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Message no. 1
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 03:59:17 +0100
>>>>>[Skilled tracker and urban surveillance specialist required.
Preferably solo, though small teams considered.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <03:58:22/06-14-59>
Message no. 2
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 13:56:02 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[We're interested: small team, expertise in normal, remote/electronic,
and magical surveillance techniques. Suitable?]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <13:51:25/06-14-59>
Message no. 3
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:09:29 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Eminently. There will be a person coming into Seattle shortly.


+++++Include Pic
+++++Include Schedule
+++++Include Data sheet


When the gentleman arrives on Singapore Airlines, flight 662 at King
County International, the employer wants him followed, and all his
movements, monitored and recorded. Especially any people he talks to.


The contract offers >average amount<


+++++Include Pic


If this man shows at any point, and appears to speak with the subject,
it is requested that the subject be terminated with extreme prejudice.
>>larger bonus amount<< is offered.


For >>even more<< The employer would like the second person taken alive
and delivered to 431 Shoreland in Bellevue.


Initially I do not foresee any serious problems, but if the second
person should show up, you will need to move fast to ensure that both
parts are achieved, also, there will be some personal risk. I have
negotiated the standard medical cover bonus in the event of injury.


Is this acceptable?]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <22:08:32/06-14-59>
Message no. 4
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:41:04 +1200
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[Tracker, yeah; surveillance, can do... you must hire
me.]<<<<<
-- Faerie <15:35:07/06-14-59>
Message no. 5
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:21:35 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Faerie
>>>>>[I thought you already had a contract? Oh well. I'm afraid that
this particular contract has been claimed. My deepest apologies madam.
I do have an opportunity for something similar though. It will require
that you spend a little time in NAN territory. Would that be a
problem?]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <23:21:11/04-14-59>
Message no. 6
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 15:55:39 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[Unfortunately, while the first part of the contract is in our area of
specialization, the second and third parts fall outside our usual
operational parameters, and we would not feel comfortable accepting a
contract to carry them out. Apologies.]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <15:51:49/06-14-59>
Message no. 7
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 00:43:08 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Do not apologise for holding morals or living by a code.
Apologies are a sign of weakness when they are made from a point of
strength. Do not ever show regret for your position, so very few live
by any kind of a code these days.


Very well, if that contract does not meet with your criteria. How does
an escort job sound? Borderline Fashions have two designers arriving
next week from Japan. They would like these two people (a male and
female) escorted around the sights of Seattle, and shown the city
including some of our nightlife. The reason the contract has come to
me, is because the employer wants to be sure that the escorts are people
who will understand the areas that are best avoided, and are more likely
to be equipped to notice a situation before it develops. They also do
not wish to intimidate the designers by surrounding them with Knight
Errant heavies. The escort would be for four days, evenings and
mornings. The two would be safe in the corporate design house at other
times. The contract pays >fair amount< and offers full expenses.


Interested?]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <00:42:12/06-15-59>
Message no. 8
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 12:18:38 +1200
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[By "other contract", I presume you mean the Carmauthers
job? I have
>>>>>this evening clear for that job, and if not tonight, then it will be
>>>>>done tomorrow. Either way, I'll be wanting more work for afterwards.

I have no problem with working in the NAN - I am not exactly familiar with
the area, but I don't see that becoming problematic.]<<<<<
-- Faerie <18:18:32/06-14-59>
Message no. 9
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 01:40:56 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Faerie
>>>>>[Very well then. I will prepare the contract and negotiate a
suitable price from the employer and I will contact you shortly with the
details.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <01:40:13/06-15-59>
Message no. 10
From: "Mark A. Imbriaco" <mark.imbriaco@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 21:40:47 -0400
***** PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[ My team has some members who are skilled in urban surveillance and
tracking if the contract has not yet been filled. ]<<<<<
-- Nomad <21:26:52/06-14-59>
Message no. 11
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 02:31:29 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Nomad
>>>>>[No the contract has not been filled yet. The details are as
follows.


+++++Include Pic
+++++Include Schedule
+++++Include Data sheet


When the gentleman arrives on Singapore Airlines, flight 662 at King
County International, the employer wants him followed, and all his
movements, monitored and recorded. Especially any people he talks to.


The contract offers >average amount<


+++++Include Pic


If this man shows at any point, and appears to speak with the subject,
it is requested that the subject be terminated with extreme prejudice.
>>larger bonus amount<< is offered.


For >>even more<< The employer would like the second person taken alive
and delivered to 431 Shoreland in Bellevue.


Initially I do not foresee any serious problems, but if the second
person should show up, you will need to move fast to ensure that both
parts are achieved, also, there will be some personal risk. I have
negotiated the standard medical cover bonus in the event of injury.


Is this acceptable?]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <02:31:11/06-15-59>
Message no. 12
From: "Mark A. Imbriaco" <mark.imbriaco@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:17:32 -0400
***** PRIVATE: Cat-O-Nine
>>>>>[ We accept the terms of the contract. If at all possible, the
secondary objectives will be completed. ]<<<<<
-- Nomad <22:05:21/06-14-59>
Message no. 13
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 11:18:03 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[To be honest, we avoid wetwork as much out of practical concerns as
moral ones. But the compliment is appreciated. We accept the new contract.
]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <11:16:12/06-15-59>
Message no. 14
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:24:02 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Splendid. I look forward to your report.


+++++Include >>large amount<<


This first payment is to cover initial expenses. Show the two people as
good a time as is possible, but please maintain their safety at all
times. If more money is required to cover the cost of entertainment, it
will be provided at the company offices upon presentation of an expenses
request. Contact Agatha Dollar at reception and she will assist you
with the acquisition request. Enjoy.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <23:23:23/06-17-59>
Message no. 15
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:13:30 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Nomad
>>>>>[I have informed the employer of your acceptance.


+++++Include 25%


I look forward to confirmation of your success.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <23:13:22/06-17-59>
Message no. 16
From: Justin Fang <justinf@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:30:17 -3100
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[The two birds are safely back in their nest. One kidnapping attempt,
which we stopped without them even noticing it.

I acted as guide while the rest of the team followed at a discreet distance,
providing backup and survelliance. Our two tourists weren't easy to
handle--the usual oversized egos--but I managed. (I set my Japanese
linguasoft to its most polite setting; that helped). I think they may have
been slightly disappointed that I wasn't more exotic; judging by their
preconceptions, the Japanese popular media gives a highly distorted image of
Seattle.

The kidnapping attempt was on the last day, around 7:30. Sam-I-Am's
survelliance drone caught a woman setting up for a shot at me as we exited a
resturant. Our mage (well, our mage's allied spirit, guided by our mage, if
that means anything to you) quietly took her out with a quick stun spell,
then did the same to another opponent Sam found. We saw a third, but he'd
noticed something going wrong (loss of communication with the others is our
guess) and was withdrawing, so we saw no need to bother him. I made an
excuse to get our two clients out of the area quickly, and that was that.

The opponents seemed fairly professional and competent, but we had magical
and rigger support and they didn't, as far as we know. We presume they
underestimated or were wrongly informed about the level of opposition they
would meet; had they prepared properly for a group like us, things would
have gotten very ugly very quickly.]<<<<<
-- Cat in the Hat <22:29:53/06-30-59>
Message no. 17
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: Footprints in the dust
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 04:19:59 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Cat in the Hat
>>>>>[Thank you for your dedication in what must have been a difficult
task. I understand from my sources that the two people in question were
quite obnoxious as a result of pre-conceived ideas they possessed. I
think they may be revising those concepts. :)


+++++Include agreed amount +10%


]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <04:18:11/07-02-59>

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