'll? Looks like ol' Rog is ready to volunteer. Astral
cover, casualty reanimation, combat magick -- I'll be there with
corpses in tow, ya just gotta lemme know when ta kick ass. And quick,
cuz I think somebody wuz askin' me about Chi-town not too long ago.

Oh. And I won't be babysittin' on this one. So wrap the little snots
up in a blankie and stick 'em somewhere safer. Like a war zone.]<<<<<
-- Jolly Roger < 20:55:34 PST / 04-20-56 >
Message no. 25
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 00:02:47 -0400
*****Private: Zactof
>>>>>[I am offering my aid in the recovery of Flute...I have knowledge that
few in this world have. If you need information on me, contact an associate,
named Flamestrike, he is one of three members of The Order that I ordered to
aid her uncle, Tarkis.]<<<<<
--Olorin (05:00:30 GMT/ 21-Apr-56)
Lord Commander
Order of the Magi

*****Private: Ryuga
>>>>>[I have just offered my aid to Zactof. As for the subject, he is
ready
to be moved; should his friends desire to do so...]<<<<<
--Olorin (05:02:30 GMR/21-Apr-56)
Message no. 26
From: THEY ONLY WIN IF WE LET THEM <MKNABUSCH@****.ALBION.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 11:47:46 -0500
>>>>>[Tyr priority. Assembly. Sgt. Stryker. Barren. Wasteland.
Mandatory.]<<<<<
- Harlequin <**:**:**/**-**-**>

*****Private: Buzz
>>>>>[Trash? Trash? Nix. When I get through with him,
there isn't going to be anything to find. Right after he
makes an apology. CP and myself have a problem. Riggy is
trying to run. Josh warned us and we're having enough problems
as it is between the two of us to keep him around. If he really
gets wise, he'll leave by car and there's nothing we can do.
This has to be a fast snatch.]<<<<<
- Harlequin <12:02:22/04-21-56>
Message no. 27
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 10:55:38 CDT
*****PRIVATE: Olorin
>>>>>[You can help. We're at >>encrypted<< in Oakland. Treebear
and ShadowPriest are the two shamans working inside of her now, plus
FReddy's doctor.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (09:10:56 PST / 4-21-56)
Message no. 28
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 11:24:11 CDT
******PRIVATE: OS^2, Christopher Tarleton
>>>>>[So far, Flute has awakened. I wish Goku would get here
though.

Second, I need to ask that one of you two search for a bare minimum
Fairlight Excalibiur. Riglia will foot the bill within three hours.
Rather I should say that his company will unknowingly pay the
bill.

Flute's deck is entirly trashed. I was barely able to salvage the
MPCP chips. I then have to sak one of yours help in rebuilding
this new Fairlight for Flute if she wakes up.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (09:39:50 PST / 4-21-56)
Message no. 29
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 13:15:42 -0400
*****Private: Harlequin
>>>>>[Yes, you are correct this does need to be a quick snatch...oh, by the
by, we'd better leave Riglia alive for Nex to finish him. What is Riglia's
postion currently? We're heading out that way...I know he's in Illinois; but
I don't have the current location.]<<<<<
--Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
Message no. 30
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 13:19:54 -0400
*****Private: Zactof
>>>>>[I shall be ther momentarily.]<<<<<
--Olorin (18:15:30 GMT/ 21-Apr-56)
Message no. 31
From: THEY ONLY WIN IF WE LET THEM <MKNABUSCH@****.ALBION.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 15:48:14 -0500
*****Private: Buzz, Goku, Zactof, TyrT
>>>>>[He's skipped out on a private plane. Didn't count on that.
Lets say we force him down when he comes back. I've got a minimum
of one Moonlight and an Apaloosa. I'm sure I can find someone to
heal him when I'm done...maybe Styx...so that we can drag him back
to Nex. But I want first dibs. I learned some interesting stuff
when I was in the Arcology. And while I don't have the right tools,
sometime improvision is the only way to do something properly.]<<<<<
- Harlequin <Null and Void>
Message no. 32
From: "Thomas W. Craig" <Craigtw1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 16:48:27 -0400
*****Private: Harlequin
>>>>>[Dragon has these:
+++++Include torturequip.lis
He'll be along want to use em? He is a Ninja, remember.]<<<<<
--Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
Message no. 33
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 1995 07:21:23 CDT
*****PRIVATE: Harlequin, Buzz, Goku, TyrT
>>>>>[His plane should be back Tuesday or Wensday.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (05:32:32 PST / 4-22-56)
Message no. 34
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 1995 07:25:28 CDT
*****PRIVATE: OS^2, Christopher Tarleton
>>>>>[Correction: she hasn't awakened. I missed a few keys
there.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (05:37:23 CST / 4-22-56)
Message no. 35
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:52:20 -0500
***** Private: Zactof
>>>>>[We could, perhaps, arrange a deck, but I don't think that she should
be decking at all for the next few weeks.]<<<<<
-- Christopher Tarleton <Dark/Angel>
Message no. 36
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 15:10:15 CDT
*****PRIVATE: Christopher Tarleton
>>>>>[I agree fully.]<<<<<
-- Zactof (01:25:23 PST / 4-24-56)
Message no. 37
From: Andrew May <amay@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Flute's Run
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 17:04:11 CDT
*****NOT TO: John Riglia, Farrleton Machinery Operatives
>>>>>[I did some research on Flute's run for you people...

First: Flute was jumped with BLACK IC. If you check the files in
ShadowLand, you will see that they have a program for thier
deckers that imitates BLACK IC. I checked the data from Flute's
deck provided by Zactof and found that is what Riglia used that
did most of her damage.

Second:

+++UPLOAD FILE: Riglia_Dossier.txt

Riglia is ex-ucas marine ranger, just like certain thieves trained
by Kovak. I won't name names (Sneakthief). He is also military
spec decker. His most noteable mod is a right cyber arm, matt black.

Riglia is also an active member of Humanis Policlub. He supllys arms
to them through Farrleton and he is helping spark some inter-city
warfare in London as we speak.]<<<<<
-- Matrix Firefighter (17:19:53 CST / 4-24-56)

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